Tag Archive | "Cingular / AT&T"

AT&T clarifies the black iPhone rumor

Posted on 12 May 2008 by

If you're about to run to your local Apple or AT&T store to snag up a new black iPhone, let me save you a trip. I just received and email from AT&T representative with the following quote: "The reference to "iPhone Black" was simply a temporary placeholder used over the weekend for a scheduled catalog update. It was meant ... continued »

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‘iPhone Black’ shows up on AT&T website

Posted on 12 May 2008 by

What a mismatched pair you are Apple and AT&T. Apple can hold a secret until the last minute, and AT&T somehow manages to leak things weeks if not months before they go down. True to form, AT&T has shown on their site, the option to select the 'iPhone Black' as your device. I could not verify if the option is ... continued »

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iPhone Buzz week in review

Posted on 11 May 2008 by

This week started off slow as far as iPhone news, but by the end of the week, things had picked up considerably. A very interesting piece of information was found in the Network.plist file of the latest beta of iPhone firmware 2.0. The option to toggle 3G on and off. It is suggested that the preference will not show up ... continued »

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AT&T call WiFi saga ‘human error’ in patchy explanation

Posted on 10 May 2008 by

AT&T have finally spoken up on the puzzle of their on-again, off-again inclusive WiFi offer.  According to spokesperson Fletcher Cook, the posting of the offer on AT&T's site was "a human error."  However, it apparently echoes the carrier's long-time intention to offer free WiFi to iPhone and other WiFi-equipped devices. continued »

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AT&T pull free iPhone WiFi again

Posted on 09 May 2008 by

If anyone can decipher AT&T's stance on iPhone WiFi, please let me know.  The carrier has again pulled inclusive WiFi from the iPhone contract, after briefly reinstating it.  No comment from AT&T as to the reason for the change, but it's presumed that they're still having problems limiting the WiFi access solely to Apple's cellphone. continued »

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Free iPhone WiFi at AT&T hot spots is back

Posted on 09 May 2008 by

The free WiFi at AT&T hotspots for the iPhone has been an interesting and on going saga. It has been confusing, with AT&T allowing free WiFi access, then just as fast, taking it away. Either way, it is back now, and more than that, it is official. Hopefully this time it is here to stay. continued »

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AT&T prepping for 3G iPhone early?

Posted on 07 May 2008 by

AT&T has let the cat out of the bag yet again this year. A memo revealed this morning shows that AT&T is preparing for something, something big. The same thing happened last year before the launch of the original iPhone. Basically, the memo outlines that from June 15th to July 12th, all vacations should be rescheduled, and no new ones ... continued »

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AT&T free iPhone WiFi has been suspended

Posted on 05 May 2008 by

Bad news for iPhone users that enjoy hanging out at the local Starbucks. It seems that the free WiFi for the iPhone courtesy of AT&T, has been disabled. No explanation was given, just working one minute, not working the next. Also, there was no mention when, or if, the WiFi offering would be back. Wow, that was some short lived ... continued »

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iPhone users on AT&T getting free access to WiFi hot spots

Posted on 02 May 2008 by

Some iPhone users on AT&T are noticing a pleasant surprise the last few days, free access to AT&T wireless hot spots using their iPhone. This applies to all popular AT&T hot spot areas, such as Starbucks and Barnes & Noble. It seems only iPhone customers are getting the free WiFi love from AT&T, but hey it is still better than ... continued »

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AT&T to sell 3G iPhone for $199?

Posted on 30 April 2008 by

It seems that AT&T might be looking to make the new iPhone a little bit more affordable than the current iteration. Word on the streets is that AT&T could subsidize the new iPhone, and take up to $200 off the price of the unit. Many flocked to AT&T for the iPhone the first time, subsidized or not. Fast forward to ... continued »

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AT&T intro no-voice plan for deaf iPhone users

Posted on 29 April 2008 by

Back in November last year, deaf would-be iPhone users highlighted the lack of a data-only AT&T plan for the Apple cellphone, after the carrier began to sell a voice-only contract.  Now, a mere five months later, AT&T have released details of their Text Accessibility Plan (TAP), designed for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, have a speech disability and/or hearing ... continued »

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AT&T favors 3G iPhone over 3G BlackBerry?

Posted on 25 April 2008 by

Everyone is waiting anxiously for the 3G iPhone. Also, they are waiting for the 3G BlackBerry. Actually, heck if it has 3G in it, people are waiting anxiously for it. The launch of the 3G BlackBerry, which will be called the Meteor apparently, has been pushed back from June, clear back to as late as August. Although the cause for ... continued »

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