iPhone

iOS 6

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Apple released iOS 6 this today. You can plug your iPhone into iTunes and click “Check for Update” or go to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPhone.

Review: iPhone 5

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When Apple concluded its iPhone 5 event in San Francisco last week, I walked past the hands on area where Apple had devices for press to use, and went to meet with Apple executives to get an iPhone 5 of my own. […]

AT&T faces FaceTime FCC complaint

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A coalition of liberal advocacy groups has announced plans to challenge AT&T’s policy of blocking FaceTime video chat over its cellular network. AT&T has insisted that the policy does not raise network neutrality concerns, characterizing the uproar over the policy … Continued

AT&T comes through

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Eric Slivka:

Later that evening, I checked my AT&T online account and to my surprise saw that I was eligible for full subsidy on the iPhone 5: $299. I then canceled my Verizon pre-order and resigned myself to camping out this Friday to buy my iPhone 5 on AT&T because pre-order shipping estimates had long since moved out to 2-3 weeks. AT&T did call back on Saturday to confirm with me that due to my status as a valued customer I was eligible for full subsidy, and I thanked them while sharing just how close they’d come to losing me as a customer.

Lots of bad stories around about how AT&T is handling the pricing of iPhone 5 upgrades today, but there’s a good one too.

Samsung users want an iPhone 5

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A trivial question posted on Samsung Mobile’s official Facebook page has produced a ton of unexpected answers favoring Apple’s new iPhone 5.

“It doesn’t take a genius.”

Every Yahoo employee can get a free iPhone 5

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Through the program, Yahoo employees will have a choice of phones: iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S3, HTC One X, HTC EVO 4G LTE, or Nokia Lumia 920.Yahoo is also going to pay its employees data and phone bills.

Marissa Mayer is making a lot of good moves to make her staff happy.

Oh Google

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Google’s Andy Rubin talking to Aliyun OS’s John Spelich:

So there’s really no disputing that Aliyun is based on the Android platform and takes advantage of all the hard work that’s gone into that platform by the OHA.

You mean like how you stole iOS and built Android? Never good when that happens Andy.

[Via Electronista]

Why every gadget unboxing is weird, creepy, pervy

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Gizmodo:

Nothing screams more “forever alone” than an unboxing video. There are no more surprises. I’ll tell you what’s going to be inside the iPhone 5 box: an iPhone 5.

I rarely agree with Gizmodo but in this case, they’re right. Gadget unboxing pictures and videos are beyond lame. Now, a motorcycle unboxing – that’s cool!

iPhone naysayers

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My latest article on Techpinions talks about how the iPhone naysayers are just plain wrong.

Not relevant

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John Gruber on Dan Lyons’ latest article. The simple truth is, Lyons is not relevant so he posted stupid articles to get pageviews. Higher traffic doesn’t make you relevant, you still sound stupid.

Apple comments on Lightning adapter

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There was some confusion about the which Lightning adapter is included with the iPhone 5. I contacted Apple today to get some clarification. […]

Google strong-arms Acer

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Alibaba said that Acer “was notified by Google that if the product runs Aliyun OS, Google will terminate its Android- related cooperation and other technology licensing with our partner….We regret Google’s action.”

Stay classy Google.

iPhone 5 won’t support simultaneous voice and data on Verizon or Sprint

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The Verge:

The Verge has confirmed with Verizon Wireless that the iPhone 5 won’t support the feature when it’s on the carrier’s cellular network, even if it is connected to LTE.Since Apple says that Sprint and Verizon will be offering the same version of the iPhone 5, it’s safe to say that simultaneous voice and data will not be available on Sprint’s network either.

Well, that sucks and might be a dealbreaker for some folks looking to switch from AT&T.

Apple’s iPhone event live update

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Apple will announce it’s newest iPhone at a special event in San Francisco this morning at 10:00 am PT/1:00 ET. I will be at the event and will bring you live updates as things unfold.