February 6, 2026
Shalom Levytam

Shalom Levytam

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Shalom Levytam is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of iClarified, an independent publication covering Apple news, software updates, and practical how-to guides. He launched the site in 2008 and has since written more than 40,000 articles on iPhone, Mac, iOS, and the broader Apple ecosystem.

Before running iClarified full-time, Shalom worked as a developer and systems administrator. That technical background—ranging from iOS app development to database design and network infrastructure—shapes the way he approaches his reporting. He prefers to test things himself, break them apart, and explain what’s happening under the hood, whether he’s writing about jailbreak exploits, firmware restoration, or major platform transitions.

Under his direction, iClarified has created several widely used resources, including the real-time Apple Price Tracker and the long-standing iOS Firmware Database. With more than 15 years of hands-on work and a focus on accurate, repeatable steps, Shalom has helped establish iClarified as a trusted reference for enthusiasts, technicians, and industry professionals.

iClarified's reporting has been cited by major publications including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Wired, TechCrunch, Engadget, Time Magazine, and The Telegraph.

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Editorial Standards & Ethics
iClarified is committed to accuracy and integrity. We do not accept payment for news coverage. Our reviews and "iClarified's Take" analysis are independent and based on hands-on testing. When we use affiliate links for products we recommend, we disclose this clearly. If you spot an error, please contact us for an immediate correction.

Recent Articles by Shalom

Apple Releases watchOS 11.6.2 for Apple Watch [Download]
EU Says Apple Ads and Apple Maps Won't Face DMA Gatekeeper Rules
Apple May Keep Current Designs for iPhone 17e and Entry-Level iPad [Report]
iFixit Teardown Reveals AirTag 2 Speaker Can Still Be Disabled [Video]
M5 Max and M5 Ultra Chips Spotted in iOS 26.3 Code Ahead of New Macs
Anthropic Mocks ChatGPT Ads in Super Bowl Spot, Altman Fires Back [Video]
Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.3 RC to Developers [Download]
Apple Seeds watchOS 26.3 RC, tvOS 26.3 RC, and visionOS 26.3 RC to Developers [Download]
Apple Releases iOS 26.3 RC and iPadOS 26.3 RC to Developers [Download]
Apple TV Sets June 5 Premiere for 'Cape Fear' Thriller Starring Javier Bardem and Amy Adams
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Apple Stops Signing iOS 26.2, Downgrades and Restores No Longer Possible
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