Jim Gresham

Editor at iDownloadBlog.com since 2012, Jim Gresham curates the finest wallpapers and customizations for Apple devices, enhancing user experience through visual creativity. With a keen eye for design and a passion for personalization, Jim helps readers transform their screens into stunning displays. He spent his younger years tinkering with computers, reading about technology, and watching Star Wars, while being teased by his peers at school for nerdy tendencies. Since 2008, he has worked on improving his Apple arsenal and spends his free time researching the latest gadget trends, trying to find the next awesome iDevice accessory for review. A native of the Commonwealth of Virginia, he enjoys the stiff crease on a well-ironed dress shirt and dons a bow tie on a regular basis.

Wallpapers of the Week: bokeh

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated May 17, 2018

With iPhone 7 Plus, now in the wild, we are all anxiously waiting for the upcoming software update that will enable "Portrait" mode in iOS 10. Bolstering the new portrait mode, iPhone 7 Plus users will be able to take advantage of the dual lens system and the upgraded telephoto camera. Unfortunately, we will need to wait until sometime this fall to take bokeh images of our own.

In the meantime, step inside for a wallpaper pack of bokeh images. These will look stunning on the new iPhone 7 wide color gamut display and show off the advantage of bokeh style photos.

iPhone 7 geometric wallpaper

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated May 17, 2018

This special edition of the Wallpapers of the Week is coming a little earlier than usual to celebrate the release of iOS 10, but also because there has been an incredible demand for this one specific wallpaper.

Thanks to some very quick work from @AR72014, we present to you a re-creation of the wallpaper found on Apple's iPhone 7 website.

Wallpapers: photos taken with an iPhone 7

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated May 17, 2018

This coming Friday, iPhone 7 hits store shelves and pre-orders arrive in the mail. The week between a pre-order and receiving the device is one of the most exciting times of the year for Apple fans. Immediately following the announcement, Apple litters the retail website with information about the new devices, including images that help show off the new design. When this occurs, I receive submissions for wallpapers via @jim_gresham, where you can send images for consideration and inclusion in the Wallpapers of the Week category.

This year, as the design focuses on the camera, Apple included a gallery of images, snapped by the new iPhone 7. Inside, you fill find a collection of wallpapers from the iPhone 7 photo gallery. Additionally, there is an interactive scrolling ad, that includes images of an amorphous colored orb, which has been turned into a series of wallpapers as well. Step inside for iPhone 7 wallpapers.

More September 7 Apple media event wallpapers

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated May 17, 2018

Last week, Apple sent media invitations for the upcoming September 7th event, assumedly announcing the iPhone 7. The newest flagship device is expected to hold the same form factor as the previous two iPhone generations, with marked improvement to the cameras, waterproof capabilities, and the audio experience. But, you will need to decide for yourself if losing the 3.5mm headphone jack is truly an 'improvement.'

The media event invitation always causes a flurry of excitement across the wallpaper sphere. Repeatedly, iDownloadBlog's most popular wallpaper posts center around media events and device launches. Our Wallpapers of the Week section aims to curate images that are chronologically relevant or just awesome walls! Step inside to see one final collection of September 7 event wallpapers.

How to install a glowing Apple logo on iPhone 6s

Jim Gresham ∙ August 31, 2016

An iconic image, the glowing Apple logo adorns store locations and flagship MacBook devices. It is the quickest way to spot an Apple device in the wild. However, Apple refuses to provide the same iconic design on iPhones and iPads. To resolve this conundrum, that meant taking matters into my own hands.

For years, I wanted an iPhone with a glowing logo. All the way back to iPhone 4, it has been possible to mod your device with a small LED. However, with iPhone 6, @theunlockr is offering a simple all-in-one DIY kit, helping transform your device in about 30-60 minutes. Take a step inside to see my personal handy work and a great tutorial video to ease your nerves.

September 7 Apple event wallpapers: “See you on the 7th”

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated October 16, 2018

Apple just announced the iPhone 7 media event, to be held on September 7. Their invitation has sparked many comments and additional rumors about the content of the media event. "See you on the 7th" could hint at many different announcements, but perhaps the strongest is optical or camera upgrades.

Per usual, the goal of our Wallpapers of the Week series is to highlight photo quality images for your iOS devices. Apple media event wallpapers for iPhone are always our most popular posts. These images are submitted to me via Twitter @jim_gresham. If you would like to add your images, simply send them my way.

Step inside for the latest download, in a post that will be updated throughout the day!

Wallpapers of the week: Apple logo

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated May 1, 2018

Approaching the iPhone 7 announcement date, it seemed fitting to host Apple logo wallpapers to hype the event. Shortly, an Apple media invitation will announce the event date and the excitement will begin. But, why wait for the invitation to deck out your iOS devices?

Inside, find a collection of Apple logo wallpapers for iPhone and iPad, including the 12.9" Pro. Additionally, there is a call for submissions of the media event inspired wallpapers. Get your design skills ready, because we are excited to host all of your submissions!

Wallpapers of the week: minimalist mountains continued

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated May 1, 2018

Each week, we aspire to bring the iDB community photo quality wallpapers for their iOS devices through the curated series, Wallpapers of the Week. One of the best ways to easily customize your device, rotating Lock and Home screen images can make your device feel fresh a renewed. As we all wait for iOS 10, try making a small wallpaper change to brighten your iPhone.

Today's selection is a continuation of two previous posts. In February, we highlighted a minimalist mountain wallpaper scene designed by @alexmuench and last week, featured a mountain time lapse series by @Stijndv. Both of these previous posts were incredibly popular. Consequently, back by popular demand, find a continuation of minimalist mountainscapes below the fold.

Wallpapers of the week: nature timeline

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated May 1, 2018

Each week, iDownloadBlog utilizes the Wallpapers of the Week section to highlight quality images for your iOS devices. Aside from jailbreaking, changing a wallpaper is the quickest way to personalize your device. Thanks to reader submissions, the section is a running gallery of talent!

This week, I am very excited to highlight a series of wallpapers created by @Stijndv. He drew a mountain naturescape, then altered the color pallet through eight different times of day. The end result is a timeline wallpaper collection of the scenery from early morning until midnight. It is a great set of walls and very beautifully done. Step inside for the downloads.

Wallpapers of the week: simple geometry

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated May 1, 2018

In our continuing Wallpapers of the Week series, geometric walls have been a continued success. Popularly determined by traffic and social shares, previous geometry based wallpapers are crowd pleasers. In today's section we dive a little further into the genre, hopefully to your delight!

Inside, you will find a collection of five new wallpapers. Step past the fold for the download.

Wallpapers of the week: fog

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated May 11, 2018

In our continued Wallpapers of the Week series, top quality images are gathered and posted for our readership. The collections range in theme from arbitrary, to pop culture, nature, and CGI geometric shapes. Changing one's wallpapers, stands as one of the easiest ways to customize your device without jailbreaking. However, the Pangu team did just release an updated jailbreak for devices running iOS 9.3.3.

Our collections are gathered from around the Internet, sourced from galleries, or provided to us via tips on Twitter. You can catch me @jim_gresham, if you have some excellent wallpaper images or follow along for updates through the week. Inside, is a collection of artistically foggy wallpapers, sourced through Twitter.

Wallpapers of the week: swirling color

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated May 11, 2018

Continuing the Wallpapers of the Week section is a passion. Each week, we get to present you with the best wallpapers found around the Net. Whether pop culture related, naturescapes, or satellite images, the weekly posts is geared to provide photo quality images for your favorite iOS devices.

Recently, iDB readers and community members have been helping populate the section by catching up with me on Twitter via @jim_gresham, where I communicate with other wallpaper enthusiasts. Today's selection of colorfully augmented natural scenes is the result of these interactions.