What is the trend of iphone unlocking software?

Uniquephones has developed software that allows users to unlock their iPhones from AT&T.

What is the trend of mobile device freedom?

Increased ability to unlock mobile devices is giving users more freedom to use their devices however they want.

What is the trend of legal battles over unlocking?

Legal battles between individuals and mobile carriers over unlocking devices are becoming more common.

What are the implications for the mobile device software industry?

There is a growing market for mobile device software that empowers users to have more control over their devices.

What are the implications for the telecommunications industry?

Telecommunications companies are increasingly facing legal challenges from users who want more freedom to use their devices.

What are the implications for the cybersecurity industry?

As the fight over unlocking devices heats up, the cybersecurity industry will see growth in demand for services related to device security and hacking prevention.

iPhone Unlocking Video Brings Out Legal Guns:

iPhone Unlocking Video Brings Out Legal Guns

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Ben Preiss — August 29, 2007 — Tech

References: blog.iphoneunlocking & pcworld

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A Company from Northern Ireland, under the banner â€œSet Your iPhone Free From AT&T,â€ has posted a video that has been independently confirmed, demonstrating software that unlocks the iPhone. A press release dated August 25, says that the company was poised to begin sales of the software when they were contacted by lawyers representing AT&T. Their lawyers are now in the process of figuring out if AT&T has a serious case and if they intend on following through.

Implications - This six minute how-to video shows the founder of Uniquephones, John McLaughclin, showing viewers how to unlock an iPhone using his company's software. Transferring the SIM card from a Blackberry to the iPhone, a feat normally inhibited by differences in the phones' construct, he proceeds to make two calls from his Ireland home.

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Iphone Unlocking Software — Uniquephones has developed software that allows users to unlock their iPhones from AT&T.
Mobile Device Freedom — Increased ability to unlock mobile devices is giving users more freedom to use their devices however they want.
Legal Battles Over Unlocking — Legal battles between individuals and mobile carriers over unlocking devices are becoming more common.

Industry Implications

Mobile Device Software — There is a growing market for mobile device software that empowers users to have more control over their devices.
Telecommunications — Telecommunications companies are increasingly facing legal challenges from users who want more freedom to use their devices.
Cybersecurity — As the fight over unlocking devices heats up, the cybersecurity industry will see growth in demand for services related to device security and hacking prevention.

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