iPhone hacking part of the Steve Jobs masterplan

Jobs new the tech community would deliver an Apple unlock quickly. So goes the thinking by Don Reisinger over at CNET.

Link: The Steve Jobs master plan: iPhone hacking | Tech news blog – CNET News.com

With a new unlocking procedure in place, the iPhone will become as ubiquitous overseas as it is in the U.S. In a matter of days after the best iPhone unlock is released, we will witness a flurry of sales that will create a watershed moment for Apple.

Here’s my prediction: the iPhone unlock will be simple enough for both casual and hard-core users alike to use their new device anywhere. From there, those who are not yet Apple fans will realize the ease of use that comes with Apple products and they will pick up either an iPod–if the iPhone’s isn’t enough–or a Mac, if it is. Much like the iPod, the iPhone will prove to be a substantial long-term revenue-getter for Apple that will far exceed the lost revenue from the AT&T contract. In fact, it wouldn’t surprise me if Mac notebook and desktop sales exploded in the next quarter because of this unlock.