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wraggster
March 26th, 2010, 21:57
One of the world’s most recognised hackers has claimed to have developed a method to ‘crack’ the Apple iPad – weeks before the device even arrives at retail.
George Hotz shot to fame following his success in hacking Apple’s iPhone, developing a method for users to both use the device on any mobile network and install unauthorised software.
He has also claimed to have hacked the PS3, though Sony’s system seemingly remains piracy free for the time being.
Late last year Hotz released his latest iPhone-cracking software, blackra1n, which offers a one-click jailbreaking solution for users of the device. Now Hotz is claiming that blackra1n “will probably work on iPad too”.
With piracy proving such a huge problem in the iPhone market, the news – if true – will undoubtedly be a crushing blow to format holder Apple. However, don’t discount the possibility of Apple working in some sort of block to Hotz’s software before the iPad arrives next month.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/38228/Hotz-claims-iPad-hack

symbal
March 27th, 2010, 00:18
Really i feel sorry for anyone gullible enough to end up buying one of these things, but really this hack is probably more necessary than the iPhone's because features are just so embarrassingly restricted on this thing and at least a hack might at least give some validation to it's existence, but anyway i'm seriously thinking about buying a shepherds crook to help guide all the brainless sheep that are gonna line up to buy this thing on release day and then spend months convincing themselves and everyone else how good it is.