Author: Henry R. Lares

Henry Lares is still early into his career as tech reporter but has already had his work published in many major publications including Tech Crunch and the Huffington Post.  In regards to academics, Henry earned an engineering degree from Apex Technical School. Henry has a passion for emerging technology and covers upcoming products and breakthroughs in science and tech.

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iOS 12 jailbreaks – Developers Are Making Progress

Some time ago it used to be a rage to liberate iOS devices from the walled garden of Apple to enjoy a bunch of new features. But it is increasingly difficult to jailbreak their devices because the Cupertino company does not like it when this happens. In addition to this, it also added dozens of features to iOS that they have seen people who jailbroke their iOS devices enjoyed. This way, people would have fewer reasons to liberate their device. Many iPad and iPhone users are concerned about security, so they gave about jailbreaking. However, there is still a big group of enthusiasts waiting to jailbreak iOS 12 devices.

Developers are making progress towards iOS 12 jailbreak

Hacker and developers have been working on iOS 12 jailbreaks since the new software was rolled out by the Cupertino company last year. However, there is still no full-fledged public iOS  12 jailbreak available. After the iOS 12.1.3 was released to the public by Apple a few days ago, some developers have dropped hints that the jailbreak for iOS 12.1.2 is being pulled together.

If you want to liberate your device and have not upgraded to iOS 12.1.3 yet, you should take into consideration keeping it this way. However, you can still downgrade to the 12.1.2 before Apples stops signing it because it can do that anytime, as well as other older firmware.

According to a developer well known within the jailbreak community, Brandon Azad, you should “keep an A12 research device on iOS 12.1.2” if you are interested in bootstrapping your iOS kernel security.  Min ‘Spark’ Zheng, an Alibaba security researcher, responded to Brandon’s tweet saying he is looking forward to seeing iOS 12 JB. Many vulnerabilities and bugs were discovered by Zheng in iOS software in the past.

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Tubemate 2019 APK – How To Download The App For Android

Vimeo remains the best place for videos. The site has millions of videos and content creators which are constantly working on new projects. It is impossible to run out of things to watch there. However, like any website, you can only access it if you have an internet connection.

Sometimes you might stumble across a video that you like and want to save it so you can rewatch it later or use it as reference. These sites do not allow you to download its videos, but fortunately for you, there are other tools that you can use. Tubemate is one of them.

What is Tubemate?

If you need a reliable video downloader for Android, you should give this one a chance. Tubemate has been around for many years and it always did its job right. More than that, Tubemate also allows you download videos from Google Videos, Metacafe or Vimeo.

When it comes to downloading videos, Tubemate allows you to download videos up to 2K and 4K. You can also choose between multiple quality options when you download a certain video.

How to download Tubemate on your phone?

One thing that you should know about Tubemate is that you won’t be able to find it on the Google Play Store. This means that you need to download the APK for the app and then install it. Here is how you can do this.

First of all you need to head over to the Tubemate website and download the Tubemate APK. After you download the APK file, you need to open it in File Manager. Then press the install option that should show up at the bottom. Now the app will be installed, and once it is done you can launch it and use it.

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iOS 12.1.2 Pros and Cons – Improved Security with Bug Fixes

The latest update for iOS has been released earlier in January.

The update adds a host of new features but it seems that some bugs escaped through the holes. Many users have complained on official and unofficial forums that they face a wide selection of issues ranging from weak battery life and FaceID to extensive connectivity issues. Read below to learn more about the update and the pros and cons of updating.

Advantages

  • Improved security

The latest update has improved the Safari browser. An Intelligent Tracking Prevention feature will prevent nosy site from monitoring your browser activity. Additional security features will allow you to flag old or reused passwords, share them with contracts and much more.

  • Some bugs were fixed

Issues that affected eSIM activation and connectivity were addressed by the update. UI lag, poor Bluetooth connection and weak Wi-Fi reception issues were also removed.

  • Dual SIM support on the latest models

Those that need or want to use the dual SIM feature will be now able to do so.

  • The update is mandatory if you want to use the full features of your Apple Watch

The ECG feature present on the latest version of the Apple Watch is now usable. It allows user to track the activity of their heart and it provide advice if something doesn’t seem to be right. The only problem is that users will have to install the latest update in order to be able to access the feature. It will not work otherwise.

Some quality-of-life improvements were also added. You can now switch cameras during FaceTime by tapping on the screen. VoiceOver is now more accurate and users can opt to hide the sidebar when they are browsing the latest news.

Disadvantages

Some of the bugs were already mentioned in the first lines of the articles. If you don’t need any of the new features right now it is advised to wait for a while. A new update that will fix the current issues should arrive in the following weeks.

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iOS 12.1.2 Jailbreak: Was This Version Finally Available?

In the past few years, we had to witness the slow descent of the jailbreaking community. Apple made it almost impossible for developers to crack the latest iOS versions, and iPhone users had to get used to phones without jailbreak. However, lately, new reasons to hope appeared.

More recent versions of iOS were cracked and it appeared that jailbreak might regain some of its glory. The latest news make jailbreak fans more hopeful than ever. According to two researchers, the iOS 12.1.2 jailbreak is possible. Their names are Xialong Bai and Min Zheng and they announced their success on Twitter:

Finally! (Mach) Port-oriented Programming (a.k.a POP) Attack Proof 3: Get task_for_pid_0 & root on iOS 12.1.2 (iPhone XS Max with A12 core), by @bxl1989 and @SparkZheng . PAC bypassed now! pic.twitter.com/gL3LZMnqUj

— Xiaolong Bai (@bxl1989) January 15, 2019

Can we jailbreak iOS 12.1.2?

The two researchers claim that they managed to develop the jailbreak tool by exploiting the security measures of Apple. In order to do that, they used a Port-Oriented Programming (POP) attack. By doing this they were able to “crack” the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, gaining root access.

This is not all, it appears that they were able to go through the PAC system of the smartphones. However, if you are dreaming about a jailbreak tool for your iOS 12.1.2 iPhone, there is no reason to get excited yet. There is no assurance that an iOS 12.1.2 jailbreak will become available for the public.

There is a chance that the researchers will choose to report the vulnerabilities they discovered to Apple, which means that they will be fixed in upcoming updates. They could also choose to sell the jailbreak method to other hackers or third parties.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started with Forex

You may not have realised, but you probably already have some experience with forex trading. How so, you ask? Well, when you purchased some Euros for a trip to Paris, did you shop around for the best prices, to ensure you maximised your spending money? That’s forex trading at a very basic level.

Forex trading for profit is a lot more complicated, of course, but nevertheless, anyone can do it. In the old days, forex traders all worked for investment banks. Today, the accessibility of online trading platforms means that anyone can trade on the foreign exchange markets. All you need is a trading account and some money.

In this guide, we are going to go through the basic steps to help you get started with forex trading.

The first thing you need to be aware of is that forex trading is not a guaranteed way to make huge sums of money overnight. If life was that simple, we’d all be driving Lamborghinis and drinking Kristal for breakfast. Successful traders make mistakes. Most only get it right some of the time, but as long as you make more profitable trades than bad ones, you can make a profit from forex trading.

Open a Demo Account

The first thing any would-be trader must do is find a broker and open a demo account. There are lots of forex brokers to choose from, including IG, EasyMarkets, and CMC Markets. Read reviews, see what other people think, check how easy it is to open an account, and then make a decision.

Remember, there are extra costs associated with making forex trades. Brokers charge fees for transactions, which all eat into your profit margins. Each time you make a trade, you will be charged a commission fee, and when you deposit and withdraw trading capital, there are more fees associated with the transaction. Then there are broker spreads, which are the difference between the bid and ask prices. To find out more about which brokers offer the lowest spreads, read this low spread brokers list from InvestinGoal. It should help you narrow your options further when looking for a suitable forex broker.

A demo account lets you learn the ropes without risking your trading capital. It is a great way to work on a trading strategy. You can test out theories, get used to the many forex trading tools at your disposal, and practice your analytical skills.

Choose a Currency Pair

Forex traders work with currency pairs. In any pair, one currency is paired against another. So, if you elect to work with EUR/USD, you speculate on how much the USD is worth against the Euro. When you purchase a currency (going long), you are betting that the currency will rise in value and you can sell it for a profit. When you sell a currency (going short), you are betting it will fall in value, so you can buy it back at a cheaper price.

Understand Leverage in Forex Trading

Leverage is an important concept when trading forex. Leverage helps traders make big profits for relatively low investments. Most brokers offer leverage of between 50:1 and 200:1, depending on the value of the trade. So, if you want to go long on £100,000 of USD and the broker is offering a 100:1 leverage, you only need to deposit $1,000 in your trading account.

Leverage is good, but it can also backfire. If you make a bad trade, leverage greatly amplifies your losses. This is where forex trading tools such as stop losses come in handy, as they minimise your exposure to risk. Use a profit/loss calculator to work out how much you stand to gain or lose on a trade.

Common Forex Terms

There are a number of terms that forex traders need to know. We have already mentioned spread and leverage, but two other key terms include:

  • Pip – a unit of price in currency pairs; and
  • Margin – the money you have in your trading account.

Is Forex Trading Profitable?

Forex trading can be profitable, but only if you learn how it works and don’t rush into making trades without careful analysis. Many forex traders use automated trading signals, which are useful. Copy trading is another strategy you may wish to try. Copy trading means following experienced traders and utilizing their trading strategies to make a profit.

Start Small

It is always best to start small when forex trading. Once you understand how forex trading works and you are confident that you have a workable forex trading strategy, make one of two trades when the conditions are right and keep a trading journal. Only open trading positions when your analysis shows it is the right decision.

You will make mistakes and get things wrong, but as long as you don’t risk more than 5% of trading capital at any given time, it’s OK.

Forex trading is a low-cost money-making activity you can do 24/7. The markets never sleep, so what are you waiting for?

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