iPhone = free

It was to be expected: the iPhone is hacked and is now free for use with every possible provider. Not (only) by opening up the phone and do mumbo jumbo nerdy technical stuff. All it takes is just a software update. Check it here.

A while ago I thought about buying an iPhone (but it will not be available in Holland before December). It seemed like a good device, well thought of and well developed. BUT... what I disliked most is the exclusivity contracts Apple closed with a small group of providers. You cannot pick a subscription or company of your choosing. It's so last century to push your customers into an exclusive contract without giving them the opportunity to figure out the best solution themselves. Hoorah, Apple is punished now. Or are they? I think AT&T is the real victim. They paid a huge amount of money to get exclusivity. Since the hack everybody can use the phone with every provider. Bye bye exclusivity. And Apple shares went up by 2,5%, since more people will get the phone.

> Here's a nice story about the hacker George Hotz on Youtube.
> And here a nice video (in Dutch) on how to crack your phone

In case you want an iPhone, check this review.