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I guess with the hardware and software of the iPhone a bit more stable, Apple has time to address other issues that have been a pest.  For the past several months jailbreaking an iPhone required a special exploit until recently.  The latest iPhone 3GS devices to hit store shelves now address this issue and make it (for the time being) impossible to jailbreak.

I guess as apple becomes more lenient on the types of apps they allow in the AppStore, they return the favor by making it harder for people to jailbreak their device. From a business standpoint it makes perfect sense for them to plug this hole which made it possible for a few dedicated individuals to circumvent loading Apple’s pockets with money having to stick with Apple-signed apps in the AppStore.

For the time being Apple has won the battle, but we all know nothing is perfect and software is not invincible, and this may just be the push someone needed to try their luck in returning jailbreakage to the iPhone. I just hope Apple doesn’t get too caught up in this cat and mouse battle that new features and advancements become less frequent or dull.

TechCrunch also has a blurb about this: http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2009/10/13/apple-moves-to-block-jailbreaks-once-and-for-all/

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Leaves are changing colors and falling, the air is getting crisp, and you’re getting ready for school. Okay maybe not, for most people out there, school has just ended and summer is about to get into full-swing, but the back to school deals have started.

Apple has once again started their back to school deal where college students and faculty can receive an iPod Touch if they purchase a new Mac through September 8 2009. It’s a pretty sweet deal (and excuse to purchase a new Mac) for anyone wanting to go back to school this fall with a brand new computer at their desk.

Complete details can be found on Apple’s website. If you have been procrastinating on buying a new Mac or waiting for some deals in these tough economic times or you just needed a reminder to buy something cool, this is probably something you have been waiting for. And for those lucky people who live in states with tax free holidays during the back to school season (Georgia is one) this is an even better deal! Also I’ll throw in a cheap plug in this post…a perfect back to school companion for your new Mac and iPod Touch is Cram, which lets you study with flash cards and multiple-choice tests.

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