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Ian Beer publishes in-depth analysis of BLASTPASS zero-click iMessage exploit from 2023
In a surprise turn of events, Google Project Zero security researcher Ian Beer took to social media platform 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) this week to share an in-depth write-up on the 0-click NSO BLASTPASS iMessage exploit that had actively been exploited in the wild before being patched by Apple in iOS & iPadOS 16.6.1 on September 7th, 2023.
How to set WhatsApp as the default calling and messaging app on your iPhone
Learn how to set WhatsApp for iPhone as the default app for placing outgoing VoIP calls and sending messages instead of the Phone, Messages and FaceTime apps.
How to AirPlay from iPhone, iPad, or Mac to a Windows PC
Learn how to turn a Windows PC into an AirPlay receiver to mirror the screen of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, as well as stream photos and videos wirelessly, and more.
How to use an external webcam on Mac and iPad
Learn how to connect and use an external camera on your iPad or Mac for FaceTime calls, Zoom, Teams, and other video conferencing apps.
Nugget SparseRestore-based iPhone customization utility updated to v5.0.1 with more bug fixes
Just yesterday, iOS developer LeminLimez released version 5.0 of their popular Nugget SparseRestore exploit-based iPhones and iPad customization utility for macOS and Windows, introducing highly anticipated animated wallpapers without a jailbreak and a variety of improvements for existing users.
How to protect your iPhone, iPad, and Mac from cyberattacks with Lockdown Mode
Learn how to activate Lockdown Mode on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to enhance security and protect against advanced, targeted cyberattacks.
AppStoreTroller lets jailbreakers install apps from the App Store that require newer firmware
When you rock a jailbroken iPhone or iPad, one of the cardinal rules you follow is staying on the lowest possible firmware (or the newest jailbreakable firmware) at any given time. When you do this, software updates will quickly outpace you, and some App Store apps may require you to actually update for device’s firmware to use them.
Nugget v5 officially released with support for animated wallpapers, other bug fixes & improvements
We’ve been reporting for the past couple of weeks that iOS developer LeminLimez was working on a massive update for the macOS and Windows-oriented Nugget SparseRestore-based system customization utility for iPhones and iPads that would introduce animated wallpapers without the need to jailbreak said devices.
Apple launches new USB-C to 3.5mm audio cable with support for upcoming AirPods Max audio upgrades
As part of Apple’s announcement on Monday that the company’s AirPods Max with USB-C would support lossless & ultra-low latency audio with the included USB-C cable starting next month when iOS & iPadOS 18.4 and macOS Sequoia 15.4 launch, the Cupertino-based company has released a new accessory to help make these features usable even on devices equipped with 3.5mm audio jacks.
How to stop seeing all location pop-ups in Safari on Mac and iOS
Learn how to stop location-related popups from appearing when you visit websites in Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Jailbreak news of the week: Dig3st, Nugget v5.1 teaser, iOS 18.3.1 unsigned, & more…
Your friends at iDownloadBlog are avid fans of jailbreaking iPhones and iPads. We’ve done it for more than a decade, and it’s a fun experience that we still partake in despite the slowing of new releases and jailbreak tools.