http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/Aug 28th 2007 6:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/
Sounds like a bargain!]]>Aug 28th 2007 6:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/
But for the rest of the world, we are waiting to use the iPhone all over Asia, Europe, South America, Africa, and last not least Russia. OK? Add Canada and Oz to that list.

As you can see the vast majority of the planet is waiting breathlessly to finally get a smart phone that doesn't suck. I know I am. So I want an unlocked phone and good luck to you AT&T lawyers when dealers in Hong Kong get their hands on the unlock software. Or better still if it's released open source and geeks all over the world can unlock iPhones.

In fact, I am thinking - you could probably make back $100K in a couple of days with unlocked iPhones if you are in Hong Kong. Far away from the reach of the ATT lawyers...]]>Aug 28th 2007 7:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/Aug 28th 2007 7:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/Aug 28th 2007 7:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/
Visual voicemail is a gimmick. So is a phone you can't dial/use without LOOKING at it, because it has no actual keyboard.

I'm with the rest of you... give me a PDA phone that doesn't suck on a network that doesn't suck. To me, that removes the iPod/Phone and AT&T from the equation.]]>Aug 28th 2007 10:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/
Do the math, $100k is nothing compared to the potential behind this thing for these folks.


Sara
http://www.prankvideoz.com]]>Aug 28th 2007 3:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/Aug 28th 2007 6:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/Aug 28th 2007 6:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/Aug 28th 2007 8:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/> Apart from the iPhone, you could always
>> go straight to the manufacturer and pay
>> full price for the phone you want.

Not so, these days, when most providers (Verizon & Sprint and I think: T-Mobile, AT&T) rely on a list of approved ESN blocks for a phone to successfully activate on their network. If you didn't buy a phone specifically manufactured for them, you're SOL.

This is in contrast to the Verizon policy of just three years ago, where I was able to activate an unlocked Sprint Sony Ericsson T608 on VZW without serious problems (other than the POS phone dying after a week -- at the time, it was the only bluetooth phone on any CDMA network).]]>Aug 28th 2007 9:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/
Phone subsidies are a rip off. Yeah sure you get the phone for $100 less than the retail cost, but you are locked into a two year contract and you pay $20 more each month than you would have to if there were no subsidies. $20 * 12 * 2 = $480. So you are saving a wonderful $100 while you are paying out an extra $480. People who can't do math think "oh, let me get this phone it is $100 off" without realizing what it actually costs them.]]>Aug 28th 2007 11:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/Yea, I don't even consider anything non-GSM when talking about phones. The other systems are just too crippled and favor the carriers rather than the consumers. As a person who travels internationally a couple of times a year, I'd be lost without GSM SIM cards.

@Kurtis
Why would you pay $20 more per month? Is there some kind of handset fee?
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Their lawyers would charge them at least that to shut the solution down anyway.]]>Aug 28th 2007 6:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/Aug 28th 2007 7:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/
P.S. Neither are they]]>Aug 28th 2007 9:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/Aug 28th 2007 12:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.monsterdare.com/dares/view/443

If 100k people each put in a dollar we will buy the software and release it to every contributor.]]>Aug 28th 2007 6:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/
RTFA ;)]]>Aug 28th 2007 7:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/
A software unlock has not been achived. Both iPhonesimfree and unique are scams. Engadget is in on the iphonesimfree scam, just like they were in on the previous "trash apple news" that was fake.

Supersim,Turbosim and George Hotz hardware unlock are our only choices. Nobody has managed to write to the NOR yet, had they been able to we would have seen a soft unlock long time ago.

Do not attempt to join this "raise money" scam - or give your IMEI away at any of these scam sites. They only want your E-mail.

Engadget seem to be willing to do anything for a quick buck these days - then again it's a blog and not a editoral house. Posting video crap like the "soft unlock" without even letting people know how it was done. Shame on you!


I say, stop buying this piece of sh** - and get back patience.

'nuf said!
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Iphonesimsfree is a SCAM. Here are the details:

First i received the email saying that please send th epayment in accordance wit hthe proforma invoice. And the invoice gave the bank details where they wanted the money to be wired:

Bank Name: Istituto Bancario Sammarinese (IBS)
Address: Via Rivo Fontanelle, 96
47892 Gualdicciolo
Republic of San Marino (RBS)
Tel: 0549911321

Account Holder: Lucente Lorenzo

Account # 000030301062
IBAN: SM74Z0317109803000030301062
SWIFT (BIC): ISBMSMS1XXX
ABI: 03171
CAB: 09803


After the wire for 50 licenses is done. (which was 1800 dollars). I get the following email.

this the last email i got from them:

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Hello ,

Sorry for the trouble, but if you did not send the money yet, do not send it.
We are going to send you an updated invoice tomorrow with proper bank
coordinates. Sorry for the trouble.


--
Best regards,
iPhoneSimFree mailto:orders@iphonesimfree.com

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX


This is a FULL BLOWN SCAM and i will be reporting it to all the internet scam monitoring agencies (CIA, FBI, etc...) Iam pretty much sure that iam not the only one getting scammed here and i am pretty much sure in the coming months or years they will get the scammer(s) apprehended.

iam not looking for my money, just a warning that DO NOT SEND THE WIRE.

regards,

Rick]]>Sep 7th 2007 12:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/Aug 28th 2007 7:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/
so i say... jus let the secret out =] so we can be all happy, yes?]]>Aug 28th 2007 7:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/Aug 28th 2007 7:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/Aug 28th 2007 7:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/Aug 28th 2007 7:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/Aug 28th 2007 8:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/Aug 28th 2007 8:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/
1) Apple and AT&T sue and win (doubtful, and the info will still be leaked to the web for the savvy DIYs)
2) Apple and AT&T sue and lose (this makes selling unlocked iPhones at an inflated price big business)

If the latter happens what will happen with the Apple/AT&T deal and deals with International carriers?

Apple may decide to unlock *ALL* iPhones, sell them for $800/900 (what I think the real retail price of this deivce) but with AT&T (and other on-oard carriers) offering you a substantial discount for signing a 2 year contract. One that is readily paid for by Apple to the carrier. A complete reversal of the typical subsidization model.

Either way, Apple, AT&T and it's other partners still get what is coming to them. I don't see many people who would be willing to pay that much extra just to have the carrier of their choice. Plus, in countries like Belgium where phones are required by law to be unlocked Apple now has a market, albeit at an inflated retail price that competed with the Nokia N95.]]>Aug 28th 2007 8:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/ If these two companies are such great bed buddies, don't you think Apple would be stepping up to the plate to bat for AT&T during rough times? Well, they aren't such great bed buddies obviously, they're two different companies with two different objectives.]]>Aug 28th 2007 1:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/Aug 28th 2007 8:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/
And just because Apple is selling the iPhone at $500/$600 doesn't mean that it's the full retail price. Apple is getting significant monthly dues from AT&T for current and new customers who use the iPhone.


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Could you please drop the names of a few HK cellphones dealers?
I am looking for wholesalers there to buy from and import into the USA.

Thank you.]]>Aug 28th 2007 8:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/
WiFi, Internets, iPod... sounds good to me.]]>Aug 28th 2007 8:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/You can buy an iPhone and use it as an iPod and WIFi browser with some very simple techniques that are available all over the web, including Engadget.]]>Aug 28th 2007 9:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/
Do the math, $100k is nothing compared to the potential behind this thing for these folks.]]>Aug 28th 2007 8:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/100-000-offered-to-freely-release-iphone-unlocking-software/This is the equivalent of that guy who keeps trying to sell me that bridge in Brooklyn! Something about how it is worth *every penny* and I can make my money BACK!

Oh and the 2nd paragraph 1st sentence where its states… “The Iphone is a part of our life.”
I think what he really was saying is... “most of us didn’t buy an iPhone however reading all of the gossip on it is part of our life!”

:D
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