Jailbreaking May Soon Become Illegal Again, Act Now To Help Keep It Legal | Redmond Pie<\/a>
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt was in July 2010, the United States government ruled that the jailbreaking and unlocking of Apple iPhones, as well as the rooting of Android devices was to be deemed a legal act, as long as the pro…\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
While I've not jailbroken\/rooted my Android phone, I've considered it at times. The idea that Apple (e.g.) wants it to be illegal because it might adversely impact my user experience is laughable. If I actually own my smartphone, it should be mine to do with as I will. #ddtb Reshared post from +Keith Barrett Embedded … Continue reading “Jailbreaking prisoners is wrong. 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