Apple’s iPhone 3G has again frenzied the world in anticipation for a consumer electronics product launch second to none. With last year’s iPhone launch craze in the US (and, to a lesser extent, in Europe), Apple will be hard pressed to one-up itself with the next-generation iPhone 3G’s launch on July 11. But, it’s not…
AT&T preparing to bring MMS to iPhone 3G?
Apple and AT&T’s omission of MMS (picture messaging) messaging on the original iPhone was a point of contention for many. While the rest of us were more than happy to email our photos through the iPhone’s highly-integrated and intuitive email application, there were those out there that felt burned by Apple’s decision to keep MMS…
Apple kicking off iPhone 3G launch 8am on July 11?
Apple’s planning to put their iPhone 3G up for sale early in the morning on the handset’s global July 11 launch date. Start getting used to waking up early, folks. Apple is reportedly set to open the floodgates to blurry-eyed iPhone 3G hopefuls at 8:00am on the morning of July 11. We’re assuming that 8am…
Alltel tried to buy Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile
What’s this? A recent interview with Alltel CEO Scott Ford has revealed that prior to getting prepped as Verizon’s $28 billion meal, Alltel tried to buy one of the Big Three US wireless carriers. Apparently, Alltel made a bid to takeover Sprint not once, but three times. Talk about gung-ho dedication. AT&T and T-Mobile were…
AT&T paying Apple $325 for every iPhone 3G?
If you thought paying $299 for a 16GB iPhone 3G in White was more than just pocket change, imagine how AT&T feels, paying $325 for every iPhone 3G. At least that’s what Oppenheimer equity research analyst Yair Reiner has told clients. Keeping in mind that carriers generally pay a maximum of $200 per handset, Reiner…
Motorola named by AT&T as outstanding supplier, highlights strength in teamwork
Now this is just sad. Motorola doesn’t seem to be doing anything more productive with its time than cutting jobs and publicizing a rather pathetic commendation from AT&T. Apparently, Motorola has been named, by AT&T, as an “Outstanding Supplier,” among 27 other companies, in “the area of teamwork.” Had Motorola been named “Most Innovative,” “Best…
Samsung i788 to hit AT&T as Samsung BlackJack III?
Well, we previously told you that there are rumblings throughout the various intertubes that AT&T is looking to bring the WiFi, 3G (UMTS/HSDPA), and GPS-addled Samsung SGH-i788 on board as a touchscreen offering to its Windows Mobile 6.1 fans. Sure, that sounds all well and good, especially considering that the added features of the Samsung…
iPhone 3G will be available with AT&T’s Family Plan
Here’s something that will be of interest for all of you that look to get the newly revealed iPhone 3G not only for themselves, but also for the other members of your family. iPhone 3G will be available with AT&T’s Family Plan! Voice plans starts at $39.99, which is the same as the regular one-line…
AT&T to pick up Samsung SGH-i780 as Samsung i788?
Random tips from those allegedly privy to AT&T meetings are the sort of rumors that we thrive on. So, imagine our excitement when we heard that some handset manufacturer representatives at a recent AT&T store managers’ meeting started showing off their latest wares. Most interesting is the mention of a Samsung SGH-i780 destined for AT&T.…
Apple and AT&T settle Visual Voicemail lawsuit, agree to license tech from Klausner
Apple and AT&T have been embroiled in a lawsuit over their use of the innovative Visual Voicemail system that allow iPhone users to selectively view and playback voicemail recordings. After having overhauled AT&T’s voicemail system to accommodate Apple’s voicemail plans, Klausner Technologies came out and sued both companies, along with a handful of other companies.…