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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.

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  1. Re:hooray by quickpick · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Sudden outbreak of common sense.

    Don't you mean a Sudden jailbreak of common sense?
    hehe I'm here all week people, happy Monday. Try the veal!