Last time we checked we were still in America. But, apparently, once you step inside an Apple Store, you’re on Steve Jobs’ turf – and subject to his rules. In an effort to curb the seemingly rampant sales of unlocked iPhones through, say, eBay, Stevie has limited iPhone sales to 2 per person! Just how…
Microsoft launches System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 – pushing mobile enterprise mobile to the edge
So, we’re here at CTIA San Francisco 2007 and the first thing on our agenda was the Microsoft launch luncheon (try saying that three times, fast). Here’s what they’ve got planned… In keeping with the Microsoft’s expertise in enterprise mobile solutions, Microsoft has launched their first “dedicated mobile device management server” – Microsoft System Center…
AT&T updates for Palm Treo 680 and 750 on the way?
Well, actually, they were supposed to be on the way. You see, according to a leaked slide-show package from within AT&T, the Palm Treo 750 was supposed to get some updates from AT&T on October 15 – that launch windows has gone and passed, we’re still holding out for the Palm Treo 750 update to…
AT&T partners up with Napster to deliver wireless music downloads
AT&T isn’t known for their over-the-air services like rivals Sprint and Verizon. And, when it comes to wireless music downloads, AT&T’s sole option lags behind the music store offerings from the CDMA duo. Until now, AT&T customers could only download expensive music through eMusic. But, with this AT&T/Napster deal, subscribers of the No. 1 US…
Palm Centro coming to AT&T?
A rumor is floating around the Web that AT&T is working with Palm on the GSM-based Centro smartphone. Apparently, Sprint’s exclusivity will not last that long and AT&T wants to make some money from the remaining Palm OS addicts. Naturally, nothing is still confirmed but somehow it makes sense for both Palm and AT&T —…
Apple iPhone is 4th top-selling mobile phone in US
That’s right. Mere months after its initial launch, the Apple iPhone, available exclusively through AT&T, has clawed its way to the top. Accounting for a full 13% of AT&T total handset sales in, the iPhone has secured its position as the nation’s fourth best-selling handset. MobileTechNews reports that data from Strategy Analytics‘ ProductTRAX program shows…
Samsung A747 spotted on FCC website
Most likely headed to AT&T’s stable of Samsung A7x7 mobile phones, the Samsung A747 has been spotted on the FCC’s webpage. The likely mid-range clamshell should be bringing dual-band WCDMA (850/1900Mhz) flavored 3G to the masses. We’re hearing that the AT&T Samsung A707 Sync is on its way out, so this Samsung A747 might just…
AT&T launches Sierra Wireless AirCard 881 HSPA card
AT&T launched the first HSPA card in the U.S. – Sierra AirCard 881. Compatible with High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) technologies, the new card will enable average upload speeds between 500 Kbps and 800 Kbps as AT&T commences the deployment of High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) in select U.S. markets later this fall. At the…
AT&T launches the GPS-enabled BlackBerry 8130 Curve
Well, it’s a week late by our rumor-watch, but AT&T has launched their GPS-equipped BlackBerry 8130 Curve to pull enterprise- and consumer-duty on the national carrier’s EDGE network. Unlike AT&T’s previously released GPS-equipped BlackBerry 8800 and BlackBerry 8820 with both WiFi and GPS, the BlackBerry 8130 Curve brings GPS functionality to the masses in a…
AT&T Wireless introduces pro-rated Early Termination Fees (ETF)
Looks like Big Blue’s jumped on-board the pro-rated early termination fee (ETF) bandwagon! AT&T Wireless has announced that they will be changing their ETF policy from a flat-rate fee to a pro-rated fee that is based on how much time is left on the contract. So, if you’ve only got a couple months left on…