What does “jailbreaking” ones ipod mean?
Shortly after the iPod touch was released (firmware release 1.1.1), hackers were able to “jailbreak” the device through a TIFF exploit. The resulting application, “Installer.app”, enabled the user to download a selection of unofficial third-party programs. Some of these give the user more control over the iPod touch than is officially available, and also makes it work on Linux operating systems. Firmware versions 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.4 1.1.5, and 2.0[citation needed] can also be jailbroken. Servicing an iPod touch after jailbreaking or other modifications made by unofficial means is not covered by Apple’s warranty. A software development kit was officially announced on March 6, 2008, at an Apple Town Hall meeting.[11] The iPhone SDK allows developers to make applications for the iPhone and iPod touch after paying a fee to join the development team. The developer can then set the price for the applications they develop and will receive 70% of the sale price after each one is sold in the ex
