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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Member since:2005-07-06
but the iPhone is subsidized
by JoeBuck on Tue 25th Sep 2007 22:13
in reply to "RE[2]: If they do this"
Member since:2006-01-11
Apple is pretty much admitting this: the reason for the exclusive deal with AT&T is so that Apple can share in that revenue. That means that the phone's economics don't work out as a stand-alone device (e.g. one that you can use with any carrier just by plugging in the chip for that carrier, like other GSM phones). It's not subsidized as much as the cheap phones that your carrier gives you for a steep discount in exchange for a signup, but they are subsidized.
That means that the UK law probably applies.
Member since:2007-03-02
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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.