It looks like AT&T is really gearing up for the 3G iPhone’s launch in the US next month. With the next-generation iPhone expected to drop on June 9, AT&T has announced that they’ll be wrapping up their HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) 3G network upgrades by the end of June – in time for…
Apple iPhone OS 2.0 beta firmware hints at support for geo-tagged photos
With the release of the latest iPhone OS 2.0 firmware to select iPhone enterprise developers (firmware build 5A292g) we’re getting indications that Apple is bringing geo-tagging to the iPhone. Developers are indicating that the iPhone’s “Maps” and “Camera” applications ask for the user’s permission before getting a location lock on the handset. The location-aware applications…
Boost Mobile opens retail stores in US
Where you at, Boost? Apparently, Boost is hanging out at Huntington Park, California; Hialeah, Florida; and Houston, Texas. The Nextel spin-off pre-paid wireless provider is bringing their “community” image to neighborhoods near you with brick-and-mortar stores. Boost wants their retail locations to become more than just points of sale, the company wants to cultivate a…
Survey shows that most Americans don’t want in-flight cellphone calls – 74% want in-flight data, not calls
How many of you out there want to sit next to a self-absorbed, inconsiderate “loud-talker” on your next 12-hour intercontinental flight? We thought so. A new survey from Harris Interactive basically confirms what we’ve been saying forever – most Americans really don’t want in-flight cellphone calls. Of the 2,030 US adults polled in the survey,…
Garmin introduces ‘Lifetime of Navigation’ plan for GPS-equipped BlackBerry handsets
Having GPS integrated into your handset is one thing. But, having to pay for monthly navigation service just isn’t something most people look forward to doing. So, to help ease the burden of navigating around town with your GPS-equipped BlackBerry smartphone, Garmin has introduced their new “Lifetime of Navigation” service. The navigation hardware giant is…
Apple looking to launch 3G iPhone in Korea and Japan
The latest iPhone rumors to hit the grapevine seems to indicate that Apple could finally break in to the attractive Korean and Japanese wireless markets. Previous reports indicated that Japan would not be getting the iPhone anytime soon, seeing as how the nation’s 3G network did not mesh well with the current iPhone. But, Apple…
Flagging economy hurts US handset sales – mobile phone sales down
While some of us would happily eat noodles packaged in styrofoam cups for a month to get the latest and greatest mobile technology to hit the market, most people will probably pass over the next great thing in favor of a decent meal. At least, that seems to be the case in the US –…
Sprint: ‘Unlimited’ data actually means 5GB worth of ‘unlimited’ data
Right. Verizon did it, AT&T followed suit, and now Sprint has apparently wised up and limited their “unlimited” data plans to 5GB worth of bits and bytes. Sprint will be modifying their Terms of Service (TOS) agreement come July 13 to reflect the company’s new stance on unlimited wireless broadband data usage. Whether your cruising…
Rural wireless carriers petition FCC to look into iPhone exclusivity deal
Who knew the iPhone was so popular, especially in rural America? Actually, we knew it was popular, but it’s surprising to hear that rural wireless carriers are upset that they can’t offer their local subscribers any iPhone-love. The problem is that AT&T and Apple have an iPhone exclusivity agreement that forces rural iPhone hopefuls to…
Canadians to get cheap unlimited data rates for Apple iPhone on Rogers?
By now it’s clear that Canadians will officially welcome the iPhone through the country’s Rogers wireless network. The Apple iPhone is expected to hit Rogers in the near-term, but it remains to be seen just how much the iPhone will cost in Canada. Still, there’s good news for our iPhone-longing friends to the North. Electronista…