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Despite the release of iOS 7 there are still some useful jailbreak tweaks being released by developers for those running iOS 6-6.1.2. PasswordTime is a free tweak that will schedule the iOS passcode to be enabled during specific hours. Although this could be a security problem, this idea brings convenience to the forefront instead.

Just like scheduling Do Not Disturb, the tweak PasswordTime makes it possible to set a Start Time and End Time for passcode security. Turning off the passcode at the same time every day can save time and energy when unlocking the iPhone in a safe location. For example, when returning home from work in the evening, the passcode can be automatically switched off.

Apple quietly rolled out iOS 7.0.3 after the iPad Air event on Tuesday. The update brings back features like iCloud Keychain support, the ability to search Wikipedia from Spotlight and it fixes a few things like the accelerometer calibration issues. As you can see from the image posted below, Venture Beat has proved that Apple's fix has worked and "sensor-gate" should be over.

The image shows an iPhone 5 (the far phone) without 7.0.3 reading .2 degrees off level and an iPhone 5s (middle phone) with the iOS 7.0.3 fix reading .1 degrees of level. The nearest phone is an iPhone 5c which demonstrates the original sensor issue.

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.

Looking to share files with an iOS device over Bluetooth? Celeste 2 has arrived in the Cydia jailbreak app store, and the tweak incorporates several improvements over its predecessor. With Celeste 2 installed, a new Bluetooth sharing option becomes available across many stock and third party apps. Any compatible Bluetooth device can be paired with Celeste 2 to send and receive files.

Sending files between iOS devices, or from an iOS device to a Mac or PC computer has never been easier. In fact, because Celeste 2 uses the original iOS Bluetooth stack, files can be transferred while simultaneously streaming music to a Bluetooth speaker, or while paired to another device. Celeste 2 will install the Notification Center Widget app on the home screen, and when a file transfer is in progress this is where you can find a status bar indicating how much data has been sent or received.