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Information security
fromWIRED
1 hour ago

Your iPhone Gets Stolen. Then the Hacking Begins

Cybercrime services sell iPhone unlocking tools and phishing technology, enabling resale of unlocked, wiped devices and driving rapid growth in related phishing domains.
Gadgets
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Verizon makes customers wait 35 days to unlock fully paid-off phones

Major US carriers now impose extended device-lock waiting periods and differing unlock rules; Verizon enforces 365-day locks for some subsidiary prepaid phones.
fromWIRED
4 months ago

T-Mobile Says You Can Switch in Just 15 Minutes. I Tested That Claim

T-Mobile recently announced a new service that lets you switch to the carrier in just 15 minutes, along with same-day delivery of your new smartphone. That was very appealing, as was the idea of not being tossed to the back of the line the next time I wanted to use my phone at a crowded event. I expected better coverage and was hopeful about an easy switch, so I gave it a whirl.
Mobile UX
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