Pangu, the popular Chinese jailbreaking team, released the much awaited jailbreak tool for iOS 9.3.3. However, as several tech critics suspected, Apple has taken full advantage of what could have otherwise been a possible breach. On the 4<sup>th of August, the smart device manufacturer released iOS 9.3.4, a minor update to the earlier version of the software. This update is currently available in all the devices that run iOS 9, including the iPhone 4s, the iPad 2, the iPad Pro tablets and the iPad Minis.
Interestingly, as Parent Herald reports, this move from Apple rendered the iOS 9.3.3 jailbreak from Pangu practically ineffective. The critical update is designed to fix the issues in the earlier version. It also permits several applications to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. In a supremely ironic move, Apple's description of the update that read, "A memory corruption issue was addressed through improved memory handling," credited Pangu for the assistance they extended in identifying the bug.
Mobile & Apps recalls that the jailbreak tool released in July by Pangu allows users to bypass Apple's restriction on certain features and to install software that are not approved by the smartphone manufacturer. Apple, however, has cautioned mobile owners that using the jailbreak tool will only render their devices susceptible to security threats. In addition, it may also weaken the battery performance, and deprive users of successfully installing iOS updates.
Moving on further, Apple is apparently all set to launch iOS 10 this September, in line with its new devices. This leaves us with one question – With the launch of iOS 10 quickly approaching, will the Pangu team allocate resources to develop a jailbreak tool for iOS 9.3.4? In all fairness, it may backfire on them, just the way the 9.3.3 tool did.
Currently, speculations from the vine suggest that Pangu is busy on an iOS 10 jailbreak. No official confirmation on the subject has been received.
