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. "

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Oh, you will pay!

[elrous0]

Steve is already readying his police cronies to kick down some doors to stop this. And don't think some hippie court ruling is going to stand in Steve's way! He'll say this is malicious hacking.

Re:Note: Userland Jailbreak, Not Bootrom Jailbreak

[theshowmecanuck]

this jailbreak only works on iOS versions with the vulnerable component

It seems strange to me that while the FCC says that people have the right to install whatever software they want on their devices, Apple is still 'fixing' the OS on the devices so that their users cannot install their choice of software without jailbreaking the device, which Apple then fixes so that the user cannot install the software they want GOTO LINE 1

While I particularly hate the overly litigious attitude that permeates the United States (note that I like many other aspects a great deal), isn't this a very good case for a class action lawsuit? That is, Apple keeps blocking the users attempts to install their choice of software and possibly corrupts already installed software based on Apple's priorities, not the users.