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Apple Cracks Down On iPhone Unlockers

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the but-i-want-to-break-things dept.

An anonymous reader writes "It looks like Apple and its wireless operator partners have finally figured out a way of cracking down on iPhone unlockers by making it a requirement to sign up for a contract before you can get your hands one. "It's obvious why this has happened though. This method means you're tied into a contract, or you're paying O2 and Apple a massive wad of cash for the privilege of owning a 3G iPhone. We're disappointed about this decision, but it does make business sense." Both ATT in the US and O2 in the UK are implementing the new activation system on July 11th, when the iPhone 3G goes on sale."

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  1. Re:Correction by larry+bagina · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I own a baseball bat. Am I allowed to smack you upside the head with it a few times?

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    Do you even lift?

    These aren't the 'roids you're looking for.

  2. Re:Correction by kent_eh · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    I own a baseball bat. Am I allowed to smack you upside the head with it a few times? You do not have my permission to use my head in that manner.

    What you do with your bat to your own head is your business.

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    "I can't complain, but sometimes still do..." Joe Walsh
  3. Read parent.... by Whiney+Mac+Fanboy · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Read parent in gollum voice for maximum amusement.

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    There are shills on slashdot. Apparently, I'm one of them.
  4. Re:Please learn to spell "its". by BigMamaJoe · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Gee thank's guy! This editors blatant disrespect and poor education offended me so much. Its too bad we dont have more bold, courageous fellow's like yourself to stand up to tyrant's like these. You deserve a medal, honestly! From the bottom of my heart, thank'''''''s!