It is all about iPhone firmware update 1.1.1.這是所有約擁有韌體更新1.1.1 。 This new firmware update from Apple disables most of the SIM unlocking methods that were used to allow the iPhone on non-AT&T network or simply use the iPhone without subscribing to AT&T.這一新的韌體更新，從蘋果禁用大部分的SIM卡解鎖方法被用來讓擁有對非AT ＆ T的網絡或簡單地使用擁有沒有訂閱至AT ＆ T 。 It also disables using of third party applications on iPhone.它也使用禁用的第三方應用程序就擁有。 If you dare to use non-AT&T network or use third-party applications on iPhone, Apple, with this update(?), will convert your iPhone into a glorified brick.如果你不敢使用非AT ＆ T的網絡或使用第三方應用程序就擁有，蘋果，與此更新（ ？ ） ，將轉換為您擁有成為一個榮耀磚。 Feel free to throw it back in Apple’s headquarters or see if you find old Steve.請隨時把它早在蘋果公司的總部或看到，如果您發現舊史蒂夫。 But will this be enough to rattle iFans enough to slap Apple with a class action lawsuit?但是，這是否會是不夠的，以手搖鈴伊凡斯不夠打蘋果與集體訴訟？

A MacRumors user myndex is trying to gather respondents for a class action lawsuit against Apple. 1 macrumors用戶myndex正試圖蒐集的受訪者為集體訴訟蘋果。 He, or his lawyer, has identified three potential classes:他，或者他的律師，已確定了三個潛在的班級：

1. 1 。 Persons who own an iPhone and used software to access the available flash drive space on the iPhone, *without* modifying iPhone firmware nor installing 3rd party applications on the iPhone itself.人，誰擁有自己的一和使用的軟件，以獲得可用的閃存驅動器空間上擁有，沒有* *修改擁有固件，也不安裝第三黨的應用在擁有本身。 Among this class are users of the commercial product “iPhoneDrive”, a third party application that allows the iPhone to be used as a storage device, but that does not alter iPhone firmware nor install executables onto the iPhone itself.在這個階層用戶的商業產品“ iphonedrive ” ，第三方應用程序，允許擁有被用來作為儲存裝置，但這並不改變擁有固件，也不安裝可執行文件上擁有本身。

Persons of this class must have been refused warranty service by Apple or its associated Apple stores, with such refusal being due to respondent’s use of iPhoneDrive, iToner, or other external application that does NOT alter firmware.人這個階層必須有被拒絕的保修服務是由蘋果電腦或其相關的蘋果店，與這種拒絕是由於被告的使用iphonedrive ， itoner ，或其他外部應用程序，不會改變固件。

2. 2 。 Persons who own an iPhone, and who installed 3rd party software on the iPhone for the purpose of expanding its functionality.人，誰擁有自己的一，是誰安裝的第三黨的軟件在擁有為目的，擴大其功能。 Examples of such programs are “Installer.app” and the native applications that it installs into the iPhone.的例子，這樣的程序是“ installer.app ”和本土的應用，它安裝到擁有。

Persons of this class must have restored their iPhone firmware back to factory defaults, or be seeking services for a non-firmware nor software issue, such as a defective touch screen, defective battery, or other purely hardware failure under warranty, and have been refused service due to their past usage of third party applications.人這個階層必須有恢復其擁有的固件回到出廠默認值，或尋求服務，為一個非固件，也沒有軟件問題，例如作為一個有缺陷的觸控式螢幕，有缺陷的電池，或其他純粹的硬件故障，在保修期內，並一直拒絕服務，由於他們過去使用的第三方應用程序。

3. 3 。 Persons who unlocked their iPhone to allow for its use on networks other than ATT.人誰沒有上鎖，他們擁有允許其使用的網絡以外的其他屬性。

Persons of this class must have restored their iPhone firmware back to factory defaults, or be seeking services for a non-firmware nor software issue, such as a defective touch screen, defective battery, or other purely hardware failure under warranty, and have been refused service due to their past usage of third party applications.人這個階層必須有恢復其擁有的固件回到出廠默認值，或尋求服務，為一個非固件，也沒有軟件問題，例如作為一個有缺陷的觸控式螢幕，有缺陷的電池，或其他純粹的硬件故障，在保修期內，並一直拒絕服務，由於他們過去使用的第三方應用程序。

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Myndex doesn’t provide contact information in his forum profile nor an email address to contact which makes it really hard to contact him. myndex並不提供聯絡資料在他的論壇簡介，也不是一個電子郵件地址，聯繫這使得真的很難與他聯絡。 I wonder if the admin’s removed his email.我不知道，如果政府當局的拆除他的電子郵件。 He is an angry customer.他是一個憤怒的顧客。 Previously he floated the idea of a class action lawsuit when using iPhoneDrive apparently voided his warranty.此前他浮動的想法集體訴訟時，使用作廢iphonedrive顯然他的保修。 In any case he makes a valid point.在任何情況下，他使一個有效的點。

I think Apple is trampling upon users right to modify their phone as they please, including installing any software of their choice.我認為蘋果是踐踏用戶有權修改他們的電話，因為他們請，包括安裝任何軟件，他們的選擇。 Apple can rightly void the warranty for software in that case but voiding hardware warranty, unless it can be proven to be caused by the third party software, doesn’t make any sense.蘋果可以正確地將不提供保修的軟件在這種情況下，但排尿硬體保固，除非能證明所造成的第三方軟件，不作任何意義。

A phone is a commodity and should be usable with any carrier.一個電話是一種商品，並應與任何可用的承運人。 However it is norm in USA to tie most phones with specific carriers.不過，這是規範在美國，以配合大多數手機與特定運營商。 I am surprised how a lawsuit happy country as USA tolerated this for so long.我覺得很奇怪，如何打官司，快樂的國家，美國不能容忍的，這了這麼久。 The only explanation is that it has been legally tested before.唯一的解釋是，它一直在法律前進行測試。 I suspect Apple may be able to stand its ground with ease there.我猜想，蘋果公司可能能夠站在其地面與紓緩。
BTW: You may be surprised to know that in India and probably in Europe too, phones are sold independently of SIM cards, unlike USA.的BTW ：您可能會驚訝地知道，在印度和可能在歐洲太，手機出售獨立的SIM卡，不像美國。

What sucks most is that Apple bundled this crippling update with an essential security update.什麼sucks為最重要的是，蘋果公司捆綁在一起，這削弱更新的一個重要的安全更新。 It is either your ability to use third-party software and non-AT&T service providers or iPhone security; you choose.這是不是你有能力使用第三方軟件和非AT ＆ T的服務供應商或擁有安全;您選擇。 Personally I would choose not to use iPhone at all, but that’s just me.我個人會選擇不使用擁有一切，但是，這只是我。

The biggest advantage for Apple is yet another Apple product: iFan or iFanBoy.最大的好處是蘋果的又一蘋果電腦產品： ifan或ifanboy 。 iFans are a group of rabidly loyal Apple fan.伊凡斯是一組rabidly蘋果的忠實球迷。 Fortunately for Apple they outnumber Apple critics in forums and in general over the internet, which masks the actual level of discontent.幸運的是，對於蘋果，他們比蘋果電腦的批評者在論壇和在一般超過互聯網，口罩的實際水平的不滿。

However not everyone is an Apple iFanBoy or iFanGirl.但並非每個人都是一個蘋果ifanboy或ifangirl 。 As you know in early September, Apple dropped the price of its 8GB iPhone by $200, while dropping the 4GB model altogether.如你所知，在9月初，蘋果電腦下跌的價格，其擁有8 GB的由200元，而下降的4 GB型號共有。 Dongmei Li of New York filed a suit against Apple & AT&T in New York federal court.冬梅李of New York所提交了一個訴訟並且對蘋果＆ AT ＆ T公司在紐約的聯邦法院。 She said that early purchasers were harmed because they cannot resell their iPhones for the same profit as later purchasers.她說，早期的買家受到損害，因為他們不能轉售他們的iphones出於同樣的利潤，作為後來的買家。 Li purchased the 4GB iPhone and she accuses Apple of abandoning that model and locking customers into a two-year deal with AT&T.李購買了4 GB的擁有和她指責蘋果放棄指出，模型和鎖定客戶轉化為一份為期兩年的合同與AT ＆湯匙

Are there enough legal grounds for a class action lawsuit against Apple?是否有足夠的法律依據，為集體訴訟蘋果？
Personally I think that even though Apple’s move is anti-user and in some way unethical, it may be on solid legal grounds.我個人認為，即使蘋果的舉動是反用戶和以某種方式是不道德的，它可能就堅實的法律理由。 Apple’s EULA is pretty clear and well defined.蘋果的EULA是非常清楚和明確界定。 iPhone EULA states that a potentially warranty-voiding step includes “any means other than through software that is provided by Apple for accessing the Service.擁有EULA的國家一個潛在的保修排尿步驟，包括“以外的任何方式，通過軟件是蘋果電腦所提供的存取服務。 You shall not access or attempt to access an Account that you are not authorized to access.您不得使用或試圖訪問的帳戶，則無權訪問。 You agree not to modify the software in any manner or form, or to use modified versions.”您同意不修改軟件以任何方式或形式，或使用修改後的版本“ 。
The only weak point I see is on implied warranties of merchantability of the device.唯一的薄弱點，我看到的是對暗示的適銷性保證了該裝置。 After all iPhone is not a software.畢竟擁有，是不是一個軟件。

What do you think?您怎麼看？