So you thought Apple would actually digest if Jailbreaking went legal on its devices like the iPhone and the iPad? At least I thought that, especially with the easy how to jailbreak with JailbreakMe and numerous other ways. We are already aware that Apple pulls off all warranty on devices that are hacked, today it took its fight against jailbreaking by filing a patent that covers numerous methods to identify and disable any malicious use. Is Apple trying to be renegade and take actions against what the US government as legalized?
The idea is primarily to protect the users’ personal and sensitive data like credit card numbers, passwords, etc on the device. Upon finding that the device is stolen, the data is sent to servers at Apple and removed from the storage. Other than that, the patent would also keep a check on the removal of a device’s SIM, unauthorized usage, hacking, etc. Upon discovering such acts, would prompt Apple to request carriers to suspend services on the devices and shut down the device itself.
Protecting theft of sensitive user data is just a reason to cover up its attempts to actually kill your jailbroken devices. Happy Appling I must say, for I have no clue as to how Apple would identify if the device has been willingly jailbroken or stolen. Anyone with a clarification?
via The Register
I believe that it is time for a massive Apple boycott…
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Don’t like it? Don’t buy it! They make the products and they can tell you how to use them. If you go against the EULA, you are in violation of the law, and they can protect themselves by blocking users from hacking the devices.
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Sardar Mohkim Khan Reply:
August 23rd, 2010 at 4:18 am
And i guess the user is stupid who has paid to own that device?
Device theft is fine, take an action, but its my iPhone and i will jailbreak it at my will, ..
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Ed Reply:
December 31st, 2010 at 8:56 pm
What an idiot! Violating a EULA is not illegal! Jailbreaking, according to our own government, is legal. Yet it is still against Apple’s EULA. That kinda destroys your argument. However, damaging somebody’s property(or iPhone) for violating your EULA, is illegal! So if Apple actually does this, they will be in violation of the law for damaging people’s personal property in retrobution for their commiting a legal and government-sanctioned act! A EULA simply sets the terms for device/software usage. IT IS NOT THE LAW! If you really believe what you just said, you’re not just an idiot, you’re a tool!
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