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iOS 11.4.1 Jailbreak Status – New Updates and Leaks

Due to the release of the new iOS, Apple has stopped signing the old firmware, which means that unfortunately you can no longer downgrade your device from iOS 11.4.1 to iOS 11.4 beta 3. As we know, the iOS 11.3.1 Electra jailbreak is without a doubt a great solution for users who still have iOS 11.4.1 beta 3 and iOS 11.3.1.

So what are the news about the jailbreak for iOS 11.4.1?

For now, the devices running on the recently released iOS 11.4.1 cannot be jailbroken and there is not much that we know about a future release. As we mentioned before, the iOS 11.3.1 Electra jailbreak can be used for the iOS 11.4.1 beta 3 firmware and it’s no news that the jailbreaking tool has been a great success. However, we do need an updated version of the tool for the new operating system that Apple has just released.

What should we expect for now?

Based on a recent post by Redmond Pie, the best scenario would be for the tech giant to place a particular firmware into a pre-release stage, thus allowing developers and security researchers to jailbreak it during the beta period. Therefore, Apple would not be able to take care of the discovered vulnerabilities, which would, in turn, allow for the creation of a jailbreak toolkit that will become available for that specific firmware on its release. However, a jailbreak for iOS is usually launched once a major new version is already available for the public. This is exactly the situation that we have with the new iOS 11.4.1.

New updates should follow soon

Even though we don’t have much news about the iOS 11.4.1 jailbreak tool release, we hope that something will change soon, as the jailbreaking community is definitely waiting for things to start moving.

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Crypto News

Bank of England (BoE) To Use Blockchain Technology To Optimize Payments Systems

The Bank of England (BoE), the highest monetary authority in the UK, said its payment system could use distributed ledger technology (DLT), better known as blockchain technology, to interconnect with FinTech companies and protect itself from cyber attacks.

In a statement released recently, the BoE said a revamped Real Time Gross Settlement System (RTGS) should be able to link to Financial Technology (FinTech) firms using distributed ledger technology (DLT), also known as blockchain technology.

At the end of March this year, the British Central Bank announced the launch of a Proof of Concept (PoC), supported by Baton Systems, Clearmatics Technologies Ltd, R3, and Token. The purpose of the test was to discover ways in which the use of blockchain or DLT technology could facilitate a renewal of the RTGS system so that a diverse and flexible range of settlement models could be offered.

According to the document summarising the objectives and results of the PoC, “all participants confirmed that the functionality offered by the enhanced RTGS service would allow their systems to connect and achieve settlement of central bank money.”

Once the objectives of the PoC have been met, the Bank of England intends to investigate whether the RTGS service could acceptably record crypto evidence.

The Bank of England (BoE) to employ blockchain technology (distributed ledger technology) for payments

The crypto tests mentioned above, as explained in the BoE publication, are about functions that allow authentication of a user’s identity and protection of valuable information located on the network.

According to Reuter, the RTGS underpins British banking and commerce in the City of London. Through this system, there is a money supply of around 500 billion GBP, equivalent to almost a third of Britain’s economic output. The news agency said the system is expected to be ready for renewal in 2020, “to strengthen defenses against cyber-attacks and expand the number of companies that can use it.”

On the other hand, the BoE has carried out other concept tests related to blockchain technology, which it has been researching since 2016. In April of this year, the results of a study conducted by this financial institution were released, which verified the feasibility of a decentralized distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform with sufficient privacy for sensitive data.

The integration of traditional payment systems and blockchain technology, which supports cryptocurrencies, is in the interest of the financial sector globally. Recently, Mastercard registered a patent on a system that would allow the banking network of fiat currency payments to be interconnected with cryptocurrencies, through the blockchain technology.

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Games News

Minecraft Aquatic Update Download Available for Java Players

Released first on other platforms the Update Aquatic has been made available for the players of the classic Java version. The Windows 10 edition was the first to receive the update, splitting the PC players in half. The update adds the marine biome, which includes among other features new life forms, secret underwater temples and more.

The PS4 is the only platforms that have not received the update, with no future release date in sight.

While the full patch notes are available here, check out a brief highlights selection of the general enhancements below:

General

  • All undead mobs now sink
  • Changed underwater visibility
  • Your vision will gradually increase the longer you’re underwater
  • Overhauled world generation
  • Overhauled command parser
  • Added new world type “Buffet”
  • Allows you to create worlds with a unique biome
  • More features will come to the Buffet world type in later updates
  • Added a bunch of new sounds
  • Added three new pieces of music
  • Added underwater ambience sounds
  • Added a swimming animation
  • Press your sprint key underwater to start swimming
  • Added data packs
  • Allows you to edit recipes, tags, loot tables, functions, and advancements
  •  Added new advancements
  •   Some blocks can now be waterlogged
  • Use a water bucket on a block to surround it with water
  • Added an “Optimize World” button (singleplayer -> edit world -> optimize world), which upgrades an entire world from older version to the latest version in one go

Released by Markus Persson and Mojang, Minecraft became a hit since early beta, allowing users to create and recreate complex virtual worlds within the game. Several landmark locations from both real life and video games have been reconstructed in Minecraft with amazing accuracy, seeming at first glance to be pictures of the real thing.

The game is available on all the major gaming platforms and is known for being it among children and adults alike.

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Games News

Best Realistic Mods for Enhancing Your Sims 4 Experience

The ability to mod a game however you wish is still a feature exclusive to PC gamers. In order to improve your Sims 4 experience here are a few modes that will make the game more close to a real-life simulation, while still allowing you to remain in control.

Real groceries

Brand depiction has always been a controversial issue with video games since licensing fees can be high and many brands believe that inclusion within a video game may lead to unnecessary drama. Should you find generic bands boring, Real groceries has you covered. Featuring house-hold names such as Nescafe and Gillette, it will help you spend your hard-earned simoleons on the things you enjoy.

Lower salaries

Since you were a kid, you learned that in order to be paid well, you need to work hard( or become a really successful celebrity). While salaries in The Sims 4 seem fair you may consider some of them to be too high in exchange for the skills required. Lower salaries will make your sims work way harder for lower income, making it more similar to reality.

Stretch Marks

Not everybody should be an athletic figure or a morbidly obese person. Stretch marks are a common skin occurrence and your sims may now sport them in the same fashion as tattoos. It may take a bit of trouble and error until you find the perfect one but if being as natural and realistic as possible is your aim, this mod is perfect for you.

Realistic clouds

For people who like to view electronic clouds when the real ones are missing in action, Realistic clouds will offer paradise. It offers a large selection of clods that look so much like the real thing you may think it’s Photoshop. Go catch the one that looks like an angry lion champ.

Those were four of the best mods available in order to inject some realism into your game. Feel free to add more and the comments and enjoy!

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News Tech

Three VPNs that will Help you Access US Netflix

VPNs aim to keep your privacy secure while browsing the web. Another benefit of it would be that you can access Netflix from unauthorized regions as well.

You will gain the ability to get your hand on US Netflix and VPN content that otherwise you would not be able to based on your region. Via the VPN services below you can edit your IP address and access everything, Netflix has to offer.

How to Access American Netflix in the UK

We provide you with a step by step guide:

  1. Choose your VPN (see the list below) and open it
  2. For spoofing your IP to a US one, select US server (it makes Netflix think you are not in the UK but in America)
  3. Login to Netflix.com
  4. Enjoy the variety of content.

The Best VPN for Netflix

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