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In the wake of increasing pressure from Verizon’s LTE and T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network, Sprint is taking steps to promote their 4G network. The carrier took a baby step in this direction with a revamped 4G section of its website that includes an up-to-date coverage map, detailed information on Sprint’s 4G devices and both consumer and…
Developer James Laird took apart an AirPort express, dumped the ROM and reverse engineered the AirPlay private key from the device. The key lets third-party hardware accept an AirPlay media stream from iTunes or an iOS device. Currently, Apple licenses this streaming technology to companies such as Denon, JBL and iHome who use this standard…
In a recent podcast by its Windows Phone team, Microsoft addressed the problem of Windows Phone owners who used the Chevron WP7 hack to update their handset to the latest NoDo version of WP7. According to the software giant, the Chevron WP7 updater tool will successfully install the latest version of Windows Phone 7, but…
In research note released this morning, Avian Securities claims the iPhone 5 will not enter production until September 2011. This late production date hints at a late 2011 or early 2012 release date, according to Avian. Avian’s supply chain information points to a later than expected release and rumors in the tech news seem to…
Leaked documents from Verizon Wireless’ internal system verify earlier information about the Droid Incredible 2, an upcoming Android handset. The internal documents list the handset as having both a CDMA and a GSM radio for connectivity when home or abroad and a dual-camera configuration that includes an 8-megapixel rear shooter and front facing .3-megapixel webcam. The…
Britain’s royal family is getting its first official mobile application later this week. Not surprising, the “Royal App” will focus on seven weddings and will cover the 1840 nuptials of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as well as the 1981 star-studded wedding of Prince Charles to Princess Diana. The last nuptials included in the group…
The school committee in the city of Auburn voted unanimously for a plan that would distribute iPad 2s to every kindergartener in this mid-sized Maine city. The program would give new iPad 2s for 285 five-year old students and an extra number for teachers involved in the program. The total cost to outfit the entire…
Best Buy has responded to a circulating rumor that suggested it was no longer selling the iPad 2 after Apple objected to its practice of withholding the popular tablet from walk-in customers. The electronics retailer responded via a PR agent and confirmed it is withholding the tablet device, but is doing so with the Cupertino…
A circulating rumor suggests Best Buy is no longer selling the iPad 2 due to its sloppy sales practices. According to an unnamed source, the popular electronics retailer withheld its stock of the iOS tablet device when it reached its sales quota for the day. Once a store reached its limit, employees saved the remaining tablet units…
A leaked document suggests Verizon Wireless may drop its one-year contract option effective April 17th. Currently, the wireless carrier offers subsidized pricing on handsets with a two-year contract or a one-year contract. In the past, handsets purchased on with a one-year option cost $50-$100 more than those purchased with a two-year contract. The one-year plan…