

The iPhone unlocking software in action  (Source: Engadget)






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RE: I'm no lawyer...
By rsmech on 9/10/2007 8:56:16 PM , Rating: 2
Then why did Apple demand a contract with a service provider if they didn't care to uphold such contract? Verizon was smarter than I thought. If Mr. Jobs feels he wouldn't stop it I think AT&T should feel free not to pay off of service contracts since Apple has the power to limit it.

Basically it comes down to the fact that if it's legal to unlock your phone then there is & never was such a thing as an exclusive carrier. As such the contract seems frivolous. Besides Apple probably doesn't care about the contract, it's the media hype that matters. Sell an image not the product. Let the press see how important you are to be exclusive. They couldn't have paid for a better ad campaign then the free one the press has given. That matters more than a contract.

RE: I'm no lawyer...
By Hare on 9/10/2007 11:34:36 PM , Rating: 2
Because they get a cut of the bill and most people don't unlock their phones. Unlocking is a niche market and this way Apple could sell a) the AT&T exclusive package and b) unlocked device to enthusiasts still being "AT&T exclusive".

Some might argue that this way Apple can address two markets. Those who are willing to take AT&T with the iPhone (majority of AT&T customers) and those who refuse the operator deal.

I personally don't think Apple cares too much about the unlocking.

RE: I'm no lawyer...
By rsmech on 9/11/2007 7:52:11 PM , Rating: 2
Because they get a cut of the bill

You are stating the obvious. If they don't care about unlocking it should also hold true for ring tones. So why are they making any attempt whatsoever about blocking custom ring tones. Where is there consistency in Apple policy?


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