The third-generation iPod touch is still out of bounds as it already comes with the upgraded firmware. Dev-Team members haven’t said if or when they expect to jailbreak 3.1 firmware directly.

Jailbreaking remains a controversial practice as it allows unsigned third-party apps and customizations to work on the iPhone but voids the warranty (if unrestored) and is strongly discouraged by Apple, which considers it not only a workaround to the App Store but also a risk to the performance and security of the phone. Critics have responded by claiming that it provides support for background tasks and other legitimate but undeveloped functions.