Unrevoked

Unrevoked was a group that provided services related to unlocking and jailbreaking Apple devices, particularly iPhones and iPod Touches. They emerged in the early days of the iPhone and played a significant role in the burgeoning iOS modification scene. Their primary offering was software that allowed users to bypass Apple's restrictions, enabling them to install third-party applications not available through the official App Store and to customize the operating system beyond Apple's intended capabilities.

The group gained notoriety for its ability to quickly develop and release tools to circumvent new security measures implemented by Apple with each iOS update. This often put them in a cat-and-mouse game with Apple, as Apple would patch vulnerabilities that Unrevoked and others exploited, requiring the group to find new methods. Their services were popular among users who desired greater control over their devices or wanted to experiment with features and applications not officially supported.

Unrevoked operated primarily through a website where they distributed their software. While their tools were often free, they sometimes offered paid services or donations. The landscape of iOS jailbreaking has evolved significantly since Unrevoked's peak, with various other groups and individuals contributing to the ongoing development of such tools. The legal and ethical implications of jailbreaking remain a topic of discussion, with Apple generally discouraging the practice due to security and stability concerns.