Jeff Benjamin

Jeff has been with iDownloadBlog since 2010, acting as resident video specialist, and tutorial expert. He earned his degree in Computer Network Systems back in 2001, but decided Cisco routers and the like just weren’t for him. Since then, he’s been heavily involved with online writing. He’s written for numerous tech and video game sites since the late 1990′s, and has a knack for explaining things in a simple, clear, and concise manner. Jeff works primarily from the east coast on his Retina Macbook Pro, and shoots video with a Canon DSLR. During downtime he likes to travel the world, visiting the various Apple Stores across the globe. You can email him at jeff [at] idownloadblog.com and follow him on Twitter @JeffBenjam or on Google+.

‘Almpoum’ adds more options for screenshot taking

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 17, 2018

Almpoum is a jailbreak tweak for frequent screenshot takers. As you might have guessed, this is the type of tweak that bloggers, or anyone else that documents aspects of iOS, may find handy.

With Almpoum enabled, users can be prompted whenever a screenshot is attempted. The prompt contains several options—save the shot to the Photo Library, copy it to the clipboard, do both, or outright cancel the screenshot.

We've recorded a video walkthrough to showcase the different facets of Almpoum inside. Take a look after the break for all of the details.

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KeyShortcut Pro: add real keyboard shortcuts to iOS

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 17, 2018

KeyShortcut Pro was just released on Cydia's BigBoss repo, and it's worthy of your consideration, especially if you're a heavy typer. This is the pro version of the tweak that allows you to use real keyboard shortcuts in iOS.

KeyShortcut Pro makes it so that you can hold the 'A' button to select all, the 'C' button to copy, and the 'V' button to paste. You can also do things like cut, undo, and redo. The pro version of KeyShortcut adds a few additional options to the mix, which are not seen in the original. Check out our full video inside to see what I mean...

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QuickCam: take photos from anywhere with this new jailbreak tweak

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 17, 2018

Have you ever found yourself using an app, and at that very moment, you came upon a picture-taking opportunity? I can't tell you how many times I've missed a great picture just because I couldn't switch to the Camera app quickly enough.

A new jailbreak tweak aims to eliminate the "shutter-shock" syndrome that's been responsible for tons of missed photo masterpieces. QuickCam is a Cydia release that makes it possible to invoke a camera overlay on top of the current running app by means of an Activator gesture. Have a look at our video walkthrough inside for the details.

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How to view the current volume percentage in the volume HUD

Jeff Benjamin ∙ May 8, 2014

Want to alter the iPhone's volume heads up display to showcase the current volume setting as a percentage? If so, then Voltage—a jailbreak tweak that was released earlier this spring—might be the tool that you've been looking for.

Voltage includes a preference panel that allows you to use variables to format the way that the HUD overlay. Check out our video walkthrough inside to see how voltage might benefit you.

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Daily Dash: find out what’s trending on your Lock screen

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 27, 2016

Twitter trends on your iPhone's Lock screen? That's the premise behind Daily Dash—a Cydget widget for jailbroken devices that lists the top three Twitter trending topics right on the Lock screen.

Daily Dash actually came out a few days ago, but it didn't work properly. An update was pushed to fix the issue, and now it works exactly as described. Check out our video walkthrough after the break to see Daily Dash in action.

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Circlet: add stylish new status bar indicators to your iPhone

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 17, 2018

Circlet is an upcoming jailbreak tweak from prolific developer Julian Weiss. It allows you to simplify the status bar using customizable circular indicators.

The great thing about Circlet is that it doesn't rely on WinterBoard, image assets, or even a respring to pull off its customizable styles. Circlet is a modern jailbreak tweak that's easy to use and just as easy on the eyes. Take a look at our hands-on video of Circlet after the jump.

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OS Experience is now available on Cydia

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 17, 2018

OS Experience, the jailbreak tweak that brings desktop multitasking feel to the iPad, is now available for download on Cydia. We previewed the tweak a few weeks ago, and were pretty impressed by the ambition behind the tweak.

With OS Experience installed, you can interface with multiple applications side-by-side at the same time. It's a huge departure from the norm that is stock iOS, as it feels similar to OS X's Mission Control feature. If you want to give it a try, head over to Cydia right now to download it for $9.99. Be sure to check out our hands-on video after the break.

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Let’s Talk iOS 027: Things Steve never said

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated October 9, 2018

Episode 27: We talk about what the Apple vs Samsung verdict means for the parties involved, the recent reports on Apple's ambitious health and fitness plans, iPhone 6 leaks, early thoughts on WWDC, and Facebook's latest industry moves.

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‘Hold2Speak’ now allows you to initiate calls from the speaker phone

Jeff Benjamin ∙ May 4, 2014

Hold2Speak has been updated with a brand new feature that has been heavily requested since the tweak originally debuted on Cydia. It now comes with the ability to initiate calls directly from the speaker phone.

As you might have heard, Hold2Speak is a concept that I envisioned, which was brought to fruition by a couple of super-nice and super-smart developers. The original version allowed users to receive calls directly in speaker phone mode, but this latest version takes the tweak to the next level. Full video walkthrough inside.

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AllDrop: upload any file to Dropbox

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 17, 2018

AllDrop is a brand new jailbreak tweak that just recently appeared on Cydia's BigBoss repo. It's a tweak that unlocks access to the native iOS filesystem for uploading to Dropbox.

By default, you can only upload photos or videos from the file picker in the Dropbox app, but with AllDrop installed, any file that you have on your device is uploadable. AllDrop is a powerful tweak, especially if you're a heavy Dropbox user. Take a look at our video walkthrough after the break.

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