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iPhone 3.1 Update Disables Tethering

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the but-i-how-will-i-torrent-from-a-corn-field dept.

jole writes "The newest iPhone 3.1 update intentionally removed tethering functionality from all phones operating in networks that are not Apple partners. This is not limited to hacked or jailbroken phones, but also includes expensive 'officially supported' factory-unlocked phones. To make the problem worse, Apple has made it impossible to downgrade back to a working 3.0 version for iPhone 3GS phones."

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  1. *sigh* ... by Sonic+McTails · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    I'm no Apple lover (nor do I have any great love of Microsoft), but I can at least say Microsoft was never THIS bad with Windows Mobile nor did they lock you down into this kind of ecosystem of control. At least you could write your own programs from Windows Mobile and extend it all you want without Microsoft trying to break you (or being obsessively married to the carrier). Apple-fanboi's take note: I can take control of any other smartphone (Windows Mobile, Blackberry, Android*, etc and get it to do what I want) * - Android phones DO lock out root on non-developer devices, which is unfortunate, and T-Mobile has brought down the hammer on tethering apps in the marketplace (although you can still install them manually).

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  2. Re:Buy a Pre by d3ac0n · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Yeah, Palm REALLY needs to fire their advertising company.

    Although, the blond girl is hot, in that "Borg Queen" sort of way. If you're into that sort of thing, of course.

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  3. Re:I think that by Chrisq · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    My theory is that Apple customer either love complaining or abuse.

    In other words they like to take it up the arse both literally and metaphorically.

  4. Re:I think that by Tetsujin · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Hey, now... your mom likes taking it up the ass, and she ain't gay...

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  5. Re:I think that by nosferatu1001 · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    And not all gay men take it up the ass

  6. Re:I think that by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    What percentage don't?
    I ask as you're obviously an expert.

  7. Re:I think that by duguk · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Well, as an informal poll - me too. So that's two. Believe me. We do exist (and have trouble finding a partner)... This is way off-topic isn't it?

  8. Re:I think that by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    At what point does a gay man tell a potential partner he doesn't take it in the poop-chute?
    Is it before dinner? During dessert? During foreplay?

  9. Re:I think that by andymadigan · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    What the heck would be the point of being gay if you didn't?

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  10. Re:I think that by daveime · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Well if there's two of you, why don't you meet and NOT take is up the ass together. You can hold hands or something ...

  11. Re:I think that by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    GP here, usually before meeting. It just saves awkwardness after. When do you tell your girlfriend you like a finger up there?

  12. Re:I think that by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    To give it up the ass, obviously. There are "tops" and "bottoms."