British company's iPhone cracking claims thwarted by illegality

UniquePhones, a Belfast-based company who was close to unlocking the iPhone for use on any network, has claimed that it has a solution, having cracked the iPhone's code which ties it to AT&T.

However, a "middle-of-the-night phone call" (don't these guys comprehend time zones?) from AT&T's lawyers has caused the firm to take legal advice before proceeding.

AT&T's lawyer claimed that selling unlocking software could constitute copyright infringement and illegal software dissemination.

Heavy.

AT&T stand to lose the most from unlocked iPhones, with some analysts believing Apple really wants to sell unlocked phones in the long run.

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