So I see that the Dev-Team has unlocked/jailbroken the latest iPhone 3G model (engadget) and I’ve come to the realization that I don’t care.
I used to think “HOORAY! I can hack my iPhone/iPod Touch to be able to things that I want to do!!”, but after jailbreaking my iPod Touch, I don’t see the point. I mean… why do people buy these Apple devices? Just to hack them into something different or actually to use as the devices they are?
I played with the jailbroken iPod for a few weeks and didn’t find any type of benefit to it over the way it was. The only thing that I thought was useful…. “themes”. However, that is not nearly enough of a reason to risk “bricking” my device. (which is the reason I didn’t jailbreak my iPhone) So I’ve gone back to the Apple firmware and am completely satisfied with it.
I just think that “Jailbreaking” the iPhone was a benefit when it first came out, but now…. now it’s just not needed IMHO.
I almost reminds me of people that buy a car, then put all these modifications into it… performance chips, body kits, etc. If you are buying a car, why not get one that you’re satisfied with? …sheesh. You want to unlock your iPhone so that it’s something else? …then buy something else!
Whatever…. I’m over it.
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