iPhone Hacks Put Apple in a Bind
Apple has warned customers about ‘unlocking’ the iPhone (Chicago Tribune). They say software products that unlock the iPhone to work with carriers other than AT&T will void the warranty and may damage the device.
Columbia Prof. Tim Wu said, “Apple is in a tricky spot. It’s in their interest for people to unlock iPhones. It makes the phone more useful. But if Apple is seen encouraging that activity, who would want to do an exclusive deal with them again?”