If today’s chaos surrounding iPhone 4 pre-orders is any indication, launch day is going to be absolutely insane. From the get go, both Apple and AT&T found themselves unable to cope with booming iPhone 4 demand, and there were even reports that AT&T’s internal processing system couldn’t keep up with the orders rolling in. Some […]
Continue reading...Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Comments Off on iPhone 4 pre-orders bog down AT&T and Apple
In a scene we’ve come to expect, demand for iPhone pre-orders have left AT&T and Apple struggling to keep up with surging demand. A number of users are experiencing unending difficulties in having their orders processed both via Apple’s online store and AT&T’s website. BGR even reported that AT&T’s internal system was unable to keep […]
Continue reading...Monday, June 14, 2010
Comments Off on Report: AT&T won’t be selling white iPhone 4 model until later this Summer
Modmyi obtained what it claims is an internal AT&T memo indicating that only the black iPhone 4 will be available on launch day. While pre-orders for the white model will remain open, the memo says that the device won’t be available until later this Summer. Keep in mind, though, that this white iPhone 4 shortage […]
Continue reading...Monday, June 14, 2010
With AT&T’s new bandwidth caps now in effect, it’s probably worth exploring just how much data, in practical terms, you can consume without going over your pre-determined limit. Under AT&T’s new plans, you can either get 200MB of data for $15/month or 2GB of data for $25/month. So how, exactly, does that translate into real […]
Continue reading...Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Comments Off on AT&T pushes up eligibility for iPhone upgrades
In what may be a sign that AT&T exclusivity for the iPhone is on its last legs, Steve Jobs announced yesterday that AT&T will be offering accelerated upgrade eligibility for iPhone owners. In other words, if you’re eligible for an iPhone upgrade anytime in 2010, you are automatically eligible for an upgrade today and can […]
Continue reading...Friday, June 4, 2010
Comments Off on A quick caveat about iPhone tethering and AT&T’s unlimited plan
While people continue to debate the merits of AT&T’s new data capped plans, current iPhone owners with an insatiable appetite for bandwidth will still be able to keep their $30/month unlimited plan if they so choose. Tethering, however, will only be available to iPhone owners who sign up for AT&T’s $25 Data Pro plan which […]
Continue reading...Friday, June 4, 2010
Comments Off on AT&T exploring ways to accommodate iPad owners who want the expiring $29 unlimited data plan
AT&T shook things up earlier this week with announced changes to its wireless data plan for iPad owners. Gone are the days of unlimited data for $29.95 and in its place is a 2GB capped plan for $25. The $15 plan for 200 MB of data is still available. The announced changes go into effect […]
Continue reading...Friday, June 4, 2010
In with the new and out with the old. With Apple’s next-gen iPhone right around the corner, the 2 year old iPhone 3G is about to visit the grim reaper. BGR obtained an internal memo from AT&T informing retail stores that they are officially out of stock of the iPhone 3G 8GB model. iPhone 3G […]
Continue reading...Wednesday, June 2, 2010
If you email Apple CEO Steve Jobs, there’s a decent chance you might actually get a response from the big kahuna and subsequently find your name and accompanying email featured on every Apple and tech blog on the web. Now if you email AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson, on the other hand, you might run the […]
Continue reading...Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Comments Off on AT&T officially announces iPhone tethering for extra $20/month
As part of its new data plan offerings for smartphone users, AT&T is at long last letting iPhone users in on the action with a tethering option. Here’s how it works.
Continue reading...Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Comments Off on AT&T does away with unlimited data plans, lowers base level data plan to $15/month
AT&T made some surprising changes to its smartphone data plans today. Customers can pick the new data plan that best meets their needs – either a $15 per month entry plan or a $25 per month plan with 10 times more data. Current smartphone customers are not required to switch to the new plans, but […]
Continue reading...Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Comments Off on Steve Jobs on AT&T and dropped calls – “We’re doing everything we know how to do”
At yesterday’s D8 Conference, Steve Jobs was asked about a common problem that affects a good number of iPhone users – dropped calls. During a Q&A session, a fellow from Houston got up and told Jobs that he and his wife can’t use their iPhones for even a minute without experiencing a dropped call.
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
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