In this video, I discuss a big controversy surrounding the act of jailbreaking (hacking) iPhones and iPod Touches from Apple. In complaint submitted to the Copyright Office as part of the 2009 DM...
In this video, I discuss a big controversy surrounding the act of jailbreaking (hacking) iPhones and iPod Touches from Apple. In complaint submitted to the Copyright Office as part of the 2009 DMCA triennial rulemaking, Apple states that jailbreaking is illegal. Apple claims, according the EFF, that "opening the iPhone to independently created applications will compromise safety, security, and reliability, and swing the doors wide for those who want to run pirated software." I believe this action was coming in light of the recent release of piracy software such as Crackulous. Apple literally has no choice but to take this stance. I know a lot of you believe jailbreaking your iPhone is a "right" and Apple is in the wrong here, but I believe that they really don't have a choice. Pirates are literally taking money from iPhone/iPod Touch app developer's pockets who trusted Apple to protect their products. Personally, I can live without jailbreaking and was planning to restore my iPhone even before this announcement. The iTunes App Store has made this easier since before its availability, jailbreaking was almost a must. Overall, I'm saddened it has come to this, but like with other software, it's the pirates who ruin it for paying customers. For more information regarding this development, visit the EFF's post on it here: http://bit.ly/pjrhG
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Jailbreaking is legal. But it will break the Terms of Services, meaning if there ever is problem with the ipod/iphone, Apple can decline any service, even if it actually is not the fault of the jailbreaking.
I don't have a problem with keeping my 3GS the way it is. But I just wana jailbreak to customize my iPhone. Like the backgrounds,the folders,and just to make my iPhone "mine." I hope apple doesn't make a big deal about and will go after crackolous and not the people jailbreaking. I proably will jailbreak but not do any of the crack app stuff, unless it is announced illegal and then I will restore. Anyway, that was a very helpful video. Thanks
Very intelligent people work night and day developing apps for iPhone/iPod. Many apps are free and many are discounted at sometimes over 50% off! That's good enough for me!
Great commentary. This is my opinion; Apple designs software and hardware to work "in concert" with one another. I believe that jailbreaking goes against the software/hardware relationship that Apple has spent years developing into their products. If you must jailbreak that is your decision but I will never alter my iPhone unless it is Apple is approved. Their technology is second to none and I'm not going to take a chance ruining my iPhone. It's the nicest electronic device I have ever owned.
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But why jailbreak anyway ?