I would say that android accessibility has caught up. It works a bit
differently than IOS, but to say that it's not as good is incorrect.
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Hi Mike,
Pointing out potential issues to a group of people where not everybody is as
knowledgeable as yourself is not scare tactics. The fact is that for most
users the iPhone as it is works great and is as good as it gets when it
comes to a smartphone. This even applies to the general public and not just
the visually impaired community. It is simply wrong to say that jailbreaking
does not potentially cause problems in the areas pointed out in the article.
The bigger problem, however, is that in some cases people who just don't
have the technical expertise may attempt a jailbreak and mess up their
iPhone or even if the jailbreak goes well they then may install apps which
may cause issues and then don't understand how to trouble shoot.
Apple is slowly addressing areas which gave people the reason to jailbreak,
but it is also well known hat Apple is not a company who will make iOS as
open as Android. For many including myself this control over their hardware
and software is what attracts me to the iOS platform. To me it is logical
that accessibility on iOS devices is as good as it is because of this tight
control and while Android accessibility has become much better I don't see
it catching up any time soon.
Jailbreaking is great for people who have time and like to fiddle around,
but for people who just want a secure, feature rich,, well-functioning and
stabil mobile device I just don't see the point.
I consider myself to know my way around technology reasonably well and feel
I could definitely accomplish a jailbreak, I just don't feel a need for it.
I honestly don't care whether I can copy music to my iPhone using Windows
Explorer or whether I fire up iTunes, put a checkbox beside a bunch of
artists or albums and then select the Apply button.
I am not at all trying to say there is no place for jailbreaking, but I also
think pointing out the risks involved is important so people understand that
it may cause problems. To me this is similar to pointing out the risks
involved in installing Beta software, it's mostly safe, but it's not quite
the same smooth and polished experience as a final version may offer.
Regards,
Sieghard
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Mike
Sent: Monday, December 23, 2013 10:37 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [IDevices] {Disarmed} FW: 7 Reasons Not to Jailbreak iOS,
Courtesy of Apple
I agree. This list just seems like scare tactics to me. All of these issues
are easily circumvented.
I have spent plenty of time jailbroken and I'm jailbroken and I don't see
really any validity in these points. It all depends on what you do with it
and how you use it.
i for one, cannot wait to jailbreak my devices! It feels like I've been
waiting forever for this!
Mike Malarsie
www.malarsie.com
On Dec 23, 2013, at 9:33 AM, Mike Arrigo <n0...@charter.net> wrote:
My only response to that is, if Apple would remove some of their
restrictions, such as not allowing you to side load apps, and giving you
more customization such as the ability to install system wide apps like
other keyboards, there would be no need to jail break in the first place.
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Date: 23 December 2013 11:09:10 NZDT
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Subject: [IDevices] {Disarmed} FW: 7 Reasons Not to Jailbreak iOS,
Courtesy of Apple
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Posted on: Sunday, December 22, 2013 2:13 PM
Author: Paul Horowitz
Subject: 7 Reasons Not to Jailbreak iOS, Courtesy of Apple
Reasons Not To Jailbreak
It's only fitting with a new iOS 7 jailbreak being available
<http://osxdaily.com/2013/12/22/ios-7-jailbreak-evasi0n-7-download-links/>
that we cover the other side of the things; why you should not jailbreak at
all. We've already mentioned in this jailbreaking guide
<http://osxdaily.com/2013/12/22/jailbreak-iphone-ipad-ios-7-evasi0n/> that
most users should not bother using the jailbreak at all, because casual
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch owners will probably not benefit from the
result and may just run into problems. Accordingly, we do not recommend it
for most users. That's just our opinion though, so who better to tell you
jailbreaking is a bad idea than Apple itself?
It should come as no surprise that Apple has never been a fan of
jailbreaking iOS for a variety of reasons. These seven (six plus one = 7)
points are directly from Apple's Support article addressing the subject,
emphasizing problems that may be experienced which lead Apple to think
jailbreaking is a bad idea, and why you should not jailbreak any iPhone,
iPad, or iPod touch. They are:
1. Security vulnerabilities
1. Instability of iOS and apps
1. Shortened battery life
1. Unreliable voice and data
1. Disruption of services
1. Inability to apply future software updates (iOS updates)
1. Apple may deny service to jailbroken devices
Those interested in the topic should read the entire knowledge base
article from Apple, citing their complete reasons for each specific instance
of potential problems encountered. We're repeating their full text below,
quoting directly from Apple's knowledge base article
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3743> on the matter:
iOS is designed to be reliable and secure from the moment you turn on
your device. Built-in security features protect against malware and viruses
and help to secure access to personal information and corporate data.
Unauthorized modifications to iOS ("jailbreaking") bypass security features
and can cause numerous issues to the hacked iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch,
including:
Security vulnerabilities: Jailbreaking your device eliminates security
layers designed to protect your personal information and your iOS device.
With this security removed from your iOS device, hackers may steal your
personal information, damage your device, attack your network, or introduce
malware, spyware or viruses.
Instability: Frequent and unexpected crashes of the device, crashes and
freezes of built-in apps and third-party apps, and loss of data.
Shortened battery life: The hacked software has caused an accelerated
battery drain that shortens the operation of an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
on a single battery charge.
Unreliable voice and data: Dropped calls, slow or unreliable data
connections, and delayed or inaccurate location data.
Disruption of services: Services such as Visual Voicemail, Weather, and
Stocks have been disrupted or no longer work on the device. Additionally,
third-party apps that use the Apple Push Notification Service have had
difficulty receiving notifications or received notifications that were
intended for a different hacked device. Other push-based services such as
iCloud and Exchange have experienced problems synchronizing data with their
respective servers.
Inability to apply future software updates: Some unauthorized
modifications have caused damage to iOS that is not repairable. This can
result in the hacked iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch becoming permanently
inoperable when a future Apple-supplied iOS update is installed.
Apple strongly cautions against installing any software that hacks iOS.
It is also important to note that unauthorized modification of iOS is a
violation of the iOS end-user software license agreement and because of
this, Apple may deny service for an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that has
installed any unauthorized software.
Did you catch the 7th reason? It's at the very end there (our emphasis
added): Apple can deny warranty service coverage or any iPad, iPhone, or
iPod touch that has an active jailbreak. This is a very important point to
make, because if you mess up the process and can't restore the device
yourself, Apple may cite the jailbreak to not provide warranty service, and
send you on your way.
It really can't be emphasized enough; jailbreaking is best for advanced
users who understand all possible risks associated with the process. If
you're not sure whether you should jailbreak or not, the safest bet is to
not do it because it can cause more problems than some users expect to
experience, and may dramatically reduce their devices abilities to provide
the stable experience they have become accustomed to. Ultimately it's your
decision, do what is right for you and your individual device needs.
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