AT&T Sending Messages to Jailbroken Tethering App Users
Within the last 24 hours, jailbroken iPhone users on AT&T using tethering apps have received text messages from the carrier suggesting signing up for the 4GB DataPro data plan, which includes tethering support. This confirms that AT&T is actively monitoring user accounts for such activity and will send messages warning customers to sign up for […]
Apple Releases iOS 4.3 Ahead of Schedule
Two days before the launch of the iPad 2 at 5PM EST, Apple has released iOS 4.3 for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. As expected, iOS 4.3 brings with it new improvements such as a new JavaScript engine for Safari, AirPlay support for third-party apps, and the addition of Personal Hotspot on the GSM […]
Third-Party Cricket Dealers Flash iPhone 4 via Jailbreak
A YouTube video has surfaced demonstrating a CDMA iPhone 4 with a Cricket PRL file loaded into the phone and subsequently dialing out for OTA activation and its successful completion. Further investigation reveals that while the CDMA iPhone 4 can be flashed, it requires a jailbreak and will not function in AWS markets as the […]
iOS 4.3 Limits Personal Hotspot to Three Wi-Fi Devices
The latest AT&T internal documentation has confirmed the release of iOS 4.3 for the AT&T iPhone 4 on March 11th with Personal Hotspot support, with the catch being that the update and service will limit the service to three Wi-Fi devices while still allowing two devices to be tethered via USB and Bluetooth respectively. In […]
QuickerTek Little Black Box for iOS Devices Uses AA Batteries
A new accessory from manufacturer QuickerTek aims to simplify Apple portable device recharging on the road by using a case that can take 4 AA batteries to recharge Apple iOS devices in the Little Black Box. The Little Black Box is compatible with Alkaline, Carbon, NI Metal Hydride or NiZinc rechargeable AA batteries, with the […]
American Express Offering 5 Free iTunes Tracks Until March 15th
American Express is running a special offer for cardholders in conjunction with iTunes whereby enrolling any card number into the offer will entitle the holder to a credit equal to the number of songs purchased with the card. The offer is good until March 15th
Confirmed: Verizon iPhone Only Sold on Month-to-Month and 2 Year Agreements
Verizon Wireless representatives have confirmed to PhoneNews.com that the forthcoming iPhone will only be available on month-to-month service plans as well as the standard two year agreement. There will not, however, be any options for either prepaid usage or 1 year agreement pricing. This is on the heels of last Friday’s confirmation of availability for […]
Verizon iPhone to Be Available on Month to Month Plans, Possibility of Prepaid
PhoneNews.com has confirmed with Verizon that the forthcoming iPhone will be available on its month to month hybrid plans, with the possibility of availability on its realigned prepaid plans allowing smartphones, pending further confirmation. Should the iPhone 4 be made available on Verizon’s prepaid plans, this would mark the first time since the launch of […]
Apple Store Listings for Verizon iPhone Surface
Listings for the Verizon iPhone have surfaced, with selection pages demonstrating what options will be available for customers that wish to order the smartphone through Apple instead of Verizon next month.