Update may turn unlocked iPhones into iBricks

Posted on September 26th, 2007 at 5:30 am to iTWire by iTWire Staff
Apple has warned that an pending software update for the iPhone may 'brick' the device if it has been unlocked, but those behind unlocking software question Apple's claim.  Full story »

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