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Unlocking Your Cell Phone Is Perfectly Legal In The US
In an ideal world cell phones would come unlocked and SIM cards would be easily inter-changeable between phones and networks. In the meantime, don't let cell phone companies fool you. Little did we know that the Library of Congress issued a 'new rule in 2006 making it legal to unlock cell phones for the purpose of lawfully connecting to a wireless telephone communication network.'
Slide to Unlock Tee: Not the Way to Declare Your Girl Geekery
I just had one of those classic brain-fart moments when you see something and think it's clever and harmless, and then you actually, you know, think about it, and go, "Oh, come on." And with that I bring you this new Slide to Unlock T-shirt from ThinkGeek.
At first I was like, cool!
Daily Tech: BlackBerry Announces a TiVo App
- BlackBerry users with a TiVo box can now record their favorite shows remotely with the TiVo app — The Boy Genius Report
- Borders will be rolling out free WiFi in 500 store locations across the country — CrunchGear
- Wired chats with Felicia Day about the Guild and what it's like to be a geek in Hollywood — Wired
- A BlackBerry desktop manager for Macs is said to be coming out on Oct. 2 — Engadget
- Zipcar releases a pretty sweet iPhone app that will even unlock your car for you — USA Today
- The Motorola Cliq android handset is coming to stores on Nov. 2 and will cost $200 — Gizmodo
- It's giveaway and game time on GeekSugar!
Verizon Wireless Offers Customers More Flexibility
After spending some time in Europe, I absolutely loved the fact that I could use my T-Mobile SIM card in any phone. When I came back to the States, I was quickly reminded that I couldn't swap phones like I had grown accustomed to doing overseas.
With the recent announcement of Google's planned Android platform, networks are scrambling to keep current customers, while planning innovative solutions to attract new ones.
Gap's Style Mixer iPhone App Hooks You Up With Discounts
Why do you need another free app from a retailer?
Because Gap's Style Mixer app for the iPhone does more than just let you peruse and mix Gap pieces — the cool feature is that when you open the app near a Gap store, you unlock a special discount.
So, sure, you can mix and match styles and then add them to Facebook, but what you really want is the discount, right?
Apple Teams Up With Zipcar to Get You Going
Need a car, like, right now? With the Zipcar App and a Zipcar membership, you can find a ride wherever you are. With just a few taps, you can find the closest available Zipcar lot according to your current location and see which ones have available cars.
Spotted: Fake iPhone and BlackBerry Toys at Safeway
Dying for an unlocked iPhone? Head to your nearest Safeway, where I spotted this fake toy iPhone and BlackBerry (if you're a RIM devotee). I like how kids' cell phones used to be generic-looking devices, and now the toymakers are going straight for the instantly-recognizable iPhone and BB.
The Apple Store Is Now Selling the iPhone 3G Contract Free
Just one week after announcing the news that AT&T planned on selling the iPhone 3G with no commitment for $599 and $699 — most of you thought that was way too expensive — Apple retail stores are now offering the iPhone 3G without contract.
Two things to note about this. With T-Mobile expanding its 3G network coverage, this could mean more T-Mobile users upgrading to the iPhone (so you're locked to AT&T, but you could unlock at your own risk), and with the Apple store now selling the iPhone — contractless and no limit on how many you purchase — this basically seals the deal that a new iPhone is on its way this June.
Sick of Expensive iPhone Plans? Here's What to Do:
To have a fully functional iPhone with all the bells and whistles, AT&T will make you sign up for a two-year contract, charge a cool $30 a month for unlimited 3G data, and $39.99 a month (in the beginning) for voice — with unlimited 3G data plans for business users costing $45 a month (in addition to a voice plan). If you're fed up with increased data plans — AT&T jacked up rates from $20 to $30 — IntoMobile has some great tips for terminating your plan, in case you're one of the few who wants a plan B. Personally, I'm so obsessed with my iPhone, I'd seriously pay $100 a month.
Unlocked White Palm Centro: All Yours For $299
Ah, finally the freedom to switch your SIM card from phone to phone has arrived with the white "unlocked" Palm Centro smartphone. This tiny and extremely light cell also includes Google Maps for mobile with the fabulous My Location feature. With My Location you can easily get directions to various locations in proximity to your current location on the map.
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