Wallpapers of the Week

Another Sunday, another set of wallpapers. As the World Cup continues to rage, you may want to go back in time. Last week, we featured World Cup wallpapers to help everyone get excited about the continuing world wide fútbol battle. For additional Wold Cup coverage, check out our latest Let's Talk iOS podcast, which has armchair commentary from your favorite iDownloadBlog podcasters, @SébastienPage, @JeffBenjam, and @Melvco.

Moving away from theme-related wallpapers this week, I am featuring a wallpaper set submitted by avid iDB reader, Afrokat. A frequenter among the involved readers, I have received items from him, time-to-time. Today, his simple geometric designs grace the Wallpapers of the Week section...

Throughout the wallpaper section, we host theme wallpapers, feature specific artists, or highlight trends with movies, TV shows, and the like.  Of course, we always keep up with the latest Apple announcement wallpapers and even store openings, like the most recent in Japan.

However, current events are not usually our inspiration. Then again, with the Wallpapers of the Week section only recently celebrating its first birthday, only several major events have excited the whole world. Thanks to a global readership, we like to highlight wallpapers that all can enjoy. This week, as the FIFA World Cup narrows the field, equip your iOS devices for the final rounds...

Looking back, we have come a long way over the past 52 weeks. Beginning the section, we were featuring specific artists on a weekly basis. This phase generated great exposure for potentially unknown talent. However, as time progressed, it became clear that just grabbing the best walls on the web would be the best option based on reader feedback.

The idea began after the first evasi0n walls were launched on iDB, receiving more than 30,000 collective downloads, and even boasting top spot on a Forbes article, which heralded the great work of the evad3rs. Once Sebastien and I decided to go with the weekly feature, we were excited to see the first post of iOS 7-ready wallpapers receive 237 tweets and 230 Facebook likes. With a shockingly aggressive start, the feature earned its right to remain.

Through the last year a few theme-based trends, movie wallpapers, sunny days, and holidays were all highlighted. Don't forget about our Apple announcement walls, which always make a splash. Within the post, we pick our top wallpapers from the past year, highlight some great user submitted images, and forge on toward the next 52 weeks...

Hopefully, you are tracking the progress of the Wallpapers of the Week section. Over the past 49 weeks, we shared some of the best wallpapers we could find, on a weekly basis. Of course, there are millions of images across the internet, but we limit the selection to a per week system, showcasing the best over the past seven days.

As we work toward our one year anniversary in a few weeks, we encourage you to continue sharing your images, either in the comment section, via twitter @jim_gresham, or email jim@idownloadblog.com...

Over the past two weeks, we included theme-based wallpaper images. First, a Breaking Bad theme really seemed to get people excited. Following the popular television wallpaper trend, a Game of Thrones group was added.

Maintaining a bit of weekly surprise, a different image track is taken with this batch. Moving into the summer creates a longer lasting day and more time to enjoy nature's attractiveness. The ever-changing sky is the cause of many artistic shots. This week, we highlight those natural tendencies...

If you are a regular reader, on Sunday you look forward to new wallpapers. Customizing your device is made simple by downloading a fresh set of digital paint. With your input, we are hearing you really like an occasional theme week. To please the readers, this week is one of those weeks.

Last Wallpapers of the Week post featured a Breaking Bad wallpaper set, which was well received. Today, assorted Game of Thrones wallpapers grace the section with cunning avarice. The sombre collection captures the series' emotional depth and unpredictable plot turns...

Back in action this Sunday, we have been watching the comment section throughout the past weeks. The Wallpaper of the Week section is rife with comments, sometimes useful, mostly controversial, but they are monitored for good ideas.

Last week, we spotted a comment about doing film-themed sections, on occasion. Taking our reader's comment to heart, this week a small pack of Breaking Bad wallpapers is posted. Although the series came to a close, it continues to make waves and is quickly developing a "classic" designation. To show your Breaking Bad enthusiasm, download some digital goodies...