Sébastien Page

Sebastien is the Founder and Editor in Chief of iDB. Once a BlackBerry user, Sebastien instantly fell in love with the iPhone when it was first announced in 2007. Shortly after, he decided to start sharing his knowledge of the iPhone and its nascent ecosystem, which led to the creation of this blog. Sebastien currently owns 14 iPhones, 4 iPads, a MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, a MacBook Air, 2 Apple Watches, 3 Apple TVs, countless HomePods and AirTags as well as a few pairs of AirPods.

This is the Best Way to Hold Your iPad

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated October 23, 2016

The Hand-E-Holder is the best way to make sure you will never drop your iPad. Ever!

The Hand-e-holder is a simple device that consists of two parts: an adhesive disk applied to the back of your iPad, and a strap that looks vaguely like a biking glove and fits snuggly around your hand. You can then attach the disk to the holder and securely carry the iPad around with a single hand, without any worry about it slipping out of your fingers when you're not paying attention.

Selling at $40, that might not be a bad investment, especially for those of you who move around a lot with your iPad.

[Home Klondike]

Geohot Has Another Untethered Exploit Up His Sleeve

Sébastien Page ∙ October 19, 2010

A quick post about a tweet that MuscleNerd sent out a few hours ago explaining that Geohot has another untethered exploit up his sleeve but he didn't use it so he can save it up for a future iOS update.

This is pretty good news for all iPhone users as it seems no matter what happens when iOS 4.2 comes out, we'll most likely get a jailbreak pretty quickly. Now if only we could have an unlock...

Yet Another PwnageTool Teaser

Sébastien Page ∙ October 19, 2010

Dev Team member MuscleNerd is teasing us again with a screenshot of PwnageTool jailbreak for iOS 4.1. Previously supposed to be released last Sunday, PwnageTool has obviously been postponed and we still don't have any idea of when it will be available.

PwnageTool is a jailbreaking tool that allows you to update your iPhone to the latest jailbroken software while preserving the baseband so you can unlock your iPhone. This upcoming version of PwnageTool will work with the iPhone 3G, 3GS and iPhone 4. It will also work with the iPod Touch 2G, 3G, and 4G. Additionally, it will jailbreak the iPad and the new Apple TV...

LimeRa1n vs GreenPois0n

Sébastien Page ∙ October 19, 2010

In the battle of the jailbreak for iOS 4.1, we have 2 unique opponents: LimeRa1n vs GreenPois0n. LimeRa1n came first and kinda stole the show. GreenPois0n was released a few days later but was it already too late?

I am curious to see what you, iDB reader, used to jailbreak your iPhone. Did you wait for GreenPois0n or did you jump on the LimeRa1n bandwagon as soon as it got released. Please take a few seconds of your time to take this poll...

$13 Metal Panel Makes Your iPhone Stand Out

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated January 24, 2017

Every once in a while we come across some very original accessories that really make your iPhone look even better than it already does. That's exactly what this $13 iPhone 4 beveled silver back cover does.

Apparently it just takes a couple minutes to set it up as you just need to remove 2 little screws in order to remove the back cover of your iPhone an put your new one on...

Just Tweet it – iPads vs iPhones

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated March 18, 2016

We always enjoy a good laugh here at iDB, especially when it comes in the form of a spoof video feature our favorite devices: iPhones and iPads.

iPads and iPhones face-off in this Apple-themed Twitter anthem that spoofs Michael Jackson's "Beat It". And don't forget, if you like this video... just tweet it, just tweet it...

Apple Sold 14.1 Million iPhones in the Last 3 Months

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated July 6, 2017

Apple just released their fourth quarter financial results and let me tell you right away that the numbers are pretty amazing. The company posted record revenue of $20.34 billion, compared to $12.21 billion in the same period last year.

The company sold 14.1 million iPhones in its fourth quarter, which represents an increase of 91% compared to last year. They also sold 3.89 million Macs, 9.05 million iPods, and 4.19 million iPads during the quarter.

The most interesting thing about this press release is the "surprise" Apple has for us...

And the Winners of Our iPhone Case Giveaway Are…

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated November 26, 2016

We just picked the 2 winners of the iPhone case giveaway we had last week, sponsored by the iDB Accessories Store. Over 50 of you entered to win and we all thank you for that. And now, without further ado, the winners are... drum rolls....

Daniel Silva and Valerie Lapcevich. You guys should check your Facebook messages and email me your mailing address.

Disappointed you didn't win? You can always shop for iPhone cases in our store, or wait for the next contest...

iPhone Sent Into Space Records Amazing Video

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

This one falls in the "very unusual stuff an iPhone can do" category. A father and his son decided to take on the project of sending an iPhone at 100,000 feet above our heads using a weather balloon while recording the whole thing.

The helium filled balloon went 19 miles high and finally burst before making a 150 mph descent back on earth, where it landed 30 miles a way from the launch point. This is a 7 minute video of the whole 90 minute flight...

Top 10 iPhone News You Missed This Week

Sébastien Page ∙ October 17, 2010

This is a summary of the most popular posts that were published on iDB this week. As you can tell, it was mostly dominated by jailbreak info:

LimeRa1n download LimeRa1n not working? Try this LimeSn0w unlock by Geohot? 5 of the best SBSettings themes Save your iPhone 4.1 SHSH blobs How to update your iPhone to iOS 4.1 while preserving the baseband GreenPois0n jailbreak for iPhone 4.1 GreenPois0n download Guide: how to jailbreak your iPhone with GreenPois0n Fix: no Cydia icon after jailbreaking

From our sister iPad blog:

Guide: how to jailbreak your iPad with GreenPois0n The iPad is the best selling gadget ever Verizon to sell the iPad on October 28 OtterBox for iPad

GreenPois0n Jailbreak for Mac Now Available for Download

Sébastien Page ∙ October 16, 2010

After being released for Windows and Linux, GreenPois0n for Mac is now available for download. You can download GreenPois0n for Mac from the official website here.

Whether you're using the GreenPois0n jailbreak on a PC, Mac or Linux, the steps are exactly the same. Check out our GreenPois0n guide for more information.

It's also worth noting that the Dev Team is supposed to release PwnageTool tomorrow. PwnageTool is a Mac only jailbreak that allows you to update to a jailbroken firmware while preserving your baseband, which is key to unlocking your iPhone.

Awesome: Rock Band Performs in the Subway Using iPhones

Sébastien Page ∙ October 16, 2010

It's not the first time we see artists playing music on iPhones, or even iPads. Of all those bands playing with iDevices, this one has to be my favorite.

The name of the band is Atomic Tom, and apparently, the story behind it is that they got their instrument stolen and decided to keep rocking... on their iPhones...