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by Hackers on Sunday released the first "jailbreak" for the iPhone
4, a browser-based exploit that allows users to run unauthorized code.
However, some reported that the modification results in broken MMS and
FaceTime functionality.
A hacker who uses the handle "comex," a member of the iPhone Dev Team, released the hack through a website, jailbreakme.com. Users can visit the site in their iPhone browser to begin the jailbreaking process.
The software modification is the first release for Apple's latest
handset hardware, the iPhone 4. Some users reported that the jailbreak
managed to break FaceTime and MMS functionality on the device.
Comex, via twitter, said that he was able to reproduce the issues, and
is working on a fix. The latest jailbreak does not work with iPads
running iOS 3.2.1.
Unlike previous jailbreaks, which required users to run software on
their Mac or PC and tether their iPhone to their computer, the latest
hack is done entirely within the Safari browser. Users simply visit the
URL to begin the process, which modifies the iOS mobile operating system
found on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.
The iPhone 4 jailbreak comes less than a week after the U.S. Library of Congress officially made it legal
for users to jailbreak their iPhone to run unauthorized software. The
government approved the measure as an exemption to a federal law which
prevents the circumvention of technical measures that keep users from
accessing and modifying copyrighted works.
The warranty-voiding jailbreak process allows users to run software not
approved by Apple, which has no plans to allow users to install
third-party applications downloaded from outside its sanctioned App
Store. Hackers have created their own custom applications -- many free,
and some for purchase from an alternative storefront known as Cydia.
Jailbreaking can also be used to unlock a phone, allowing it to be used on carriers that do not have access to the iPhone.
Apple has been criticized
for its strict control over the iPhone App Store, requiring that all
applications be approved before they are made available for download.
The company has defended this practice, stating that it keeps faulty and
potentially dangerous software from being made available, as well as
banning unsavory content such as pornography.
In addition to allowing access to legitimate third-party software, both
free and paid, through services like Cydia, jailbreaking can also be
used to pirate App Store software, one major reason why Apple has fought the practice.
Source: http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/01/hackers_release_browser_based_jailbreak_for_iphone_4.html
4, a browser-based exploit that allows users to run unauthorized code.
However, some reported that the modification results in broken MMS and
FaceTime functionality.
A hacker who uses the handle "comex," a member of the iPhone Dev Team, released the hack through a website, jailbreakme.com. Users can visit the site in their iPhone browser to begin the jailbreaking process.
The software modification is the first release for Apple's latest
handset hardware, the iPhone 4. Some users reported that the jailbreak
managed to break FaceTime and MMS functionality on the device.
Comex, via twitter, said that he was able to reproduce the issues, and
is working on a fix. The latest jailbreak does not work with iPads
running iOS 3.2.1.
Unlike previous jailbreaks, which required users to run software on
their Mac or PC and tether their iPhone to their computer, the latest
hack is done entirely within the Safari browser. Users simply visit the
URL to begin the process, which modifies the iOS mobile operating system
found on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.
The iPhone 4 jailbreak comes less than a week after the U.S. Library of Congress officially made it legal
for users to jailbreak their iPhone to run unauthorized software. The
government approved the measure as an exemption to a federal law which
prevents the circumvention of technical measures that keep users from
accessing and modifying copyrighted works.
The warranty-voiding jailbreak process allows users to run software not
approved by Apple, which has no plans to allow users to install
third-party applications downloaded from outside its sanctioned App
Store. Hackers have created their own custom applications -- many free,
and some for purchase from an alternative storefront known as Cydia.
Jailbreaking can also be used to unlock a phone, allowing it to be used on carriers that do not have access to the iPhone.
Apple has been criticized
for its strict control over the iPhone App Store, requiring that all
applications be approved before they are made available for download.
The company has defended this practice, stating that it keeps faulty and
potentially dangerous software from being made available, as well as
banning unsavory content such as pornography.
In addition to allowing access to legitimate third-party software, both
free and paid, through services like Cydia, jailbreaking can also be
used to pirate App Store software, one major reason why Apple has fought the practice.
Source: http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/01/hackers_release_browser_based_jailbreak_for_iphone_4.html
