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Apple web site search reveals possible unlocked iPhone 5 units en route

This is kind of interesting. With the U.S. Online Apple Store still showing carrier-specific iPhone 5 delivery dates of three to four weeks, a quick search on Apple’s website may have revealed the pricing of factory unlocked units expected to hit stores later this year. Per AppleInsider, the alleged unlocked units are anything but official […]

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Non-contract, full-priced iPhone can be unlocked via iTunes

Sometimes you get your money’s worth. Per TechCrunch, customers who paid full freight for an AT&T version of Apple’s iPhone 5 can easily unlock the device with a quick iTunes reset. The simple unlocking procedure is said to work with iPhone 5s purchased from AT&T at full price, with the process being quite simple compared […]

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Hack discovered, Verizon iPhone 5 apparently unlockable for use on GSM networks

Ok, this is interesting. Hours after the iPhone 5 hit store shelves across the U.S. on Friday, it has reportedly been discovered that the CDMA Verizon version of the device can be used on AT&T and T-Mobile’s networks with a simple GSM micro SIM card modification. Per the iDownloadBlog, it’s apparently possible to trim down […]

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AT&T activates 4G LTE networks in 10 additional cities ahead of iPhone 5 release

It never hurts to launch the network before you launch the product. Per AppleInsider, AT&T has activated its 4G LTE network in 10 new major cities across the U.S. in anticipation of Friday’s launch of the iPhone 5, which is Apple’s first 4G LTE capable smartphone. In the last week, AT&T has activated its 4G […]

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Apple to cover international LTE standards via three hardware variants

The iPhone 5 is en route. And it looks like a nifty feat of engineering. With the variety of different LTE frequency bands used by various carriers available globally, Apple will be making three versions of iPhone 5, with the potential for additional new models as Apple signs on other carriers according to AppleInsider. Apple […]