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Apple confirms iPhone trade-in program at retail locations, certain Best Buy locations

The rumors of an iPhone trade-in program are true. Per AppleInsider, Apple has confirmed rumors that it has been developing an iPhone trade-in program to be based out of its retail locations, saying that that program will begin rolling out nationwide today. Rumors of the program surfaced in June of this year when it was […]

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Virgin Mobile to carry iPhone 5, will offer contract-free units for $550.

Wireless carrier Virgin Mobile will be the next U.S. firm to receive Apple’s iPhone 5 next Friday, when the base-level 16-gigabyte model will become available for US$549.99 without a service contract. According to AppleInsider, upon its June 28 launch, the iPhone 5 will be compatible with the carrier’s “Beyond Talk” plans, which can be purchased […]

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Apple, Sony reach agreement, all three major music labels signed of for anticipated WWDC iRadio launch

Give them time at the negotiation table and they will come. Per AppleInsider and AllThingsD, Sony Music, the last big kahuna they were waiting for, has reportedly signed a deal with Apple for its anticipated “iRadio” streaming music service, marking the last of the three major music labels to reach an agreement. The story cites […]

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Best Buy offers discounts on MacBook Air, iTunes gift cards, iPhone 4S handsets

If you’re looking for something to get mum for Mother’s Day, this could come in handy. Per 9to5Mac, Best Buy is discounting US$125 off the price of MacBook Airs for the next three days to celebrate Mother’s Day. The retailer knocks off US$100 across the board, then using code MOM25 knocks off another US$25. Prices […]

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T-Mobile sells 500,000 iPhones in first 30 days, sees first subscriber growth in four years

T-Mobile and the iPhone seem to be getting along just fine, even in the first stages of the relationship. Per 9to5Mac, wireless carrier T-Mobile just released its first earnings report since it started officially carrying the iPhone on April 12th and ‘coincidentally’ the first where it has picked up customers in 17 quarters. The carrier […]