iPhone: pre-pay lock; GUI mod; BattleFleet...

In brief: One iPhone customer recently discovered that prepaid SIM cards are permanently bound to one particular phone, one user has modded an iPhone by replacing all of Apple's default icons with custom designs, a Web developer has released BattleFleet for iPhone, and the iPhoneWx weather application is updated with performance improvements as well as an interface style that matches the iPhone's native programs. Prepaid iPhone users are stuck with just one iPhone and cannot switch devices for any reason, according to one wary customer. "If you activated an iPhone with a new AT&T prepaid plan, you must keep using that iPhone. You cannot replace that iPhone with another iPhone." The decision was made by both Apple and AT&T, which both say that the restriction is a security precaution.

Earbud manager for 2G iPod Shuffle

Core Cases has debuted a new earbud manager for the second-generation iPod Shuffle that makes it easy to carry your earbuds. It includes custom-designed cutouts that allow access to the shuffle switch, battery indicator and headphone jack. The package includes an Onyx Black EarBud Manager, a Lava Red EarBud Manager and a Travel Bud USB Adapter. There is also a lanyard loop for easy attachment to backpack or laptop case. The earbud manager is priced at $17.