Jewish hacker ‘jailbreaking’ the Iphone

When a 13-year-old receives an Ipod touch for his or her B'nai Mitzvah, the extent of their use will most likely include downloading music and videos then popping in the ear buds. Not Ari Weinstein - he hacked into the gift a few shorts hours after the Torah portion. Now 15, Weinstein has become something of an Internet star, a hacker legend, an e-hero, an Apple-code-breaking bon vivant. His recent summer hacking hijinks have been reported by Engadet and The Wall Street Journal. 

The WSJ piece explains: "Ari is part of a loose-knit group of hackers that has made it a mission to "jailbreak" Apple's iPhone and iPod touch. The term refers to installing unapproved software that lets people download a range of programs, including those not sanctioned by Apple."

Have a good summer, young Weinstein!

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