Jailbreak
Jailbreak is a slang term that refers to a 3rd party software installation which “unlocks” a particular device, typically a cell phone tied to a specific carrier. Effectively, it allows users to download and use any software that they want which may have been otherwise prohibited by the maker of the device. A jailbreak is also sometimes referred to hacking. Jailbreaking your device is legal, but it will void any manufacturer warranty you had on purchase.
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10/12/09 6:30pm Computing, Mobile Blackra1n jailbreak for iPhone OS 3.1.2 launches, T-Mobile Sidekick suffers data-killing hardware failure, Google Docs adds shared folders
iPhone hacker geohot has already cracked iPhone OS 3.1.2. You can download and install an update per his instructions to jailbreak… dig deeper
Around the web: gizmodo.com (3 comments)
, Gizmodo (3 comments)
, Techmeme (9 comments)
, googledocs.blogspot.com (8 comments)
, techmeme.com 
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07/03/09 1:17pm Mobile GeoHot's "purplera1n" iPhone 3GS jailbreak hits the web
On the iPhone: http://bit.ly/4eYI6 dig deeper
Around the web: iphonejtag.blogspot.com (176 comments)
, techmeme.com (9 comments)
, SlashGear
, Engadget
, TechCrunch (25 comments)
, quickpwn.com
, Geeky-Gadgets
, Pocket-lint.co.uk 
Profile pages: Apple, Apple iPhone, Jailbreak, Apple iPhone 3GS
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07/01/09 10:20am Gaming, Mobile Palm Pre gets jailbroken PlayStation emulator
iPhone emulator guru ZodTTD gets to work on the new Palm Pre, cooks up a version of psx4all on the device with a few caveats. dig deeper
Around the web: zodttd.com (7 comments)
, CrunchGear (3 comments)
, Megite Technology News: What's Happening Right Now
, Engadget Mobile
, Techmeme (9 comments) 
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06/17/09 10:16am Mobile iPhone Dev Team previews unlock for iPhone 3.0, code-named ultrasn0w
Although they haven't tested the unlock with an iPhone 3G S as of yet, the iPhone Dev Team says it "may be directly applicable to the iPhone 3G S." dig deeper
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04/02/09 9:38am Mobile iPhone OS 3.0 Beta jailbroken
The iPhone Dev-Team confirms that they've successfully jailbroken iPhone OS 3.0 Beta, but they warn against others doing so for now. dig deeper
Around the web: blog.iphone-dev.org

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03/06/09 6:28pm Mobile App Store coming for jailbroken iPhones
Several groups are working on ways for you to buy and download unapproved apps on your hacked phone. dig deeper
Around the web: Gizmodo
, Daring Fireball (448 comments)
, theregister.co.uk (1 comment)
, Engadget Mobile
, news.cnet.com (44 comments) 
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02/23/09 9:45am Mobile Column Apple Bluetooth keyboard working with iPhone
Full-sized portable Apple Bluetooth Keyboard working with an iPhone takes the device one step closer to netbook replacement. dig deeper
Around the web: ubiqkom.org (14 comments)
, Phones Review
, Engadget Mobile
, Engadget (23 comments)
, Tech Blog
, Just Another Mobile Phone Blog
, The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (4 comments) 
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02/13/09 12:17pm Computing Column Dear Apple: Stay away from my rights
An open letter to Apple regarding its recent move to try to make jailbreaking of iPhones and iPod touches an illegal act. dig deeper
Around the web: EFF.org Updates

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01/30/09 6:56pm Mobile iPhone 2.2.1 firmware already hacked for jailbreak, some caveats for 3G
The jailbreak works fine for most models, but 3G users will need to pay special attention. dig deeper
Around the web: macnn.com (20 comments)
, quickpwn.com (2 comments)
, i.gizmodo.com 
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12/16/08 10:20am Mobile iPhone 3G unlocked by iPhone Dev-Team, codenamed "yellowsn0w"
After months of working on the iPhone 3G, hacker team iPhone Dev-Team has managed to unlock the device for use with other providers besides AT&T. dig deeper
Around the web: Register Hardware - News (29 comments)
, Infinite Loop
, Digital Trends
, The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (18 comments)
, Unwired View
, InfoWorld RSS Feed
, Lifehacker
, TheNextWeb.com 
Profile pages: Apple iPhone 3G, Apple, 3G, Firmware, AT&T, SIM card, Jailbreak
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11/24/08 8:08am Mobile iPhone 2.2 firmware update jailbroken
A well-known group of iPhone hackers, the iphone-dev team, has released updated versions of their PwnageTool and QuickPwn applications for jailbreaking iPhones running firmware version 2.2. dig deeper
Around the web: Ubergizmo
, PC World
, Yahoo! News: Technology News
, Techmeme
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, gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine
, SlashGear
, BetaNews.Com 
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11/10/08 7:47am Mobile Android jailbreak patched by RC30 update
Google has released an update for its mobile operating system, Google Android, which patches previous jailbreak. dig deeper
Around the web: Engadget Mobile
, digg.com: Technology / Popular
, Gizmodo
, CrunchGear 
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