CoolStar teases jailbreak untether after achieving arbitrary code execution post-reboot

Matrix code hacked iPhone.

Untethered jailbreaks are something of a rarity these days, with most modern jailbreaks being either semi-tethered or semi-untethered variants instead. But a teaser by security researcher Linus Henze just one week ago manifested at least some hope that the community could witness one again soon, at least for the likes of iOS & iPadOS 14.5.1 and below.

And speaking of untethered jailbreaks, Odyssey Team lead developer CoolStar announced via the Sileo / Taurine / Odyssey Discord channel Monday evening that they had successfully achieved arbitrary code execution in a native iOS/iPadOS application after conducting a full reboot of the device. This is, of course, the hallmark feature of an untethered jailbreak.

iOS 15 adds improved Face ID anti-spoofing models, along with other security fixes

Apple promotes Face ID in new 'Nap' ad

While Apple does a solid enough job of detailing most of the new features baked into software updates, there are typically some elements that miss the big unveilings (or even the press releases soon after). And some aren't necessarily meant to see the bright lights of a stage at all. Instead, they are buried within documentation. But that doesn't make them any less important.

Apple releases iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 with Focus, redesigned notifications, and more

Apple's marketing image showing an iOS 15 icon set against a colorful burred background

Most years, Apple makes a big deal about when it's going to launch the next version of its most popular platforms. Especially iOS. That wasn't so much the case this year, with the company basically announcing that September 20 would be the launch date for iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 in a minor way. But, today's the day, and the next big deal for Apple's mobile operating systems is here.

Apple releases watchOS 8 and tvOS 15

It's Monday, September 20, which means it's Launch Day for most of the brand new versions of Apple's popular software platforms. Right alongside the public launch of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, the company is also welcoming watchOS 8 and tvOS 15.

The best iPhone 13 cases you can buy right now

best iPhone 13 cases available now

If you're going to get yourself an iPhone 13, any one of the upcoming models in the lineup, then you'll probably want a case. If that describes you, then you'll want to check out our list of some of the best options you can pick up right now.

Apple reportedly delays iPhone with under-display Touch ID until 2023; first foldable iPhone until 2024

The iPhone 14 may adopt a radical new design (compared to the iPhone 13), but that doesn't mean Apple is going to rest on big new things for what comes after that handset. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is still planning on introducing an iPhone with under-display Touch ID. And, what's more, the company's first foldable iPhone is still on the way, too.