Tuesday, July 28, 2015

iOS 8.4 Cydia Jailbreak Tweaks & Apps: This Week's Best New And Updated Include CirDock, ControlPane & WeatherPeek

9:48 AM Posted by Ariana , No comments
Hello, hello, hello jailbreak friends! It’s Friday and time for my weekly iOS 8.3, 8.4 Cydia Jailbreak tweak roundup, featuring all the best new jailbreak apps to find their way on the Cydia store. This week 40 new and updated tweaks this week feature a lot of customizing quirks to mod your device to your heart's desire. While some exciting new tweaks such as CirDock surfaced this week, we also saw a number of old favorites like Bridge and Anchor updated for use with iOS 8.3 and 8.4 jailbreaks.  While I’ve looked for tweaks specifically designed for iOS 8.4, if you have an iOS 8.3 jailbreak installed, they should work on that firmware too. At the top of this post, I’ve place the tweaks that I consider to be the best or my favorite NEW jailbreak tweaks of the week along with price information and the link to download the tweak. That list is followed by all other NEW tweaks released in the week. Then at the bottom I’ve posted a number of notable jailbreak tweak favorites that have been updated this week for compatibility with iOS 8.4. Please make sure to peruse them all as you never know what goodies might be lurking there!
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Best New iOS 8.3 / 8.4 Jailbreak Tweaks Released On Cydia July 16 – July 23


My Favorites


CirDock by Brave Heart

This tweak provides an all-new perspective on how the dock can look like and increases its functionality. The boring iOS dock is replaced with a rotatable carousel dock which is customisable in different ways allowing for multiple configurations and multiple 'looks and feels' for different users. It also is a great permanent replacement for the app switcher.   ($1.00, BigBoss Repo, Cydia)

Watchdog Lite by Watchdog Lite

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Watchdog Lite is a trial version of Watchdog. It allows applications run in the background. This tweak can be used for:
1. Downloading large files
2. Twitch TV background audio streaming
3. Uploading large files
4. Preventing applications from suspending such as SmartWatch+ or WhatsApp
5. Keeping games loaded while using other applications
(Free, BigBoss Repo, Cydia)

WeatherPeek by AtomDevTeam

Cydia tweaks best new ios 8.3 8,4 compatible jailbreak tweaks iphone ipad ipod taig pangu bridge cirdock Step 2: Connect iPhone and Start iTunes weather peekBest new iOS 8 Cydia Jailbreak Tweaks: WeatherPeek Cydia
 WeatherPeek is a lovely new weather tweak that  allows you to to check your weather forecasts quickly and easily from LockScreen, SpringBoard and Spotlight by just pulling a bit from the side. ($1.99, BigBoss Repo, Cydia)

 

ControlPane by Logan O'Connell

Cydia tweaks best new ios 8.3 8,4 compatible jailbreak tweaks iphone ipad ipod taig pangu bridge cirdock Step 2: Connect iPhone and Start iTunes controlpane control panel with settings top taig pangu Best New Cydia Jailbreak Tweaks: ControlPane Cydia
ControlPane brings all your iOS settings to one screen that pulls out from the side of your device. If you like having all your settings visible for quick and easy selection this is a great tweak to consider. ($0.99, BigBoss Repo, Cydia)

LyricForMusic by EZI

lyricformusic Cydia tweaks best new ios 8.3 8,4 compatible jailbreak tweaks iphone ipad ipod taig pangu add lyrics to apple music songsBest New iOS 8.4 Cydia Jailbreak Tweaks: LyricForMusic Cydia
Adds lyrics for songs played in Music.app (Free, BigBoss Repo, Cydia)

VolumeSlider by Logan O'Connell

ncfloater Cydia tweaks best new ios 8.3 8,4 compatible jailbreak tweaks iphone ipad ipod taig pangu Best New iOS 8.4 Cydia Jailbreak Tweaks: NCFloater Cydia
Scales the size of the notification center down while rounding the corners to give it a floating appearance. (Free, BigBoss Repo, Cydia)VolumeSlider by Logan O'Connell - replaces stock HUD volume overlay with slim bar at the top of the screen which allows you to slide the volume level up or down with your finger. The tweak is activated with the up or down volume button. (Free, BigBoss Repo, Cydia)

Other New iOS 8.3/ 8.4 Cydia Jailbreak Tweak Releases


Best Updated Cydia Jailbreak Tweaks  For iOS 8.3 / 8.4 Released July 16 – 23, 2015


iPhone 6s vs. iPhone 6: 5 Things We Learned in July

9:47 AM Posted by Ariana , , , No comments
Apple isn’t talking about the iPhone 6s just yet but thanks to a series of credible rumors in July, it’s clear that the company has new iPhones on the way. With July coming to an end, we want to take a look at some of the things we learned about the iPhone 6s and relate them to those of you who are thinking about buying the iPhone 6 right now.
Last year, Apple used the month of September as its iPhone launch month. There, the company debuted the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, two big screen iPhone models that took over the flagship role from the iPhone 5s. The two devices were released in late September and they immediately became two of the top phones on the market.
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are still two of the best phones money can buy and tons of people are still looking into buying them even as rumors of a new iPhone swirl.

iPhone 6s rumors have been rampant in recent weeks as we’ve pushed closer to Apple’s usual iPhone launch window. We’ve seen rumors touch on everything from the iPhone 6s release date to the iPhone 6s specs. The new iPhone hasn’t been confirmed but we’ve already learned quite a bit about Apple’s plans for the fall.

Today we want to take a look at a few of the things we learned about the iPhone 6s in July. To us, these are the most important things you’ll want to keep in mind if you’ve been looking at buying Apple’s current 4.7-inch iPhone. Keep these things in mind as we exit the month of July and enter the month of August.

iPhone 6s Release Date

The first thing that we’ve learned in July is that the iPhone 6s is making progress behind the scenes but it’s probably not going to be coming to shelves in July or August.
The iPhone 6s has reportedly entered the production phase and Apple and its manufacturers are expected to ramp up that production in August ahead of an unknown release date. The company has also reportedly begun production of the chips that will appear inside the iPhone 6s.

n alleged iPhone 6s front panel recently leaked, a sign that production of the phone has begun ahead of its release alongside iOS 9 in the fall.
Nothing is confirmed but all signs point to an iPhone 6s release date in September with iOS 9 after several more weeks of production. Apple has reportedly asked suppliers to deliver 85 million to 90 million parts for the new models, a sign that the company expects big sales in 2015 and beyond.
If you’re looking to physically compare the iPhone 6 to the iPhone 6s, you probably have a few more weeks to go. Apple typically sends out invites a few weeks in advance so you probably won’t have to wait until the actual date itself to confirm the iPhone 6s launch.

iPhone 6s Specs

If you’re looking into buying the iPhone 6 now or waiting for the iPhone 6s release, you probably want to know how the two phones will compare to one another.
We don’t have a full iPhone 6s spec sheet but what we do have is a list of credible rumors that hint at some of the iPhone 6s’ most important specifications.
First, the iPhone 6s is expected to retain the same 4.7-inch display as the iPhone 6. It’s also expected to keep the same screen resolution. No jump to Quad HD resolution this year it seems. The iPhone 6s display is however expected to feature something new.
Analysts continue to predict the arrival of Force Touch technology, the same tech that’s found in the Apple Watch and new Macbook. If true, it would likely allow iPhone 6s owners to use a hard press to open up new features within iOS and within certain applications.

There’s also been back and forth about the amount of storage on the iPhone 6s. Rumors have pointed to a16GB or 32GB base model. The iPhone 6 comes with a 16GB base model but for many people that isn’t enough, especially without expandable storage.
Apple is reportedly entertaining the idea of boosting the iPhone’s storage to appease consumers though it’s not clear if a deal will get done in time for the phone’s release.
The iPhone 6s is rumored to have a new processor and modem combination that could produce better battery life and faster LTE, a 12MP camera and a new 5MP FaceTime camera, iOS 9, and a design that’s in line with the all-metal form factor that Apple debuted with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
In other words, this probably isn’t going to be the iPhone 7. What it will likely be is a souped up version of the iPhone 6 with better cameras, a more efficient processor, and Force Touch technology leading the way.

iPhone 6 Will Be Getting Better, Not Worse

The iPhone 6 isn’t going to make the wait for the iPhone 6s release an easy one.
Thanks to the iOS 9 beta, we’ve learned that the update is going to be coming with some impressive features including improvements to battery life. That’s not all either. The slideshow below goes into detail about the iOS 9 features we’ve found to be the most exciting.

Thursday, July 23, 2015

5 Things You’ll Hate About the Samsung Galaxy S6

11:42 AM Posted by Ariana No comments
The Samsung Galaxy S6 in one of the year’s best phones but it’s not perfect. While there are plenty of things to love about the Galaxy S6, there are also a few things that you might hate. Today we want to tell you about a few things we don’t like about Samsung’s current flagship.
In late February, Samsung confirmed two successors for the Galaxy S5. A Samsung Galaxy S6 and a curved version called the Galaxy S6 Edge. The two devices arrived with tons of upgrades including 5.1-inch high-resolution displays, powerful Exynos 7 processors, excellent rear and front-facing cameras, updated TouchWiz and Android software, premium designs, tons of storage, and more.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 (and Galaxy S6 Edge) are two of the best phones on the market and phones that we’ve been using since their release in April. We love the Galaxy S6. It’s one of the best phones on the market, Android or otherwise, and it’s a device that you must consider before buying your next device.

While we, and many others, think the Galaxy S6 is one of the best phones you can buy, it’s not a perfect smartphone. It’s pretty close to perfection but there are still some things that we think you might hate about the Samsung Galaxy S6, its features, and its support.
Today, ahead of the Galaxy Note 5 launch, we want to take a look at a few things that we, and others, dislike about the Galaxy S6. These might be deal breakers for some of you and they’re important to keep in mind as you do research ahead of your next smartphone purchase.

Slow Updates

Slow updates aren't the only thing we hate about Samsung and the Galaxy S6. We also hate the fact that Samsung's notorious for passing along bad information or no information at all about its Android software updates. 
The company's plans are never laid out for you ahead of time. It typically confirms an update for a few devices and then leaves the rest up to carriers. Most carriers don't like to communicate with their customers ahead of time so more often than not, you're left in the dark wondering when or even if an update will roll out. It's frustrating.
Even worse is that Samsung has failed to set a standard when it comes to the duration of a device's software support. Sometimes its two years, sometimes not. It's not consistent and there's no official policy, at least a public policy, in place to guide potential buyers. 
When you buy an iPhone, you know that you'll get at least three years of software support. Apple doesn't say this on the box or in the manual but we know it will get three years or more because it's set a standard over the years. It's why the iPhone is such a solid investment. You know that you can hold onto it for a long, long time. Not the case with the Galaxy S6.
If you buy the Galaxy S6 today, you have absolutely no idea how long support will last. Maybe it'll get two years, maybe one and a half, maybe three. Only Samsung knows. Or does it? 
With the iPhone 6 you get 3+ years of support. With the Galaxy S6, you'll be lucky if you get two. With an iPhone, you typically get most of what an iOS update has to offer. With Samsung's updates, you sometimes get scraps. 
Remember, these two phones cost the same. 

Mysterious Software Support



App Ecosystem

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App Ecosystem
Another thing that we don't like about the Samsung Galaxy S6 is the app ecosystem that Android provides. There are two parts to this.
One, the Android versions of applications are often uglier than their iOS counterparts. In our experience, we've also found them to be buggier. They also tend to be slower to new features and occasionally they won't get a feature at all. 
And two, many developers still release iOS applications before they release on Android. A recent example is Fallout Shelter. Bethesda's popular game arrived for iOS in June. It's still not available on Android and at best, it will arrive in August. That's two months after the iOS release. This is just one example. 
Since we use both iPhone and Android, this isn't a problem. But most of you won't be using two phones. You'll be using a Galaxy S6 or something else. Something to think about if you're coming from iPhone or you want quick access to the best applications.


Learning Curve

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Learning Curve
If you're coming from a phone like the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy S5, you'll probably be able to acclimate to the Galaxy S6 and its software fairly quickly. TouchWiz has changed (for the better) and you'll be familiar with many of its features and their names. 
If you aren't coming from a Galaxy phone, you're probably going to hate the Samsung Galaxy S6's steep learning curve. And yes we know there is an Easy Mode but the fact that there is an Easy Mode helps to prove our point. 
Samsung's Galaxy S6 comes loaded with features but many of these features are hard to find. Samsung simply doesn't do a good enough job explaining them to new and novice users and it could be months, perhaps even years before you're able to unlock the phone's full potential.
The Galaxy S6 is easier to use than previous Galaxy S models and the Galaxy Note but it's still not as intuiative as the iPhone and iOS. iOS is much easier to pick up and master. 

Non-Removable Battery

This is something that we also hate about the iPhone. The iPhone 6 and Galaxy S6 don't come with removable batteries. What this means is that you're unable to install an extended battery for more juice and you're forced to take the phone in or send it away if you need a replacement. 
In our time with the two devices, they've exhibited solid battery life though that's not the case for everyone. Many Galaxy S6 users hate the device's battery life. It was also a feature that critics complained about in their reviews. 
We don't hate the battery life on our Galaxy S6 but we hate the fact that we have to buy an expensive bulky case to add extra charge.
Mileage is going to vary but this could certainly be a problem for those of you used to getting excellent battery life out of your current device.