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- iOS 14 rolled out to the public last week, but the first jailbreak is already available.
- Jailbreaks have been much harder to come by in recent years, but the checkra1n tool takes advantage of an exploit on older iOS devices that can't be patched.
- For now, only select iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 devices can be jailbroken using the tool, but more devices will be supported in the coming weeks and months.
Apple's "walled garden" approach to its mobile operating system can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, iOS is generally far more stable and secure than Android and other rivals, as Apple rules over the App Store with an iron fist, ensuring that potentially malicious software never makes its way on to anyone's phones or tablets. On the other hand, this inevitably stifles creativity and limits the variety of experiences that are available on iOS. This is why jailbreaking was all the rage early in the iPhone's lifespan, but in recent years, interest has died down significantly.
Not only were iPhone and iPad owners less interested in jailbreaking their devices, but Apple put a great deal of effort into making it increasingly difficult for hackers to crack iOS. The scene was virtually dormant until late last year when an unpatchable exploit was discovered, and the resulting jailbreak now works on iOS 14.
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First iOS 14 jailbreak is already here for some iPhone and iPad models originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 22 Sep 2020 at 08:58:44 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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