Category archives: iphone

 

 

 

AT&T purportedly unlocks in-contract iPhones for deployed military personnel

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AT&T has gotten a good amount of attention lately for unlocking off-contract iPhone handsets , but a recent report from MacRumors suggests that the carrier is extending the same privilege to members of the US military currently serving overseas. While we haven’t been able to verify the report, we’d like to believe that news of AT&T’s goodwill gesture is indeed genuine. Naturally, we’re rather curious to know whether this policy extends to AT&T’s entire range of handsets. So, if you or a loved one is on active deployment, be sure to give this a try and let us know your experience in the comments below. [ Military photo via Shutterstock] AT&T purportedly unlocks in-contract iPhones for deployed military personnel originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | MacRumors | Email this | Comments

 

PSA: AT&T now unlocking out-of-contract iPhones

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In case you’ve been living under a rock (or enjoying the weekend holidays), AT&T on Friday revealed its plans to start unlocking out-of-contract iPhones . However, customers looking to take advantage of the deal will have to meet a few requirements first, which include having an account in good standing (so pay those past due fees before inquiring), a fulfilled contract, paid an early termination fee or that a handset upgrade was done. The unlocking process can be achieved at any brick-and-mortar shop, online via chat or by dialing AT&T’s 611. For what it’s worth, we tried this and found it to be pretty straightforward. In this writer’s case, it only took about 40 minutes after the initial approval went through. The most tedious step was that required restore, after which we were greeted with a joyful “congratulations your iPhone has been unlocked” message. Still, users are reporting mixed results: depending on whose account you believe, AT&T is asking users to wait 72 hours, or telling folks the unlock will complete on April 16th. Be sure to let us know in the comments how it’s all turning out for you . PSA: AT&T now unlocking out-of-contract iPhones originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | | Email this | Comments

 

Facebook to buy Instagram

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How’s this for some big news on an otherwise slow Monday? Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has let slip that his company plans to buy popular photo-sharing app Instagram (pending all of the standard regulatory approvals, naturally). According to a report from All Things D ‘s Kara Swisher, Facebook will pick up the social app, which got its own long-awaited Android version , for a cool $1 billion in cash and shares. Ole Zuck confirmed the news on his personal blog, adding that the deal won’t affect Instagram’s integration with competing social networks: We think the fact that Instagram is connected to other services beyond Facebook is an important part of the experience. We plan on keeping features like the ability to post to other social networks, the ability to not share your Instagrams on Facebook if you want, and the ability to have followers and follow people separately from your friends on Facebook. Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom confirmed via his site’s blog that the service, “is not going away,” adding, “The Instagram app will still be the same one you know and love.” Check out some PR on the subject after the break. Continue reading Facebook to buy Instagram Facebook to buy Instagram originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink All Things D | Facebook , Instagram | Email this | Comments

 

Max Payne to rampage on iOS April 12th, Android April 26th

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Are you a smartphone user with an itchy trigger finger? Listen up. Rockstar Games has announced that the one and only Max Payne will begin terrorizing your iOS and Android devices in the very near future. The wares will be available for Apple-branded gear (iPhone 3GS, 4 and 4S, along with the iPod touch 4 and all iPad iterations) on April 12th, and Google’s implements two weeks later on the 26th. Max Payne Mobile is promising to deliver HD graphics, high resolution textures and exclusive content via the company’s Social Club service to your miniaturized screen. Rockstar did not elaborate on which Android sets would be supported, but promised to publish a full list “in the coming weeks.” Limber up those thumbs, charge up that handset and get ready to lay waste to… pretty much anything that moves. Max Payne to rampage on iOS April 12th, Android April 26th originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink Joystiq | Rockstar Games | Email this | Comments

 

Tweetbot for iOS updated with iCloud syncing of timelines and more across devices

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Nearly a year after it debuted and caught our eye as an incredibly well structured Twitter client for the iPhone, Tweetbot’s latest revision uses Apple’s cloud servers to sync the experience instead of just content. Version 2.2′s iCloud based syncing of account settings, timeline position, DMs and Mute filters lets those deep in the iLife go from iPhone to iPad or vice versa without missing a beat. The only possible fly in the ointment? The tablet and phone version are still separate apps that cost $2.99 each, but satisfied customers who have already ponied up can start enjoying their seamless transitions as soon as they’ve updated. Tweetbot for iOS updated with iCloud syncing of timelines and more across devices originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink @tweetbot (Twitter) | iTunes – iPhone , iTunes – iPad | Email this | Comments

 

MyWi gets friendlier with iOS 5, brings faster connection speeds and improved reliability

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Why shell out cash for those extra tethering fees when you’ve got MyWi, right? Well, you’ll be happy to know the $19.99 jailbreak app has gone through a major revamp. MyWi v5.5 brings along a “total rewrite” for folks on iOS 5, while also promising a speedier connection, faster hotspot load times as well as improved overall reliability. Additionally, the overhauled application adds a couple of new features, including an upgrade to MyWi On Demand, which now uses Bluetooth to trigger hotspot mode. MyWi version 5.5 is up for grabs now via the App Cydia store, though you may need to keep it a secret from your carrier. MyWi gets friendlier with iOS 5, brings faster connection speeds and improved reliability originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink Cult of Mac | Redmond Pie | Email this | Comments

 

AT&T to begin unlocking off-contract iPhones this Sunday, April 8th (update)

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We’ve just received word of a spicy strategy change, to be enacted this Sunday, that’s sure to please the AT&T iPhone-loving masses. On Easter, select Ma’ Bell customers with iPhones — those off-contract with accounts in good standing — will be able to request a carrier unlock for their device. Once freed, any micro-SIM can be used — provided its carrier’s frequencies are supported — by the smartphone. An AT&T spokesperson was able to confirm that “a policy change concerning iPhones” would indeed be rolled-out on Sunday, but declined to elaborate further. That sound you hear? International Love , being quietly spun from the corner office of Ralph de la Vega. [Thanks, Anonymous] Here’s AT&T’s official statement on the matter: Beginning Sunday, April 8, we will offer qualifying customers the ability to unlock their AT&T iPhones. The only requirements are that a customer’s account must be in good standing, their device cannot be associated with a current and active term commitment on an AT&T customer account, and they need to have fulfilled their contract term, upgraded under one of our upgrade policies or paid an early termination fee. AT&T to begin unlocking off-contract iPhones this Sunday, April 8th (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | | Email this | Comments

 

iPhone 4S to launch with select regional carriers April 20th

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Been hankering after an iPhone 4S , but just can’t tear yourself away from that great local network? Well, if you live in a select handful of locations, you might just be in luck, as it seems Apple has been working with some of these smaller operators to give them a piece of the pie. The lucky carriers we’ve heard about so far include nTelos in Virginia, Alaskan Communications, GCI (Alaska), MTA (Alaska), Appalachian Wireless (Kentucky), and Cellcom (Wisconsin). The golden date for all the above is April 20th, and deals of course will vary. Hit the source and coverage links below or PRs after the break for the deets, and let us know if your local network’s been spotted putting up the iPhone bunting too. [Thanks everyone who sent this in] Continue reading iPhone 4S to launch with select regional carriers April 20th iPhone 4S to launch with select regional carriers April 20th originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink PC World | MTA , GCI , WSAW , Appalachian Wireless (Facebook) | Email this | Comments

 

Sparrow mail app for iOS hits version 1.1, Push support to follow 'with or without Apple'

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Good news today for Sparrow iOS users. As expected, the company has updated its splendid lil’ email app to version 1.1 and loaded it with a few hotly anticipated features. Among some bug fixes, you can now make use of a built-in browser, “Send and Archive” messages, filter specific folders and labels, clear your spam and trash bins and even set which accounts you’d like to show or hide dock badges for. While the app is still sorely lacking Push support, Sparrow believes that Apple may change the privacy guidelines for its Push API, which the company plans to include in version 1.2. That said, it’s partnered with folks outside of Cupertino’s walled-garden, so that it can bring the feature to fruition “with or without Apple.” Furthermore, that future version’s other features have been detailed — it’ll include landscape support, vertical swiping through messages and localization for an additional nine countries. In related news, version 1.6 of Sparrow for Mac OS X is being readied for release, and it’ll pack support for POP email accounts. You can glide on down to the source link for further details. Sparrow mail app for iOS hits version 1.1, Push support to follow ‘with or without Apple’ originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink The Verge | Sparrow | Email this | Comments