We’ve already seen incidents in the past where malware was targeting jailbreak users, posing as a legitimate tool. The final result was a large number of compromised iOS devices and iTunes accounts, and some experts commented that this is precisely why Apple have a right to have such a tight grip on their operating system.
On the other hand, some responded with the argument that Apple should actually take this as a sign that users need a legitimate tool for jailbreaking their devices, for their own good. It’s clear at this point that people who want to jailbreak their iOS device will do so whenever they have the opportunity, so Apple might as well make the process easier and safer for them.
But the most that we’re probably going to get from Apple in this regard is the gradual addition of various customization tweaks to make iOS a bit more open and accessible to its users, while still retaining its strong security.
It’s worth remembering that security is actually one of the main points in favor of getting an iOS device in general, and the company has been working hard to capitalize on this aspect of their reputation. This is another reason to be skeptical of the possibility that they may eventually allow people to jailbreak their iPhones and iPads freely, as much as some people may wish for that to happen.