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 […]
PwnageTool 4.2 Released
iPhone Dev Team has updated the PwnageTool jailbreak to 4.2 and iPhone unlockers can now safely restore to a custom 4.2.1 pre-jailbroken IPSW and retain their current baseband (ensuing hacked SIM unlocks will continue to function). The new PwnageTool also includes two very recent improvements to the 4.2.1 jailbreak, with iBooks fixes so that it […]
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 […]
Verizon Retail Pricing for iPhone Adds $50 Premium
Buried in the FAQ pages for the Verizon iPhone on its dedicated portal, Verizon has revealed its retail pricing for the 16GB and 32GB iPhone and the carrier is adding an additional $50 premium on both models compared to retail pricing for the AT&T version. Retail pricing for the 16GB version on Verizon is set […]
Verizon Special iPhone Upgrade Offer for Current Customers
Verizon is offering a special upgrade offer for current customers that have recently upgraded to a new smartphone and wish to upgrade to the forthcoming iPhone. The program works as such: Customers must have upgraded to a new phone or smartphone from November 26th to January 10th in order to be eligible, then place an […]
Verizon to Charge Additional $20 Monthly for Mobile Hotspot on iPhone
Following up on this morning’s confirmation of unlimited data for the iPhone on Verizon as a limited-time promotion for $30 per month, Verizon spokesperson Brenda Raney has confirmed to Macworld that pricing for the included mobile hotspot functionality will be the same as on Android smart devices for 2GB of data transfer per month at […]
Verizon CEO Confirms $30 Unlimited Data Plan for iPhone (Updated)
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam has confirmed that the carrier will offer an unlimited data plan for the iPhone for $30 a month on top of Verizon’s monthly voice plans. “I’m not going to shoot myself in the foot, Not offering an unlimited plan would put up a […]
Best Buy to Exclusively Carry HTC Thunderbolt In Lieu of Verizon iPhone Sales
According to a report, Best Buy has secured the exclusive retail sales rights to Verizon’s forthcoming HTC Thunderbolt LTE smartphone as a consequence of being unable to sell the Verizon iPhone due its current agreement to sell the AT&T version and the retailer’s decision to push Verizon’s LTE network. The HTC Thunderbolt will be one […]
Starbucks Launches Mobile Payments Nationally
Starbucks has launched its version of a mobile based payment system at all its US company-operated stores. The system uses a combination of app and on-screen barcode on the phone, and counter-top scanner to tie the purchase into the user’s Starbucks account. The app is available for some Blackberry phones, and the iPhone and iPod […]