Pirate Apple phones hit blip

BLACK market versions of the new Apple iPhone sold in advance of their official launch could become worthless after the company today revealed updated software to bar them from unauthorised networks.

Sat, 29 Sep, 2007 - 01:00

Some US websites offer computer code “cracks” to allow the phones to work with any service provider.

Apple has signed an exclusive deal with AT&T in the US and O2 in Britain to operate the phones.

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