Jailbreaking your iPhone is presently legal as outlined by U.S. copyright officials, but that doesn’t mean that Apple is happy to sit back when users break free of their proprietary corporate mold and utilize the full potential of the handheld device. According to the Register, a patent that Apple seeks can be “covering an elaborate series of measures” in order to “protect iPhone owners from thieves” and other users that are unwanted. That patent, entitled “Systems and Methods for Identifying Unauthorized Users of an Electronic Device,” would protect Apple liability in jailbreaking exploits, but it would also allegedly lock down a user’s phone
Data from iPhones given out with jailbreaking
Jailbreaking your iPhone makes your personal data available to identity thieves; that’s Apple’s story, and the business is sticking to it when it comes to the iPhone and jailbreaking. Apple’s proposed patent identifies numerous ways that unauthorized users could activate a jailbroken iPhone’s camera remotely, or track geotagging info and other private data. If the patent is approved, Apple would be able to tag and lock down any jailbroken iPhone it detects – and also the business says it is for the user’s own good.
Apple and Big Brother one within the same
Hacking programs typically show an increase of memory usage all the sudden. This is why, as outlined by the Register, Apple tags phones that have that same increase as ones that are jailbroken. Unlocking an iPhone (opening it up so that it could be used on cellular networks other than AT and T) would also be detectable if Apple’s patent is approved. ”Thieves in transit” is what Apple is trying to detect when tapping an iPhone’s accelerometer. This helps Apple determine, as outlined by the Register, which iPhones have “fraudulent use.” Voice-print identification and other new security actions are suggested by Apple. Of course, that is a terrible idea if you ask consumer rights groups or technical experts.
Camera rights with patent
This patent would make it possible for Apple to activate your iPhone camera. Anywhere you are, somebody can see you. Steve Jobs will always have that access. 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’re doing at any time? Steve Jobs may have an opinion on your situation.
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The Register
theregister.co.uk/2010/08/20/apple_jailbreak_patent/
