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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.Nanoleaf debuts new matter-enabled smart multicolor rope light & outdoor solar garden lights
Our friends over at Nanoleaf are out with some new smart home lighting accessories this week, this time targeting both indoor and outdoor users who want to spice up their living space with HomeKit and Matter-compatible RGB/W LED lighting solutions.
Fortnite approved for the iOS App Store, grab it before Apple changes its mind
These past couple of weeks have been an interesting roller coaster of events between Apple and Epic Games, two large companies that have been duking it out in various courtrooms all over the world for several years as a result of Apple’s anti-competitive and predatory App Store practices, which harm developers.
Apple bumps firmware up to version 7E108 on AirPods Max with USB-C
Apple on Tuesday released an updated firmware for the company’s over-the-ear AirPods Max with USB-C, pushing the previous firmware version of 7E101 up to a newer firmware version of 7E108.
Apple stops signing iOS 18.4.1, ending firmware downgrades from newer iOS 18.5
Apple this week stopped signing iOS & iPadOS 18.4.1 approximately one week after launching iOS & iPadOS 18.5, a feature and security patch update intended for iPhones and iPads alike.
Epic Games now trying to force Apple to approve Fortnite mobile in U.S. App Store via court order
The Apple vs. Epic Games saga continues to heat up… this time with Epic Games scheming to try and compel Apple to approve the popular Fortnite mobile video game on its App Store via court order (at least, that’s what could happen if the game publisher gets its way).
OWC unveils Thunderbolt 5 Dock that brings 11 I/O ports to a compatible device near you
Computer hardware and accessory maker Other World Computing (OWC) on Monday unveiled an all-new Thunderbolt 5 Dock with a total of 11 versatile ports, which promise a powerful I/O upgrade for any workstation where professional connectivity is a must.
Jailbreak news of the week: CVE-2023-41992 PoC shared, Trigon updated, another MacDirtyCow-like bug, & more…
The iDownloadBlog team tracks the latest trends in the iPhone and iPad hacking & jailbreaking spaces every single day, and while we bring you the hottest news as it happens, we also know that keeping track of new developments can be a challenging endeavor as you balance the struggles of everyday life.
Apple officially rejects Fortnite mobile App Store submission as Epic Games pulls game from platform worldwide
Just last night we reported on Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney’s statement that Apple had neither approved nor rejected the company’s popular Fortnite mobile game for the iOS & iPadOS App Store after a resubmission following a United States-based court order that ruled Apple needed to allow third-party payment options in apps rather than going through the App Store and collecting the 15-30% Apple tax for every transaction.
Alfiecg_dev shares details about an updated untethered iOS 14 jailbreak that uses the Trigon exploit
A couple of months ago, talented hobbyist and security researcher @alfiecg_dev shared a write-up on a deterministic kernel exploit called Trigon that was based on CVE-2023-32434 with a 100% success rate, but support was limited to certain older devices running older firmware. Since then, it appears that @alfiecg_dev has been busy…
Epic Games pulls and re-submits Fortnite app submission to iOS App Store as Apple stalls
Just last week, Fortnite game publisher Epic Games re-submitted the popular battle royale game to Apple’s App Store following a U.S.-based judge’s ruling that Apple could not charge 15-30% commission fees on in-app purchases made from apps and that app makers could use their own payment systems outside of the App Store’s.
Save big on 4K laser projectors, Pro Controllers, and other Nintendo Switch accessories & games
We’re coming up close on the official launch date of the Nintendo Switch 2, and whether you’re eagerly anticipating its launch, or you’re sticking with an original Nintendo Switch model, there are some great game and accessory deals in today’s post for everyone to take advantage of – especially since the Nintendo Switch 2 can play most Nintendo Switch games.