Apple to Release Carrier Locked iPad After All?

May 10, 2010 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

When announcing the iPad, Apple promised that all 3G models would be unlocked. Turns out that is not the case.

The iPad releases to nine additional countries on May 28th. Eight of those countries will get an unlocked iPad. Japan will not.

All Japanese models will be SIM-locked to Softbank Mobile, Apple’s iPhone partner in Japan, Apple said late Monday. The company confirmed the presence of a SIM lock but couldn’t immediately explain why it was enforcing the restriction in Japan. Read more…

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5 Reasons To Be Scared of Apple

February 17, 2010 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

Cracked reveals five reasons why you should be scared of Apple, The Company.

Recently, a faint chorus has been growing–thousands of tech geeks suggesting that if you look under Apple’s shiny white veneer, you’ll find some practices that are less than user friendly.

Here is a brief overview of their reasons…

#5. Apple Versus Their Customers
Even after you spend your hard earned money on one of Apple’s products, you still don’t really own them. “I am Steve Jobs and I just sold you suckers a gadget that iDesigned, iControl and iBreak if you break my arbitrary rules.” Read more…

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