Last week, revered leakster Evan Blass of @EVLeaks predicted that Apple's next iPhone would launch on the week of September 12. He later clarified that he was referring to the iPhone 7's retail release—which should happen on Friday, September 16—not the launch event. Following up on his claims, Blass wrote today on Twitter that Apple will kick off pre-orders for the device on Friday, September 9.
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This tweak brings iOS 8-styled alerts back to iOS 9
iOS 9 made some UI refinements over iOS 8, despite the fact that most of the UI looks primarily the same as before. One of the things Apple tweaked were the alerts that can pop up on your screen from notifications.
In iOS 9, Apple changed the design a little bit and made the corners much rounder, and if you aren't a fan of the change, then a new jailbreak tweak called 8Alerts may tickle your fancy.
Apple is reportedly revoking some certificates used to jailbreak iOS 9.3.3 from Safari
Over the weekend, Pangu and 25PP launched a jailbreak for iOS 9.2-9.3.3, and not long after, iOS developers found a way to make the jailbreak possible via the Safari web browser without the need to use a computer.
Unfortunately, however, Apple appears to be blocking the enterprise certificate that has been used in this process, so attempting jailbreaks from the device itself isn't currently working.
Rumor: Apple is going to refresh MacBook Air after all and it’ll have USB-C
DigiTimes, a Taiwanese trade publication that more or less accurately reports unknown features of unreleased Apple products (although the timing on its rumors is usually off), is out with a new story Wednesday claiming that USB Type-C connection is coming to a next-gen MacBook Air, implying Apple might update its most popular notebook after all.
Reports reaffirm non-moving Home button for iPhone 7 with haptic feedback simulating clicks
If you believe certain analysts, supply chain chatter and reports from outlets like Mac Otakara, Apple's next iPhone will feature an all-digital, touch-sensitive Home button flush with its front face. A pair of new rumors, first discovered by AppleInsider, have now reaffirmed that the iPhone 7's non-moving Home button won't physically click when pressed, instead simulating a click with vibration much like the trackpad on MacBooks uses haptic feedback to provide a click sensation.
How to remove the iOS 9.3.3 jailbreak from your device
The iOS 9.2-9.3.3 jailbreak debuted over the weekend, and soon after, jailbreak developers managed to make a Safari web browser-based jailbreak that doesn't even require you to hook up to a computer to jailbreak iOS 9.3.3.
Of course, it's a semi-untethered jailbreak, and there are a lot of caveats to it, so if you're having jailbreaker's remorse and you want to know how to put your device back to a stock device, don't fret because we're going to talk about that in this tutorial.
Activator now compatible with iOS 9.3.3
iOS developer Ryan Petrich has updated the extremely popular Activator extension for jailbroken devices to version 1.9.9 with official support for the new iOS 9.3.3 jailbreak from Pangu.
Activator now joins a growing list of tweaks compatible with iOS 9.3.3 just days after a jailbreak release.
Popular Springtomize 3 tweak updated with iOS 9.3.3 support
Springtomize 3 is arguably one of the most popular jailbreak tweaks in Cydia today, mostly because of its vast array of customization options for the multiple features throughout iOS.
Despite an iOS 9.3.3 jailbreak having dropped without much warning, the developer maintaining Springtomize 3 has already launched an update with full support for the new jailbreak from Pangu.
Supply chain rumor: Apple Watch 2 to release in September or October
The Apple Watch should receive its first hardware refresh this September or October, or about a year and a half following its April 2015 debut. That's according to supply chain sources that spoke to Taiwanese trade publication DigiTimes. “Although the second-generation Apple Watch is estimated to be unveiled in September or October, related supply chain is seeing rather conservative orders for the device,” as per the report.
tvOS 10 Preview: Dark Mode comes to Apple TV
On tvOS 10, you can switch between Dark and Light appearance. Dark Mode, one of the new features of tvOS 10, adjusts the look of your Home screen and backgrounds so that posters and icons are easier to read at night. As such, it makes watching TV at home feel more like going to the movies.
Conversely, selecting Light background makes posters and icons pop. Our video guy Andrew O'Hara has tested Dark Mode on tvOS 10, here's his quick hands-on video.
Did you or will you jailbreak iOS 9.3.3?
Pangu came through with an official jailbreak for iOS 9.2-9.3.3 over the weekend, and despite the fact that it's a semi-untethered jailbreak, it's still a sight for sore eyes.
We want to know whether or not you're going to be jailbreaking your iOS 9.3.3 device, or if you have already, so we're hosting this poll so you can put in your two cents!
Saurik re-brands Cydia Impactor as Cydia Eraser, adds partial iOS 9.0 support
Saurik has released an update for the Cydia Impactor un-jailbreaking tool on Monday. Among the changes, the too has been renamed Cydia Eraser and has received a new icon.
So what's new? Let's discuss...