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+.

Introducing Our Dedicated iFaith Page

Over the next few months we will be rolling out more dedicated pages for some of the most useful tools our jailbreaking toolbelts. First up for bid is iFaith — the SHSH blob, custom firmware creating, downgrade tool for Windows users.

If you missed yesterday's post about iFaith, you can find it here. Otherwise, step inside for a look at our dedicated page to iH8Sn0w's iFaith...

Springtomize 2 Winners Announced

A special thanks to everyone who entered our Springtomize 2 giveaway. An extra special thanks to Filippo Bigarella for creating Springtomize and being generous enough to give a few copies away free of charge.

Inside are the five fortunate winners of our Springtomize 2 giveaway. Are you one of them? There's only one way to find out...

How to Jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 With Ac1dSn0w

Ac1dSn0w is a tool that's received its fair share of controversy over what's contained in the code and what isn't. Just recently it received an update to remove copyrighted code.

With that in mind, we've created a tutorial that shows you how to jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 with Ac1dSn0w. Many have wondered if there are any benefits to using Ac1dSn0w over RedSn0w or other jailbreak tools. Check inside as we answer that question and more.

How to Save iOS 5 SHSH Blobs and Create Custom Firmware to Downgrade iOS 5.x Using iFaith

As we told you yesterday, iFaith — the Windows based tool that allows you to manage SHSH blobs on all devices sans the iPhone 4S — has been updated with the ability to save iOS 5.x blobs, and create custom firmware that you can use to downgrade your iOS 5 device.

It works very similar to RedSn0w's stitching feature, except the big difference here is that it encompasses Apple's APTicket and features iOS 5 compatibility.

Up until now it was impossible to downgrade an iOS 5.x device to a previous version of iOS 5. That's no longer the case, as our video tutorial shows you inside...

SliderEnhancer: Customize Your Slide to Unlock Bar

It seems like it's been done a million times before, so why not a million and one? Yes, Slider Enhancer is a new jailbreak tweak that brings custom text to iOS' iconic "Slide to Unlock" bar.

Tweaks like Springtomize 2 and others already have such functions built in, but if you're looking for a standalone app that's free, Slider Enhancer could be exactly what you need...

ESRA: A Siri-Like Assistant For Older iOS 5 Devices

Let me preface this by saying that ESRA will be a disappointment to those who are expecting it to compete with Siri.

Now that the disclaimer is out of the way, let's talk more about this jailbreak app. ESRA stands for Experimental Speech Response Application, and as you can see from the video, it more than lives up to the "experimental" portion of the ESRA acronym...

Kogeto Dot Panoramic Video Accessory for the iPhone Takes Your Action Shots To the Next Level

It started as a Kickstarter project and it received enough interest and funding to turn into a reality. The Kogeto Dot is a nifty little peripheral for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S that allows you to shoot 360 degree panoramic video.

It's the perfect accessory for recording sporting activities and pretty much anything that involves action. Take a gander at our hands-on video review of the Kogeto Dot...

How to Track Your App Usage With App Stat

Do you know what your favorite apps are? If you think you do, then you may be surprised to uncover the truth about what apps you use most.

App Stat is a free jailbreak app that does just that. It logs the amount of times you've launched your apps and how long you've used every app on your iDevice. App Stat was recently updated with iOS 5 support, so we've taken it upon ourselves to create a video walkthrough of it in action...

We’re Giving Away 5 Copies of Springtomize 2

Yesterday the highly anticipated Springtomize 2 was officially released. To celebrate, we've partnered with developer Filippo Bigarella to give back to the jailbreak community.

We've got 5 free copies to give away to five fortunate readers. Folks, this is one of, if not the most in-depth jailbreak app available on Cydia, and it can be yours for free. Check inside for the details on how to win...

How to Find Your Cydia Account Number

Sure, it might sound trivial, but knowing how to find your Cydia Account Number is really important, especially for giveaways. Awhile back we created a video tutorial, but never had an accompanying post for that tutorial.

Inside, we'll show you how to find your Cydia Account Number in just a few easy to follow steps...

Springtomize 2 Now Available: Watch Our Video Walkthrough

We brought you the teaser trailer, and now we're bringing you the full story.

To celebrate the release of Springtomize 2, we've taken an in-depth look at the sequel to what is already a legendary app for jailbroken iPhones.

Where Springtomize changed the game with an insane amount of options and tweaks to customize the look of your iPhone's SpringBoard, Springtomize 2 is a much more polished rendition built from the ground up for iOS 5.

If you're at all interested in customizing your iPhone, you do not want to miss this video walkthrough...