MiTAC's Mio 8380 smartphone, powered by Microsoft's Smartphone 2002 platform, will soon be able to unlock their device to install uncertified applications. Having chosen a path also implemented by the first carrier to introduce a device based on this platform, the Orange SPV, MiTAC appears to have bowed to pressure from end users realizing the software selection for locked Smartphone 2002 devices is rather slim compared with that available for unlocked devices.

According to a notice on the MiTAC JustMio web site, an online service enabling users to unlock their smartphones will be made available some time in October. There is no mention of whether the company will charge for this service.">

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Home / Cell phones Mio 8380 unlock service underways By Jørgen Sundgot, Tuesday 30 September 2003 Owners of MiTAC's Mio 8380 smartphone, powered by Microsoft's Smartphone 2002 platform, will soon be able to unlock their device to install uncertified applications. Having chosen a path also implemented by the first carrier to introduce a device based on this platform, the Orange SPV, MiTAC appears to have bowed to pressure from end users realizing the software selection for locked Smartphone 2002 devices is rather slim compared with that available for unlocked devices. According to a notice on the MiTAC JustMio web site, an online service enabling users to unlock their smartphones will be made available some time in October. There is no mention of whether the company will charge for this service.     NEW IN-DEPTH REVIEWS Cell Phones & Smartphones   Digital Cameras   Camcorders HOTTEST Smartphones   Cell Phones   Touch Phones TOP STORIES Samsung Jet   Samsung Omnia 2   Nokia N86 Nokia E72   Sony Ericsson Yari   Sony Ericsson Satio HTC Hero runs Google Android with new HTC Sense interface   HTC Firestone with Snapdragon Technology on Its Way   iPhone 3GS review NEW CELL PHONE RELEASES LG Viewty Smart HTC Snap (Sprint) RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip Apple iPhone 3GS Nokia 5630 XpressMusic HTC Touch Pro 2 Samsung Omnia HD HTC Snap Sony Ericsson T707 LG enV Touch LG enV3 Nokia N86 UPCOMING CELL PHONES Sony Ericsson W995 Sony Ericsson C903 RIM BlackBerry Tour Nokia E55 HTC Hero T-Mobile myTouch 3G Samsung i7500 T-Mobile Dash 3G Samsung Pixon12 M8910 CELL PHONE RESOURCE CENTER Best phones   Expert guides   Ask the Editors 3+ inch screen phones   Wi-Fi phones   Concept phones » Feature Search & Compare » Side-By-Side Comparison » Upcoming Releases » Carriers Unlocked, AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, More... » Brands Apple, HTC, LG, Motorola, Nokia, BlackBerry, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Palm, More... » User Types Average Joe, Business users, Calling addicts, Fashion conscious users, Globetrotters, High-res addicts, Internet addicts, Multimedia enthusiasts, Music aficionados, Outdoor enthusiasts, TV addicts, Video lovers, More... NOW IN PHONES BlackBerry Pearl Flip review   Samsung Jet   Casio Exilim C721 review   Sprint HTC Snap review   BlackBerry Tour takes Verizon Wireless global Samsung Omnia 2 Nokia N86 Nokia E72 Next 25 stories MUST READ CELL PHONES» Coming soon » Top 15 » Best-rated LAPTOPS» Coming soon » Top 15 » Best-rated CAMERAS» Coming soon » Top 15 » Best-rated MP3 players» Coming soon » Top 15 » Best-rated INTERNET TABLETS» Coming soon » Top 15 » Best-rated GPS NAVIGATORS» Coming soon » Top 15 » Best-rated HDTVs» Coming soon » Top 15 » Best-rated CAMCORDERS» Coming soon » Top 15 » Best-rated

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