Rob Beschizza
Gear

Speaking Freely: Unlocked, Open Source Phones for Weary iPhone Hackers

Attempts to force open the iPhone to third-party development or to other carriers has been a battle. But a slew of free, open-source and hacker-friendly alternatives are in the works. We look at nine of the best.
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