Jailbreaking your iPhone is presently legal according to U.S. copyright officials, but that doesn’t mean that Apple is happy to sit back while users break free of their proprietary corporate mold and utilize the full potential of the handheld device. The Register made reports on the patent apple seeks that will be “covering an elaborate series of measures.” This will make certain to “protect iPhone owners from thieves” or everyone else a user wants away from their iPhone. Jailbreaking could be a bit harder with the patent Apple wants called “Systems and Methods for Identifying Unauthorized Users of an Electronic Device,” making sure jailbreaking locks down an iPhone
Any person can see a jailbroken iPhone’s info
Jailbreaking your iPhone makes your personal data accessible to identity thieves; that’s Apple’s story, and also the company is sticking to it when it comes to the iPhone and jailbreaking. Apple has different ways there might be problems with a jailbroken iPhone. The iPhone’s camera can be turned on automatically. Also, there could be personal info stolen like geotagging. Users are told by Apple the patent will keep them safe. If it is approved, Apple will be allowed to lock down iPhones that have been jailbroken.
Big Apple is watching you
Hacking programs usually show an increase of memory usage all the sudden. This is why, according to the Register, Apple tags phones that have that exact same increase as ones that are jailbroken. Unlocking an iPhone (opening it up so that it can be used on cellular networks other than AT and T) would also be detectable if Apple’s patent is approved. The Register also explains that “fraudulent use” of the iPhone could be detected by simply checking the accelerometer on the iPhone to see if it was carried by “thieves in transit.” Technical experts and consumer rights groups don’t like the suggestion Apple has made at putting security actions to the phone like possible voice-print identification.
Camera rights with patent
This patent would make it possible for Apple to activate your iPhone camera. Imagine yourself in a world where Steve Jobs can see what you’re doing at any time. Do you really think it is a good idea to let Apple have the control of being able to turn your cameras on and see what you are doing at any time? Steve Jobs may have an opinion on your situation.
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theregister.co.uk/2010/08/20/apple_jailbreak_patent/
