We exposed it, you did it: Verizon Removes iPhone Block on MVNO Providers
Verizon Wireless today informed MVNO operators like Page Plus Cellular that it would no longer block the activation of iPhone devices from their networks. PhoneNews.com was the first major member of the mobile media to expose Verizon and Apple’s anti-competitive business practices in blocking iPhone from activation on Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). Currently H2O […]
Apple Extends Timeframe to Purchase AppleCare+
Apple has clarified the terms under which customers can purchase AppleCare+, Apple’s new warranty with accidental damage protection. The company had issued conflicting requirements under which users need to purchase the plan. Initially, Apple said that the plan had to be purchased at the same time as the iPhone. However, some online orders did not […]
Apple’s Slate of Updates and iCloud Debut, Increasing Incidents of Failed iOS 5 Updates
Apple has decided to roll out all of its major updates and the launch of iCloud today, with iOS5 receiving the bulk of the attention. However, what should not be discounted is the roll out of OS X 10.7.2 which is required for full iCloud compatibility and iTunes 10.5 for iOS 5. OS X 10.7.2 […]
Sprint to Exclude iPhone from TEP At Launch, AppleCare+ or Third-Party Insurance Suggested
Internal Sprint documentation has revealed plans to exclude the iPhone from Total Equipment Protection service at launch and will instead institute a new specific replacement policy for the smartphones inline with current Apple policies. The iPhone 4 and 4S include AppleCare protection for 1 year at purchase, which includes repair in case of damage, while […]
In-Depth: Why iPhone 4S Can’t use CDMA on GSM Networks
I’ve posted a few brief comments on Steve’s passing on my personal blog… It’s not 100% clear yet if all iPhone 4S variants will have CDMA hardware inside, but Apple has made one thing clear; if you purchase an iPhone 4S from AT&T, a GSM/UMTS carrier, or an unlocked version, you won’t be able to […]
Breaking: Steve Jobs Passes Away at 56
Within the last 15 minutes, multiple reports from the Associated Press and New York Times have confirmed that Steven P Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc. has passed away from lingering health issues stemming from a rare form of pancreatic cancer for which he had received treatment over the past decade and subsequent liver transplant. Â He […]
Liveblog: Apple’s Let’s Talk iPhone Event – Update: Concluded
Welcome to PhoneNews.com’s coverage of the Let’s Talk iPhone event being hosted by Apple today. In a bid to improve liveblogs, I’ve taken the liberty of rolling out a dedicated liveblog plugin that requires no manual refreshing on your part. News will be posted as it happens and as always, comments are encouraged during the […]
Report: Latest iPhone Prototype Missing Since Late July, Apple Desperate to Recover
It seems Apple has not taken to heart the harsh lessons learned from last year’s massive iPhone 4 debacle, as a new report filed by CBS News has confirmed that yet another iPhone prototype device has been lost in San Francisco, with its whereabouts unknown.
Microsoft Updates Windows Phone Connector Ahead of Mango Release
Microsoft has updated its Windows Phone Connector for Mac once again, this time updating it to version 2.0 ahead of the release of its next major Windows Phone update codenamed “Mango”. The update is available now and enables the Connector software to better communicate with Mango devices, the only one on the market at the […]
Breaking: Tim Cook to Succeed Steve Jobs as Apple CEO, Jobs Named Chairman (Updated)
In the last few minutes, news has surfaced on multiple outlets confirming that Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Inc. will be stepping down as CEO of the company he founded with Steve Wozniak, with interim CEO Tim Cook taking the position on a permanent basis. Updated with letter of resignation from Steve Jobs.