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AT&T eases constrictions, now allows for 22GB per month of data use prior to throttling

It looks like AT&T will allow unlimited data plan customers more leeway before beginning to throttle their data. Users with legacy unlimited data plans can use up to 22GB of data per month without getting throttled. After that, users will see slower speeds in congested areas, with the degree of throttling depending on the amount […]

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iPhone 6s, 6s Plus pre-orders begin, ship times slip to 2-3 weeks for several configurations

The good news is that the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus handsets are now available for pre-order. The bad news is that the one you wanted is selling like hotcakes and shipping times have slipped. Several of the new iPhone models are now displaying shipping estimates of 2-3 weeks. Models in the new Rose Gold […]

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Developer iOS News Software

iOS 9 beta 5 sports new tools, including interesting new “Wi-Fi Assist” feature

The iOS 9 betas continue to roll out for registered developers, but some interesting new features appear to be surfacing. Over the past few weeks, the betas have included tweaked icons, the return of Home Sharing support, a new Handoff UI, a cleaner Apple Music experience, and changes to how Apple Pay can be activated […]

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Legal News wireless

AT&T found guilty of data throttling, lack of transparency, issued $100 million fine

Maybe this is the slap on the wrist that AT&T needs to deliver what it offers. Following up on thousands of complaints from customers who noticed lower data speeds on their grandfathered data plan, the FCC has issued wireless carrier AT&T a US$100 million fine for throttling data speeds. AT&T was found to have violated […]

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Verizon Wireless, Sprint to pay $158 million in settlement fees for overcharging practices

You might want to check your Verizon Wireless or Sprint bill to make sure it’s accurate. Or at least look into the class action lawsuit against the carriers to see if you qualify for part of the settlement. Wireless carriers Verizon Wireless and Sprint will pay a combined total of US$158 million to settle billing […]