New iPhone Hack Lets You Switch Carriers

Software makes unlocking the gadget easier, but is it legal?

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 13, 2007 8:06 AM CDT

(Newser) – New software that allows iPhone users to unlock the devices for use on any network without having to disassemble them is available online. Hackers have been on the case for 2 months, MacNewsWorld reports, and this week's breakthrough means customers can buy phones directly from... Read full story »

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