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Verizon just made unlocking your iPhone or Android phone way harder

Some Verizon customers using iPhones or Android phones may not appreciate the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) decision on Monday, which granted the carrier's request to lock handsets to its ...
Android Authority

Verizon wants to lock your phones for 6 months or longer, instead of 60 days

Verizon has petitioned the FCC to waive its 60-day phone unlocking requirements. The company has proposed waiving the unlocking rule because it encourages bad actors to exploit unlocked devices and ...
The Verge

Ultraloq adds Android tap-to-unlock to its Apple Home Key smart lock

The Ultraloq Bolt NFC now supports NFC unlocking on both iPhone and Android phones. The Ultraloq Bolt NFC now supports NFC unlocking on both iPhone and Android phones. The Ultraloq Bolt NFC smart lock ...
Android

Verizon Can Now Lock Your Phone Until It's Fully Paid Off

The FCC has finally revised the long-standing rule that required Verizon to unlock its mobile phones 60 days after activation. This rule is reportedly costing the company a million dollars annually in ...