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Class-Action Lawsuit Over iPhone Locking?
An anonymous reader writes "InfoWeek blogger Alex Wolfe reports that some iPhone users are mad as heck at Apple for bricking up their device in response to non-Apple-authorized software downloads. In a discussion thread on Apple's own iPhone forum, one user posts that he's 'Seeking respondents for possible class action lawsuit against Apple Inc. relating to refusal to service iPhones and related accessories under warranty.' Some who have replied to the post agree that Apple is being unbelievably arrogant and is ripe for legal action. But others say Cupertino is well within its rights to control its own device." Apple seems to have removed the cited post, but it is reproduced as screenshots in the article.
Update: 10/02 02:42 GMT by KD : Reader Cleverboy wrote in to note that the screenshots present in the article are of a posting on Macosrumors, not Apple's forum, and to question the conclusion that Apple removed any posting. The article has been updated since this story went live to make clear that the original posting by user "myndex" was on the Apple forum and was (apparently) removed by Apple; and that the screenshot is of a mirror post myndex made to Macosrumors.
Update: 10/02 02:42 GMT by KD : Reader Cleverboy wrote in to note that the screenshots present in the article are of a posting on Macosrumors, not Apple's forum, and to question the conclusion that Apple removed any posting. The article has been updated since this story went live to make clear that the original posting by user "myndex" was on the Apple forum and was (apparently) removed by Apple; and that the screenshot is of a mirror post myndex made to Macosrumors.
careful, questions about electronic ownership will be greeted with 20% flamebate and 40% troll here on good ol' slashdot.
(and only 20% insightful, mind you)
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I have nothing against apple design but I never understood why people went ape crap over iphone. The cost of the phone was really high and added to that you still have to sign a contract with ATT and added cost to replace batteries. I know it "looks" cool and all but there were other devices(although not many in US) which could do all the things that could be done with an iphone.
I guess reality is setting in for those who are suing.
"not my cup of tea"
So much for you then.
Oh wait, it was pretty much "so much for you" when you tried to spar with a 4-digit account.
Seriously. Before you try to put yourself over as smart and wordly, pay at least a LITTLE attention to whom you are replying to.
"Oh my God. This is terrible. This is the end of my Presidency. I'm fucked."; ~ Donald J. Trump
Oh wait, it was pretty much "so much for you" when you tried to spar with a 4-digit account.
Your little nerd badges aren't nearly as important as you seem to think they are.
I never have frustrations, the reason is, to wit:
If at first I don't succeed, I quit!
Since the mouse has only one cute little button (nose), it can fly past the windows. Who needs to go by the Gates? This mouse has Ball(mer)s. Insert Steve Jobs pwns Disney with Mouse joke here.