According to their Twitter feed, iFile has received approval from Dropbox to include its API in its jailbreak app. This is huge news not just for iFile, but also for the jailbreak community in general. With a big service like Dropbox on board, it further legitimizes jailbreak apps. However, will Apple ultimately squash this arrangement?
Backing up data from your iDevice wirelessly and automatically is now possible, using a simple set of instructions. This could make using syncing your iDevice to iTunes a thing of the past...to a point.
Browser Changer is a clever jailbreak tweak, that allows iOS device owners to change their default browser in iOS. Currently, the tweak is available to download for free in Cydia, via the ModMyi repository.
MT Gestures, a recently released jailbreak tweak, allows iPhone and iPod touch users to activate gestures on their iDevice. Currently, the feature can be activated on iPads via Xcode - however, it cannot legitimately be enabled on the iPhone or iPod touch.
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Jay Freeman has just released a major update for Cydia, the jailbreak application store. Cydia 1.1 is "faster, slimmer, and more stable." Furthermore, the search algorithm has been much improved, and the app now features a "resume where you left off" feature.
FontSwap is a recently updated jailbreak tweak that allows users to swap the system fonts on their iDevice with alternate ones. The latest version of the app (2.0.3) provides improved support for iOS 4.3, and some minor tweaks and improvements.
DreamBoard is a new jailbreak app that allows users to easily customize their iPhone. The app, which is currently available in the Cydia Store, is a great alternative to WinterBoard – Jay Freeman’s own theme applying jailbreak application.
AT&T has started sending SMS messages and e-mails to users running MyWi on their iPhone, informing them that a subscription plan is required for tethering. MyWi allows users to tether without having to take out an additional plan, and is currently available to download via the Cydia Store.
Twizzler is a new jailbreak tweak, developed by @chpwn, which removes the official Twitter application’s very annoying trending bar. The feature was added in a recent update to the Twitter app (version 3.3), and has divided users of the application. Personally, I hate it.
TruPrint is a new jailbreak tweak developed by Intelliborn (the guys behind MyWi). This handy hack greatly extends AirPrint support - meaning you can use the service with hundreds of printers that aren't listed as being "compatible with AirPrint."
MobileNotifier is a free jailbreak app that gives your iPhone a much improved notification system – the kind of system we want Apple to introduce in iOS 5. MobileNotifier displays notifications in a banner, along the top of your handset’s screen. This is much better than having notifications bounce out and take over the screen, like they currently do in the iOS.
The famous iPhone baseband unlocker, @sherif_hashim, recently confirmed that he has found an ultrasn0w exploit that is "working for both" the new basebands - 3.10.01 and 2.10.04. Hopefully, the updated version of ultrasn0w will be available in the weeks following iOS 4.3's release.
AptBackup is a handy, free jailbreak application that easily allows users to recover Cydia apps after having restored an iOS device via iTunes. Currently, the app is available via the BigBossRepo for free.
The popular jailbreak application, MyWi, has recently been updated. Now, fans of the app can enjoy a complete redesign, better functionality, and a new feature Intelliborn calls "MyWi OnDemand."
VoiceActivator, chpwn's latest jailbreak tweak, is available to download now via the Cydia Store. This clever tweak effectively does the job Apple's built in Voice Control feature should do, allowing users to control virtually every aspect of their iPhone.
CameraWallpaper is a new jailbreak tweak, and it's coming soon to the Cydia Store. Once available, jailbreak fans will be able to use the iPhone's camera to launch a wallpaper that is "transparent."
The jailbreak mastermind, chpwn, has been working on an interesting new tweak. It's called VoiceActivator, it's everything Apple's iOS Voice Control feature should be. The tweak will hopefully be available in the Cydia Store soon.
The popular jailbreak app, MyWi, has received an important update. Now, users of the application can tether their iDevice via Bluetooth. Additionally, a variety of bugs have also been fixed, making the helpful app more stable than ever.