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Advertisements are generally unobtrusive in iOS, however one place where this can be an exception is in the web browser. Many apps use built-in Safari functionality, and ads served via web pages can crop up anywhere. The jailbreak tweak AdBlocker has been updated for iOS 8, and is now available in Cydia as AdBlocker 2.

AdBlocker operates like similar desktop-based ad blocking software, by optimizing the spaces where ads normally appear in the web browser. Once installed, settings include options to enable banner ad blocking in Safari and apps that use the default iOS 8 web browser view (UIWebViews).

Good news for anyone who enjoys spoofing their iPhone location to trick friends and apps alike. The jailbreak tweak LocationFaker has been updated to work with iOS 8. For those who purchased the previous version of LocationFaker, the update is free of charge.

LocationFaker8 replaces GPS-sourced location data with a fake location chosen by the user. Once installed, the LocationFaker app will appear on the iOS 8 home screen. Locations can be searched, and a list of favorite spoofed locations can even be kept for later use.

Checking battery usage in iOS 8 provides basic statistics on what apps have been consuming the most juice. Under Settings -> General -> Usage -> Battery Usage top power-consuming apps in the past week or past 24 hours are listed. While this can be helpful, there are many battery details hidden from view.

The jailbreak tweak DetailedBatteryUsage unlocks these secret power statistics, adding a plethora of information to the Battery Usage area. Once installed, a battery level graph as well as background usage stats are revealed.

Many jailbreak tweaks focus entirely on the Control Center, an area of iOS that is ripe for customization. CCQuick, CCControls, and the popular FlipControlCenter come to mind. Another such tweak has recently been updated for the latest version of iOS: CCSettings for iOS 8.

With CCSettings, jailbreakers can add various toggles to the stock Control Center, making this part of iOS even more functional. Multiple settings can be accessed immediately from Control Center, including Cellular Data, Location Services, Personal Hotspot, VPN and more. Having access to more toggles directly in the iOS 8 Control Center makes quick changes to settings quick and convenient.

Jailbreakers are accustomed to respringing their iOS devices when implementing a mod or installing tweaks. Sometimes the software has a convenient respring button built-in. Otherwise, it can be tricky to respring and it can even be easier just to reboot. Now the jailbreak tweak PullToRespring brings this functionality right into iOS 8.

Once installed, PullToRespring adds respring access directly to the Settings. Simply swipe down on the Settings menu and the Springboard will respring immediately. It's the same gesture that is used as a reload or refresh command in many apps. The only option that will be added to the Settings is a toggle to disable the tweak entirely.