By now its a well known fact that iPhones are finding their way onto networks worldwide. Of course, that means that the unlocking market for the iPhone is booming – so much so that Apple has restricted sales of iPhones to US customers. Well, it looks like Apples finally taken it to the next level by going after the Singaporean retailers that are hocking these unlocked iPhones. Specifically, Apple has threatened to take legal action against retailers in Singapore’s Square (a mall in Singapore) – and could seek damages of S$1,000 (~US$691) per unlocked iPhone that’s sold.
With Apple rumored to be having trouble convincing Chinese carriers that giving ridiculous revenue-kickbacks is a good idea, it makes sense for Apple to tighten its grip on the unlocked iPhone market. After all, why would China Mobile agree to a revenue sharing model if Apple can’t even assure them that the iPhone will be a China Mobile exclusive.
[Via: iPhone Central]