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AT&T publishes full content of company’s data-throttling policy

After a fair amount of consternation, wireless provider AT&T has published a Web page laying out precisely who will be affected by the policy, and what customers’ options are. Per Macworld, unlimited data customers on the 3G network will be warned via text message when their usage approaches 3GB within a single billing cycle. If […]

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Apple releases App Store 2.1 update for iOS, includes carrier selection and account management features

It’s not the most amazing update to ever hit the Internet, but it helps. Per AppleInsider, Apple released version 2.1 of its Apple Store iOS app on Wednesday, bringing with it a number of new features including iPhone carrier selection for new customers as well as a feature that allows users to change account preferences. […]

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AT&T customer wins in 3G throttling case, could open floodgates for similar lawsuits against carrier

Sometimes you CAN fight the giant and win. Per the Associated Press, in a California court ruling on Friday, an AT&T customer who saw a reduction in his iPhone’s download speed due to high usage was awarded US$850 on claims that the telecom’s throttling measures are unfair to consumers. Pro-tem Judge Russell Nadel handed down […]

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Apple cautions against “Beta test iPhone 5” scam, tells users to be wary of unsolicited offer

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Per the Apple discussion boards and iPodNN, a recent scam spam has spread from email and forums to Twitter, Facebook and now text messaging. Users have reported seeing unsolicited texts and social-network posts claiming that “Apple” is seeking 1,000 testers for text messaging on […]

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iPad Rumor

Rumor: Apple purportedly testing upcoming iPad model with 8-inch screen

The next iPad could feature a smaller form factor. And there wouldn’t be anything wrong with that. Per the Wall Street Journal, Apple is said to be working with suppliers to test a new iPad model with a smaller form factor, sporting an 8-inch screen rather than the 9.7-inch size found on current models. Citing […]