Apple released iOS 9 beta 2 for public testing, which included bug fixes, improvement in speed and new features. (Photo : Facebook)
Pangu from pulled off a giant surprise and released its fully working iOS 9 jailbreak, which the group trumpeted as simple, stable and fast. The software will run on iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch powered by iOS 9 and later versions. Users of the iPhone 6S, 6S Plus and 2015 iPads can install the iOS modifier.
At the moment, the version provided by Pangu only works on Windows so Mac-only users will have to wait a bit before taking the jailbreak for a spin. A YouTube clip, uploaded by user myjailbreakmovies, is up for the visual walkthrough on the whole procedure.
But the big question is: Is it worth the bother to jailbreak at all?
If jailbreaking is to be performed now, it seems best to hold out as MacRumors said in a report that while Cydia Substrate - the repository for jailbreak apps and tweaks - fully support the Pangu Team's latest opus its contents are yet to be optimized for the new jailbreak software.
"Cydia developers will be required to update their jailbreak tweaks for compatibility with iOS 9 or later<' the report added, indicating that it could take a few days before Cydia is fully geared up for iOS 9.
9to5Mac also took note that jailbreaking is not as compelling as it used to be. "The importance of jailbreaking iOS devices has gone way down as Apple gradually implements many of the key jailbreak apps in the OS, especially with the inclusion of stuff like extensibility and Notification Center widgets," the blog report said.
But if taking the plunge is too tempting, Apple should realize that jailbreaking will mean voiding the warranty on their devices and 9to5Mac said that Apple support people have ways of knowing if an iPhone or iPad has been jailbroken or not.
Now the biggest concern attached to jailbreaking is the concept itself means opening up an iOS device, which according to TechCrunch is tantamount to exposing "your phone to security vulnerabilities and puts your personal data at risk."
The tech publication reminded jailbreak fans that recent malware attacks on the iOS such as the KeyRaider and YiSpector should deter or at least prompt would-be jailbreakers to think hard before taking a bite of the iOS 9 jailbreak.
And if the urge to jailbreak remains despite of the discussed above, it's always best and safe to backup before heading to the route leading to the iOS 9 jail break parallel universe.
