Whenever it comes to hacking or jailbreaking iPhones and iPads (even Apple TVs), the iDownloadBlog team is never far behind the latest announcements. We report on the latest news and releases as they happen, ensuring that our readers benefit from these kinds of device enhancement tools as they become available.
Anthony Bouchard
Anthony Bouchard joined the iDownloadBlog.com team in 2016 after originally covering Apple and iPhone jailbreak news at ModMyi.com. As an experienced editor, he brings more than 15 years’ worth of jailbreaking knowledge to our in-depth guides, opinion pieces, and news articles. His passion for device customization and user choice sparks his strong push to empower readers with the tools they need to explore and enjoy the freedom that comes with jailbreaking. Anthony blogs about not only jailbreaking, but also Apple software & accessories, drones & photography, and Nintendo gaming systems. Anthony honed his advanced technical knowledge over the years with hands-on projects ranging from gaming PC builds to engine repair mechanics. His never-ending hunger for knowledge is why you’ll always find him tinkering – tearing things apart and putting them back together to understand what makes them tick.Why we recommend against using certain social media-oriented jailbreak tweaks
Of all the different kinds of jailbreak tweaks that you can use on a pwned iPhone or iPad these days, some of the most popular are those that change the behavior of social media apps and websites, like Facebook, Snapchat, WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube, among countless others. But should you use them?
Topaz Photo AI v4.0.1 brings several bug fixes and improvements to recent v4.0 launch
Topaz Labs released the substantial Topaz Photo AI v4.0 update just over two weeks ago, bringing with it dust & scratch repair, a neck & hair face recovery tool, and a slew of other enhancements that can make any photographer’s job easier.
New rumor suggests there could be at least three different types of Nintendo Switch 2 game cartridges
The Nintendo Switch 2 hasn’t even been officially released yet, and already there are a lot of questions about game compatibility for Nintendo’s latest handheld gaming console (and perhaps rightfully so).
Get your Nintendo Switch game room tricked out for game night with these game & accessory sales
Anyone who frequents iDownloadBlog knows that we’re big fans of the Nintendo Switch game system. Even though the second-generation Nintendo Switch is on the brink of release, it’s important to note that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be backward-compatible with nearly all original Nintendo Switch games. So this is no time to give up on the classics – in fact, it’s a good time to stock up!
How to import custom brush tools in Adobe Photoshop
When editing images or illustrations in Adobe Photoshop, you might use a brush tool to create unique designs. Brush tools spread a specific design over an image in the shape of the brush and in whatever color you choose, so it can add a touch of uniqueness to your product.
Security researchers share PoC for CVE-2025-31200, a security vulnerability patched in iOS 18.4.1
In iOS & iPadOS 18.4.1, Apple patched CVE-2025-31200, which is a CoreAudio security vulnerability patch that could have enabled arbitrary code execution in the userspace process responsible for processing the malicious file. Apple was made aware of instances in which this vulnerability may have been used against specifically targeted individuals and consequently patched it with improved bounds checking.
PureKFD device toolbox version 5.3 released with improvements for KFD exploit users
PureKFD is an iOS toolbox for non-jailbroken devices that supports various versions of iOS & iPadOS ranging from 14.0 through 18.0/18.1 beta 4. While it previously only supported firmware versions that were susceptible to the Kernel File Descriptor (KFD) exploit, that all changed recently when the toolbox added support for the more recent SparseRestore exploit starting with version 6.
Festivitas developer working on new macOS app that uses AI commands to enhance text input in any app
Software developer Simon B. Støvring, perhaps best known for their fun and quirky macOS apps including holiday desktop lighting effects app Festivitas and micro-aggression curing app Smash Smash, appears to be hard at work once again on yet another app that’s sure to go viral among Mac users.
Nomad enters the Open Box market, offering deeply discounted rates on second-hand accessories
If you’re looking to save a little money but still want the best of the best of Apple device accessories from the popular Nomad brand, then we’ve got some good news for you. Nomad has just launched an Open Box section where like-new accessories can be purchased for less than retail.
Jailbreak news of the week: Fortnite mobile returns to the App Store, iOS 18.4.1 unsigned, & more…
When it comes to the latest stories as it relates to iPhone and iPad hacks and/or jailbreaking, iDownloadBlog remains ever-committed to sharing information in breaking fashion.
Save big on your next Nintendo Switch game night with these unbelievable deals
The iDownloadBlog team are avid fans of gaming on the Nintendo Switch, which is one of the reasons why we’re so hyped about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 launch. In fact, we love the Nintendo Switch so much that we follow the system’s top games closely so that we can find the best deals for our readers.