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Apple joins Verizon and AT&T marketing war

Sharalyn Hartwell — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:39:52 -0600

After months of blatant references and even a lawsuit, the AT&T/Verizon marketing war just got a new recruit. Apple. The maker of the iPhone is sticking up for AT&T.

How To Protect Your Jailbroken iPhone

Michael Santo — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:36:26 -0600

AT&T Keeps People Connected After a Disaster

Cheryl Phillips — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:12:27 -0600

AT&T has invested more than $500 million in its Network Disaster Response (NDR) organization. This includes more than 600 technology and equipment trailers that can be quickly deployed anywhere worldwide to respond to a disaster situation, such as a severe hurricane.

Read more about AT&T disaster recovery efforts here.

Blackberry Bold 9700 Launches in November

Cheryl Phillips — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:23:52 -0500

Research in Motion (RIM) has officially announced that the new Blackberry 9700 will be coming to "carriers around the world" starting in November. T-Mobile and AT&T are both rumored to be carriers for the new Bold 9700. The Blackberry Bold 9700 has frequently been call the "Onyx" through much of 2009 and is now ready to make its entrance.

Garmin's Nuvifone Finally Debuts on AT&T's Network

Michael Santo — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:54:59 -0500

Say hello to Garmin's nuvifone G60, which after a long (long) delay, finally launched on Sunday with AT&T. Just what we all need, right, another hot device clogging up AT&T's network?

Garmin's nuvifone Demoed

Michael Santo — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:48:50 -0500

Say hello to Garmin's nuvifone G60, which after a long (long) delay, finally launched on Sunday with AT&T. Just what we all need, right, another hot device clogging up AT&T's network?

Palm Pre Verizon Snub False; Wal-Mart Selling for $79

Michael Santo — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:40:19 -0500

A report from TheStreet.com earlier this week stated that Verizon was snubbing the Palm Pre, which would have dealt a major blow to Palm's comeback chances. Other analysts disagreed with the initial report, and we not appear to have confirmation that the Palm Pre is coming to Verizon after all.

How to Apply the iPhone MMS Update

Michael Santo — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:34:28 -0500

It only took, what, 3 months (more or less), but iPhone MMS has finally been activated on AT&T's network. As the flagship carrier for the hot device, AT&T took a lot of flak over the missing feature, available on most other carriers from the day the iPhone 3GS and iPhone OS 3.0 launched.

ATT Corrects Pricing Misconceptions on MicroCell Service

Michael Santo — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:42:01 -0500

An AT&T sales rep in Charlotte, NC, where their MicroCell trial is taking place, has corrected the pricing numbers for AT&T's femtocell device, designed to fix issues with holes in AT&T coverage. While initial reports showed a somewhat egregious $19.95 service fee for monthly service, it now appears that's only if someone wants unlimited talk time.

Take Back the Beep Seems to Be Working

Michael Santo — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:15:02 -0500

The "Take Back the Beep" Campaign that David Pogue started in late July seems to be working. The campaign was a response to the annoying canned carrier messages you receive when you want to leave a voicemail.

iPhone OS 3.0 to Release Today

Michael Santo — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:19:51 -0500

The next release of the iPhone OS, version 3.0, is set to release today, according to Apple. Unfortunately, for those looking for a clue as to the time when you can go into iTunes with your iPhone and get it, the answer is: not yet.

Apple Intros New iPhone, New MacBooks, and More at WWDC

Michael Santo — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:01:57 -0500

The WWDC keynote was given today, starring Phil Schiller, SVP of Apple worldwide product marketing. Of course, what many (not all) want to hear about, the new iPhone (3GS), was saved for last, although not for "one more thing." Nope, no Steve Jobs appearance, and no stock bump via a surprise appearance, of course.