App Switcher

‘Auxo’ update adds new toggles, VIP apps, and native Activator support

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 10, 2018

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the first major update to Auxo has just been finished, and it should be pushed out to Cydia tomorrow. The update brings a whole host of new features to the popular app switching tweak. Included are new toggles, the ability to hide toggles, VIP app designations, native Activator support, and more.

We've landed our mitts on a sneak preview of the update, and we really like what we see. For those of you who felt that the initial version of Auxo didn't bring enough personal customization to the table, then version 1.2 is sure to change your mind.

‘Better Switcher Position’ aims to create a better app switcher

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 18, 2018

Better Switcher Position is a simple jailbreak tweak that switches the position of the rotation lock button and the music button found in the app switcher. The idea behind the tweaks is that it more closely aligns the volume control slider found in the app switcher, with the music button.

While the position of the app switcher buttons never really dawned on me before, I guess the developer of Better Switcher Position has a point. Take a look at our hands-on video inside to see what I mean.

Auxo now available on Cydia

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated February 25, 2013

Ladies and gents, it has landed. Yes, Auxo, the highly anticipated jailbreak tweak that reinvents the iOS app switcher has gone public on Cydia.

Last week we brought you an exclusive first look at the tweak in action, and needless to say, nearly 200,000 views later, many of you are looking forward to trying it out for yourselves. If you have a jailbroken iPhone running iOS 6, I'm happy to report that you can now download Auxo from Cydia's BigBoss repo for just $1.99.

Auxo completely reinvigorates the iOS app switcher

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

Back in October we posted a tidbit on an iOS app switcher concept that was making waves across the Internet. Initially posted on The Verge forums, designer @Sentry_NC's concept was met with approval by many, including readers here on iDB.

A lot of times, though, these sorts of things never go anywhere. Concept photos and videos are nice, but rarely do they evolve into anything more than that. Well, I'm happy to tell you that Sentry's concept hasn't followed the status quo in this regard. Bent on making his concept a reality, he collaborated with developers, Jack Willis, and JamieD360, to bring the idea to fruition.

We've been fortunate enough to gain access to the final build of the real live working tweak. Auxo is its name, and changing the stock iOS app switcher for the better is the game...

jLauncher replaces the stock App Switcher with something better

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 10, 2018

Are you looking for something to spice up the iPhone's stock App Switcher? If so, then look no further than jLauncher, a new jailbreak tweak available on Cydia that aims to outright replace the App Switcher.

Unlike the stock App Switcher, jLauncher features all options on a single page. That means that items like music controls, recently used apps, brightness, and volume controls are all contained on the same page.

How to kill all running apps with a swipe

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 10, 2018

SwipeAway is a new jailbreak tweak that allows you to easily kill running apps with a simple swipe within iOS' App Switcher. The tweak includes two options in the Settings app: the ability to swipe up, or swipe down to invoke the killing measure.

This certainly isn't the first tweak that allows you to kill all running apps, but it's likely one of the more intuitive methods for doing so. Take a look at our full video walkthrough inside for all of the details.

Check out this concept for a more useful iOS app switcher

Cody Lee ∙ October 9, 2012

Since Apple introduced multitasking in iOS 4, the app switcher has remained relatively the same. The jailbreak community, of course, has found dozens of uses for the pop-up app menu, but Apple, for the most part, has left it untouched.

With that in mind, you can understand why mockups that offer a new take on the app switcher create so much commotion. And such is the case with a concept that recently surfaced called "Rethinking the App Switcher for the iPhone 5..."

MissionBoard Pro is a complete app switcher alternative

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated February 25, 2013

MissionBoard Pro — like the original MissionBoard — is a jailbreak tweak that acts as an app switcher replacement for the iPhone.

In contrast with the basic version of MissionBoard, the pro version features elements like music controls and toggles to make it much more suitable as an outright app switcher replacement. But is it worth its steep $2.99 asking price?

Dash now available on Cydia

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated February 25, 2013

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Dash — the app switcher enhancing jailbreak tweak from SBCoders — is now available for public download on Cydia.

As we previewed a little over a week ago, Dash allows you to replace iOS' stock app switcher for a full screen switcher reminiscent of WebOS.

The tweak works on both the iPhone and the iPad, and features a variety of interesting animations that can be easily switched using the Settings app. Dash can be purchased for $1.99 on Cydia's ModMyi repo. If you decide to take it for a spin, be sure to let us know what you think about it in the comment section.

MissionBoard: a replacement app switcher for iOS

Cody Lee ∙ Updated February 25, 2013

Replacement app switchers have long-since been a favorite for jailbreak developers. Because while Apple's own implementation is solid, it's pretty basic, and leaves a lot of room for improvement.

We've seen a number of these app switchers recently — tweaks like Imperium and Aero, to name a few. And today, we're adding another one to that list. Ladies and gentlemen, meet MissionBoard...

Quickly access iPod controls from anywhere in iOS with SpringMusic

Cody Lee ∙ Updated February 25, 2013

By default, Apple only gives you three places to access your iPod controls in iOS: the Lock screen, the app switcher, and the actual iPod app. This works out fine in most cases, but some folks want more.

And that's where jailbreaking comes in. There's dozens of tweaks to access these controls from other places like the Notification Center, and Spring board. And today, we add another one to the list...

This upcoming tweak adds a full screen app switcher to the iPhone and iPad

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated February 25, 2013

When it comes to jailbreak tweaks and apps, there are a few names, that when mentioned, instantly make you think of quality. IntelliBorn may come to mind, Ryan Petrich certainly deserves a nod, and of course you can't forget about folks like chpwn and Aaron Ash.

Obviously, there are a few others who are worthy of being included in the same conversation, including SBCoders — a developer that has recently created a significant amount of high quality tweaks.

Hot off the heels of Aero, Deck, and Color Banner, comes Dash — a new take on the app switcher, and one that is sure to turn a few heads. Take a look at our full video walkthrough for a hands-on preview...