Congress finally introduces a smartphone unlocking bill that doesn’t stink

May 9, 2013 1:20 PM Ricardo Bilton
Ricardo Bilton

After a number of so-called "Band-Aid" solutions, Congress has introduced the smartphone legalization bill of activists' dreams.

The quest to legalize smartphone unlocking pushes forward — only without Google

March 28, 2013 1:03 PM Ricardo Bilton
Ricardo Bilton

Lots of companies are throwing their weight behind the effort to keep smartphone unlocking legal. But big corporations like Microsoft and Google aren't joining the fray.

AT&T: We’re totally fine with smartphone unlocking (just as long as you pay your bill)

March 8, 2013 10:47 AM Ricardo Bilton
Ricardo Bilton

So you think you should be able to unlock your smartphone, eh? Not only does the White House agree with you, but AT&T does, too.