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Jailbreaking iPhone Now Legal

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the wait-for-the-appeal dept.

whisper_jeff writes "The US government on Monday announced new rules making it officially legal for iPhone owners to 'jailbreak' their device and run unauthorized third-party applications, as well as the ability to unlock any cell phone for use on multiple carriers." The EFF has further details on this and some of the other legal protections granted in the new rules.

6 of 423 comments (clear)

  1. Now we're doomed! by betterunixthanunix · · Score: 4, Funny

    Now we are going to see a torrent of pornography for the iPhone! Think of the children!

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    1. Re:Now we're doomed! by NickPresta · · Score: 5, Funny

      I can't anymore! My wrist is too sore!

    2. Re:Now we're doomed! by eln · · Score: 5, Funny

      I dunno man, the last time I was thinking of the children and downloading torrents of pornography the FBI broke down my door.

  2. If anyone needs Steve Jobs by amliebsch · · Score: 5, Funny

    He'll be in his angry dome!

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  3. Re:Fail by jargon82 · · Score: 4, Funny

    I think you should contact the EFF about this issue.

  4. Steve Jobs says by commodoresloat · · Score: 5, Funny

    you're holding it wrong