[X4U] Apple Cracks down on IPHONE hackers

[Ed Gould]

An anonymous reader writes "It looks like Apple and its wireless  
operator
partners have finally [0]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 [1]implementing the new activation
system on July 11th, when the iPhone 3G goes on sale."

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Links:
     0. http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/0,39029453,49297337,00.htm
     1. http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/10/the-iphone-3g-on-atandt-we- 
ask-the-burning-questions/