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.

How to replace an aging laptop’s thermal paste to stop overheating and regain thermal performance

Anthony Bouchard ∙ July 2, 2025

If you have an older laptop-style computer, regardless of whether it’s a Mac or a Windows PC, then you might notice that it starts running warmer after several years’ worth of use. If this describes a situation you’re experiencing, then I’m here to reassure you that it isn’t just you; in fact, this is considered normal and there are routine maintenance procedures you can perform to restore its thermal performance to its glory days.

Nintendo Switch 2 sales figures shatter original Nintendo Switch in first month of availability

Anthony Bouchard ∙ July 1, 2025

The Nintendo Switch 2 finally became available almost one full month ago, and it’s been particularly challenging to find in any retail stores since its launch. Obviously, Nintendo is having a rough time keeping up with demand.

Pixelmator Pro photo editing software for macOS updated to utilize Apple Intelligence on supported Macs

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 30, 2025

Apple released an updated build of Pixelmator Pro for macOS on Monday, bringing with it a slew of new features and improvements, including newfangled support for Apple Intelligence – Apple’s in-house artificial intelligence brand that it uses to enhance features across its platforms.

SpoofGPT add-on lets jailbreakers on iOS 16 and earlier download and use the ChatGPT app

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 30, 2025

If you’re a jailbreaker on iOS 16 or earlier, then you might be a little bit frustrated that you can’t install and use the ChatGPT app on your device because it requires iOS 17.0 or later. Even worse, you can’t just downgrade to an older version of the app, because the ChatGPT developers plague you with the following nonsense pop-up:

TypeMillennium jailbreak tweak displays a system-wide notification when someone types iMessages to you

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 30, 2025

While the iOS Messages app supports a typing indicator within conversations, it’s possible with a jailbreak to have a system-wide typing indicator that you can see from anywhere in iOS when someone begins typing to you, even if you’re not currently using the Messages app.

Analog jailbreak tweak updated to v2 with support for iOS 16’s wallpaper depth effect

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 30, 2025

One of my all-time favorite Lock Screen jailbreak tweaks, Analog by iOS developer Ginsu, has been updated to version 2.0 this week with official support for iOS 16. But more than simply supporting new firmware, Ginsu made this update particularly special in several ways.

CC26 jailbreak tweak brings the iOS 26 Liquid Glass Control Center aesthetic to pwned iOS 16 devices

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 30, 2025

While it’s my opinion that there’s no question iOS & iPadOS 26 drew inspiration for the new Liquid Glass aesthetic from ideas that have floated in the jailbreak community for more than a decade (just take a look at the classic GlasKlart theme to see why I feel that way), it’s typical of Apple to do things their way.

Jailbreak news of the week: Nugget and Pocket Poster updates, Vertex exploit expansion, gridswitcher, & more…

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 29, 2025

iPhone jailbreakers will always have a home here at iDownloadBlog, and while we cover iPhone jailbreak news throughout the week as it surfaces, we also come at you every weekend with a roundup just like this one ensuring that all our readers never miss the important details that could pertain to them and their jailbreakability.

Score 20% off Urban Armor Gear accessories with limited-time Independence Day Sale

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 28, 2025

Popular Apple device accessory maker Urban Armor Gear (sometimes more colloquially just called UAG for short), renowned for their rugged iPhone & iPad cases, Apple Watch wrist bands, and a variety of other odds and ends, has kicked off its highly anticipated Independence Day Sale, offering anyone in the market for such gear a unique chance to save some money in the process of acquiring it.

FlexiSpot debuts Independence Day Sale, taking up to 65% off site-wide on best-selling home & office furniture

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 28, 2025

If you’ve been following along as I share my favorite accessory roundups, then you know I’m a huge advocate for FlexiSpot’s standing computer desks because of how versatile and aesthetically pleasing they can be while also benefiting your health by keeping you on your feet rather than sitting. But standing desks are far from the only thing that the FlexiSpot brand brings to the table.

Riley Testut’s new Delta Camera app lets iPhone users snap Game Boy Camera-style images

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 26, 2025

Riley Testut, the lead developer behind the extremely popular Delta emulator app for iPhone and iPad, introduced a new application for the iPhone on Thursday called Delta Camera, which allows users to take Nintendo Game Boy Camera-style photographs with the device’s built-in camera.

Here’s your chance to get some really good deals on Nintendo Switch 2 games and accessories

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 26, 2025

We know there are a lot of avid gamers out there who want a Nintendo Switch 2 but aren’t finding any on retail stores’ shelves. It could be a while before supply meets demand, especially in these trying times, but we urge our readers to keep their eyes out and avoid financing scalpers who buy and re-list the consoles on third-party marketplaces for more money.