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.

iOS 7.1.1 clearly labels apps that offer in-app purchases

Sébastien Page ∙ April 22, 2014

iOS 7.1.1 was released earlier today with a few enhancements and bug fixes. One new feature that has gone somewhat unnoticed is the addition of the In-App Purchases label that appear under the price/download button of applications.

This new label makes it really clear from the get go when an app contains in-app purchases. It's something that Apple didn't hide before as it's been indicated directly under the name of an app in the app description since 2013, but this definitely clarifies things up and makes it more straightforward...

The Godfather Trilogy on sale on iTunes for only $9.99

Sébastien Page ∙ April 22, 2014

Apple is currently making you a favor you can't refuse: The Godfather Trilogy for only $9.99, which really is a steal, especially considering that each individual movie of the trilogy sells for $15.

Whether you've never seen The Godfather or you're a big fan, this is your best chance to own this bundle at a great price.

You can get The Godfather Trilogy for $9.99 from iTunes.

This week on iDB: the JailbreakCon aftermath

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated April 16, 2018

Like every Sunday, we bring you the stories that were the most popular on iDB during this past week. Whether it is a news piece, an editorial, a tutorial, a new jailbreak tweak, or an accessory review, we sum it all up in one convenient place.

If you like what you're reading, please make sure to spread the love by sharing our posts on your favorite social network.

We're usually hanging out a lot on Twitter and Facebook, more rarely on Google+.

JailbreakCon 2014: behind the scene iOS 7: the ultimate App Store guide Wallpapers of last week: Apple tribute Apps of last week: Hitman Go, Union, iOOTP Baseball, and more… How to set up an iTunes and App Store allowance Watchout for Unflod, a malware targeting jailbroken devices ShareLock lets you share photos directly from the Lock screen Auki: a new quick reply tweak designed by Surenix On Apple’s transition to larger-screened iPhones… FaceTime connectivity issues reaching many iOS users Nintendo DS emulator that runs on both non-jailbroken and jailbroken iOS devices arrives MiniPlayer iOS jailbreak tweak is now available for Mac Claimed photos of 4.7″ iPhone 6 front panel and batteries surface New iPhone 6 mockups based on leaked case dimensions and other intel Claimed photos of iPhone 6 molds, schematic and manufacturing equipment surface Bug-fix iOS 7.1.1 update now appearing in web logs All.Notes: the Notes app that Apple should have made Giveaway: enter to win a copy of Fantastical 2 for iPad

Don't forget to listen to the latest episode of our new podcast, Let's Talk iOS:

And of course, make sure to catch up with the new episode of Let's Talk Jailbreak:

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How to set up an iTunes and App Store allowance

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated May 12, 2017

I recently found out there is a feature in iTunes that allows you to set up an allowance for someone to have access to a pre-determined amount of money to spend each month in the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store.

A perfect illustration of this feature would be the case where parents would be able to set up an allowance for their kids. This way, kids have access to a credit they can spend each month, either on apps, movies, musics, books, etc.

In this post, I will show you how to set up an iTunes allowance so you can send a monthly iTunes Store credit to anyone...

JailbreakCon 2014: behind the scene

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated April 16, 2018

As I am trying to write a catchy intro for this post, I can’t help but feel the pressure. I’m feeling the pressure mainly because I wrote a similar piece a couple of years ago when I first attended JailbreakCon. To date, this post is still one of my favorites I have published on iDB. Having set the bar pretty high, this sequel could prove to be like most sequels: uninspired and thrown out there to cash in on a previous success. This is a risk I am willing to take today.

Maybe more importantly, I am feeling the pressure because I don’t want to disappoint readers by writing the same story I wrote a couple years ago. I guess I’m feeling like a musician that is incapable of finding a different sound for his next album, you know, kinda like the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Sometimes it’s good to keep the same sound. Sometimes it gets repetitive and boring. Hopefully, this time will still feel as refreshingly honest as it did the first time, while still entertaining readers, which really is my ultimate goal.

Yes, my goal is not so much to tell you about all the great workshops and talks I attended at JailbreakCon this year. My goal is to share the other side of the story. The side that no one not attending the event would be able to experience if it wasn’t for the words I’m typing on the keyboard right now. Let’s call it the behind the scene story of JailbreakCon.

So this is me, sharing my story of JailbreakCon 2014. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed living it…

Nike gives up on the FuelBand, making more room for the iWatch

Sébastien Page ∙ April 18, 2014

Nick Statt, reporting for CNET:

Nike is gearing up to shutter its wearable-hardware efforts, and the sportswear company this week fired the majority of the team responsible for the development of its FuelBand fitness tracker, a person familiar with the matter told CNET.

As early as this fall, Nike planned on releasing another iteration of the FuelBand -- an even slimmer version -- but cancelled the project, and it appears to have shelved all future physical product projects under the Digital Sport helm, the person familiar with the matter added.

One might argue it never really made sense for a shoe maker to build hardware. Still, it's an interesting move, at an interesting time, especially when you know Tim Cook is on Nike's board.

Watchout for Unflod, a malware targeting jailbroken devices

Sébastien Page ∙ April 18, 2014

We often praise iOS as a very secure platform, and this is mostly true, as many studies have confirmed over the years. But sometimes, it's not so much the platform that is responsible for the lack of security, it is the user himself.

The perfect illustration of this is when you jailbreak your device. By gaining root access to your iPhone or iPad, you start walking outside of Apple's walled garden and actually put yourself at risk of having untrusted files installed on your device without your knowledge.

As a jailbreaker myself, I am very well aware of the risks, but I do not mind them because the benefits usually far outweigh the drawbacks, and I assume most jailbreak users feel the same.

This being said, a new malware called Unflod has been targeting jailbroken devices for a few weeks. While there is still a lot we don't know about Unflod, the little information we have about it is enough to raise concerns...

ShareLock lets you share photos directly from the Lock screen

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated April 16, 2018

There are a few tweaks that are dear to my heart, mainly because I came up with the concept behind them. SkipLock is one of these tweaks, and ShareLock is another one that was just released on Ryan Petrich's beta repo.

The idea of ShareLock is pretty simple. It lifts the restriction put in place by Apple that prevents you from sharing photos you have taken using the camera grabber on the Lock screen. With ShareLock, you can simply launch the Camera app from the Lock screen grabber, snap a picture, and share it right away...

Giveaway: Fantastical 2 for iPad

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated January 24, 2018

When someone asks me what the best calendar app is, I usually don't think twice about recommending Fantastical 2. It's simple, elegant, and very easy to use, making it the de facto choice for me.

Up until a couple of weeks ago, Fantastical 2 was only available on iPhone, but after several years, the fine folks at Flexibits have finally graced us with Fantastical 2 for iPad, which we reviewed and loved when it first came out.

If you haven't already pulled the trigger on this app, then you're in luck, because we've joined forces with Flexibits to offer you a chance to win one of ten promo codes for Fantastical 2 for iPad...

JailbreakCon 2014 mini talks now live on YouTube

Sébastien Page ∙ April 17, 2014

This year's edition of JailbreakCon saw the introduction of mini talks, short presentations by various actors of the jailbreak community on different topics. Talks were between 5 and 20 minutes and were the occasion for speakers to share some of their knowledge with the audience, without necessarily taking up a whole lot of time.

I was actually one of the mini talk speakers. I actually believe that I went way over the 15 minutes I was allotted. Check inside for all videos of all the mini talks...

The winner of our iPad mini giveaway is…

Sébastien Page ∙ April 16, 2014

We did it again! Thanks to the support of the guys behind Fairway Solitaire Blast, we managed to put together one of our awesome giveaways that is going to reward an iDB reader with an iPad mini with Retina display.

Before we announce the winner, I want to thank the Fairway Solitaire Blast for making this giveaway possible, and also all of you who took the time to enter for a chance to win.

Now without further ado, let's announce the winner...

JailbreakCon will be live streamed today

Sébastien Page ∙ April 13, 2014

This is day two of JailbreakCon 2014. Yesterday was focused on small workshops and short talks by a variety of speakers, including yours truly. Today, the whole day will be focused on talks by some of the biggest names in the jailbreak community, such as Ryan Petrich, pod2g and Saurik.

If you couldn't make it to San Francisco, you'll be happy to learn that today's event will be livestreamed so you won't miss one bit of it all...