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What Is Cydia on My iPhone and What Does It Mean for My Security?
Bought a second-hand iPhone and found the Cydia app on there? Here's what Cydia is and what that means for you.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone for Free (iOS 11—iOS 14)
Still interested in jailbreaking your iPhone? Here's a full guide to the process using macOS, Windows, or Linux.
Cydia Sues Apple Over Alleged Anti-Competitive Behavior
The makers of the original iPhone app store, which required you to jailbreak your device, aren't too happy with Apple.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone or iPad (iOS 10.2)
Even though you probably shouldn't jailbreak your iPhone, many of you are going to do it anyway, so here's how.
Should You Still Jailbreak Your iPhone?
It used to be that if you wanted advanced functionality on your iPhone, you'd jailbreak it. But is it really worth it at this stage in the game?
4 Compelling Security Reasons Not To Jailbreak Your iPhone or iPad
Jailbreaking can get rid of Apple's many restrictions, but before you jailbreak your device it's a good idea to weigh up the benefits and potential drawbacks.
How To Jailbreak iOS 7.1.x & Install Cydia With Pangu
Last week a Chinese team called Pangu released an untethered jailbreak for iOS 7.1.1. Here's how to jailbreak your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch with the latest payload.
Activator Is The Most Important Jailbreak Tweak Available [Cydia]
There is one tweak that is the unsung hero of Cydia. Activator is the backbone of so many Cydia tweaks because it allows for gesture-based controls of almost anything. It can launch apps and do almost whatever you can imagine. It sits in the background on your iOS device and offers a slew of options. It may not receive the praise of some other tweaks like MyWi, Dreamboard, Winterboard, and others, but without Activator, many other tweaks would not be able to work.
MyWi: The Best Way To Tether With An iOS Device [iOS, Cydia]
Many cell phone carriers offer the ability to tether, but some don't, and many of the ones that do charge insane amounts per month. Sharing your Internet connection with another device is incredibly useful and can be a real lifesaver if you need to get some work done and you happen to find yourself somewhere without a Wi-Fi connection. If your carrier does not offer tethering, and your iPhone is jailbroken, there is a way to get tethering without a monthly charge.
FolderEnhancer Makes iOS Folders Better Than You Ever Imagined [Cydia, iOS]
I still remember when Apple rolled out folders in iOS. It is, without question, my favorite addition to the interface since the mobile operating system came into existence. Personally, I like to install a lot of apps, but I always hated having pages and pages of apps to scroll through, so I found myself deleting them just to keep the number of pages down. Then, folders launched, and that was not a problem for me anymore.
DreamBoard Makes Your iPhone Look Like You Never Thought Possible [iOS, Cydia]
If you own an iPhone, you are probably happy with the interface. Apple has done a fantastic job of making its iOS interface clean, easy to use, and functional. Personally, I think it's the best user-interface ever designed on a smartphone. The simple icon interface offers users enough control, while keeping everything streamlined in way that even the least tech-savvy users can pick up the device and figure out how to use it.
3G Unrestrictor 5 Lets You Take Control Of Your iPhone's Data [Cydia, iOS]
Some iPhone users are grandfathered into having unlimited data on their devices and the limitations of not being able to do what they want with their data is really annoying. If you are paying for unlimited data shouldn't you be able to use it to download large applications and play any game on the Internet? Personally, I think you should, even if your friendly local cell phone provider would be quick to disagree with me.
4 Cydia Tweaks That Will Make Google Chrome On iOS The Best Browser Around [Cydia, iOS]
You were excited when Google Chrome launched on iOS. I was too; but then I remembered that you cannot simply make it your default browser, and this makes it tough for me as I actually want to use it. I think the browser offers an overall better browsing experience than Mobile Safari; it just needs a couple of small improvements to put it over the edge.
How To Integrate Facebook Into Your Jailbroken Device Before iOS 6 Launches [Cydia]
One of the coolest features of iOS 6 is the Facebook integration. The iPhone and iPad is fully loaded with features that benefit Twitter users, but for people who only use Facebook, they are kind of out of luck. Once iOS 6 rolls around, that will be solved, but if you have a jailbroken iOS device, you can have some awesome Facebook integration right now.
Which One Does More: Jailbroken iOS vs. Custom ROM Android
Sometimes it feels like the “Android vs. iPhone” war is taking on epic, religious proportions. Each side has its loyal fanatics absolute in their knowledge that their platform of choice is the best one. Let's ask a difficult question: Which does more – a jailbroken iPhone, or an Android device running a recent, custom build of Ice Cream Sandwich?
How To Configure Your Own iPad FTP Server [Jailbreak]
If you've jailbroken your iPad, there are many ways to transfer files to and fro between your trusty tablet and your computer. However, most of them require you to open some kind of application on the iPad-side. If you're willing to invest some little time in initial preparations, SFTP is one hard to beat candidate for iOS file transfers.
Transparency Grants You Another Level Of Control Over Your Icons [Jailbreak, iOS]
Jailbreaking your iPhone is awesome. It would be great if Apple offered a higher level of customization out of the box, but they do not, so we have to jailbreak in order to do cool stuff. It is an unpleasant fact, and one that jailbreakers have had to deal with since the dawn of jailbreaking. Since dinosaurs roamed the Earth, we have looked for ways to make our iPhone just a little bit cooler.
The Best Jailbreak Apps For iOS 5
Since iOS 5 launched, developers have been hard at work coming up with creative ways to get their jailbreak applications to work with it, and even finding new ways to make use of the features added by Apple. It took a while but now that it is here, it is great to see how the jailbreak community has come out in full force, bringing some of the best jailbreak stuff we have seen.