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Apple begins accepting pre-orders for iPhone SE, 9.7-inch iPad Pro

After several hours of downtime last night, Apple’s Online Store is back up and allowing customers to pre-order the iPhone SE and 9.7-inch iPad Pro. The iPhone SE starts at $399 off-contract, while the iPad Pro starts at $599. Deliveries will begin in one week on March 31st. In terms of carrier availability for the […]

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FCC allows LTE-U network testing through Verizon, Qualcomm

A faster cellular network architecture is en route for your iOS device. The FCC has approved additional testing of a cellular technology called LTE-U, controversial because it can operate over the same bands as Wi-Fi routers. Qualcomm will now be able to test LTE-U hardware at two Verizon facilities. The firms are among those arguing […]

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AT&T confirms move away from two-year contracts, iPhone subsidies beginning January 8th, 2016

This will change your relationship with AT&T a bit. Starting on January 8, 2016, AT&T will introduce a “pricing simplification effort” that will see the end of device subsidies and two-year contracts. According to an internal training document shared by Engadget, new and existing AT&T customers will only be able to purchase a smartphone at […]

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Google adds cellular support to assorted Android Wear devices

Cellular support just hit for Google’s Android Wear line. Google has announced that its Android Wear watches, which already feature Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, now feature cellular support. The company has announced that the first Android Wear watch with cellular support is the LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE.

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iPhone 6s, 6s Plus pre-orders begin, ship times slip to 2-3 weeks for several configurations

The good news is that the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus handsets are now available for pre-order. The bad news is that the one you wanted is selling like hotcakes and shipping times have slipped. Several of the new iPhone models are now displaying shipping estimates of 2-3 weeks. Models in the new Rose Gold […]