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Monday, July 1, 2019
iOS 13 Beta Has Been Jailbroken Already
With no time wasted, Cydia has been shown running on iPhone 8 with Apple’s initial iOS 13 beta 1 installed.
Developer @iBSparkes has taken to Twitter to show off the achievement, tagging Luca Todesco in the tweet, and including a screenshot showing Cydia in operation along with the necessary device and firmware information.
Most folks in the jailbreak community will likely be familiar with @iBSparkes – formerly known as PyshcoTea – and will definitely be aware of the existence of Luca Todesco, who seems to be the partner-in-crime of many developers who have tasked themselves with making progress in the world of jailbreaking. This is the same individual that took the opportunity to demonstrate Cydia running on a jailbroken version of Apple’s iOS 12.4 firmware just yesterday.
Now, thanks to a little more work and a little more tinkering, that achievement has been upgraded and pushed out into the public domain with a liberated initial version of iOS 13 with Cydia in full view. This is definitely a reason to experience excitement and joy but also a prime time to try and contain that slightly and understand that this demonstration utilizes the very first development preview of iOS 13. There is no chance whatsoever of this moving into the public domain as Apple would immediately discover the vulnerabilities used and patch it prior to the public release of iOS 13 later this year.
Of course, there is also a chance that Apple could find the vulnerability themselves as part of the iOS 13 progression process, and, therefore, patch the problem without needing to explore the jailbreak’s code. It’s for that reason that this will likely be extremely protected for the next few months and the developers will continue to explore each beta release by Apple to see if the vulnerabilities still exist.
This type of announcement could cause a ton of iOS device owners to want to upgrade to Apple’s iOS 13 beta but it really is fruitless as there will be no jailbreak released for those individuals. This is purely for information and demonstration purposes only at this stage. The hope here is that Apple continues to progress iOS 13 but doesn’t patch the issue exposed to produce this jailbreak, which, in turn, would hopefully leave us in a position whereby iOS 13 could be liberated as close to launch day as possible.
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
iOS 13 Beta 2 Release Date: Here’s When To Expect
Looking for iOS 13 beta 2 download release date? Here’s when to expect the second seed of much anticipated iOS 13 and iPadOS 13.
Apple has today made iOS 12.4 beta 4 available to developers, but what about the second iOS 13 beta? We’re now a week into testing of that initial beta release, and while Apple warned everyone that the release wasn’t for everyone that likely didn’t stop them from taking it for a spin. So when can we expect the second beta to offer some respite from the many bugs that iOS 13 beta 1 has?
Given past release schedules Apple is most likely to release the next beta on June 18th. That’s because in recent years we’ve seen a 15-day gap between the first and second betas being made available. That did extend to 16 days once, but the smart money is on a 15-day turnaround once again.
While all eyes are on that second beta release in the hope that it will rectify some of the issues that people have noted in the first one, it’s important to remember that these are still very much early days for iOS 13. We expect betas to be released all the way up to launch day in September, with fixes coming thick and fast between now and then.
As for future betas beyond iOS 13 beta 2, we’d expect a two-week cycle to be the one Apple generally sticks to unless something big crops up in a previous release.
We also don’t know how many betas will be released in total, but Apple will no doubt want to make sure that iOS 13, and indeed iPadOS 13, watchOS 6, tvOS 13, and macOS 10.15 Catalina are in top condition before they land in the hands of the public.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Friday, May 24, 2019
iOS 13 release date, news and rumors
Update: iOS 13 is likely landing on June 3 and ahead of that we've heard rumors about Dark Mode and Siri improvements.
iOS 13 will be the biggest tech news in less than two weeks if you own an iPhone or iPad, as several new features are rumored in advance of Apple WWDC 2019.
Rumored iOS 13 features include Dark Mode, stackable app windows on iPad, and a long-overdue home screen redesign. Existing apps will also get a fresh coat of paint.
Our first look at the iOS 13 update is almost certainly Monday, June 3, according to Apple's ironclad history of launching new mobile software at its annual developer keynote.
Here's another historical pattern: Apple typically makes dramatic iPad changes every two years, and that means we're due a tablet-sized software update in 2019. Think about the rumored mouse support and ability to use the tablet as a second screen.
To be clear, we've heard about some of these ideas before, but the changes were reportedly scrapped in favor of iOS 12 and iOS 12.3 stability. It's time for Apple to usher in good news for iPhone and iPad users and help boost the company's sluggish iPhone sales, especially if iPhone 11 won't change things much.
Ready for a long list of brand new iOS 13 features? Here's everything we know in the lead up to June 3.
iOS 12.3.1 Released: Here's All You Need To Know About This Surprise Update
Bugs!
This release is mostly about squishing bugs – though the fact that it has come so very soon after the release of iOS 12.3 suggests there was an air of urgency about it.
Topmost among these is an issue that could prevent VoLTE calls happening, in both directions.
As you’ll know VoLTE means Voice over LTE and reflects the fact that voice calls have for some time now been made on 4G – something that will continue when 5G services are live, I believe.
So to lose the capability to make phone calls on your, you know, phone, is a pretty serious thing.
More Bugs!
The Messages app is the next area of concern. Even if you have Filter Unknown Senders enabled in messages, it’s possible you could still see messages from complete strangers and this update sets out to put that right.
The third thing to be fixed concerns junk messages. The link that allows you to report messages from unknown senders as junk may have gone missing and this update should ensure that it’s back.
How to get it
To download the update, open the Settings app, tap General, then Software Update. Note that it can take a little while sometimes for all eligible devices to be ready to download it. It’s a reasonably small update, so it shouldn't take long to download and install.
Here are Apple’s full release notes for the update
- Fixes an issue that could prevent making or receiving VoLTE calls
- Fixes issues in Messages that could cause messages from unknown senders to appear in your conversation list even though Filter Unknown Senders is enabled
- Fixes an issue that could prevent the Report Junk link from appearing in Messages threads from unknown senders
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Monday, May 6, 2019
Apple iOS 12.3 Public Beta 4 Creeps Closer To Final Release
Apple is squeezing in one last release for April 2019 with iOS 12.3 Public Beta 4.
Even better, that iOS update dropped late night/early morning for Public Beta testers. That short turnaround time between developer release and Public Beta release is a sure sign that Apple is more confident in the software package. More confidence means that we're getting closer to seeing iOS 12.3 released to the general public.
So what's in this release anyway?
What's New
The star of iOS 12.3 has been the Apple TV app. It's big redesign was one of the focuses of the March keynote and its apparent that Apple wants to roll the new experience out as quickly as possible. The app hews much closer to the tvOS app in overall layout and acts as a kind of service aggregator.
Rather than fling you all over your iOS device to watch your streaming shows, you'll be able to access that same content from within the Apple TV app. There are also new ad-free, downloadable, Family Share-ablesubscriptions that you can purchase within the app for channels like Starz.
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Apple is trying hard to redefine, or at least refine, how we get our streaming content, so this rollout has to be perfect. As a result, we haven't seen too much additional work in the rest of the beta release. However there have been a couple of interesting tidbits.
A new Japanese calendar was introduced. Also, the as-yet-unseen Apple Card experience was uncovered by developers, showing how the physical card will sync to your iPhone just like a pair of AirPods.
What's Fixed
The only verified bug we've seen in this release is one that was introduced by the aforementioned calendar. It was patched up almost immediately.
But if you've had trouble installing iOS 12.3 on your iDevice, you may want to try again. Apple fixed a bug in this release that was preventing installation of the latest iOS on some devices.
What's Next
The slight shift in timing for the Public Beta release signals an acceleration in the timeline of the cycle. It's likely that we'll only see one or two releases more for iOS 12.3 before it's released.
Apple wants to get this into the wild ASAP while its Apple TV promises are fresh on everyone's minds (and maybe before the final episode of Game of Thrones airs). It's a big enough effort that it appears most of their development power is focused on one app. Clearing the decks will make way for other new features, like the Apple Card.
There's also more and more rumors trickling out about iOS 13 every day. An official dark mode? More animojis? Bring it on!
But we still have to wait for summer for the official reveal.
In the meantime, head to Settings > General > Software Update and get that latest Public Beta installed. I'll see you back here next week.
Monday, April 29, 2019
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Friday, March 29, 2019
Apple releasing first iOS 12.3 beta for developers today
Two days after releasing the final version of iOS 12.2 for all users, Apple is today starting a new beta cycle with the release of iOS 12.3 beta 1. The update should become available at the top of the hour for developers enrolled in the Apple Developer Program with the beta profile installed.
As usual with iOS beta cycles, Apple is probably going to start the public beta for iOS 12.3 soon after the first beta is released for developers. The release notes for iOS 12.3 only mention bug fixes and improvements, we’ll update this post once the beta goes out with more information.
It’s possible that iOS 12.3 will include support for some of the new services announced during Apple’s “It’s show time” event on Monday, given that most features unveiled at the event won’t be available immediately. One of the features we’ll be looking for is the major redesign of Apple’s TV app.
As announced during the event on Monday, the all-new Apple TV app brings together the different ways to discover and watch shows, movies, sports, news and more in one app across iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, smart TVs and streaming devices.
iOS 12.2 release date and all iOS 12 features explained
Apple's iOS 12.2 update is here and it brings some surprise features to your iPhone and iPad, in addition to all of the other iOS 12 changes you should know about.
Chief among the iOS 12.2 changes are the Apple News Plus subscription service and four additional Animoji. You can also ask Siri to play videos from your iOS device to an Apple TV. It's a stopgap between iOS 12 and the iOS 13 update we expect in a little over two months and Apple WWDC 2019.
The iOS 12 updates are generally positive, save for a few iOS 12 problems, like that FaceTime glitch earlier this year. We've seen 70 new emojis, eSIM support and Group FaceTime launch as part of iOS 12.1 at the iPad Pro 11 launch, and that's on top of all of the iOS 12 features launched last September.
Apple's iOS releases have made its mobile operating system stable and, importantly, competitive in the wake of Google's Android Pie update and last year's Google Pixel 3 launch. With falling iPhone sales, that's increasingly important.
Here's everything you need to know about the new iOS 12.2 update and iOS 12 in general, whether you're upgrading an older iPhone (which will be faster), or getting it out of the box with the new iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR.
What's the difference between the latest phones showcasing iOS? Watch our handy explainer to find out:
Monday, March 25, 2019
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Friday, February 8, 2019
Apple Releases iOS 12.1.4: Details About The Important Update You Should Know About
Today Apple has released iOS 12.1.4, which is a minor point update that does not contain any major features. However, iOS 12.1.4 fixes what is considered one of the worst bugs in iOS history.
The bug enabled users to access the audio and video of any iPhone running iOS 12.1 or later without being detected. The way it works is by going to a contact and starting a FaceTime call, swiping up and selecting “Add Person” and then enter your own phone number and add yourself to the call.
Interestingly, a 14-year-old boy in Arizona named Grant Thompson was trying to play video games with friends when he accidentally discovered the vulnerability. On January 20, Grant’s mom Michele Thompson wrote a tweet that she contacted Apple Support about the problem in order to prevent the problem from falling into the wrong hands.
At first, Apple asked Michele to sign up as an Apple developer and file an official bug report. But then Apple acknowledged the issue and disabled Group FaceTime once the vulnerability gained a lot more attention. Apple also said that they are committed to improving the process by which these reports are received and escalated in the future.
“We have fixed the Group FaceTime security bug on Apple's servers and we will issue a software update to re-enable the feature for users next week. We thank the Thompson family for reporting the bug,” said an Apple spokesperson via MacRumors late last week. “We sincerely apologize to our customers who were affected and all who were concerned about this security issue. We appreciate everyone's patience as we complete this process.”
Jailbreak iOS 12.1.2 - iOS 12.1.3
iOS 12.1 - iOS 12.1.2 jailbreak tool named rootlessJB has been released to the public by security researcher Jake James. Also, FilzaEscaped for iOS 12.1 - iOS 12.1.2 released too. You can jailbreak iOS 12.1 / iOS 12.1.1 / iOS 12.1.2 running iPhones or iPads using the rootlessJBjailbreak. Find more on iOS 12.1 jailbreak download section.
However, if you are on iOS 12.1.3 it’s too late to downgrade to a jailbreakable iOS version as downgrade window has been closed by Apple. No need to worry as we are offering the jailbreak alternatives to achieve the same without jailbreaking. See our suggested iOS 12.1.3 jailbreak alternatives list below.
1. Ziyu Repo Extractor
Ziyu uses repository extraction method to download and install jailbreak apps on your iOS 12.1 running device. It supports the latest iPhone XS and XR models. Also, Ziyu Repo Extractor is compatible with iOS 12.1.1, iOS 12.1.2 and iOS 12.1.3.
2. TweakMo Jailbreak App Store
TweakMo is an app store which offers jailbreak apps and jailbreak tools together with Cydia tweaks. This solution was initially introduced as iOS 11 jailbreak alternative solution and recently we can consider it as an alternative solution to jailbreak iOS 12.1 and later versions.
3. Vistian Jailbreak Tweak Installer
Vistian is a jailbreak tweak installer for iOS 12, iOS 12.1 and higher versions. What makes it unique is, it works without jailbreaking your iPhone or iPad.
4. Safari Hacker
As the name suggests, this is a Safari browser based hack which allows you to install third-party jailbreak apps on your device. Introduced for iOS 12.1 jailbreak and work with iOS 12.1.1, iOS 12.1.2 and iOS 12.1.3 versions without an issue.
Ziyu Repo Extractor
Ziyu Repo Extractor offers app repositories extraction method to install jailbreak apps and tweaks. You can install many jailbreak apps on your iOS 12.1 running iPhone or iPad. Jailbreak apps offered in Ziyu will work without an iOS 12.1 jailbreak.
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
iOS 12.1.3 Public Beta 4: Dude, Where's My Beta Edition
Just as soon as I declared iOS 12.1.3 over and done with, Apple went and proved me wrong, releasing iOS 12.1.3 Public Beta 4 in the same week they released Public Beta 3. My guess is that there was some crucial bug fixed that needed immediate testing or the public release is happening very, very soon.
So why am I only writing about this on Monday?
Because something happened to my iOS 12.1.3 build that I didn't even realize could happen. Ever since iOS 12.1.3 Public Beta 2, I've not been receiving over the air (OTA) updates of the latest betas. Remember how I blamed a rogue Automatic Update switch for not receiving Public Beta 3(build 16D5037a)? When I checked my build number (under About), I discovered my installed build was 16D5032a from way back in December!
I double checked to make sure my beta profile was installed properly and, sure enough, it had vanished! In fact, the entire Profile setting had disappeared from my settings (which is normal, if you don't have a profile installed).
Where did my Public Beta profile go? I have no clue. Luckily, it was easy to get a new one. I logged in to my Apple Beta Software Program account from my iPhone, and downloaded a fresh profile for my device. One reboot later and I was a quick General > Software Update away from installing iOS 12.1.3 Public Beta 4.
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
APPLEiOS 12.1.3 Release Date: Tips & Tricks
The iOS 12.1.3 update is Apple’s next upgrade. The iOS 12.1.3 release date is still a mystery, but we expect it to land sometime in early 2019 as Apple works to fix bugs and patch up security issues.
Apple recently released its third iOS 12.1.3 beta and the latest release is available for all iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models capable of running iOS 12.
The iOS 12.1.3 beta is a continuation of the iOS 12.1.2 beta. Apple was forced to rush out an iOS 12.1.2 update to address issues in China.
iOS 12.1.3 isn’t as big as Apple’s iOS 12.1 milestone update or iOS 12.1.1 (at least not yet), but it will likely bring some crucial fixes and tweaks to the company’s mobile devices.
iOS 12.1.3 Release Date
Apple hasn’t laid out a release plan for the iOS 12.1.3 update. iOS updates typically stay in beta for several weeks of testing so we probably won’t see the update roll out this week. In fact, there’s a good chance iOS 12 users will have to wait a few more weeks for the iOS 12.1.3 update to arrive.
Nothing is confirmed, but we expect iOS 12.1.3 to emerge sometime in mid-to-late January or perhaps sometime in early February after a few more betas.
With an iOS 12.1.3 release date now on the horizon, now is a great time to start preparing for its release. In this guide we’ll outline some tips and tricks that could come in handy as we close in on the release of the next version of iOS 12.
Use this time to cleanup the storage on your device. Go into your device's storage and delete the files (photos, apps, etc) you don't need anymore. Cleaning up your device could also improve your device's performance and it'll help make room for iOS 12.1.3.
You should also start backing up the data you store on your device(s). If you don't know where to start, you'll want to dig into our guides covering iCloud backups and iTunes backups. Data loss issues are pretty rare, but there's always a chance something gets lost in the shuffle as you transition to a new version of iOS.
iOS 12.1.3 probably won't log you out of your apps and services, but we recommend having your Apple ID/iCloud/third-party app login information handy just in case.
This might seem tedious, but a little prep work will help you avoid issues before, on, and after the iOS 12.1.3 release date.
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