Comments on: Apple says it may “Brick” unlocked iPhones with next software update

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:47:03 +0000

neither do i. it’s a matter of principle, i think.

By: b.

b. — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:14:26 +0000

You don’t even own an iPhone? Then why all the noise?
Cheers!

By: + simonas

+ simonas — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 21:19:37 +0000

The technology being too (yeah, two o’s) new? Sounds like bull to me.
Why do they have to allow other comanies to manufacture software? Imagine your MacBook running only iLife. Not a bad deal, but if that’s all it does… I wouldn’t buy it. iPhone, as claimed by Steve, runs MAC OS X! So, why feed everybody? Sure, why buy those computers anyway?
As for the suggestion to buy a Nokia or a Samsung, I did just that – bought a Sony Ericsson. I’ll wait for that iPhone to open up a little bit.

By: Jim K

Jim K — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:50:55 +0000

It seems to me that the fact is that iPhone users bought and signed for a device that would meet certain specs. One of which in this case is that you agreed to AT&T service. Why gripe if Apple keeps you to those terms. Buy a Samsung or Nokia instead.

Additionally, I’m pretty sure that somewhere in the paperwork you signed, you agreed to use it as is and to not modify it. And while not too sure, I wouldn’t be all that surprised if in that same paperwork you find that you don’t really “own” the device.

You owners would be very upset if Apple suddenly decided to not follow their half of the agreement – perhaps removed iTunes capability – why be surprised if Apple doesn’t want you to change your side of the agreement.

And folks, how about getting some spell checkers please?

By: B.

B. — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:22:57 +0000

@+simonas
In order for a product this new and revolutionary to function as it is designed, it needs to be controlled for acuracy in the beginning stages (first couple of years)… I am quite sure that the designers did all they could to utilize all carriers but the technology is just to new and the kinks need to be ironed out.

They needed one crrier innitially… and, why do they have to allow other comanies to manufacture software? They don’t. They are not in business to feed everyone…

They made a great product that will become increasingly better and if you want to hack it, hack it, not a big deal it just will not be covered by warantee… if it breaks, it breaks. No big deal, the extra widgets were worth it right?

Cheers… B.