Untethered Jailbreak for iOS 6.x is finally here, here's how to use it

3. illusionmist posted on 05 Feb 2013, 04:25 8 0

If customising and tweaking are their first priority then sure, why not?

But the fact that even as popular as jailbreaking is, people are still hanging onto iOS proves all those are still secondary to what really matters. The ecosystem and the user experience.

(Pardon my grammar. Not a native speaker.)

8. T12RYK posted on 05 Feb 2013, 05:29 3 0

Well said, Android may be good for tweaking and customisation but the only reason I have got an iPhone is because of Apples Ecosystem and iTunes Match is just wicked!!
I'd sacrifice Jailbreaking and customisability just for the ecosystem

25. JeffdaBeat posted on 05 Feb 2013, 16:07 0 0

I have to agree with this one. Jailbreaking was needed a few years back, but Apple has allowed most of the customization that I've wanted. The only thing I'd jailbreak for is tethering.

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9. Mxyzptlk posted on 05 Feb 2013, 05:39 4 17

Maybe they want something that works though.

17. Shinydesert posted on 05 Feb 2013, 07:18 0 0

I have on my desk (right now) the iPhone 5 and the Galaxy S3, and both are great, neither one is better than the other,they are just different,I love both.
The iPhone UI is easier and more simple, both work like a charm.

24. kboo1995 posted on 05 Feb 2013, 12:22 0 0

Just get a life for crying out loud

4. Ray.S posted on 05 Feb 2013, 04:33 19 0

If your device is jailbroken, you can install various apps and tweaks that aren't allowed on stock iOS. For example, there are homescreen customization utilities, or quick setting toggle add-ons, etc.

7. fanboy1974 posted on 05 Feb 2013, 04:52 19 3

So basically the same customizations found on stock Android devices or in the google play store. That is until Apple closes the door again. I wonder how this will affect the adoption rate when iOS gets updated again?

10. Ray.S posted on 05 Feb 2013, 05:46 5 3

iOS devices are doing pretty well even without that customization.

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14. ilia1986 posted on 05 Feb 2013, 06:41 2 0

A sad but true fact. Fortunately this appears to be changing as we speak.

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16. Mxyzptlk posted on 05 Feb 2013, 07:12 0 12

Exactly.

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13. nnaatthhaannx2 posted on 05 Feb 2013, 06:41 1 0

There's an app called SBSettings and its basically 4.2 quick settings, or the equvilent to Notification Toggle for Android.
You can also set gestures for quick and easy access to things, and a one button press to clear all open apps.
AdBlock really speeds up browsing since I prefer not to use mobile sites.
There's plenty of other things, but of course, Android is much better in this field.

15. ilia1986 posted on 05 Feb 2013, 06:42 1 1

Hear hear.

28. MobileFun.Pk posted on 06 Feb 2013, 02:14 0 0

May be the link can explain something: squidoo dot com/what-is-ios-jailbreaking

11. Ray.S posted on 05 Feb 2013, 05:49 5 1

I'm sure iOS users are felling so oppressed by Apple.

12. ilia1986 posted on 05 Feb 2013, 06:39 0 4

I hope you're not being sarcastic here. There is nothing funny in what Apple does. One doesn't understand the fact that one is limited in some way until one peeks at what exists beyond that limit.

18. Ray.S posted on 05 Feb 2013, 07:25 2 0

That is very true. However, one also cannot appreciate the virtues of a product until one has actually used it (for more than 5 mins).

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20. ilia1986 posted on 05 Feb 2013, 08:03 0 3

If I have a car and you have a car and they can drive at the same speed and cost more or less the same and have about the same shape, colour and fuel efficiency but my car has a built in tablet with GPS and radio while yours does not - you need not to drive in my car to know it's superior to yours.

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21. 305Bucko posted on 05 Feb 2013, 10:04 1 1

Jesus was also a Jew, and spoke using analogies... Except his actually made sense :/

Sidenote: Apple does not obligate people to buy their products. Even after buying you can still return and get refund.

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22. ilia1986 posted on 05 Feb 2013, 10:23 0 3

What if I told you that many people buy Apple products because they are Apple products yet expect Apple to deliver the same features Android has in order to stay competitive? (*gasp*)

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19. Shinydesert posted on 05 Feb 2013, 07:25 0 0

I think Some day Apple will have to drop its pants a bit more,android is here to stay and spread around the planet.
Apple will end up with a bigger phone and unlocking or adding basic features,such as:
-A file explorer/manager that lets you control you files and downloads for all the other apps.
-Downloads from Safari.
-Attach any file to your emails.
I know you can do all the above,but unfortunately it has to be done with 3rd party apps these days.

26. bucky posted on 05 Feb 2013, 19:44 0 0

I know! And it doesn't crash!!! What a combo!!!

27. Azure01 posted on 05 Feb 2013, 21:44 0 0

Not at all.