Teen creates iPhone app – Connects to internet for free
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Nick Lee designed a Handy Light app which at first glance appeared to allow users to change the colour of their screen. It was charged at less than a dollar to upload on App Store. However, the app contained a hidden code that allowed people to use their iPhone as a 3G modem.
To do this through the iPhone’s programs costs around $20 a month but the new program allowed users to circumvent the fee structure.
The “tethering app” was pulled from iTunes as soon as news of its true nature appeared online. Those who downloaded it, however, can keep enjoying its benefits.
One online commenter who downloaded the app before it was removed said: “I’m going to use this little gem of an app to my heart’s content. I’m typing on it now, and I’m going to see just how much data I can use all afternoon. I was able to get download speeds of roughly 2.5 MBps.”
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Randal the party pooper…but yes I understand the point and agree somewhat, maybe it can deter the companies from charging such high prices.
I hope all these users that are denying corporations their rightful profit from the public arena are happy when the elimination of said profit leads to the elimination of jobs.