Wouldn't it be nice to use old iPhones for tinkering instead? the hardware is pretty amazing.

I guess I've decided the last few years to forsake some safety/connivance to ensure the right to use my hardware the way I want. Its harder. I have a linux notebook which is great, but requires a little more attention.

As apple moves more into services its become less of a systems company, I'm not completely trusting of them.