The jailbreak tweaks are arriving thick and fast, particularly those of the lock screen variety. We've already featured several tweaks offering iOS users different ways to modify the lock screen, and AppBox by developer Jacob Caraballo is easily the most powerful we've seen hitherto. Not only does it allow you to jump straight into any app without unlocking your device, but by enabling the App View feature and holding icons of certain apps, you can also activate their plugins.
If you're quite fussy about how your iPhone looks, you'll no doubt have spent much of the past few weeks taking advantage of the Evasi0n jailbreak and all of the tweaks available as a result. But for some, the process of changing things around is ongoing, and even something as simple as altering the wallpaper can often take time as you scan through your collection seeking something that looks just right. Thanks to a new tweak called shufflr, though, your iOS lock screen's wallpaper is switched to a new image every time you lock your device, lessening the likelihood of you getting bored with the same look.
One of the prime difficulties with moving to a new phone or upgrading your existing device is all the valuable data that you leave behind in the old one. Thankfully, we’ve come such a long way in the world of smartphones that it isn’t that much of an issue any more, as third party solutions allow you to achieve that with relative ease, even though it’s a hassle. Things become really interesting (and difficult), however, when you decide to move between platforms, especially from iOS to Android.
If you're a bit of a numbers droid, and like to keep track of statistics, then the tweak from Cydia developer Callum Ryan may be of interest to you. It provides relatively detailed information on the activity of your Messages app, including how many SMS and iMessages you've sent or received. Not only is this useful information in terms of ensuring you don't go over your allowance, but you can also narrow things right down to specific contacts. Check it out after the break.
On a Monday morning, trying to get to work and stuck in seemingly endless traffic, the thought of simply driving through everyone and everything in our way becomes rather appealing, if a little impractical and infinitely dangerous. Luckily, we've outlets like the popular game Carmageddon, allowing us to control that pent up anger and road-rage in a safe, digital manner. An enthralling title from the get-go, it has just gone free for Android users over at the Play Store, so if you like the idea of a game that rewards running over pedestrians and moped riders, this one's certainly for you!
The Apple Mac today celebrates its 30th birthday, and as the famed computer passes the three decade mark, Apple has marked the special occasion by releasing a video dedicated to telling the story of the iconic machine. The clip features various recognizable characters, from Moby to Hans Zimmer, all of whom reflect fondly on how the numerous Mac models have changed their lives for the better.
Keeping abreast of your contacts can be a tedious and ongoing task, particularly when you've accumulated more than you care to maintain, but it doesn't have to be such a nightmare. A tweak by the name of QuickContacts, created by developer DarkMalloc, enables you to access your favorite contacts right from your home screen by making a simple swiping gesture, so if you just want to make a quick call to a close friend or relative, you needn't have to go through the tiresome rigmarole of scanning and searching your digital phone book.
Market research in the mobile industry offers some fascinating insight into how we use our beloved smartphones and tablets. Research firm JDSU has been analyzing the data usage habits of mobile device owners, and rather interestingly, has discovered that those wielding the latest and greatest Apple handset - the iPhone 5s - consume more data than those in ownership of any other smartphone or slab currently on the market.
We've been hearing a lot of rumor and speculation regarding Nokia's supposed effort to bring its first smartphone running on Android to market, and while it has been suggested on numerous occasions that next month's Mobile World Congress (MWC) could be the venue for the grand unveiling, Nokia has now all-but confirmed this to be the case by sending out invitations to a special press event kicking off on 24th at 8.30AM. The invitation doesn't, of course, specify what will be on show, but with everything seeming to point towards the mid-range handset - codenamed 'Normandy,' we could be just one month away from seeing it in the flesh.
There's no getting away from the fact that Tim Cook once described Apple TV as a "hobby," but with once-rampant speculation of the company's connected TV plans having apparently died down, it's fair to say that the understated set-top box has been treated with a little more respect by its overlord during the past few months. A plethora of updates have seen various content arrive from a host of Apple's partners, and now, it looks as though a looming update could also bring gaming to the party.
