# iPhone Unlocking Video Brings Out Legal Guns By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-08-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-unlocking-video-hits-web-att-brings-out-legal-guns References: [pcworld](http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,136511-c,iphone/article.html) & [blog.iphoneunlocking](http://blog.iphoneunlocking.com/) A Company from Northern Ireland, under the banner “Set Your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-data-auction-commercial) Free From [AT&T](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmobile),” 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks) to the iPhone, a feat normally inhibited by differences in the phones' construct, he proceeds to make two calls from his Ireland home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **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. ### Where This Applies - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Auction-Inspired Technology Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-data-auction-commercial.md) - [Luxury Bespoke Smartphones Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-2g.md) - [Hardware-Verifying Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardware-verifying.md) - [High-End Rugged Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-ultra-concept.md) - [Ultra-Durable Clear Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazingthing.md) - [iPhone-Connected Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/level-home.md) - [Extreme Smartphone Security Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockdown-mode.md) - [Vibrant Sharp-Edged Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-brutal.md) - [Smartphone Cellular Emergency Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-14-emergency-sos.md)