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AT&T using iTunes, telephone-based assistance for iPhone unlock process

Following up on Friday’s story, wireless carrier AT&T began allowing out-of-contract customers to unlock their iPhone for use on other carriers yesterday, and the unlock codes are applied to the device after restoring through iTunes. Per AppleInsider, customers who were among the first to take advantage told the web site that after dialing 611 to […]

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AT&T to begin unlocking off-contract iPhone units beginning April 8th

As much as AT&T may drive you crazy, you might like this. Per Electronista and Engadget, AT&T will begin unlocking certain iPhones in the (very) near future. As of April 8, customers that are either out of contract or bought contract-free will have the option of derestricting the phone’s SIM slot much like the already-unlocked […]

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iPhone Rumor

Barclays report hints at components for next-gen iPhone, highlights 4G LTE elements

There’s always a next generation of a product. And there’s always speculation as to what components will be used in it. The next-generation iPhone is no different. Per AppleInsider, investment firm Barclays reported Wednesday in a research note that among the parts Apple is expected to utilize are Qualcomm’s “MDM9615” LTE chip, which supports both […]

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iPad News

FaceTime connections on iPad 3 to be limited to Wi-Fi networks, won’t function over 4G LTE networks

It looks like your new iPad 3 won’t allow FaceTime calls over a 4G connection. And it might not paint your living room as promised. Per some testing performed over at The Verge, the new iPad will need to connect to a Wi-Fi network to use FaceTime. Though the news hardly comes as a surprise, […]

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iPad 3 to go on sale at 8 A.M. this Friday

Once again, that time is upon us. Yes, once again, you shall stand in line for the brand new iPad. And, per the weather reports, I get to do it in the rain. Again. On Wednesday, Apple announced that the third-generation iPad will go on sale at 8 A.M. local time this Friday in the […]