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T-Mobile sells 500,000 iPhone 5s in first month, quarterly profits drop

T-Mobile sells 500,000 iPhone 5s in first month, quarterly profits drop
  • Posted May 8, 2013, 10:44 AM by Dave LeClair | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • T-Mobile has just released its earnings report for the first quarter of 2013, offering a first look at the company's iPhone 5 sales since it began carrying the device about a month ago. The self-procalimed 'uncarrier' was able to move…

T-Mobile trade-in program offers iPhone 5 for $0 down, plus credit

T-Mobile trade-in program offers iPhone 5 for $0 down, plus credit
  • Posted April 10, 2013, 1:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Along with adding the iPhone 5 to its device lineup this week, T-Mobile has announced a new trade-in program for iPhone users. Under normal circumstances, T-Mobile will be selling the iPhone 5 unlocked for its full price or, alternatively, $99 upfront with two years of $20 monthly...

Rumor: iOS 7 behind schedule, OS X 10.9 engineers moved to help

Rumor: iOS 7 behind schedule, OS X 10.9 engineers moved to help
  • Posted April 3, 2013, 11:00 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing, Apple
  • Apple may be scrambling to finish the next major revision of its mobile operating system in time for this summer's World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC), an annual event at which the company typically reveals new hardware and software. According to…

AT&T to enable HD Voice technology later this year

AT&T to enable HD Voice technology later this year
  • Posted April 2, 2013, 8:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • AT&T will bring HD Voice technology to their network later this year as part of their voice over LTE strategy according to senior VP Kris Rinne. The news comes just after T-Mobile announced their upcoming iPhone 5 would support the…

T-Mobile LTE network goes live, iPhone 5 arriving next month

T-Mobile LTE network goes live, iPhone 5 arriving next month
  • Posted March 26, 2013, 12:33 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Mobile Computing, Industry News
  • T-Mobile rolled out its new no-contract plans without much fanfare over the weekend, with prices starting at $50 for unlimited minutes, unlimited text messages and 500MB of unthrottled data. But the company saved a few surprises for today’s “Uncarrier” event…

Evasi0n iPhone 5, iPad mini jailbreak now available

Evasi0n iPhone 5, iPad mini jailbreak now available
  • Posted February 4, 2013, 12:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Software, Mobile Computing
  • Last week we published a story pointing out that a tethered jailbreak for iOS 6.1 had just been released. That hack only worked on older pre-A5 iOS devices like the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 3GS but we were told…

Report: iPhone responsible for half of all U.S. smartphone sales

Report: iPhone responsible for half of all U.S. smartphone sales
  • Posted January 23, 2013, 7:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple
  • Last week speculation surfaced suggesting demand for Apple’s popular iPhone may be slowing. That thought process was at least partially based on a report from the Wall Street Journal claiming Apple may have overestimated demand and is in the process…

Rumors suggest Apple is preparing three iPhones for 2013

Rumors suggest Apple is preparing three iPhones for 2013
  • Posted January 22, 2013, 8:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple
  • The latest from the perpetual motion machine that is the Apple rumor mill suggests Cupertino is preparing not one, but three new iPhone models for 2013. One phone is even being called the iPhone Math, which we can only hope…

iPad Mini 2 to go Retina, cheaper iPhone 5 coming, analyst says

iPad Mini 2 to go Retina, cheaper iPhone 5 coming, analyst says
  • Posted January 16, 2013, 4:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • This latest batch of rumors indicate Apple's next iPad Mini will feature a high-PPI "Retina" display, similar to its pricier (and bigger) brother. Meanwhile, the next iteration of the iPhone -- iPhone 5S, if history repeats itself -- could be released…

Apple's shares tumble below $500 amidst continued investor concern

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  • Posted January 15, 2013, 1:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple
  • There have been very few times in the last several years that owning Apple stock hasn’t been a financially rewarding endeavor. Those who were lucky enough to buy in before 2010 have enjoyed a tremendous return on their investment but…

Apple iPhone demand may be slowing, mixed reports on the matter

Apple iPhone demand may be slowing, mixed reports on the matter
  • Posted January 14, 2013, 7:30 AM by Julio Franco | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • The iconic handset remains a favorite among consumers, let alone Apple fans, but according to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Apple may have overestimated demand for the device and is currently reducing orders of iPhone parts. WSJ cites…

iPhone 5S to debut this spring? May feature less input lag, colors

iPhone 5S to debut this spring? May feature less input lag, colors
  • Posted January 4, 2013, 8:30 AM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Mobile Computing, Apple With Video
  • The latest crop of Apple-related rumors suggest the iPhone 5's successor could make an appearance as soon as this spring. In addition, whispers from anonymous Chinese sources indicate that Apple is exploring a new touch display technology (Chinese) developed by display-maker (and…

Spike in iOS 6 activity not related to Google Maps after all, says Chitika

Spike in iOS 6 activity not related to Google Maps after all, says Chitika
  • Posted December 21, 2012, 12:42 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple
  • Earlier this week several news outlets reported that iOS 6 adoption jumped 29 percent following the debut of the Google Maps app in the App Store. The latest data from advertising firm Chitika, however, suggests that only part of that…

Apple sells 2 million iPhone 5s in China during opening weekend

Apple sells 2 million iPhone 5s in China during opening weekend
  • Posted December 17, 2012, 11:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • Apple’s flagship iPhone 5 first became available to buyers in mid September albeit only in select regions. The phone just made its debut in China late last week and according to Apple CEO Tim Cook, locals purchased 2 million devices…

Tuesday tech deals: 256GB Agility 4 $130, iPhone 5 $150 w/ contract

Tuesday tech deals: 256GB Agility 4 $130, iPhone 5 $150 w/ contract
  • Posted December 11, 2012, 2:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Tech Deals
  • Today only, TigerDirect offers the OCZ 256GB Agility 4 SSD, model no. AGT4-25SAT3-256G, for $159.99. This $30 mail-in rebate drops it to $129.99. With free shipping, that's $0.51/GB, and the lowest total price we could find by $60, although we saw it for $30 less on Black Friday...

Samsung teaser video says something new is coming at CES 2013

Samsung teaser video says something new is coming at CES 2013
  • Posted December 11, 2012, 8:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing With Video
  • Samsung recently posted a teaser video on their YouTube page for an upcoming product that will be announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January. The video doesn’t reveal anything particular but many believe we’ll see the…

Updated YouTube app optimized for iPad & iPhone 5, now with AirPlay

Updated YouTube app optimized for iPad & iPhone 5, now with AirPlay
  • Posted December 5, 2012, 8:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple
  • YouTube’s app for iOS now allows users to stream videos wirelessly using Apple’s AirPlay technology. Version 1.1.0.4136, more commonly referred to as the iPhone 5 and iPad update, includes a couple of other noteworthy features as well as a minor…

Apple begins selling unlocked iPhone 5 in the US

Apple begins selling unlocked iPhone 5 in the US
  • Posted November 30, 2012, 9:00 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • Apple has finally begun selling factory-unlocked iPhone 5 smartphones in the US. As with previous releases, the move comes roughly two month after carrier locked versions went on sale in the country, whereas Canada and some European nations see both…

Samsung official says Apple no longer plans to use their technology

Samsung official says Apple no longer plans to use their technology
  • Posted October 15, 2012, 6:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple, Industry News
  • Apple has been trying to reduce their dependence on Samsung for well over a year as the two continue to battle it out in multiple courts across the globe. That’s never been clearer than it is now as a senior…

Apple resumes ad tracking efforts in iOS 6, here's how to turn it off

Apple resumes ad tracking efforts in iOS 6, here
  • Posted October 12, 2012, 1:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • With the introduction of iOS 6, Apple also rolled out a new method of tracking users for advertisers and developers: IFA, IDFA or "ID for advertisers". Although the technology cannot be used to personally identify a user, it does however…

iPhone 5 ships with scuffs, Apple tightens production standards

iPhone 5 ships with scuffs, Apple tightens production standards
  • Posted October 11, 2012, 8:30 AM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • Amongst the several complaints lodged against the newly released iPhone 5, it is perhaps most difficult to ignore the continuous flow of claims that iPhones are shipping with scuffs, nicks, chips and scratches -- even before removing it from the…

Samsung adds iPhone 5 to patent lawsuit, Galaxy Tab 10.1 ban lifted

Samsung adds iPhone 5 to patent lawsuit, Galaxy Tab 10.1 ban lifted
  • Posted October 2, 2012, 2:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • As promised last month, Samsung has filed a motion against Apple claiming the iPhone 5 infringes on several patents owned by the South Korean company. Cupertino’s latest handset will be added to a pending lawsuit against previous iPhone, iPad and…

Apple support says iPhone 5 purple camera haze is 'normal behavior'

Apple support says iPhone 5 purple camera haze is
  • Posted October 2, 2012, 7:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple
  • Reports of a flaw in the iPhone 5’s camera surfaced shortly after the handset launched just over a week ago. Users described seeing a purple haze or flare when snapping photos containing brightly lit objects like a lamp or the…

Verizon iPhone 5 eats cellular data while on Wi-Fi, Apple issues fix

Verizon iPhone 5 eats cellular data while on Wi-Fi, Apple issues fix
  • Posted October 1, 2012, 4:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Mobile Computing, Apple
  • A recently discovered problem between Verizon and the iPhone 5 has allowed unsuspecting customers to be billed for cellular data usage while being connected to a local Wi-Fi network. To solve this issue, Apple is instructing Verizon subscribers to install…

Apple almost launched a music streaming service on the iPhone 5

Apple almost launched a music streaming service on the iPhone 5
  • Posted September 28, 2012, 1:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple, Software
  • Apple was planning to announce a custom music streaming service similar to Pandora during the iPhone 5 media event a few weeks ago. Negotiations with Sony/ATV stalled at the last minute, however, putting the plans on the backburner for now.

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