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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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RE[4]: If they do this

by rhavyn on Tue 25th Sep 2007 22:29 UTC in reply to "RE[3]: If they do this"

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2005-07-06

Seriously, do you think Apple is so dumb that they didn't have their lawyers ensure that what they were doing would pass muster under UK law before they released it? Seriously?

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RE[5]: If they do this

by Soulbender on Wed 26th Sep 2007 03:59 in reply to "RE[4]: If they do this"

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2005-08-18

"Seriously, do you think Apple is so dumb that they didn't have their lawyers ensure that what they were doing would pass muster under UK law before they released it? "

Because no company has ever made legal mistakes or misjudged a legal situation or just done things that are illegal/grey and just hoped to get away with it. Ever.
Seriously.

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RE[6]: If they do this

by rhavyn on Wed 26th Sep 2007 06:55 in reply to "RE[5]: If they do this"

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2005-07-06

Right, something as basic as whether or not they have to allow the iPhone to be unlocked. That passes the laugh test. Do you believe that? If so, I have some ocean view property in Arizona I'm looking to sell.

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