Let’s Talk Jailbreak 15: WWDC hangover

By Jeff Benjamin on Jun 18, 2013

WWDC 2013 is officially finished, and we think it’s safe to say that we’re all a bit hungover from all of the news and activity. In this episode, we, of course, talk about iOS 7, but we also discuss some of the more prominent jailbreak tweaks from the last week. Releases like Auxo for iPad, Overview, and iOS 7 Control Toggle Icons take the floor in this latest back to basics episode.

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Let’s Talk Jailbreak 14: WWDC chitchat

By Jeff Benjamin on Jun 11, 2013

It’s WWDC week, and that can only mean one thing: iOS 7! Hence, today is a special episode, as we focus on the new features announced for iOS 7 via Apple’s WWDC keynote. In addition, we discuss the various apps and tweak ideas that Apple borrowed from the jailbreak community. We also talk OS X Mavericks, and Sebastien gives Jeff a timely lesson in surfing.

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Let’s Talk Jailbreak 13: Something got pushed down to eleven

By Jeff Benjamin on Jun 4, 2013

This week, Jeff and Sebastien discuss WWDC, upcoming changes to iOS, and potential hardware announcements. They also talk about the possibility of iOS becoming increasingly open to developers. As always, the pair discusses this week’s jailbreak tweaks, including AltKeyboard, Activator, MiniPlayer 2.3, Auxo for iPad, and more. Also, don’t miss their discussion of the latest SemiRestore beta.

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How to subscribe to ‘Let’s Talk Jailbreak’

By Lory Gil on May 30, 2013

The iDownloadblog podcast recently reached a milestone. Two weeks ago, “Let’s Talk Jailbreak” hit episode 10. Unfortunately, at about the same time, Apple decided to pull the popular podcast from iTunes.

Don’t worry, you can still listen and subscribe to Let’s Talk Jailbreak without missing a single episode. We’ve got a quick tutorial on how to subscribe in a variety of ways to hear Jeff and Sebastien muse over all things jailbreakRead More

 

Let’s Talk Jailbreak 12: We had a wonderful time!

By Jeff Benjamin on May 28, 2013

Today we discuss whether or not Cydia developers should charge for updates to their tweaks. We also talk about the latest update to MiniPlayer, a new tweak called App Activate, and an updated Backgrounder app for iOS. We also discuss the hotly debated iLex RAT along with the long awaited Badger. It’s a show that’s filled with jailbreak goodness. We also lend you a sneak preview of AltKeyboard, an upcoming jailbreak tweak that allows you to use swipe gestures to type alternate keys on your keyboard. Needless to say, you don’t want to miss this.

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Let’s Talk Jailbreak 11: Doing just dandy

By Jeff Benjamin on May 21, 2013

Let’s Talk Jailbreak lives on with its original name! Join Sebastien and Jeff as they talk about their post-iTunes life, Saurik’s new Android interests, restoring an iPhone to stock using SemiRestore, uninstalling Velox, and of course, some of the top jailbreak tweaks from the last week. It’s an interesting look into all things jailbreak. Don’t miss it.

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Let’s Talk iOS 10: We’re going underground

By Jeff Benjamin on May 14, 2013

Sebastien and Jeff talk about the obvious podcast name change, why we did it, and what the future holds for Let’s Talk iOS. We also discuss clicky keyboards, the frustrating aspects of iOS, and our top items from the previous week. It’s a episode that’s jam packed to the brim with goodness. Don’t miss it.

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Let’s Talk Jailbreak 09: Debating over prices

By Jeff Benjamin on May 7, 2013

Sebastien and Jeff discuss the debate over the prices of apps and tweaks in Cydia. They also chit-chat in depth about Velox, one of the year’s most highly anticipated jailbreak tweaks. Also, don’t miss our coverage of this week’s tweaks, which include Luna, FullScroll, and more. Oh, and have you ever wanted to know what could happen when you play your Piano Passcode out in public? We’ve got the answer.

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Let’s Talk Jailbreak 08: Therapy session

By Jeff Benjamin on Apr 30, 2013

On Let’s Talk Jailbreak episode number eight, Sebastien and Jeff discuss some of their favorite jailbreak tweaks to run on the iPad. The pair discusses hot topics like Facebook Chat Heads on iOS, and biteSMS’ upcoming new feature. As always, we talk about some of the top tweaks from the past week, and take some of your questions.

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Let’s Talk Jailbreak 07: This relationship is over

By Jeff Benjamin on Apr 23, 2013

Welcome to the seventh episode of Let’s Talk Jailbreak. We’ve got a whole lot to talk about today, so this happens to be our longest episode ever. Today we talk about JellyLock vs atom – a battle of the Lock screen launchers. We discuss Abstergo, along with our announcement of the winners of the Abstergo giveaway. We’ve got more details on Auxo for iPad, Facebook Chat Heads on iOS, more awesome sleeper tweaks, and we chit-chat about 1Password. Join us in this informative and fun journey into the world of jailbreaking.

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Let’s Talk Jailbreak 06: I’m still having fun

By Jeff Benjamin on Apr 16, 2013

In episode six of Let’s Talk Jailbreak, Sebastien and Jeff discuss Cydia’s issues with TSS, Filippo Bigarella’s generous contribution to cancer research, and a few amazing new jailbreak tweaks. Jeff also gets the opportunity to follow up on last week’s episode, as he provides a dialogue of his experience using the new Messages jailbreak tweak. Needless to say, you don’t want to miss this episode.

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Let’s Talk Jailbreak 05: Technical difficulties

By Jeff Benjamin on Apr 9, 2013

Our fifth episode of Let’s Talk Jailbreak is proof that time flies when you’re having fun. We have tons to talk about today, including an update on Sebastien’s broken car window, the possibility of an iOS 6.1.3 jailbreak, the top tweaks of the week, Apple’s use of widgets, and so much more. I think it’s safe to say that you don’t want to miss this episode.

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Let’s Talk Jailbreak – 04: Someone broke into the car

By Jeff Benjamin on Apr 2, 2013

In our fourth episode of Let’s Talk Jailbreak, Sebastien and I discuss p0sixninja’s potential exploits for iOS7, being scared to install tweaks that might force a restore, biteSMS and iRealSMS, Sebastien’s trial run with f.lux, one of Jeff’s favorite sleeper jailbreak tweaks, finding a new iOS 6.1.2 device, and much, much more. You don’t want to miss this…

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Let’s Talk Jailbreak – 03: What type of socks are you wearing?

By Jeff Benjamin on Mar 26, 2013

Welcome to episode 3 of Let’s Talk Jailbreak. In this episode, Sebastien and I discuss iOS 6.1.3, Apple’s perception of jailbreakers, the previous week’s jailbreak tweaks, how we met, a sleeper jailbreak tweak, an update on the progress of the podcast, and much more.

Like last week, this week’s episode again takes into account some of your suggestions. For instance, some of you will be happy to find a brief introduction to the podcast. Take a look inside for the iTunes links, direct download links, and more. Read More

 

Let’s Talk Jailbreak – 02: Pacifiers are evil

By Sebastien Page on Mar 19, 2013

Welcome to episode 2 of Let’s Talk Jailbreak. In this episode, Jeff and I sit down and talk about the reasons why we and other people jailbreak, battery life, some of our favorite jailbreak tweaks, and we also review this week’s tweaks that were released in Cydia.

This new episode takes into account some of the feedback you guys gave us last week. Most noticeably, I worked on improving the sound quality on my end. Turns out my mic settings were all jacked up, but after some serious tweaking and sound recording tests, I think I finally hit the sweet spot. It’s not perfect yet, but it’s better. We’re working on making it perfect, so hang tight… Read More

 

Let’s Talk Jailbreak – 01: Thanks Alyssa Milano!

By Jeff Benjamin on Mar 12, 2013

It’s been a long time in the making, (remember this?), but we have finally started our first weekly podcast. This particular podcast, entitled Let’s Talk Jailbreak, will be focused mostly on jailbreaking, and the jailbreak community. We hope to have some great developers and influential members of the community on soon. In this first episode, we talk to iDB founder Sebastien Page, as he gives us a high level overview of iDownloadBlog. Read More