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Remember the good old days, when services like Ping were abandoned after just 25 months? Apple must have set a new record by officially canceling iOS Cards service after only 23 months in operation. In case you missed it, September 10 was the last day to order and send a physical card using the Cards app.

Cards service was first released in October 2011, along with the launch of the iPhone 4S and iOS 5. The app was a surprise announcement by Scott Forstall at the iPhone 4S media event. Users could choose from 21 template designs and add their own message and photos. Cards were sent for $2.99 with custom postage from the USPS, and paid for using an Apple ID.

Looking to change the iOS status bar color? Developer RiDan has released Status Color to provide jailbreakers with a simple way to do just that. Once installed, Status Color adds RGB sliders to Settings -> StatusColor, allowing the user to pick any hue possible. This is a great way to match home screen backgrounds and create a unique look.

Once the red, green and blue values are selected, changes appear immediately with no respring necessary. RiDan has produced Status Color as part of his FunWeek project, which pays homage to Ryan Petrich's TweakWeek 2. During the event, several developers commit to releasing one iOS jailbreak tweak every day.

Developer RiDan has cranked out several iOS jailbreak tweaks as part of his FunWeek project. The idea is based on Ryan Petrich's TweakWeek 2, which aims to bring iOS customizations to Cydia at breakneck speed. RiDan's latest creation provides a quick way to skip over many home screens and speed up access to the first and last pages.

SBPageSwipe is so simple there are no options to configure. Once installed, swiping over the page dots at the bottom of the home screen will shortcut directly to the first or last home screens on your device. Instead of having to swipe several times to get to the end, the same feat can be accomplished with a single gesture thanks to SBPageSwipe.

Apple sent an email to customers letting them know that the iPhone 5s will be available through its online store at 12:01 a.m. PST on September 20, 2013. iOS fans will also be able to pick up the next-generation handset at their local Apple store at 8 a.m. on the same day.

The iPhone 5s will be available in silver, gold, and space gray for $199 (16GB), $299 (32GB) and $399 (64GB) with a two year contract from AT&T, Verizon Wireless or Sprint. T-mobile customers will be able to nab the 16GB model for $99 down via Apple.com or T-Mobile.com.

All four major U.S. carriers are now accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 5c. You can pre-order the colorful handset from AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint or Apple for $99 (16GB) and $199 (32GB). T-Mobile is also accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 5c through T-Mobile.com. The 16GB model is zero dollars down, plus 24 monthly payments of $22. The 32GB model is $99 down, plus 24 monthly payments of $22.91. The iPhone 5c is also launching in ten other countries today, and international carriers like Rogers in Canada have already started taking "reservations" for the new phone.

The iPhone 5c is available in green, white, yellow, red and blue. It is powered by Apple's A6 chip and boasts an 8MP iSight camera and 4-inch Retina display. It is also LTE capable and includes all of Apple's popular features like Siri and FaceTime.