Browser-Based Jailbreak For iPhone 4 Released

WrongSizeGlass writes "Apple Insider is reporting on a browser-based 'jailbreak' for iPhone 4. Hackers on Sunday released the first 'jailbreak' for the iPhone 4, a browser-based exploit that allows users to run unauthorized code. 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. Some users have reported that the modification results in broken MMS and FaceTime functionality. This jailbreak does not work on iPads running iOS 3.2.1. "

Comments

Re:WTF? When was it ever ILLEGAL?

[rickb928]

"NO ONE will tell me what I can or can't do with my possessions"

Actually, you're right.

You can in fact drive your M3 down the Pima Freeway at 120+ on a Friday night. Of course, the police may put out the spike strips and tow your M3 to the impound lot.

You can, in fact, shoot someone with your gun. Getting caught will prove that the government can do whatever they want with you if you actually break the law.

But we're really focused on stuff, like iPhones and microwave ovens, right?

Hey, they didn't take down ALL the cameras on the 101, so be careful out there. Doing what you want is haszerdous to your freedom, if taken too far.

Re:linux or android

[aristotle-dude]

This is a great step.

However, only if I can run linux or android on it, I might buy an iPad.
Yes, linux or andoid may not perform that well on this device (cpu and battery-wise), but the mere openness of these OSes is sufficient for me.

Are you really that foolish that you would spend your money on hardware and install another OS on it knowing that it will not perform well compared to the native OS? I assume that you don't "earn" your money and that you are some rich kid living on a trust fund because no sane person would do that because it is "open" with their own hard earned money.

If you are that careless with your money, I suggest sending some of it my way so that I can feed some homeless people.

Do you know why certain countries hate us so much? Because we have been so blessed by the creator but we wasted our riches on wrecking things for the "fun" of it.