Gizmodo is reporting that the new aluminum MacBook units are shipping with a custom build of iTunes that stops jailbreaking dead in its tracks.
The report alleges that the new build does not recognize an iPhone booted into the recovery mode required for jailbreaking.
Users over at HowardForums and iPodTouchFans are reporting problems running the Pwnage tool on the new aluminum MacBooks, which don’t seem to be able to recognize an iPhone or iPod Touch when it is booted into DFU mode, a vital requirement for jailbreaking.
The report goes on to say that it is not entirely clear what has changed, but software is the most likely culprit. As an interesting side effect, aluminum MacBook owners seeking to jailbreak their iPhone are being forced to use the Quickpwn utility for Windows.
Irony, you are such a cruel and hilarious mistress.
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