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Apple to Brick Modded iPhones, Apple Boycott?

Linked by Smith Johnson on Tue 25th Sep 2007 20:53 UTC

The internet is abuzz with the news that Apple intends to break iPhones containing third party applications. Unlocked phones are also likely to be victims of the next software update. While community reaction is generally negative, one blogger suggests sending an even stronger message to Apple by boycotting Apple on October 1. If you're running the Installer application, you may want to hold off on any iPhone firmware updates.

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If they do this

by mcduck on Tue 25th Sep 2007 21:10 UTC

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2005-11-23

..they are just plain evil.

Iphone is one of the most locked down devices on the market today. What the heck did they expect?

Edited 2007-09-25 21:12

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RE: If they do this

by Kroc on Tue 25th Sep 2007 21:39 in reply to "If they do this"

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2005-11-10

Not to mention a joke anyway. The UK release will be a flop. No 3G, no MMS, can't record video (Er, didn't Apple realise that YouTube is powered by uploads??), draconian cell/data charges, can't run iPod games you've already purchased, and can't install any third party apps at all. Plus, you can't unlock it to any SIM easily, or without threat of bricking, despite it being law in the UK to allow unlocking.

I hope Apple get sued over the UK iPhone / iPod touch anti-consumer measures.

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RE[2]: If they do this

by rhavyn on Tue 25th Sep 2007 21:42 in reply to "RE: If they do this"

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2005-07-06

The law in the UK isn't as clear cut as you say. It says that you need to allow an unlock after a subsidized contract ends. Since the iPhone isn't subsidized it isn't clear that the law applies to it at all.

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