JailBreak

The new iCloud Removal tool is now available for free download and use. The iCloud Removal tool can help you permanently solve the biggest issue nowadays iPhone users have iCloud locked device. The iCloud lock has been bothering iPhone users for quite some time now and has rendered many iPhone, iPad and iPod devices useless. So basically if you own an Apple device which has iCloud Activation screen lock then you probably have realized that you cannot use it at all. Currently probably there are millions of Apple devices which are iCloud locked and their owners are desperately trying to find a solution. This problem has been studied by many experts and with a lot of dedication and hard work at last a solution has been found. A new software tool has been developed which will change things forever. The iCloud Removal tool will help you permanently remove iCloud Activation screen lock from any Apple device. Imagine that you can unlock your iPhone from iCloud in only a few moments. With the iCloud Removal tool you can easily to do this and iCloud Remover in only a few minutes. The official name of this software tool is iCloud Removal Tool and it is the only software tool currently which can help you solve your iCloud lock problem on any iPhone model, iPad and iPod touch immediately without costing you a single cent.

How to Remove iCloud Lock via Removal Tool

With the help of our software tool you will be enabled to use start normally using your iPhone, iPod and iPad. On this page the iCloud Removal tool is available for free download. This tool is available and compatible for use on any computer (MAC or PC), tablet or mobile device. Once you finished downloading the tool you will notice when you run the installation that there are several files which are meant for different kind of device. Select whether you want to unlock iCloud on iPhone, iPad or iPod and also select whether you will run the tool on Windows or MAC. There is another file that will help you remove iCloud on android versions on any mobile device. And there is one last file that can be used to unlock iCloud on iPhone regardless of the iOS version. Once you finish the downloading of the files you can transfer it to your iCloud locked device. The easiest way is to use a laptop or PC. Once your iPhone and computer are connected you are ready to start the iCloud Remover process. In order to be successful with the iCloud Unlock process you will have to carefully follow the instructions and make sure that you do not make any mistakes.

iCloud Removal Tool Process

It is very easy to unlock iCloud and remove the Activation Screen lock from iPhone with the iCloud Activation lock software tool. But in order to make sure that you will complete the iCloud removal successfully please make sure that you meticulously follow the provided instructions. Many users did not manage to complete the iCloud Unlock due to negligence of the step by step instructions. Also there is useful video guide which can really help you understand the concept of iCloud Unlock removal process. Make sure that you watch that as well.
In this post I will explain all the steps which are necessary for successful iCloud lock removal. Once you complete the iCloud Activaton screen lock remove the old locked iCloud Account will be permanently removed and you will have to create a new iCloud Account for your locked Apple device. With this new Apple account you will be able to normally use your device again. If you are afraid that it will be difficult to iCloud Remover Tool by yourself do not worry because it is very easy and you will be surprised once you see the instructions on how to use the iCloud Activations screen lock software tool.

The iCloud Remover software toll will bring back to life your iCloud locked iPhone, iPod or iPad device and allow you to use it as if it were never locked. All this with the help of one amazing software tool which uses Apple’s main database servers. The iCloud Removal tool also is compatible with the Bypass iCloud Activation tool and works for all iPhone, iPod and iPad devices on all iOS versions. Now after the development of this tool a new simple way of iCloud Remover is discovered. SO it does not matter which Apple device you have iCloud locked because the iCloud Removal software tool can help you Unlock them all.

Why it is recommended that you use the iCloud Removal software tool

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Free Download of the iCloud Removal software tool

In order to download for free the iCloud Removal Software tool on your computer, laptop, tablet or mobile device initiate the download process by clicking on the provided download link bellow.

The Complete guide for iCloud Removal Tool

Download the iCloud Removal Software tool on your computer
Launch the software tool on your computer
Enter your iCloud Locked iPhone device into DFU Mode
Make sure that you have connected your iPhone with your computer using an USB Cable connection
Choose the model of your device from the provided list ( for example select iPhone 5 or iPhone 6 if your device is one of these models)
Choose the proper iOS version which your iPhone has installed (for example – Select iOS 8 or iOS 8.3)
Click on the Remove button
Create your new iCloud Account for your iPhone device

Full list of supported devices by iCloud Removal Tool

iCloud Removal Tool for iPhone 4
iCloud Removal Tool for iPhone 4s
iCloud Removal Tool for iPhone 5
iCloud Removal Tool for iPhone 5s
iCloud Removal Tool for iPhone 5c
iCloud Removal Tool for iPhone 6
iCloud Removal Tool for iPhone 6 Plus
iCloud Removal Tool for iPod
iCloud Removal Tool for iPad
iCloud Removal Tool Supported Firmware

iCloud Removal Tool iOS Version Supported

iCloud Removal iOS 7.0
iCloud Removal iOS 7.0.2/1
iCloud Removal iOS 7.0.3
iCloud Removal iOS 7.0.4
iCloud Removal iOS 7.0.5
iCloud Removal iOS 7.0.6
iCloud Removal iOS 7.1.1
iCloud Removal iOS 7.1
iCloud Removal iOS 8
iCloud Removal iOS 8.1.3/2
iCloud Removal iOS 8.2
iCloud Removal iOS 8.3
iCloud Removal iOS 8.4
iCloud Removal iOS future 9

Advantages and Benefits of using iCloud Removal Tool Service

Option to permanently Remove iCloud Lock on any Apple device
The only available for free download and use software tool for iCloud Remover
Once Remove from iCloud your iPhone, iPad or iPod can be used everywhere around the globe
The iCloud Removal Software tool is available for free download from all countries in the word
Buy iCloud locked iPhone cheaply and using the iCloud removal tool and use it as if it were new

iCloud Removal Tool is Recommended by all Apple experts

DoulCi Activator iCloud Bypass (Cracked Version)

DoulCi Activator iCloud Bypass(Cracked Version)

Download doulCi activator (cracked) and bypass iCloud on any iDevice on any firmware!

DoulCi Activator is not a UI tool that will work on your pc by running an exe file.

The files included in this packages allows you to run your own iTunes iCloud bypass server
so that you can bypass the iCloud activation screen from your local server or web server.

Please note that we only give limited support because these files are for development purpose only.

DoulCi tool is compatible with all iOS 7, iOS 7.1 and iOS 8 beta firmwares!

This is not a UI tool but these files allows you to run your own iCloud bypass server.

Download cracked DoulCi Activator to bypass the iCloud of your iPhone or iPad.

Bypass iCloud Activation Lock

Download iCloud Remover 1.0.2

The iCloud Remover 1.0.2 tool removes the iCloud lock from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch using the wireless AES cloned server ask for decrypt the iCloud account and this provide us 100% iCloud Remove success. For this iCloud Remover 1.0.2 tool, you don't need to take advantage of the bootrom exploit, to bypass iCloud activation, the software works with sim card inserted or perhaps without sim.

WHAT ICLOUD REMOVER 1.0.2 Software CAN DO?

Reset & remove old ICLOUD Account FOREVER
DISABLE Find MY PHONE Activation Lock
Fix "No Service" PROBLEM.
GIVE Usage of FILE SYSTEM About IOS 8, 7.1.1 and below.
LET YOU Set up ALL APPLICATIONS That you would like to use
iCLOUD UNLOCK As well as BYPASS & REMOVE!
ADD new iCloud Account in your Device

Our iPhone devteam worked 5+ months to find a solution to remove & Bylpass iCloud, and because we know that the iPhone bootrom is extremely small and quick and any take advantage of give many mistakes, we found a couple of methods to unlock, bypass and also fully activate any iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. All this methods has been integrated in a software package tool named iCloud Remover 1.0.2. This software is completely free for personal usage, and every version is fully encrypted with HUID (Hardware Distinctive Id encryption).

How to Bypass iCloud Activation lock with iCloud Remover 1.0.2

We view that the phone in “Activation lock condition” communicate with the Apple servers and all of us intercept the activation queries and communication method and clone the actual apple albert server replies. Here we deal with AES encryption, our system uses the GPU technology fast packet decryption. The Apple authentication component is cloned upon our localhost webserver. You can observe bellow the asks for:

Steps to Bypass iCloud with iCloud Remover 1.0.2 tool

Visit this link to Download iCloud Remover 1.0.2 package.
Connect your Device to your PC or MAC.
Unzip the "iPhone_Activation_Remove.rar" and Start the iCloud Remover 1.0.2 tool.
Start the Web and AES Service and wait for iCloud to be removed.
Open iTunes (you need to install the latest iTunes Version).
Complete the Activation Steps from your Device.
Now your phone is fully working.

Download iCloud Remover 1.0.2 Tool (Full Bypass Package)

You can easily download the lifesaver package via the posted download link. This bypass tool works only with Windows 8/10/7/xp computers.

After you complete the iCloud remove process, you can Set your iPhone / iPad or iPod touch as a new device and add a new Apple ID / account since the iCloud Activation is completely Removed and also the Find my iPhone function is disabled.

Jailbreakers Beware: iOS 9.1 kills Pangu Jailbreak; patches two vulnerabilities

Apple has just released iOS 9.1 with number of bug fixes and improvements. We’ve some bad news for jailbreakers as it looks like iOS 9.1 patches two vulnerabilities used by the Pangu team in their jailbreak tool for iOS 9 – iOS 9.0.2 jailbreak.
Apple has listed several security patches in the security release notes of iOS 9.1 and has credited the “Pangu Team” for discovering two of them. Here are the vulnerabilities that have been patched in iOS 9.1 that were most probably used in the Pangu iOS 9 – iOS 9.0.2 jailbreak.

configd
Available for: iPhone 4s and later, iPod touch (5th generation) and later, iPad 2 and later
Impact: A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges
Description: A heap based buffer overflow issue existed in the DNS client library. A malicious application with the ability to spoof responses from the local configd service may have been able to cause arbitrary code execution in DNS clients.
CVE-ID
CVE-2015-7015 : PanguTeam
GasGauge
Available for: iPhone 4s and later, iPod touch (5th generation) and later, iPad 2 and later
Impact: A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges
Description: A memory corruption issue existed in the kernel. This issue was addressed through improved memory handling.
CVE-ID
CVE-2015-6979 : PanguTeam

This means that Pangu Jailbreak won’t work with iOS 9.1. You can still use them to jailbreak your device on iOS 9.0.2, iOS 9.0.1 and iOS 9.
It is not clear if Apple had already patched the vulnerabilities in iOS 9.1 beta version, or they discovered them after Pangu iOS 9 jailbreak was released last week.
It goes without saying that jailbreakers should avoid upgrading to iOS 9,1 and be extremely careful while installing jailbreak tweaks.
We’ll let you know as soon as we’ve any further updates. So don’t forget to join our Facebook Fan page, follow us on Twitter, add us to your circles on Google+, subscribe to our RSS feed, our Daily Newsletter or subscribe to our all-new push notifications on your Mac in Safari for the latest updates on the iOS 9.1 jailbreak

Jailbreak iOS 9.2, iOS 9.2.1

Latest iOS 9.2, iOS 9.2.1 Jailbreak Status

Apple released iOS 9.2 on December 8th, which includes several bug fixes, features and improvements such as support for AT&T’s NumberSync, iPhone support for Apple’s USB Camera Adapter, support for Mail Drop in Mail, improvements to Safari View Controller and lots more.
iOS 9.2.1 was released on January 19th with bug fixes and security updates.
Since Apple patched two vulnerabilities used in the Pangu iOS 9 Jailbreak in iOS 9.1, you can’t jailbreak iOS 9.2 on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch using Pangu jailbreak currently.

iOS 9.2.1 Sucessfully Jailbroken

Despite rumors that the usual suspects - Pangu and TaiG teams – had managed to get to grips with iOS 9.2, it turned out that our hopes for a late 2015 release for a jailbreak tool were unfounded. The statement made by 3K Assistant, was edited and many were left wondering if iOS 9.2 would be jailbroken at all.
ios-jailbreak-screenshot-9.2.1

Thankfully, it seems there is hope on the horizon. Luca Todesco, known on as @qwertyoruiop - an Italian developer has posted screenshots of the iOS 9.2.1 beta working with Cydia – the jailbreaking app and tweak store app.
The release puts to bed rumors that it was now impossible to jailbreak iOS, however, even Todesco admitted that iOS 9.2 was proving much harder to jailbreak than iOS 9.1:

Taig 9.2.1 Update

Apple has released iOS 9.2.1 for the public and has already started the beta testing for iOS 9.3. The first beta for iOS 9.3 has already been seeded to Apple’s Developer Program and Public Beta Program. But that’s not what the iOS community is actually waiting for. Apple patched the iOS 9 jailbreak in the iOS 9.1 release, and since then, no update on the next jailbreak has been heard about. But rumors around the TaiG 9.2.1 jailbreak are building up since more than a couple of months now.
Image : Taig 9.2.1 Update

In case you are new to the iOS jailbreak community, the TaiG team increased its fan-base when it surprised the whole iOS community by releasing iOS 8.3 jailbreak. The team went ahead to release the next jailbreak for iOS 8.4 too. However, we haven’t heard much of the hacker group since then, and TaiG fans are awaiting a new announcement or development from the star jailbreak team. Considering the fact that iOS 9.2.1 is already ireleased [ Download iOS 9.2.1 – ext link ], TaiG 9.2.1 is probably not too far away.
Video : Quick Download Taig 9.2.1 Jailbreak App Icon on iPhone

Though a lot of people would not accept TaiG’s involvement in the iOS 9.2.1 jailbreak scenario, there are evidences that indicate that the TaiG team is working on the next jailbreak. Xie Lei, TaiG CEO, had shown confidence on his team’s capability to work out an iOS 9 jailbreak. Also, the TaiG team had also pointed out an important exploit in iOS 9 and was credited by Apple for the same. All these incidents tell us that TaiG is not sitting idle and is surely developing the TaiG 9.2 – 9.2.1 Jailbreak.
On the other hand, even iOS 9.2.1 does not look like a big improvement over iOS 9.2, as the “.1” increment in the naming scheme doesn’t look like a big growth. It will probably come with a few bug fixes and performance improvements, and we don’t expect any new features. However, iOS 9.2.1 will be a better option for TaiG to build a jailbreak for. Because iOS 9.2 will probably fade away in the next month, and iOS 9.2.1 will be a tad more stable and speedier, thus making it a better firmware to jailbreak.
Anyway, we expect the TaiG 9.2.1 jailbreak to be released after Apple releases the iOS 9.2.1 firmware which has happened already. Meanwhile, TaiG will get more time to work out the exploits.

Apple’s iOS 9.2.1 Released, Jailbreak 9.2.1 Imminent Or More Waiting?

iOS 9.2.1 Released, Jailbreak iOS 9.2.1 Utility Imminent Or More Waiting? – Today, following last week’s release of both iOS 9.3 beta 1 and iOS 9.3 beta 1.1, Apple issued iOS 9.2.1 to the masses. While we’re certain you’re already pondering the possibility of a new iOS 9.2.1 jailbreak, we must first discuss the firmware as an iOS update. Preceding the forthcoming iOS 9.3 update, which adds Apple’s own in-house f.lux solution for reducing blue light exposure (dubbed Night Shift) and focuses on more direct improvements (found here), today’s iOS 9.2.1 update was released to focus on behind the scenes improvements. As with all iOS updates, the new iOS 9.2.1 firmware can be obtained via one of two methods: either as an OTA (over-the-air) update inside the settings app or through iTunes, though we strongly advise against updating for those of you currently jailbroken on iOS 9.0.x! For more details on iOS 9.2.1 and jailabreaking, continue reading past the break.

iOS 9.2.1 Released!

As stated previously, being the fifth iOS 9 update, 9.2.1 doesn’t really offer any noticeable changes – aside from correcting an MDM server issue (multiple account management for enterprise), the following is the extent of iOS 9.2.1’s changelog:

This update contains security updates and bug fixes, including a fix for an issue that could prevent the completion of app installation when using an MDM server.

Unfortunately, the worthwhile features won’t arrive in iOS until the next major update, iOS 9.3, which currently doesn’t have a public release date.

Jailbreak And iOS 9.2.1

Next up, jailbreaking. Sadly, last week’s iOS 9.3 beta didn’t do the jailbreak community any favors; quite the opposite. As we’ve stated before, jailbreak developers like to wait for the latest versions of iOS before releasing new jailbreak solutions to ensure that as many people can jailbreak for as long as possible.

The Next Jailbreak: Two Scenarios

Hence the reasoning as to why iOS 9.3 may have set things back as far as jailbreaking is concerned, TaiG may ultimately decide to wait for iOS 9.3 before dropping their new jailbreak.
However, the second possibility is that the group may rush a utility to jailbreak iOS 9.2.1 if any of the following conditions are true: iOS 9.3 closes vulnerabilities intended for exploitation, TaiG has a surplus of useable exploits, they feel as though we’ve waited long enough and assume an attitude of “if not now, when?”

Concluding Thoughts

Ultimately, we should see a new jailbreak soon, especially if Apple waits to release iOS 9.3 until the spring and TaiG opts for an iOS 9.2.1 jailbreak. Regardless of which play TaiG will inevitably choose, we’ll keep you updated every step of the way – keep your browsers locked to Jailbreak Pangu.com!
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iOS 9.2.1 Jailbreak Update! New Utility For iOS 9.2 Instead? PP’s Crazy Claims

Jailbreak and iOS 9.2.1 Update! PP Claims New Utility for iOS 9.2 Instead – Recently, ensuing the release of iOS 9.2.1, a number of reports perpetuating false information have begun circulating throughout the jailbreak blogosphere – in fact, the story was even picked up by the jailbreak sub reddit, which sadly furthered the reach of the incorrect report. Said report originated from PP, which doesn’t lend to its credibility whatsoever, makes the widely inaccurate claim that iOS 9.2.1 won’t be jailbroken before iOS 9.2 and instead of targeting the latest public firmware (9.2.1), TaiG will release a jailbreak for iOS 9.2 instead. That’s not the case at all; for a complete break down and explanation as to why we’re just as likely to see an iOS 9.2.1 jailbreak, continue reading past the break.

Jailbreak iOS 9.2.1 Versus iOS 9.2

The above video from popular YouTuber iCrackUriDevice delves into the very topic we’re about to highlight – therefore featuring it in today’s article is a perfect fit.
PP’s entire case rests on this! First of all, the crux for PP’s rather unfounded claims is that iOS 9.2.1 patches key vulnerabilities that could have been utilized in the creation of a new jailbreak and therefore the group who will likely issue the next tool (TaiG) will instead jailbreak iOS 9.2.1’s predecessor: iOS 9.2.
While it is true that iOS 9.2.1 does patch vulnerabilities, it closes less than both iOS 9.1 and even iOS 9.2, the firmware that PP claims the next jailbreak will target! Here, take a look at iOS 9.2.1, iOS 9.2 and iOS 9.1‘s security fixes as outlined on Apple.com. Note that the only patched security vulnerabilities in iOS 9.2.1 that could potentially aid in jailbreak development are as follows:

CVE-2016-1717
CVE-2016-1720
CVE-2016-1721
Several of the WebKit fixes

iOS 9.2 Closes More Important Exploits

Furthermore, iOS 9.2 closes three residual exploits leftover from the Pangu iOS 9 jailbreak that Apple left un-patched in iOS 9.1 (the firmware that rendered the jailbreak useless), all of which can be considered more valuable than the above vulnerabilities considering they were actually exploited and used in a jailbreak.
A simple cmd + f (or ctrl + f for Windows) will bring up the “find” box, from there type in “Pangu” on the security pages for iOS 9.1 and iOS 9.2, you’ll see that actual jailbreak exploits were closed instead of simply vulnerabilities that could possibly be exploited in a jailbreak.

TaiG Hates PP

Also, if that weren’t enough, TaiG absolutely hates PP! Not only did they port their iOS 8.1.x jailbreak to Mac OS X, but they also ripped off their code and stole their utility for the iOS 8.4 jailbreak. Initially TaiG released their last jailbreak utility for iOS 8.3 and before they had the chance to adapt it to iOS 8.4, PP just slapped a new UI on the TaiG jailbreak, changed the line referencing supported firmwares and called it their own.
To this day, TaiG even has a “notice” up on their site calling PP out for stealing their hard work and ripping off the TaiG jailbreak code.
In conclusion! By PP’s logic, iOS 9.1 should be the first firmware to jailbreak before both iOS 9.2 and iOS 9.2.1 considering iOS 9.2 closes far more valuable exploits. To put it simply: main jailbreak developers will never target a firmware that isn’t the latest public firmware. If TaiG or Pangu were to jailbreak iOS 9.2 before iOS 9.2.1, they would have done so when iOS 9.2.1 was still in beta stages, just like Pangu did for iOS 9.0.2 when they discovered iOS 9.1 beta closed an exploit they were planning on using.

Final Thoughts

Eventually, once TaiG deems it an adequate period for a release (based on a number of varying factors we’ll discuss in a future article), a new jailbreak will be released to function on both iOS 9.2 and iOS 9.2.1. And regardless of which firmware the next jailbreak targets, we’ll keep you fully updated – simply lock your browsers to Jailbreak Pangu.com!
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Jailbreak iOS 9.2.1 & iOS 9.3 Full Untether Released

iOS 9.2.1 and iOS 9.3 Full Untethered Jailbreak Achieved by Luca Todesco – Following a series of recent iOS and jailbreak updates, hacker Luca Todesco (the very individual who posted jailbreak teasers for both iOS 9.2.1 and iOS 9.3) is back with another tantalizing proof of concept. Previously, Todesco highlighted a jailbreak that simply injected the kernel patches and other exploits, but wasn’t a full jailbreak, as it was considered volatile or unstable. Now however, the hacker has demonstrated a full fledged Untethered jailbreak on iOS 9.2 with his iPhone 6, which is said to also function on iOS 9.2.1 and iOS 9.3. But here’s the catch, as with his other jailbreak demonstrations, Todesco has confirmed that he won’t release anything to the public. For additional information and a complete breakdown as to why, continue past the break.

Luca Todesco’s Jailbreak Demo Explained

For the purpose of simplicity, we’ve included one video embedded above that essentially breaks down Todesco’s entire demonstration and explains it – if you prefer audible updates, look no further!
In essence, Todesco is simply showing what’s possible and confirming that a jailbreak on iOS 9.2 and up remains possible. During his video, he verifies that his device is an iPhone 6 running iOS 9.2 with Cydia functioning. He then goes on to confirm that it’s a full (Untethered) jailbreak by rebooting, all while highlighting the functionality of a five icon dock tweak and Winterboard, which confirms Cydia Substrate functions on the currently un-jailbreakable firmware.

Relevance/Importance Of This News

Why is this important if he won’t release it? That is undoubtedly the most popular question amongst those eagerly awaiting a new jailbreak. The answer is simple though: because it shows us what remains possible after a multitude of security patches found in iOS 9.1 and later.

While Todesco’s initial jailbreak teasers proved that a jailbreak was possible at a kernel level (which is the most difficult part), his latest one for iOS 9.2 showcases that it’s possible for his jailbreak to now automatically load the kernel patch(es) upon reboot.

The Silver Lining

In other words: the good news is that we will be able to jailbreak at some point in the future, hopefully soon. While Todesco himself won’t release anything, the two jailbreak teams on the scene (Pangu and TaiG) will eventually come to our aid and release a new jailbreak, whether it’s for iOS 9.2.1 or iOS 9.3 though remains to be seen.
Of course, we’ll keep you fully updated of all new jailbreak developments as they unfold – simply keep your browsers locked to Jailbreak Pangu.com!
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Mophie acquired by ZAGG for $100 million

Accessory maker ZAGG announced today that it has bought out another popular accessory maker known for its iPhone battery cases, Mophie, for $100 Million.

iPhone users have likely come across the name ZAGG at some point of owning their iOS device. But for those who have never heard of it, the company is best known for its InvisibleShield screen protectors. The popular company not only offers plastic screen protectors but glass ones as well. ZAGG announced on Monday that they plan on acquiring popular iPhone battery case maker Mophie for $100 million USD or more.
It was noted that the two companies have signed an agreement where both of their respective assets will be combined and ZAGG will have to dish out at least $100 million when the deal goes through. However, Zagg may have to pay even more if the earnings go past $100 million during the period of April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017. Last year alone, the two companies combined earned $470 million in net sales. Based on last year’s numbers, it is likely ZAGG will have to pay more at closing.
Apparently ZAGG is looking to widen its global distribution network and obtain access to Mophie’s production resources in China, which is their goal from acquiring Mophie to begin with. Both companies are known for making iPhone accessories and ironically, both accessory makers look to protect the iPhone from any damages and Mophie cases are widely known for its ability to charge the device as well. According to CEO and President of ZAGG, Randy Hales,

This strategic combination of two industry innovators with complementary product, brand and distribution platforms will enable us to deliver increased value for our customers and shareholders. We see numerous opportunities to drive revenue growth and increase profitability by leveraging the strengths of both organizations to strengthen product development, improve brand presence, and expand distribution.

Pangu jailbreak team member recommends updating to iOS 9.2.1

Windknown, one of the core Pangu Jailbreak Team members, recently posted a technical article explaining the security and vulnerability fixes found in iOS 9.2 and iOS 9.2.1.
In his post, Windknown went on to explain several technical details that discussed specific kernel exploits that could be used to jailbreak the operating system. Those of you who have an understanding of programming, specifically the code found in the iOS platform, might be interested in checking the details out further (translated post via Google Translate). The part that was most interesting though was what was mentioned by the hacker towards the end of his article. A rough translation of what was mentioned stated that the vulnerability found can be triggered in the iOS sandbox, so it can attack the kernel right from the app to obtain the kernel code execution permission. He continued by recommending that users upgrade to the latest version as soon as possible and avoid installing apps from unknown sources.

The conversation this issue starts is whether users should update to iOS 9.2.1 due to security vulnerabilities or if they should stick with iOS 9.2 in the hopes of a public jailbreak release. Another issue is that no one has confirmed information on whether iOS 9.2.1 can be jailbroken by the Pangu team or if the team even plans on releasing a jailbreak for this version of iOS. Both of these issues continue to remain unknown but we do have further insight based on the recommendation to an extent.
The suggestion to upgrade to iOS 9.2.1 is likely an opinion that is geared towards the security aspect as it may be risky to sideload apps. There might even be a possibility that apps from the Apple Store could contain malicious codes, such as the incident that occurred with Xcode previously. Issues like these could potentially put your device at a big risk so taking precaution where possible is usually advised.
The iOS hacker, Luca Todesco (@qwertyoruip), who recently revealed a video of an untethered jailbreak for iOS 9.2.1, iOS 9.2 and iOS 9.3 beta, also recently tweeted to windknown stating the following:

Untethered Jailbreak for iOS 9.2.1, iOS 9.2 & iOS 9.3 beta shown off in new video

Posted by Ali Hassan Mahdi on Feb 02, 2016 | 6 Comments

It’s been several months since Apple released iOS 9.1, which fixed a couple of the exploits used in the iOS 9 – iOS 9.0.2 Pangu jailbreak. Unfortunately, there has been no significant news by Pangu on the progress of a new jailbreak for iOS 9.1 and above but hacker Luca Todesco revealed a few weeks ago that he successfully jailbroke iOS 9.2.1 as well as iOS 9.3 beta 1.
The same hacker has now posted a new video showing a demonstration of the untethered jailbreak on his iPhone 6 with iOS 9.2 installed. In the video, he performs various tasks possible only on a jailbroken device to prove his claim, including launching Cydia to show his iOS version. The hacker also claims that his untethered jailbreak works on iOS 9.2.1 and iOS 9.3 beta as well.