iPhone
hackers have released a tool that allows owners of firmware 1.1.1 iPhones
and iPod Touches to open up their devices to third-party apps - all without the
need for a host Mac or PC. The utility's called AppSnapp, and it's launched via
the devices' Safari web browser. The code uses a known vulnerability with
firmware 1.1.1, which it subsequently patches. Before doing so, it activates
iPhones, jalbreaks both types of device to allow third-party apps to run,
installs Installer, and allows the YouTube app to connect on non-AT&T iPhones.
What it won't do is unlock an AT&T-only iPhone to allow the handset to be used
with other networks. For that, the nine hackers behind AppSnapp suggest
downloading and running AnySim 1.1 after you've used AppSnapp.