Jailbreaking encourages innovation among developers and it encourages coders to enhance the existing features of iOS and also add functionality that they feel should already be there. The Cydia store is amazing and it provides users with a platform where they can install software via APT repositories which is the main port of call for all jailbroken users. Cydia basically acts as a third party unofficial store which gives users access to privately owned repositories containing apps, tweaks and tool which are not available on the App Store due to guideline infringements. Cydia therefore gives users unlimited choice when it comes to customizing their idevice but there is one thing missing when it is compared to the official Apple App Store.
A recent upgrade to the App Store means that the application icon is now automatically badged if an update becomes available for any installed apps. This alerts users to any updates allowing them to enter the App Store to download what they need. Cydia however is still like the old App Store in that users have no idea if there is an update to a tweak or theme unless they go into Cydia.
IOS developer Ryan Petrich has taken some steps to rectify this issue with a tweak he is calling CydiaBulletin. This new tweak provides Notification Centre alerts when a new version of an installed tweak is available. This tweak should hopefully offers all the functionality of other alerts such as being available on the lock screen, an audible tone and swiping alert to go straight to Cydia.
This tweak is still in its initial stages and there is no estimated time of release as yet but it does sound very promising and as soon as it is made available to the public we will be sure to let you know.
