Apple disables iBooks for iPad ‘jailbreakers’

iPad and iPhone users who ‘jailbreak’ – install modified versions of the operating system – their devices risk not being able to access books purchased from Apple’s iBooks app.

According to reports, the US tech giant has used a recent update to its app to implement a ‘jailbreak check’ which runs before each book is opened.

If the check determines the device has been modified the books fails to load and the user is prompted to restore their device.

Although Apple considers jailbreaking a breach of warranty the practice is legal within the US following a government ruling.