Right now, the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system is iOS 4.2.1. We have already learned that iOS 4.3 is on the way, and has just stepped into beta. That means it's somewhat functional at this point. At least functional enough so that developers can test it out.
However, we haven't yet seen an untethered jailbreak for version 4.2.1 (How to JB iPhone 4.2 and How to JB iPad 4.2) in the newer devices. Yeah, the iPhone 3G and some of the older iPhone 3GS models can run the jb untethered. Those on an iPad, newer iPod Touch or newer 3GS and iPhone 4 will have to physically plug their phone in any time they shut it down. Given, that doesn't happen often, but it can be a HUGE problem if your iPhone battery dies on you, or you have to reboot, and you don't have a computer nearby.
We are wondering how long it will take to successfully jailbreak iOS 4.3 and what holes Apple may have been able to plug when they issue the update. Where there's a will there's a way, and there is definitely a lot of will to go around in the iPhone hacking community. The question is how long will a great hack take?
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Until Apple lets people do what they want with the products they purchase and own, I won’t buy another Apple product, In fact I got rid of my Apple products for more user freindly ones where I can change the default themes and apps to my personal taste.
Apple will never give up control of their OS. I predict that either Sony or Nokia will eventually come out with a Smartphone product for sale that allows the user to mod any part of the software as they like.
It’s really in the best interest of both the user and the Manufacture’s.
I also predict that, the next “smartphone” will be a phone/computer/all-in-one device, remember Dick Tracy’s wristwatch…
No way. The reason for the OS control is copyright security to strike deals with content providers and developers. Notice that NETFLIX for Android is going to be released on a device by device basis, for those devices in which the root folder is encrypted/protected I am sure. This slows development and fragments the user experience. While I hate the control Apple has been exhibiting on their devices to artificially limit features (facetime on wifi only for example), the future of the smartphone world is twofold: Apple and Other (Android being the lion’s share). Android is like the windows of the smartphone world. It will allow more flexibility for services and product features, be less secure and become very device dependent on performance and OS Versions.
ya, cause sony are known for having open systems….duhh
I absolutely disgaree with you on the fact that you think Sony will allow the modding of their software. Prime example? George Hotz was sued for the jailbreak of a sony PS3.