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Verizon Offering Ad-Free iTunes Radio For All, Free $5 iTunes Store Credit

Ben Reid·November 27, 2014

Apple's iTunes Radio hasn't really taken off since launching alongside iOS 7, and given the Mac maker's position among the pioneers of the digital music revolution, it's a pretty sorry state of affairs. Still, this week and weekend is all about Thanksgiving (read: free stuff), and courtesy of Verizon, interested parties can score themselves access to iTunes Radio without the usually featured ads. Moreover, there's also $5 of iTunes Store credit to be snapped up for a limited time only, and if you want to join in this bonanza, check out the details after the fold.

WinterBoard For iOS 8 Released, Here’s What Is New

Ben Reid·November 26, 2014

WinterBoard jailbreak theming app for iOS 8 / 8.1 has been released for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch devices. The complete changelog and details can be found right here.

How To See True iPhone Cellular Signal Strength On iOS 8

Ben Reid·November 26, 2014

Watchboard For iOS 8 Brings Brand New Home Screen Interface To iPhone [Video]

Ben Reid·November 26, 2014

Apple Watch may remain a few months away, with speculation suggesting that the wearable mightn't manifest itself until April at the earliest, but the fascination with the device doesn't seem to be dying out. Since being announced in September alongside the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, horophiles and techies alike have heaped praise on the design as well as the user-interface, and the circular, fluid home screen icon layout looks a master stroke as Apple seeks to offer interactive experiences on the smaller display. Having seen a bunch of tweaks seek to bring this look and feel to the current fleet of iOS devices - such as Aeternum and WatchSpring - a long-serving member of the jailbreak scene has just come through with the most complete tweak yet, and if you're looking to replicate the Apple Watch UI on your iPhone, look no further.

Popular Touch ID Tweak VirtualHome 8 Released For iOS 8, Supports iPhone 6 / 6 Plus

Ben Reid·November 26, 2014

With last year's iPhone 5s, one of the main new additions to the fold was the Touch ID fingerprint sensor, but as is typical of an early new Apple implementation, it was rather limited in terms of functionality. This has been relaxed somewhat in 2014, with third-party support as well as integration with the iPad line-up, but as ever, it has been left up to the jailbreak community to broaden its horizons. moeseth, the guy who brought us Virtual Home at the turn of the new year, is back with a new and improved VirtualHome 8 (iOS 8) tweak for the more recent software, and having earlier offered an insight as to some of its features, it's now available to download via Cydia.

Listen To Upcoming AC/DC ‘Rock Or Bust’ Album Absolutely Free On iTunes

Ben Reid·November 25, 2014

This App Lets You Share Your iPhone Home Screen With Utmost Ease

Ben Reid·November 25, 2014

Often, when you catch somebody peering over your shoulder while you're engaged with your mobile device, they're simply being nosey and trying to pry on your business. But there are legitimate reasons for others breaking this delicate social etiquette, namely to check out apps of interest that you may have installed. Rather than commit the ultimate faux pas, and, you know, have a conversation that doesn't involve some measure of digital intervention, a new service offers a unique, innovative way for you to discover and download apps that somebody has on their device. It's called #Homescreen, and you can find out more after the leap.

Apple Black Friday 2014 Deals Announced On Select iPhone, iPad, Macs; Here Are The Details

Ben Reid·November 25, 2014

Apple has announced its Black Friday 2014 deals on iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Beats Electronics products and more. Details can be found right here.

Galaxy S5 Sales Fall 40% Short Of Expected Target, 25% Down On S4 Sales

Ben Reid·November 24, 2014

The Best WinterBoard Themes For iOS 8, iPhone 6 And iPhone 6 Plus

Ben Reid·November 23, 2014

Here's our compilation of the best iOS 8 to 8.1 WinterBoard themes that you can try on your iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus right now.

How To Customize Every Part Of WhatsApp On iOS 8

Ben Reid·November 23, 2014

WhatsApp is among the most popular instant messaging app around, and having been acquired by Facebook recently by a colossal amount, is considered the de facto cross-platform IM service. But despite its array of features, it's still not complete, and WhatsApp+ has long offered Android users the perks that many would deem to be missing. Now, WhatsApp+ has arrived for iOS 7 and iOS 8, and while being jailbroken is the key prerequisite, the list of enhancements to WhatsApp suggest that it's a tweak worth jailbreaking for.

How To Fix WinterBoard Crashing On iOS 8 And 8.1, iPhone 6 And 6 Plus

Ben Reid·November 23, 2014

How To Check If iPhone 6 / 6 Plus Has MLC Or TLC NAND Flash Memory [Video]

Ben Reid·November 22, 2014

Why is it important to find out which NAND memory TLC or MLC my iPhone 6 / 6 Plus has? The answer is simple; MLC is more reliable than TLC, and doesn’t cause much problems than the former, where users are reporting that their devices are stuck in a bootloop. The problem is tied to the device using TLC memory, rather than MLC, and mostly affects those with 64GB and 128GB capacity devices. So, if your device is acting up, or showing signs of shenanigans to come, then it’s probably related to the type of memory you’re using. Here’s how to find out which NAND memory your iPhone 6 / 6 Plus has.

Semi-Restore For iOS 8.1 Released, Lets You Restore Your iPhone, iPad Without Losing Jailbreak

Ben Reid·November 22, 2014

When assessing whether to go ahead and jailbreak or not, we normally weigh up the pros and cons. One of the main drawbacks of taking the plunge is that stability issues tend to be more frequent where Cydia is present, but on the flip side, the considerable functionality enhancements should not be underestimated. One of the other key issues with past jailbreaks was the inability to restore to default settings on the device, something that most of us carry out every once in a while as a matter of protocol. But thanks to the Semi-Restore tool, you can revert to factory settings (almost) while leaving your jailbreak completely unaffected.

Xiaomi Looking To Overtake Apple, Samsung To Become World’s Top Smartphone Vendor

Ben Reid·November 21, 2014

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