Episode 246 of Let’s Talk iOS: Down the middle
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2018/07/03/episode-246-of-lets-talk-ios-down-the-middle/

Apple is rebuilding the Maps app from the ground up with fresh new data. Microsoft is working on the future. Finally, Samsung and Apple end their long-time legal feud. And of course, the World Cup.

These affordable Lightning cables are supremely durable
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2018/07/03/these-affordable-lightning-cables-are-supremely-durable/

You’ll never have to worry about a frayed charging cable ever again. These lightning cables feature a spring metal shell that protects them from breaking or knotting even after prolonged use, and their 3-foot length means you won’t have to worry about overextending. They’re even equipped with quick charge and sync capabilities.

CoolStar: Electra 11.3.1 to filter incompatible tweaks from Cydia’s default repositories
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2018/07/02/coolstar-electra-11-3-1-filter-incompatible-jailbreak-tweaks-cydia/

Electra 11.3.1 will automatically filter tweaks that don't work on iOS 11 from appearing in Cydia's default repositories.

Daily Deals: $85 Amazon Tap speaker, $200 off Arlo security camera system, and more
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2018/07/02/deals-for-days/

Looking for cool tech at great prices? Then you’ve come to the right place. iDB’s Daily Deals post is a roundup of what we believe are the best deals available on the internet today for consumer electronics, video games, media and more. So what are you waiting for? Get shopping!

Instagram tries to explain its user feed algorithm, again
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2018/07/02/instagram-caught-up-feature/

Instagram's all-new "You're All Caught Up" tool is supposed to bring clarity to to its confusing feed that's based on a algoritum.

Apple A12 chip in 2018 iPhones may sport 40% faster GPU, 10% faster CPU & 4GB of RAM
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2018/07/02/apple-a12-geekbench-leak/

The new iPhones should be outfitted with four gigabytes of RAM, not three like the current iPhone X and 8 models, and have 40% faster graphics and at least 10% faster CPU.

Fifth developer betas of iOS 11.4.1 and macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 now available
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2018/07/02/ios-11-4-1-macos-high-sierra-10-13-6-beta-5/

Apple has not forgotten its other OS updates. Today, its registered developers were treated to fifth betas of the minor iOS 11.4.1 and macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 software updates.

SD card 7.0 arrives: 985 MB/s data transfer speed, 128 TB maximum capacity
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2018/07/02/sd-card-7-0/

The new SD card 7.0 supports the speedy PCIe 3.0 and NVMe 1.3 protocols that help it deliver a 985 megabytes per second maximum data transfer rate.

How to make sure your iPhone accessory is really Apple MFi Certified
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2018/07/02/apple-mfi-certified/

Typically, the best accessories for iPhone are those listed as Apple MFi Certified. Read on to find out whether the accessory you want is truly certified.