First-generation iOS Devices Locked Out of App Store, Highlights Lifecycle Issue (Updated)
First-generation iPhone and iPod touch owners are having issues downloading apps from the App Store, underscoring a long-term issue with Apple’s unstated lifecycle policies.
New “Tether” USB Tether App for iPhone/BlackBerry/Android Now Available (Updated)
If you own an iPhone BlackBerry or Android smartphone and are looking for an easy way to use smartphone data access for tethering without having to deal with additional monthly charges, a new app by the name of Tether may help in that goal. Currently available for all three platforms, the  app requires a sever […]
Apple’s Siri Personal Assistant Currently Experiencing Nationwide Outage (Updated)
Following the battery life issues in iOS 5, Apple has another situation on their hands with the national outage of the Siri personal assistant built into the iPhone 4S. The service is currently unavailable and any attempts to use it for search or other tasks returns a server not available message. As the service requires […]
Apple Confirms Battery Life Issues in iOS 5 (Updated)
After weeks of customer reports and investigation, Apple has confirmed the existence of bugs in iOS 5 that have led to worse than expected battery life for devices updated to as well as issues centered on the iPhone 4S. “A small number of customers have reported lower than expected battery life on iOS 5 devices,†[…]
Verizon Adds Catch to iPhone on MVNOs
Page Plus Cellular today confirmed an additional step needed to activate an iPhone on Page Plus Cellular. As we reported in our last article, yesterday, Verizon has not commented at all on the iPhone blockade situation, and has not offered any specifics, instead leaving all comments to the MVNOs themselves. To activate an iPhone 4 […]
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 […]
Sprint’s Final, Confusing Word on the iPhone 4S SIM Slot (Updated)
Following the initial confusion regarding the state of the SIM slot in the Sprint iPhone 4S after multiple conflicting statements, the definitive statement and policy on the iPhone 4S international roaming policy has been released and….makes very little sense. “Sprint’s policy is to have the iPhone 4S SIM locked to our network domestically and internationally. […]
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’s iPhone 4S Has Unlocked SIM Slot, Verizon to Unlock After 60 Days (Updated)
In comments made to MacWorld, Sprint and Verizon have detailed their policies on the international roaming capability built-in to the forthcoming iPhone 4S, with Sprint keeping their current unlocked SIM slot policy in place, while Verizon will default to its current 60 day unlock rule, whereby the account must be in good standing for the […]