"I just can't figure out how software modification can void the warranty on a piece of hardware."
Software modification can make a device run very differently than it was intended. For example, I have a piece of software on my 8125 that enables the processor to be overclocked. If I wanted to I could easily fry the processor.
While I agree that Apple should release an SDK and enable 3rd party development to increase functionality, its ludicrous to expect them to support hacks that could potentially cause thousands of bricked or damaged iPhones; especially considering the millions of dollars they've spent to get their software to run as well as it does.
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"I just can't figure out how software modification can void the warranty on a piece of hardware."
Software modification can make a device run very differently than it was intended. For example, I have a piece of software on my 8125 that enables the processor to be overclocked. If I wanted to I could easily fry the processor.
While I agree that Apple should release an SDK and enable 3rd party development to increase functionality, its ludicrous to expect them to support hacks that could potentially cause thousands of bricked or damaged iPhones; especially considering the millions of dollars they've spent to get their software to run as well as it does.