#iOS 12 beta

[ruben-tech]

iOS 17 sale en pocas horas, aquí te dejo cosas importantes que debes saber antes de actualizar 👉🏿 https://youtu.be/h0tfVFTyMPY

[genshin-impact-updates]

Genshin Impact · Cloud US & Canada Open Beta on iOS, Android, and PC Now Available!

Dear Travelers,

Genshin Impact · Cloud US & Canada Open Beta on iOS, Android, and PC is now available!

Genshin Impact · Cloud currently supports US, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Laos, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Myanmar. Players in other regions, stay tuned!

★ Genshin Impact · Cloud is a cloud version of HoYoverse's Genshin Impact. Real-time cloud technology allows you to enjoy high graphics and high frame rates without having to download Genshin Impact's full game package.

After logging in to Genshin Impact · Cloud, Travelers will be able to experience Genshin Impact on mobile devices. Game progress is shared across other platforms.

>> Click here to download Genshin Impact · Cloud <<

〓Payment Guidelines〓

Billing will start immediately after Travelers launch the game within Genshin Impact · Cloud. The billing standard is at 10 Cloud Coins per minute. If their accounts still have remaining Free Trial time or an active Cloud Pass, then bills will be deducted in the order of Cloud Pass > Free Trial > Cloud Coins.

Travelers can obtain a certain amount of Free Trial. Upon Travelers' first login, you may obtain a 5-hour Free Trial. Also, you may claim a 15-minute Free Trial by logging in daily (refreshes at 12:00 UTC+8 daily). The upper limit of Free Trial is 600 minutes. You will be unable to accumulate any more Free Trial once this limit is reached.

Thanks to Travelers' love and support, Genshin Impact · Cloud is now officially launched for iOS, Android, and PC in the United States and Canada. We will continue to monitor Travelers' suggestions and feedback, and work to provide a better gaming experience for Travelers.

[nearmike]

Royalty A/B/O AU - 4463 fic

A guide

1- Characters

King Lewis Hamilton I

Status: First-born son of King Anthony Hamilton, King of Stevenage, first of his name, conqueror of the Kingdom of London and Protector of the English Channel

Relationships: Married and mated to Prince George of Kyng’s Lynn (1 child)

Designation: Alpha

Smell: Dark chocolate and citrus fruits

Prince George Russell

Status: Third son of King Steve Russell, Prince of Kyng’s Lynn by birth, Prince of Stevenage through marriage

Relationships: Married and mated to King Lewis I of Stevenage (1 child), loving friendship and platonic relationship with Lord Charles

Designation: Omega

Smell: Honey and lavender flowers

Lord Charles Leclerc

Status: Second son of Lord Leclerc of Monaco, attendant of Prince George

Relationships: Dating Royal Guard Max the Lion, loving friendship and platonic relationship with Prince George

Designation: Omega

Smell: Caramel

Max Verstappen, the Lion

Status: First-born son of Lord Verstappen of Holland, lost the title of Lord by disinheritance, Royal Guard of Prince George, first knight of the Crown of Stevenage

Relationships: Dating Lord Charles

Designation: Alpha

Smell: Mint

Peter Bonnington, Bono

Status: Doctor of the Crown of Stevenage

Relationships: unknown

Designation: Beta

Smell: //

Lord Daniel Ricciardo

Status: Lord of Perth

Relationships: Present unknown, past betrothal to Lord Lando

Designation: Alpha

Smell: unknown

Lord Alex Albon

Status: First knight of the Crown of Kyng’s Lynn, ex Royal Guard of Prince George

Relationships: Married and mated to Lady Lily, past crush on Prince George

Designation: Alpha

Smell: unknown

Lord Lando Norris

Status: Lord of Bristol by birth, Lord of Melbourne through marriage

Relationships: Married and mated to Lord Oscar (3 children), past out of marriage relationship with Lord Carlos (1 child), past betrothal to Lord Daniel

Designation: Omega

Smell: unknown

Lord Oscar Piastri

Status: Lord of Melbourne

Relationships: Married and mated to Lord Lando (3 children + 1 adopted child)

Designation: Alpha

Smell: unknown

2 - Fics

Part 1 - Morning Cuddles, T, 1017 words

Pairings: George/Charles, Lewis/George (mentioned), Max/Charles (mentioned)

Part 2 - Say my name, I want the neighbors to hear it, E, 1739 words

Pairings: Lewis/George, Max/Charles (mentioned)

Part 3 - Troverò due soli e un'altra città, E, 6301 words

Pairings: Lewis/George, George/Charles, Max/Charles (mentioned)

Part 4 - Sometimes I fuck you in my head, M, 3488 words

Pairings: Max/Charles, Lewis/George, George/Charles (mentioned), Oscar/Lando (mentioned)

Part 5 - Lying close to you, feeling your heart beating, T, 2762 words

Pairings: Lewis/George, George/Charles (mentioned)

Part 6 - You pull me in and touch my neck, and now I'm dying, E, 2989 words

Pairings: Lewis/George, George/Charles (mentioned), Max/Charles (mentioned)

Part 7 - Sweet creature, T, 1428 words

Pairings: Lewis/George

Part 8 - Golden as the sun, blue as the moon, T, 1865 words

Pairings: Lewis/George, Max/Charles

Part 9 - Tiger stripes, E, 4727 words

Pairings: Lewis/George, Max/Charles (mentioned)

Part 10 - I know I have good judgement, I know I have good taste, G, 1520 words

Pairings: Lewis/George, Max/Charles, Oscar/Lando (mentioned)

Part 11 - You have got your hooks in me, E, 3013 words

Pairings: Lewis/George

Part 12 - Fu amore per la prima volta. Io e te tra la gente che non sogna, T, 1201 words

Pairings: Lewis/George

[eve3221]

akimina body swap au (drabble)

maybe ooc-ish??? may turn spicy if I ever finish it??? but this portion of it is just for fun so enjoy!!

no triggers except swears also I did not beta this

"Senpai, Leader-- behind you!"

By the time either boy heard Junpei’s cry to duck, it was already too late; Akihiko was struck clean in the chest and flung down, all of his strength gone as his vision dulled. Minato tried to block but couldn't foresee the second arm as it swung a sharp uppercut, knocking him down on his back, his sword scattered across Tartarus's golden floor. A fine mist covered the area before Io's Garu spell blew it away in a haste to clear out the new enemy.

Junpei and Yukari managed to handle the rest of the fight by themselves, but the moment it ended they were both by their teammates sides. Yukari called out for Mitsuru to ready the first aid kit on the base floor as Junpei was checking both of their vitals to make sure nothing worse than usual combat damage was sustained.

Other than two heavy bodies, thankfully, nothing seemed to be amiss, but they'd have to do more once they got back. Minato and Akihiko were definitely unconscious and Yukari groaned at the thought of having to carry either one of them down flights of stairs. Junpei didn't seem thrilled either, but Mitsuru assured them that the nearest teleporter was only a hall and corner turn away so it wouldn't take long.

After deciding on who to handle, Yukari--with Minato in tow--made her way over to the exit; Junpei carrying Akihiko shortly behind.

Once they'd made it through, both boys were placed on the floor next to Mitsuru's bike and the first aid supplies she'd begun laying out. They were given a fairly quick but detailed check, Mitsuru not noticing anything wrong besides the new scratches and bruises that she tended to. She guestimated that they'd both be awake by morning feeling very sore, but thankfully it was Sunday morning and they could spend the day healing (along with Yukari and Junpei). If worse came to worse, she'd let them stay home to recoup.

Once everything was packed away, they all called it a night and brought the boys back to the real world, helping them into their rooms and tucking them into bed just as the Dark Hour concluded.

‐------

By the time both boys came to, it was close to noon.

Akihiko woke up first punching the air, his body tense and his heartbeat erratic before realizing that it wasn't the Dark Hour anymore. He sighed deeply, falling back onto the mattress. It felt softer than usual.

He stared at the ceiling as he tried to recall the last 12 hours to no avail. All he can remember was getting jumped by that shadow. Where had it even come from? The enemies they were fighting were directly in front of them, yet this one had managed to sneak up behind him and Minato. Mitsuru hadn't even picked it up on her end to warn them.

The memory of the punch was still fresh in Akihiko's mind, yet the pain he felt wasn't in his chest. He placed a hand on his chin, noting that this was sore instead. His brows furrowed. How puzzling.

He then took a moment to stare at the light on the ceiling. Strange. The sunlight never streams blindingly over his eyes, and he's pretty sure that's because his bed faces away from the windows. When he lifted a hand to shade the rays, he paused. His arm looked a lot scrawnier than normal.

Infact, most of his body felt less muscular and... lighter? But why? What's going on?

When he attempted to pull the duvet back he froze, looking at the blue picnic patterned sheets... these aren't grey. Why aren't they grey.

Once the covers were fully off, he stopped moving altogether. A lithe torso greeted him, clothed in his familiar uniform attire; black slacks, and a white button up tee. But he immediately noted that his red vest wasn't on, nor were his gloves. Akihiko felt as if his heart had stopped beating.

What the fuck is going on?

Somehow, through the fog clouding his mind, he registered getting out of this unfamiliar(?) bed, and once his surroundings clicked for him, it made the unsteadiness worse. He gripped the edge of a desk, Minato's desk, and swallowed around nothing. The next few steps he was able to take landed him in front of a sink and mirror, Minato's sink and mirror, and he stopped cold. The heavy silence and breaths he tried to take felt so weighted that Akihiko swore this had to still be the Dark Hour. It was the only explanation as to why it felt like gravity had been turned to the max and why his legs did not want to cooperate now that he was barely standing upright.

Akihiko knew what the answer was, but looking up and confirming his thoughts made his stomach form knots. This had to be dream. This couldn't be real, right? Surely he'd raise his head and look in the mirror and think 'oh Junpei, your pranks are getting so much more elaborate--'

And yet when his eyes met the glass, all he could do was stare: stare back into the blue irises that were most definitely not his, and this long blue hair that was not cut short like his. To a button nose and round cheeks. To soft lips and a an eye hidden behind a curtain of hair.

Minato Arisato stared back at him. It took everything in Akihiko not to scream.

"AAAAAAHHHHH"

Luckily for him someone else did--and it sounded like it came from his room.

A sudden shuffle and (several) thuds followed up with scrambling could be heard on the opposite side of the wall connecting the room to Junpei's, which gave Akihiko a much needed break from his spiraling thoughts as his junior unceremoniously barged into the room a moment later.

"Minato! A-Are you okay?! I heard a scream and thought--oh, hey, wait, are you alright? You don't look so good."

Akihiko was glad that at least that much was obvious.

He nodded and opened his mouth to reply when his door across the hall clicked open, another set of frenzied footsteps making its way out before abruptly stopping partway through the hall at the sight of them.

It seems Minato wasn't doing any better than him.

Junpei turned around with a sudden jolt, not expecting to see his "senpai" barge through his own room so suddenly. He was also about to speak when Akihiko spoke instead.

"Ak--Minato. We need to talk. Now."

Akihiko sighed. Of course they do. This wasn't a dream after all.

Junpei looked between them with a grimace and seemed to understand the atmosphere. He was backpeddling with his hands up, easy not to make either boy more upset. "Okayyy, glad to know you're both alright. If you need me.... no you don't."

When both boys heard the soft lock of Junpei’s door, Akihiko shoved his way into Minato's room, grabbing Minato by his shoulders.

When the door shut, Akihiko hummed. "I'm guessing you're not here to find your phone."

Minato's expression was so unimpressed it took everything in Akihiko not to laugh at the absurdity of it all. He didn't know his face could even look like that.

"I'm not normally the type to freak out but I would have thought that you'd also be upset by this."

"My gut reaction was to scream but you kind of did that for me," the older of the two quipped, "although I am finding it funnier the more time goes on."

Minato narrowed his eyes at that. "Then I'm sure you'll be in stiches when I walk out of this room naked."

Akihiko's smile dropped. "You're no fun."

[aemiron-main]

me: 1, apple: 0 (PSA to anyone else who hates the IOS 18 update/photos app update- there IS a way to revert it)

PSA to anyone else who fucking hates the AWFUL new ios 18 apple photos app UI: I managed to revert my phone back to EXACTLY how it was prior to the update WITHOUT losing any of my stuff (I had been running IOS 17.7.2 prior to the update). Here's what I did:

1.) I had an iCloud backup from BEFORE updating to 18.1.1. This backup was from when my phone was still on 17.7.2. You can still undo the update without a backup, but you'll lose all your stuff/your phone will be wiped. 2.) I went here and picked my phone type (iphone 13 pro in my case) and then downloaded the most recent ios BETA version (17.6 ver 3 beta)- it has to be one of those beta versions, because apple keeps their beta versions signed longer than other versions, and there are no longer any versions of IOS prior to IOS 18 that are still signed. You can't install unsigned versions via itunes, so they're useless. 3.) I downloaded the 17.6 ver 3 beta file to my computer 4.) I opened iTunes with my phone connected 5.) I right-clicked on "Restore iPhone..." button, and selected that 17.6 ver 3 beta file from my "downloads" folder 6.) I let it restore/factory reset my phone & it downloaded IOS 17.6 ver 3 beta to my phone because I selected that file in step 5.) 7.) It finished resetting it and then I SET IT UP AS A NEW IPHONE and i did NOT click the "partial setup," button because THAT button took me to a screen where they were going to force me to update to 18.1.1 AGAIN 8.) After setting it up as a new, blank phone, running on the IOS 17.6 ver 3 beta, I went into my iPhone settings, went to the software updates section, and updated to 17.7.2 (it gave me the option to update to 17.7.2 instead of 18.1.1- this is where the little loophole is, because the 17.7.2 file is no longer available for download online/is no longer signed, but you CAN still update from 17.6 to 17.7.2 from within your iphone settings) 9.) I updated it to 17.7.2. This would be your final step if you don't have an IOS 17.7.2 or earlier iTunes or iCloud backup to restore from. 10.) You can only restore from an iCloud backup during the setup process- so, I factory reset my phone AGAIN, but from within my phone settings this time (instead of using iTunes like I did when factory resetting & installing that IOS 17.6 version) 11.) During THIS setup process, I didn't click on the "partial setup," option, and then just clicked on the iCloud backup option after declining the "partial setup" option, and it restored from my 17.7.2 iCloud backup without forcing me to update to 18.1.1 12.) My phone was back to how it was right before the update! I then went and shut off all of apple's stupid "automatic update" features, made sure that it CANNOT update without me going out of my way to update it, because apple has LOST automatic update privileges with this vile, wretched IOS 18 photos app update. 13.) If you are going to do this, I recommend you do it as soon as possible, because even though the signed 17.6 beta was available, and even though I could update to 17.7.2 from within my phone's settings, there is NO guarantee how long this option will last, it could be gone tomorrow, it could be gone two days from now, it could be gone an hour from now.

14.) I suggest Apple stops letting their UI devs reach into my mind while I sleep & use my nightmares to design their UI, because I don't really think there's any other explanation for how that mess was perfectly catered to piss me off & make the photos app unusable for me.

[octocon]

Transparency Report (August 2024)

Hi, everyone! My apologies for being late, but here's our official Transparency Report for August 2024!

Summary

I (Atlas) took a long-needed personal break from the project for a good chunk of August after working tirelessly to launch the platform the month prior. However, I was still working enough behind-the-scenes to get v1.2 out on September 1st! This was immediately followed by our second major downtime event due to an unavoidable incident with our hosting provider, but the platform was fully recovered within ~12 hours. We also launched the Octocommune, a sister-community to the project (feel free to join if you haven't already! It's where all of our general chats have gone).

As of now, our full attention is being turned towards preparing a private beta for iOS. This is largely blocked by my financial ability to acquire the hardware necessary to develop for the platform, as well as to launch a business surrounding the project. Speaking of…

My personal situation

Many of you know this, but for this project's entire existence, I've been an unemployed high school dropout. Octocon largely served as a way to occupy my time while I spent the rest getting a GED and tirelessly searching for a full-time job. After months of searching, I'm elated to announce that I've finally landed one! I should be starting within the next few weeks.

Updates will almost certainly slow down compared to our initial launch, as I won't have nearly as much time to dedicate to the project anymore. I deeply apologize for this, but I need to put my own financial stability first! I can't make any promises as to how much time will be dedicated to developing new features going forward, but I can promise at the very least that the platform will be kept stable and safe in its current state. That said, I'm still very passionate for the project, so I'll do my best to pump new features out as my mental health allows!

Forms

I've attached documents to the corresponding message on our Discord server detailing our income, expenses, and total savings, as well as a receipt of our server hosting invoice.

Note: Server hosting costs greatly increased as we used our new financial freedom following the Patreon launch to spin up servers in South America and Africa, improve the reliability of our databases, and future-proof the platform for the foreseeable future. Roughly half of our previous Patreon supporters canceled or downgraded their subscription (which is completely ok!), which resulted in our costs overshooting our income by $49.04. This deficit was paid out of our own pocket, and was not deducted from our emergency savings. It's important to note that these costs shouldn't be increasing for a very long time!

[noblecorgi]

An ask game for writers to procrastinate working on your WIP(s)

It took me forever to do this because the Tumblr iOS app won't let you copy/paste an entire post, only a paragraph (what the heckle freckle?!)

So thank you @ic3-que3n @thewholelemon @shrekgogurt@youarenevertooold and @aristocratic-otter. I had to actually get my personal laptop out because I don't use Tumblr on my work laptop. That's how much the tags meant to me.

1. 🦈Tell us the name of your/ one of your WIP(s):

On The Rocks, the first six chapters of which are out!

2. 🍄Describe your WIP/one of your WIP(s) in the format of “___ + ___ =___”

Rapunzel + Snowbaz = Natasha and the Mage both suck

3. 🌍What tags or warnings will one of your WIP(s) need if you intend to share it?

Northern Irish TrAuMa

4. 🧭An alternative title to one of your WIP(s)?

On The Rocks was almost called Eyes of Claret Red

5. ⚠️Which WIP your most likely to finish or update next?

On The Rocks, or my beta will hurt me.

6. 💾What is your document of your WIP/ a WIP called? (not the stories actual title but what you’ve saved it as)

So when I started On The Rocks it was very very vaguely inspired by The Devil Wears Prada, so I named it the Vampire Wears Prada, but fat fingered it as VWWP, so then it has become a joke with my beta that it is called VWVWVWVVWVWWVVVVVVWWWWP.

Most of the chapters are saved as a key smash of VWP.

7. 🖍Post Any sentence(s) from your WIP.

What the? He didn’t even say what he wanted. She just knew. I’ve seen Gran do this. It’s like posh magic. Like they don’t need to do anything, just wave a posh  hand like a wand and the world reacts. I can’t do it. Don’t have the voice. Or the…I dunno aura.

8. ♻️A scrapped idea for your current WIP.

An earlier sketch had Fiona and Nicodemus much more prominently featured. Nicodemus doesn't even show anymore.

9. 🤔What’s a story you’d love to write but haven’t even started yet?

I grew up in the tail end of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and I have a sketch of a Snowbaz in the Troubles story. Simon would (obviously) be from a prominent Republican family, while Baz would be the heir to the most prominent Unionist one (*cough*the Pitches are the Paisleys *cough*). Large bits of it are essentially reworking my dad and his siblings' experiences through the 70s and 80s.

10. 🤡How many WIPS are you actively working on?

I'm actively working on one, and feeling guilty about not working on another. But I have a document of ideas I've had that I add to periodically and sometimes I randomly write a scene from them.

That document has 6-7 in it.

11. 🛠Is there a scene or anything in the WIP you are struggling with right now?

The balance between realism in my portrayal of addiction, and actually moving the plot forward without it being too depressing.

12. ❤️Not a question, just a second Kudos to send.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Tagging @monbons @palimpsessed@prettygoododds@ileadacharmedlife @messofthejess @martsonmars

[t-annhauser]

Io e l'alcol

Io e l'alcol non siamo molto amici, però a volte, attirato dal bei colori gialli della bottiglia, mi viene voglia di assaggiare un po' di Strega, oppure di annusare l'Amaro del Capo; il whisky, invece, solo sulle ferite, come i cowboy quando devono estrarre una pallottola (si strappa un lembo di camicia dal braccio e se lo mette in bocca, per fare da bite dentale). La mia tecnica per lo Strega e per tutti i distillati che abbiano una gradazione alcolica superiore ai 12 gradi, è di appoggiare il labbro femmineo al bicchierino e di far evaporare l'alcol all'esterno, inalando poi l'aroma col naso, come se fosse un Vicks Vaporub. È dura la vita dei maschi Beta, scherzati fin da piccoli, virilità sempre messa in discussione, pochi peli in faccia, io nel far west avrei potuto fare giusto il chierichetto o il prete, e anche così mi sarei trovato in difficoltà nel passaggio della transustanziazione del vino (ma le chiese riformate bevono vino durante l'eucarestia? boh). (ma la fanno l'eucarestia? boh). (magari a Santa Fe, o a Lafayette). (questa cosa del flusso di coscienza alla Mr Bloom mi sta prendendo un po' la mano). Ho in progetto di assaggiare anche la vodka, ma sempre con la tecnica precedentemente detta "del Vicks Vaporub": mi spalmo la vodka sul petto e poi la inalo di notte.

[luxenvulpies]

[Missing-Link] iOS Closed Beta Test & Dearly Beloved

Emails have been sent out to those who were chosen to participate in the closed beta test for iOS devices. The test will take place from 11/29 16:00 - 12/8 17:59 JST (11/29 07:00 - 12/8 08:59 UTC).

I will personally be following Audrey on Twitter for her experience, but there will be more people posting their side. If you have other people to keep an eye on (especially those who will be playing in English), please share them!

Finally, here's the Missing-Link's Dearly Beloved:

https://twitter.com/aitaikimochi/status/1729449893725716669

[p5x-theories]

There's an interesting bit in the news post on the official P5X site announcing the third beta that I wanted to share here!

As always, keep in mind I just used Google translate, but one of the paragraphs in it says:

"[Familiar figure, breaking through the intersection of time and space] In the PV, we saw familiar figures... Joker and Wonder, what kind of story will they intertwine with each other as they break through the fateful bonds of time and space? In "Persona 5" (referred to as: P5), all members of the Phantom Thieves of Heart will appear in P5X. With their help, the captain can conquer the palace and start an adventure!"

("The captain" being how announcements refer to players)

It's not really conclusive, but it does seem interesting that they refer to this as being the "intersection of time and space" (or, at the very least, time and space are mentioned here), because that really does seem to imply that P5X is an alternate timeline of P5!

Not that this series as a whole is really new to those, but it's something the theories seem to keep going back and forth on (and I, myself, keep going back and forth on too, haha!) so it's fun to have more to feed into that.

Here's the entire article (Google-translated) below the cut, just in case anyone wants to read the whole thing, but I promise the rest of it isn't really anything new, haha:

In the name of the Phantom Thief! "Persona: Phantom of the Night" "Heart Stealing Test" will start on January 16th

Take the name of the Phantom Thief and take back the Flame of Desire! "Persona: Phantom of the Night" (referred to as: P5X), which is officially authorized by SEGA, deeply participated by ATLUS, and created by Perfect World Games, will soon launch its third online test on January 16th - the "Stealing Heart Test" . The new real machine PV has been released, and the test recruitment is in full swing. Welcome to participate.

【Test information】 Recruitment time: January 3, 10:00-January 12, 10:00 Test time: January 16th 10:00-January 31st 24:00 Pre-download starts: January 15th at 10:00 Test type: limited number billing file deletion test Test system: Android, iOS, PC

[Awaken the power of the soul and start an adventure in another world] In the game, players will transform into Wonder, the leader of the Phantom Thieves team, and lead their partners to adventure in different worlds, sneak into palaces with different themes, and experience rich gameplay such as exploration, puzzle solving, development, and combat. Lock in those violent desires and embark on a journey of heart-changing that will make the "Phantoms" repent!

[Youth Daily Interactive Dating and Deepening Bonds] A cheerful sports girl, a mysterious velvet room assistant, a gentle and quiet female classmate... The captain will get to know partners of various identities and experience the daily life of youth. Use SNS to connect with each other, give gifts to cultivate goodwill, experience your own stories, and develop a more intimate relationship.

[Cool trendy city, free and easy CityWalk] In the game, the captain can also travel through famous Japanese neighborhoods such as Shibuya and Shinjuku to experience the bustling street scene of Tokyo. ​ Experience real urban life through a series of gameplays such as taking classes, working part-time, playing baseball, watching movies, exercising, and meeting passers-by. The rich and subtle daily life is waiting for you to experience it.

[Familiar figure, breaking through the intersection of time and space] In the PV, we saw familiar figures... Joker and Wonder, what kind of story will they intertwine with each other as they break through the fateful bonds of time and space? In "Persona 5" (referred to as: P5), all members of the Phantom Thieves of Heart will appear in P5X. With their help, the captain can conquer the palace and start an adventure!

[Genuinely authorized hall-level JRPG] As the first mobile game in the P5 IP series, P5X is authorized by SEGA's genuine IP, with ATLUS's full supervision and in-depth participation. Coupled with the protagonist's character design by the famous artist Shigenori Soejima, and the vocal performance of Lyn, the lead singer of the P5 series, it will bring you an authentic and palace-level JRPG gaming experience.

For more exciting content and detailed revelations about the "Stealing Heart Test", please continue to pay attention to the P5X community. I look forward to meeting the captain on January 16th, and I also hope that everyone can provide valuable opinions and suggestions.

[ireviews]

Install Cydia for All iOS Versions [2024] — Full Guide

Cydia Plus is the jailbreak app manager developed for the latest iOS versions. With Cydia Plus, you can add repos and install amazing jailbreak tweaks, themes, and third-party apps, offering support for any iOS 15, iOS 16, and iOS 17 to iOS 17.4 iPhone and iPad devices.

Best No Jailbreak App Manager for iOS 16 — iOS 17.4

Install Cydia Plus 📥

Important: Cydia Plus provides the latest iOS customization tools for installing jailbreak apps, tweaks, themes, and more on iOS versions 15 through 17.5. It’s the best alternative to Cydia. Please note, Cydia Plus is not the official Cydia.

Cydia Plus Compatibility

Cydia Plus Supports Device Models:

A16: iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15

A15: iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13

A14: iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12

A13: iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11

A12: iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone X

Cydia Plus Supports iOS Versions:

iOS 17.4, iOS 17.4 RC, iOS 17.4 Beta 4, iOS 17.4 Beta 3, iOS 17.4 Beta 2, iOS 17.4 Beta 1, iOS 17.3.1, iOS 17.3, iOS 17.2.1, iOS 17.2, iOS 17.1.2, iOS 17.1.1, iOS 17.1, iOS 17.0.3, iOS 17.0.2, iOS 17.0.1, iOS 17

iOS 16.7.5, iOS 16.7.4, iOS 16.7.3, iOS 16.7.2, iOS 16.7.1, iOS 16.7, iOS 16.6.1, iOS 16.6, iOS 16.5.1, iOS 16.5, iOS 16.4.1, iOS 16.4, iOS 16.3.1, iOS 16.3, iOS 16.2, iOS 16.1.2, iOS 16.1.1, iOS 16.1, iOS 16.0.3, iOS 16.0.2, iOS 16.0.1, iOS 16

Why Cydia Plus Special?

Cydia, once the reigning app manager for older iOS versions, held a prominent position in the jailbreaking community. It was the default choice for enthusiasts who sought to customize their devices beyond Apple’s restrictions.

Collaborating seamlessly with popular jailbreak tools like Checkra1n, Unc0ver, Chimera, Electra, Pangu, TaiG, Yalu Jailbreak, Meridian, and Phoenix, Cydia became synonymous with the jailbreaking experience.

However, in 2018, the original Cydia developer, Saurik, ceased updating the platform. The decline in untethered jailbreaking’s popularity contributed to this decision.

Cydia Plus is a modified version developed by the Cydia Plus team. This alternative to Cydia caters specifically to the latest iOS versions. It empowers users to install jailbreak tweaks and third-party apps without requiring an untethered jailbreak on their devices. A fresh approach for a new era of iOS customization.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cydia Plus

What is Cydia Plus?

Cydia Plus serves as a third-party package manager offering the latest iOS customization options that are not accessible in the official Apple App Store. It’s specifically tailored for the newest iOS versions, ranging from iOS 16 to iOS 17+.

What differentiates Cydia Plus from the original Cydia?

While Cydia was the default jailbreak manager for older jailbroken devices, it was discontinued by its developer, Saurik, in 2018. Cydia Plus emerged as a successor, catering to the needs of users seeking customization options for newer iOS versions.

Does installing Cydia Plus affect my device warranty?

No, installing Cydia Plus does not tamper with your device’s root system, thus preserving your warranty.

How do I install and utilize Cydia Plus?

Installing and using Cydia Plus is remarkably straightforward. You can bypass complex jailbreak procedures by simply tapping the designated button, downloading it to your Settings app, and completing the installation process. Once installed, you can effortlessly add repos and access a plethora of apps, tweaks, and themes through Cydia Plus repos.

Is it legal to install Cydia Plus?

Yes, installing Cydia Plus and similar third-party app managers is entirely legal.

Can I access all old jailbreak tweaks and themes using Cydia Plus?

While not all old jailbreak tweaks are available on Cydia Plus, users can explore alternative versions of certain tweaks. However, it’s important to note that the complete catalog of original Cydia tweaks may not be accessible.

Do I need to jailbreak my device to install Cydia Plus?

No, Cydia Plus can be installed on your device without the need for jailbreaking. This makes it accessible to a wider audience, offering customization options to users without the associated risks of jailbreaking.

Credits

Jay Freeman: Cydia is an app developed by Jay Freeman named “saurik”) to allow the installation of software on “jailbroken” devices designed by Apple Inc. This makes it possible the download and install software from sources other than the Apple App Store onto devices running operating systems such as iOS and iPadOS, which have protected privileges by default.

Cydia Plus developed by Cydia Plus dev team: Cydia Plus team goal is to empower people who want to bring true usability to their devices, people who aren’t afraid to express themselves through technology.

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Saturday Morning Coffee

Good morning from Charlottesville, Virginia! ☕️

I’ve been experimenting with another read later app called Flyleaf this week. I’m finding I love Plinky for saving links to articles, mainly about development, I can read at anytime. I normally do this with Notion but Plinky is really great at it.

As for read later style apps, Flyleaf does a great job stripping away all the cruft and presents text in a way that’s easy to read with my aging eyes. 👀

I realized a couple days back that Kim and I graduated from high school 40 years ago. That’s wild. That means we celebrate our 38th wedding anniversary this August. 40 is just around the corner. 😳

I’ve added a new feature to Stream for my friend Ashur Cabrera. It allows you to invoke a custom URL scheme to make Stream add a new subscription. Kind of easy to do and the code was in really good shape to make it easy. Ashur did find a bug so I’m off exploring that and I ran into a crashing bug just running Stream in the usual way. It all seems to stem from building with Xcode 16.x. I managed to easily fix it on iOS but iPadOS still crashes. That has to do with my Split View and how it’s being created. It’s a weird one. I’ll get it fixed soon, I hope, so I can finish off this new feature. 😃

Enjoy the links.

Daring Fireball

My biggest takeaway from WWDC 2025 is that Apple seemingly took some lessons to heart from its unfulfilled promises of a year ago. This year’s WWDC wasn’t merely focused on what Apple is confident it can ship in the next 12 months, but on what they can ship this fall. I might be overlooking a minor exception or two, but every major feature announced in the WWDC 2025 keynote was both demonstratable in product briefings, and is currently available in the developer beta seeds. I was also told, explicitly, by Apple executives, that Apple plans to ship everything shown last week in the fall.

It seems Apple’s gonna give us a bit of Apple Intelligence with Xcode, which is really nice, and better support in Shortcuts to really make your apps shine. But one of the things I’m actually super interested to try is the on device models. I think Stream could use it for a recommendation system. We’ll see.

Oh, right, and that whole Liquid Glass thing is happening too.

My hope is to get Stream for iOS updates to Liquid Glass and add a recommended feeds list that is hand curated and generated using on device models. That should make for a swell update.

Enga Perez • Caring Minds United

Scientists have spent four years diving deep into the world of remote work and stumbled upon a powerful truth: working from home genuinely makes us happier.

I could’ve told you that. 😃 But I have been thinking about going to the office one or two days a week.

Rob Napier

I use AI a lot for work, pretty much all day every day. I use coding assistants and custom agents I’ve built. I use AI to help code review changes, dig into bugs, and keep track of my projects. I’ve found lots of things it’s very helpful with, and lots of things it’s terrible at. If there’s one thing I have definitely learned: it does not work the way I imagined. And the more folks I talk with about it, the more I find it doesn’t work like they imagine, either.

Pretty long post but worth a bit of time.

I’m not using LLMs for that much in my day-to-day dev work, yet, but I continue to use it for generating scripts and finding good answers to strange bugs in code. I’ll probably use it to help solve the iPadOS bug in Stream, since it just cropped up after updating to a newer version of Xcode since I last released it.

Marcus Mendes • 9TO5Mac

While more than 3.5 million people have spent the last couple of weeks glued to a brand-new Nintendo Switch 2, X user PatRyk (@Patrosi73) decided to invest their time elsewhere: trying to run iOS on the original Nintendo Switch. And they did it! Sort of.

I love hearing about folks hacking stuff into place to make things work where they shouldn’t. This is a prime example of that hacker spirit.

Tom Warren • The Verge

Microsoft is unveiling its own command-line text editor at its Build conference today. Edit on Windows will be accessible by using “edit” in a command prompt, allowing developers to edit files within the command line. It’s part of several improvements aimed at bettering the Windows experience for developers.

Since Microsoft has embraced open source tooling, Linux, and Mac more they seem to have gone back to more command like tools development. They did a brand new shell, that can host other shell types, and now they’re building a brand new command line editor? Wild. 😃

Can you make it compatible with Brief? 🙏🏼

Julian Chokkattu • Wired

The module looks nothing like an iPhone. It intentionally resembles the broadcast camera module, and Apple even had to match the weight so that its version wouldn’t alter a car’s specs. The inside, however, is completely different. (Apple gave us a peek during WWDC last week alongside an F1 car.)

It’s too bad this quality of video isn’t streamed out of the current camera setups on the cars.

Maybe that’ll be the next “big thing.” Go Pro like devices that stream super high quality video?

Mark Pinsley

Rather than pausing new investments or considering divestment, many pension officials and asset managers are instead pressing Tesla’s boardto get Elon Musk to return to working full-time at the company, as if the core problem is simply that Musk is too distracted. However, this assertion overlooks a far more serious problem: Musk’s reputation is so tarnished that Tesla won’t be able to thrive as long as he remains the CEO.

Musk needs to go so Tesla can be remade into a great company.

Andy Piper • Mastodon Blog

We’re already well into 2025, and it has been a huge start to the year for Mastodon. We want to bring you an overdue update on exactly what we’re working on, from a strategic perspective.

It’s great to see Mastodon charging forward. We absolutely need this open ecosystem for social networks.

Steve Kopack • NBC News

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said Tuesday that the company expects artificial intelligence “will reduce our total corporate workforce as we get efficiency gains” over time.

“We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today, and more people do other types of jobs,” Jassy added in a memo to Amazon’s workforce.

I’ve had really mixed feeling about “AI” (I don’t find it to be intelligent, at all.) at WillowTree we’ve been pushing hard on using these LLM services to help us move faster. Hey, we’re in the client services business, we have to move fast. And the more I learn about it the more I’ve come to realize it’s just a really good sidekick. We will continue to need to think through problems and come up with interesting designs and solutions because these services only “know” what they’re trained against. We still need to invent new things, right? It’s a hammer, nothing else.

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Major WWDC 2025 Event Features and Fresh iOS 26 Rumors

Introduction:

Apple's much-awaited WWDC 2025 Event surprised the world of technology by showcasing groundbreaking innovations and previewing the future of iOS. With developers, technology fans, and Apple fans eagerly waiting around the globe, several major announcements were making the headlines, and most importantly, those of iOS 26.

WWDC 2025 Event Highlights

Apple Intelligence (AI) gets a boostWhile AI moved to the forefront of the user experience, Apple launched on-device intelligence improvements throughout the ecosystem.

macOS SequoiaThe latest macOS has next-generation iPhone mirroring built in, enhanced security, and an even more unified desktop experience.

watchOS 12 & Health UpdatesEnhanced tracking, Artificial Intelligence-powered health alerting, and gesture control for accessibility were the highlights.

Vision Pro Global Rollout:Apple made worldwide availability of its mixed-reality headset, Vision Pro, and support for enterprise and AR tools available.

iOS 26 Rumors & Speculations

New Home Screen Widgets: Look for smarter, more personalized widgets with streaming live information, more integrated applications, and interactive control.

Improved Siri Integration: Siri can be given a boost by generative AI, with it becoming more conversational and context-sensitive.

More Lock Screen & Privacy Features: There are also rumors of a new Lock Screen look and app and location-based privacy modes.

Split-Screen Multitasking on iPhone Pro Models: After iPadOS, this could be one of those features reserved for the iPhone 15 Pro Max and higher.

Native App Redesigns: Substantial revamps to expect in Apple Music, Notes, and Safari, with AI-driven features.

Conclusion:

The WWDC 2025 Event laid the groundwork for Apple's upcoming development. While official details about iOS 26 are still unconfirmed, rumors confirm that there will be a big leap towards customization, AI, and performance. Wait for the iOS 26 beta later this summer!

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🆕 iOS 26 Release Date is Official – Here’s What You Need to Know 🚀

#AppleNews #iOS26 #iPhoneUpdate #SarrkiVerse

Apple fans, the wait is finally over! 📱✨

iOS 26 is officially on the horizon, and it's shaping up to be one of the most groundbreaking updates Apple has ever released.

🧠 Top highlights:

Apple Intelligence: Smart, private, and integrated across your apps.

👉

Liquid Glass UI: A sleek, modern design evolution.

Smarter Siri: Context-aware, faster, and more natural.

More control, more privacy—right in your hands.

🗓️ Expected release date:

Rolling out this September 2025 with the new iPhone 17 launch.

📲 Compatible with iPhone 12 and up!

Are you ready for iOS 26? Let me know what you're most excited for! 🔽

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ACCA DipIFR Remote Exam: Requirement, Set-up & Tips

In our previous blog, we discussed ACCA DipIFR exam utility interface & answer writing tips which will help students to get comfortable with CBE interface and to be familiar with the examination pattern and face it with confidence.

This blog is especially for the students who chose Remote examination session i.e., who would appear from home or office instead of centre-based examination. This blog will guide you about technical requirements of the allowed devices and necessary care to be taken before and during the remote examination session.

System Requirements:

Operating System

• Windows 11 and 10 (64-bit) – (excluding ‘S Mode’) • macOS 13 and above – (excluding beta versions)

Note:  • Mac OS, starting with Mojave, now requires permission from the user to allow any hardware access     to an application, which includes OnVUE (proctorapp). Candidates should be prompted to allow this         application • Windows Operating Systems must pass Genuine Windows Validation.

Unsupported operating systems

• Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7, Windows XP, and Windows Vista • Linux/Unix and Chrome based Operating Systems

Firewall

• Corporate firewalls should be avoided as they often cause this delivery    method to fail. • VPNs and proxies should not be used. • We recommend testing on a personal computer. Work computers generally     have more restrictions that may prevent successful delivery.

RAM Required

Recommended Minimum RAM of 4 GB or more

Display

Minimum Resolution: 1024 x 768 in 16-bit col Recommended Resolution: 1920 x 1080 or higher in 32-bit color • If using an external monitor, you must close your laptop and use an external    keyboard, mouse, and webcam. • Multiple monitors are forbidden. • Touch screens are strictly forbidden.

Webcam

• The webcam may be internal or external. It must be forward-facing and at eye       level to ensure your head and shoulders are visible within the webcam. • The webcam must remain in front of you and cannot be placed at an angle. • Webcam filters are not allowed (for example, Apple’s ‘Reactions’). • Webcam must have a minimum resolution of 640x480 @ 10 fps.

Note: • Mobile phones are strictly prohibited as a webcam for exam delivery. • Mac OS users may need to allow OnVUE within their System Preferences: Security & Privacy: Privacy    settings for camera & microphone.

Speakers and microphone

Speakers:     • Speakers must be built-in or wired.     • Bluetooth speakers or the use of headphones* as speakers are not allowed. Headphones: • Headphones and headsets are not allowed unless explicitly approved by your    test sponsor. • If allowed, headphones must be wired – Bluetooth are not allowed.

Browser settings

Internet Cookies must be enabled.

Device

All tablets are strictly prohibited, unless they have a physical keyboard and meet the operating system requirements mentioned earlier.

Power

Make sure you are connected to a power source before starting your exam to avoid draining your battery during the exam.

Internet Browser

The newest versions of Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, and Firefox, for web registrations or downloading the secure browser.

Internet Connection

• For better performance, a reliable and stable connection speed of 12 Mbps    download and 3 Mbps upload required. • We recommend testing on a wired network as opposed to a wireless network. • If testing from home, ask others within the household to avoid internet use    during your exam session.

We strongly recommend using equipment that meets or exceeds the Recommended Specifications. The minimum requirements will change periodically based on the needs of exam sponsors.

Mobile phone: You may have the option to use your mobile phone to complete the check-in process. The mobile must meet the following requirements:

• Android (11+, Chrome) or IOS (15+, Safari) operating systems • A functioning camera with a stable internet connection

A mobile phone is used only for completing admission steps and must not be used during the exam. After completing the check-in steps, please place the mobile phone where it is not accessible to you during the exam. As a reminder, phones are a prohibited item and should not be within your reach or visible to you while sitting in front of your computer.

Pre-exam requirements

Passing the Mandatory system test

• You MUST pass mandatory system test prior to your check-in for exam. • When taking the test, use same device and the same location you we���ll use on    exam day. • Make sure your last test run is a pass, so that you are eligible for all post-exam    options. • Go to Exam Planner & hit the Run System Test button.

Practice using the scratch pad

Remember, you cannot use scratch paper for remote exam session. So, it’s important to get used to using the scratch pad on the Practice Platform before your live exam.

Exam set-up

Your room setup

You will be under exam conditions and monitored by an invigilator throughout. Make sure below conditions are being followed: • A private and quite room with solid walls and doors. • No other person can be visible or heard for full duration of exam. • Use curtains or blinds to cover windows if anyone can be seen through them. • Switch all other unnecessary electrical equipment off. • Refer below images to have an idea about ideal exam environment.

Prohibited                                                                        Permitted

Your desk setup

Your desk must be setup in a way that meets the rules and regulations of the exam: • No scrap paper• Only one monitor • A glass/bottle of water with label removed permitted • No headphones / earbuds / earphones • No watches

The check-in process

• Check in to your exam by going the exam planner and click launch exam button. • You can launch your exam 30 minutes prior your scheduled time. • If you are more than 15 minutes late you will miss your exam attempt and be marked as Absent.

Using your mobile phone:

• You may use your mobile phone during the check-in process – On-screen instruction will guide you.• You’ll be asked to take and upload photos of your exam environment, yourself and your ID. • Once completed this process place your mobile phone on silent and out of arm’s reach. • Do not use your mobile phone for any other purpose during exam (exception if invigilator calls you) • Taking photos of your screen or making calls during the exam is strictly prohibited.

Under exam conditions:

In addition to the desk/room requirements you should be aware that the following is also prohibited:     

• Talking aloud during your exam. • People being audible outside your room. • Leaving the exam early – DO NOT end your exam early, you must stay supervised for the full-time    duration.

Contacting the invigilator

• To start a chat with your invigilator, select the chat button. • Your invigilator will be with you as soon as they are available. • Unlikely they can assist you, but you should inform your invigilator if you are    experiencing any technical difficulties. • You must inform your invigilator if you wish to use your permitted bathroom    break.

Bathroom breaks

You can take one bathroom break during your exam of up to 5 minutes: • Notify your invigilator when you are leaving and returning from bathroom    break. • You do not have to wait for the invigilator to give you their permission before    taking your bathroom break. • The exam timing will continue to run – if you exceed 5 minutes your exam may    be terminated.

Post-exam options: In the event of technical issue disrupting your exam, you may wish to use post-exam options which can be accessed on exam planner or under Contact Us on ACCA’s website.

Minimise the risk of the technical issue by: • Performing your equipment and connectivity test. • Accessing troubleshooting resources.

Using post exam options

To use rebook or withdrawal option you must have: • attempted to check-in your exam • experienced a technical issue impacting your ability to complete exam.

Additional withdrawal eligibility criteria

• The mandatory system test must be taken ahead of each exam session. • Student must have passed the mandatory system test in their last attempt    prior to checking in for your exam.

Make sure that your device / other equipment’s are compatible as per the provided requirements and you are availed with the environment requisite for the exam purpose. Everyone should make sure to follow fair practices during exam to avoid any disqualification or disciplinary action.

We hope, this blog about ACCA DipIFR Remote Exam Requirement, Set-up & Tips shall assist in making the necessary arrangements.

Further, please watch video related to the remote examination on the below link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRYOefFr48S0apGK6f0kw0sX7fC6uSzsx&feature=shared

Best wishes from Team FinPro!