Yesterday, Phil Schiller reported that SIM unlocking might lead to irreversible damage on the iPhone, making it clear that Apple will most likely release firmware update which will prevent hacked iPhone to work if installed. The iPhone Dev Team replied by ensuring iPhone owners that the current SIM unlocking applications are not a thread for the iPhone. They even announced they will release a new application able to bring the iPhone back to its initial status by the end of the week . In other words the iPhone Dev Team tries to make it clear that if following firmware update an iPhone turns dead this is only due to Apple.
The business model designed by Apple for the iPhone might push Cupertino in an instable position, with on one side people willing to purchase the iPhone but without being bundled to the carrier, and on the other side the selected exclusive carrier, sharing part of the revenue with Apple, but also willing to get as much return from this partnership. While Apple financially benefits from both sides, it will also get pressure and have to deal with complains from both sides.
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