iPhone 'security' is code for 'control'

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Apple isn't sorry that your iphone is "bricked." You can't install unapproved third-party apps; you can't unlock it and use a carrier of your choice; and if you do, you might break it. And it's all in the name of their bottom line. So why don't they just call it 'control' in the first place? Because would you really buy a phone that said "including all the latest features so Apple can control your phone!" right on the box? Not likely.
abbym0308
  • added February 07, 2008
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3 responses // iPhone 'security' is code for 'control'

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    It makes sense to me. With the iPhone selling as well as it is why would they want to let other companies profit off of a one-of-a-kind product. They have a contract with AT&T and that is why the phone are not allowed to be unlocked and used within a different company. Last I read they were planning on releasing it later this year to other companies.

    woodywoodbeck
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    Well, I'm a happy iPhone user and don't have any problems with the security/control features. I also happen to be a BellSouth/Cingular/AT&T user, always have been. (With the exception of 1 excruciating year with Sprint.)

    In defense of Apple, they designed the phone by themselves; so they support it themselves. Normally a company will dictate to the manufacturer how a phone should operate, look, etc. Carriers and manufacturers share blame if a phone doesn't work. Apple is out on their own if a technical or physical problem should arise. (Not to mention the AppleCare plan for iPhones is outstanding.)

    In short, it just simplifies things.

    Apple also signed a 5 year (?!) exclusivity deal with AT&T. In the new issue of Wired magazine, Verizon originally turned Apple down no problem. AT&T was the only company willing to let Apple have it their way.

    Having said that, it does suck that my iPhone is has already been trumped by Apple. A 16GB model was just released. Not that I didn't see it coming.

    nickwe3d
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    nick, i guess you haven't used a jailbroken phone or itouch then huh.

    i cant imagine not being able to do what i have done with my ipod touch. the number of useful applications, themes, icons, etc that i can install is mind boggling and it is all from an underground movement with no support from apple. Not only are they incredibly great applications they area all free or donation-ware. once apple releases the SDK and you start paying 5 bucks an app, you will see what the unlocking/ jailbreaking movement is all about except you will be shelling out tons of money for teh same features that a number of people have been using for months now for free.

    My microphone for the ipod touch will be here this week, I have the VOIP app installed on the ipod touch and its ready to make free calls as soon as it arrives.

    tmophoto

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