How to make people angry

I am so good at it. See here. The sad part is, I don't write the stuff to make them mad, but they want to torture me anyway.

Apple kills unlocked iPhones

Well now, Apple followed through on its promise to kill iPhones that have been unlocked using one of the hacks on the Internet. The unfortunate part of the big update they released was that it also killed third-party applications.

Honestly, I have no problem with Apple killing unlocked phones. They have an agreement with AT&T that they can have the phone exclusively for a few years and they need to do what they can to live up to that agreement.

Secondly, Apple is getting a kickback from AT&T on the service plans -- at least that's that popular belief. So, given that fact, Apple is losing money on every phone that doesn't use AT&T.

However, kicking out the third-party applications is just stupid. An update is supposed to make you device more useful, not less useful. Sadly, that's what happened with iPhone Update 1.1.1.

I can't even install custom ringtones anymore. I think they went too far on that part.

Getting ringtones on the iPhone with iToner

One great way to personalize your phone is to use a custom ringtone. Personally, I use Ozzy's Crazy Train, but there is a problem with trying to do that with Apple's iPhone. Apple does allow you to use that song.

Here's the deal. In order to use iTunes to get a ringtone on the iPhone, you have to buy the song from Apple. That would be great if it were that easy, but it's not. Apple only has the rights to certain songs -- about half a million right now. And, no Ozzy is not on that list.

So, to get around this, I've been using iToner from Ambrosia Software. It's quick, easy and works with most file formats. And I can get Ozzy and Zakk Wylde on my iPhone.

People should have to take an IQ test before getting an iPhone

Seriously, I can't believe how stupid people are.

Okay, so two people took their iPhones to Europe, used them and then complain about the huge bills they got. HELLO!!! You are roaming on a European network -- you think Apple is going to pay for your trip?

Seriously, get a friggin clue people! You can read about the stupid people here and here.

Have pity on them.

For Christ's sake, stop bitching

Steve announces a $200 iPhone price drop and the whiners come out in droves. It's technology, this happens all the time.

The iPhone hack traded for a car

That's right, the guy that successfully hacked the iPhone has decided not to release a version of it to the public. Instead he traded the hacked iPhone for a car and a few iPhones to give to his buddies.

Good for him -- whatever makes him happy. 

I once traded a motorcycle for $200 and a leather jacket.

The iPhone has been successfully hacked

Well, well the iPhone has been detached from AT&T. Interesting turn of events -- I'm sure Apple new it was coming, they aren't stupid.

Regardless, Apple will sell iPhones, but they will lose any money that AT&T would pay them from the service plans. Should be interesting to see what Apple does about this.