Annalee Newitz, AlterNet. July 17, 2007. So what's the big deal? Why do people even want a $600 phone, and why has this luxury device for the pampered techie become such a hot political issue?
AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. July 5, 2007. In spite of its hot consumer appeal, the recently released iPhone comes with a major flaw: If you buy one, your carrier will be locked into service with AT&T, a major telecom player that worked with the Bush administration after 9/11.