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Vancouver Apple Store closer than ever
Ah, the much-rumored Vancouver Apple Store. We've heard many stories of its existence, but so far, we've got nothing but hopeful speculation to back them up. And that hasn't actually changed, but here's some more speculation: reader Seamus sent us this Craigslist posting from Vancouver's page, supposedly looking for Apple Geniuses in Vancouver. Yes, Vancouver, you too are even closer to having a place to hack iPhones of your own.Sure, it could be a fake (and it doesn't help that the posting links to the US job site-- how does that work?), but the post specifically mentions the Pacific Centre Shopping Mall, which would be a great location for a Mac retail store. If you're in Vancouver and hankerin' to buy some Apple stuff at a store built just for you, your chance could be coming soon.
Apple Geniuses are reportedly unbricking iPhones
Apple continues posting warning signs around their stores, cautioning customers that unlocked and modded iPhones fall outside their warranty. And at the same time, Apple Geniuses around the country quietly are reportedly accepting bricked iphones, slipping into the back and returning with functioning units. We're not sure whether they're doing a low-level reflash or just swapping units out. We have reports of at least four customers who walked in with iBricks and walked out with iPhones. It is unclear at this time whether these customers unlocked their iPhones or not--we're also receiving reports of iBricks from people who never unlocked or modded their units. Thanks to Ronald Ishak and "Martyn".Update: Bolding added to existing text for clarity and emphasis.
