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.  In a unique twist, he is looking for a permanent injunction against Apple to limit their ability to sell locked phones – no other dollar amount is mentioned in the suit.  Obviously, this would have a huge impact on the cell-phone market as a whole, as the suit claims that Apple prohibits iPhone consumers from using and purchasing a cell phone service other than through AT&T.” Don’t all cariers do the same thing?

My personal opinion is pretty straight-forward.  I believe that Apple is selling a product and if they want it to work with the carrier of their choice, that’s their choice and they should be able to do that.  How is this any different then Dish/DirectTV selling me a box and dish that works only with their service?  Maybe I should sue DirectTV because I want to move to Dish and their equipment isn’t supported. Nah, maybe not so much.

What do you think?

~geek