Jailbreaking your iPhone is currently legal as outlined by 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 reports the technology giant has applied for a patent “covering an elaborate series of measures” that will “protect iPhone owners from thieves” and other non-authorized users. Any iPhones can be locked down if jailbreaking exploits occur under this new Apple patent. This patent is called “Systems and Methods for Identifying Unauthorized Users of an Electronic Device.” Resource for this article – Apple patent seeks to lock up jailbroken iPhones by Personal Money Store.
Data from iPhones given out with jailbreaking
Apple has the story it says when talking about jailbreaking iPhones which is that personal data is given to many when jailbreaking an iPhone. Apple has numerous different ways there might be difficulties with a jailbroken iPhone. The iPhone’s camera could be turned on automatically. Also, there can be personal info stolen like geotagging. If the patent is approved, Apple would be able to tag and lock down any jailbroken iPhone it detects – and the business says it is for the user’s own good.
Apple keeps an eye out
Hacking programs generally show a rise 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 means it could be used on other networks besides AT and T. If the patent goes through, Apple can be able to detect which of its phones do that as well. The Register also explains that “fraudulent use” of the iPhone can 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 do not like the suggestion Apple has made at putting security measures into the phone like possible voice-print identification.
Camera rights with patent
This patent would make it possible for Apple to activate your iPhone camera. Steve Jobs would have the right to see what is going on everywhere you are. Regardless of how much you like the style and convenience of Apple devices, do you want Apple to be able to turn on your camera at any time it chooses? Perhaps Steve Jobs won’t approve of what you are doing.
Additional reading
The Register
theregister.co.uk/2010/08/20/apple_jailbreak_patent/
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