The document discusses the September iPhone update which added new features but also rendered some hacked iPhones unusable. This prompted backlash from some users who felt Apple was being too restrictive in its control over the iPhone. Others defended Apple's actions, arguing they have the right to dictate how their devices operate. The document presents perspectives from both sides of the debate over iPhone restrictions and hacking.

1. iPhone Update

2. “ I bought an iPhone basically. It cost me $410 plus $80 for express guaranteed. I want to emphasize on the guarantee bit.” “ This September update adds some amazing new things to iPhone. Some of these new features may help you type a little faster, ring a litter better, and one in particular will allow you to discover and purchase music like never before!” “ Activating difficulties” “ Your iPhone is a brick” Google Video “ I agree with both assertions. Users should expect consequences if they tweak electronic devices against the warnings of the manufacturer. On the other hand, depriving a user of potentially critical security patches just to make a point puts not only the offending user at risk.” “ Instead, I’ve simply been the ecstatic owner of one of the finest pieces of innovative technology to come along in a very long time.” “ Apple Inc., not so good company with good products. Since Apple dropped the “Computer” they have gone downhill, in my opinion. “ Google Blog Search “ Owners of hacked iPhones have begun posting instructions on how to roll back a recent Apple firmware upgrade that rendered their mobile phones unusable.” “ This is the first time we know of, though, that an update might actually kill the hardware, proof that Apple is serious about keeping the handset with its partner carrier AT&T (or that AT&T has been putting the pressure on Apple).” “ I knew better than to take another risk since I am very happy with my iPhone in its current state running on the T-Mobile USA network and made the decision to never update it unless there was a reliable hack I could trust not to brick it. “ “ For the second time in less than a month, Apple is angering the iPhone community.” “ Even Bill at Red Ferret thinks its crap and can’t believe that Apple is getting by with this when MS would be asshole deep in lawsuits if they tried anything like this.” Google News Neutral Quotes Positive Quotes Negative Quotes

3. “ Say what you will about the iPhone hackers, but they are nothing if not a determined bunch. Erica Sadun over at The Unofficial Apple Weblog reports that the hackers are making headway in opening up Apple's recent iPhone update which knocked out the initial round of hacks. “ “ The Apple iPhone is a great multifunction device which has some excellent features, including Phone, IPod, Internet (using wifi or edge) and I would say it is well worth the price tag.” “ It is not surprising, then, that the inevitable backlash has begun. And, that backlash is no longer just contained to bloggers and fringe journalists -- it has now entered the mainstream. “ BlogPulse “ Apple posted three new iPhone television ads on their site this evening. Unlike , where the star of the show was the phone itself (and the user interface), these new ads focus on three actors - all men - who are using the phone to solve problems.” “ Big things are in Apple’s future; to all the naysayers and hate-mongers, perhaps now is the time to stop whining and griping about Apple and get on the bandwagon.” “ It was bound to happen, but now it’s official; Information Week is reporting that a California man has files a class-action suit against Apple for bricking iPhones with their latest firmware update.” Technorati “ Since the iPhone's launch, enthusiasts have been developing ways to allow the devices to run unauthorized software and to unlock them so that they can be run on any mobile network. Late last week, however, Apple cracked down on these efforts by releasing a software upgrade that made hacked iPhones unusable.” “ But after analyzing the update that actually came out, I don't blame Apple anymore. Instead, I blame AT&T for forcing Apple to do something it has never done before and effectively become the bad guy while AT&T laughs its way to the bank.” “ With stories of iPhones (even those who weren't unlocked) getting iBricked, it seems that there's a growing trend for people to fear Apple’s security patches.” Ask.com Blog Search Neutral Quotes Positive Quotes Negative Quotes

4. “ Owners of hacked iPhones have begun posting instructions on how to roll back a recent Apple firmware upgrade that rendered their mobile phones unusable.” “ Apple comes out with a sweet new phone that can do everything” “ Some observers blame the iPhone-bricking on Apple CEO Steve Jobs' perfectionism.” Digg “ I think they have a lot riding on how this issue is handled from now on - the world is watching them!” “ But that’s not fair at all. Apple didn’t kill or damage a single unlocked iPhone.” “ Although there is little doubt that the iPhone represents a breakthrough in device evolution, interface design and application integration, there is also little doubt that Apple has created a big problem for itself in the closed nature of the device, its release through single carriers and the stance they have taken over the whole unlocking issue, not to mention the bad press they are getting as a result!” Icerocket Neutral Quotes Positive Quotes Negative Quotes