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Apple confirms traveling camera vans part of Maps data collection effort

Apple has confirmed that that camera-laden van driving around your town is part of a Maps project, not a self-driving car project. The company is even listing when the vans will be in specific areas. Apple now has a webpage showing where its Maps vans will be between June 15 and June 30, which includes […]

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AT&T expands coverage to 11 new cities, many in southeastern United States

It’s never a bad thing when a wireless network expands. Per AppleInsider, AT&T has announced the expansion of its 4G LTE network to 11 more markets, and the carrier has improved service in two other markets, meaning iPhone owners in those locales will see greatly increased speeds. Much of the expanded LTE service is in […]

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iPhone 5s, 5c to come to additional U.S. regional carriers on October 1st

The iPhone’s regional support and overall availability in the U.S. is about to become a bit more robust. Per AppleInsider, Apple’s new flagship iPhone 5s and mid-range iPhone 5c will become available on eight regional wireless carriers in U.S. beginning Oct. 1, including C Spire, Cellcom, and Bluegrass. The new iPhones may get slightly easier […]

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Five regional U.S. wireless carriers to offer iPhone units, service starting April 20th

If you felt left out of the iPhone party, there’s a decent chance it’s coming to your area. Per AppleInsider, a total of five regional U.S. carrier announced on Wednesday that they will begin selling Apple’s iPhone on April 20, as Alaska Communications, GCI, Appalachian Wireless and Cellcom join an earlier announcement from nTelos. The […]

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iPad News

Meijer’s $70 iPad 2 price reduction, other discounts hint at upcoming iPad 3 launch

It’s the discounts that sometimes provide the best hints as to a product released. Per AppleInsider, U.S. big-box retailer Meijer, has slashed the in-store price of the 16GB iPad 2 with Wi-Fi by US$70, even as Apple’s third-generation tablet is expected to hit the market within weeks. The chain announced the sale in its weekly […]