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iPad Preorders Accepted as of 8:30 A.M. EST

Apple has begun taking preorders for its long-awaited iPad tablet at 8:30 a.m. eastern standard time and 5:30 a.m. pacific standard time. According to The Loop, preorders for the Wi-Fi-only iPad will begin first-thing Friday morning. The Wi-Fi iPad is set to launch in the U.S. on April 3, with the 3G capable model coming […]

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Jobs Confirms That iPad Won’t Offer Tethering Functionality

You’ve got to love Steve Jobs for one reason alone: he gets to the point. Per 9 to 5 Mac, Apple CEO Steve Jobs answered a customer question on Friday, his reply making it quite clear that the iPad will not support tethering to the iPhone. A Swedish Mac user emailed Jobs directly to ask […]

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AT&T CEO Confirms Tiered Plan Pricing to Be Inevitable, Company Will Retain 3G Network for Time Being

AT&T executives stated recently that the wireless industry will likely eventually charge bandwidth-heavy users more for their data plans than those customers who use networks more sparingly, but added that the company in no rush to roll out its next-generation technology. Per MarketWatch, the comments came as part of a broad presentation by AT&T Chief […]

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Apple Discussing iPad Data Plans with U.K. Carrier O2

The iPad is en route, never forget that. Per the mighty City AM, wireless carrier O2 is apparently negotiating with Apple for a U.K. 3G wireless data deal for the device. The 3G-compatible version of the iPad will ship as an unlocked device so users can pick their favorite carrier, although Apple is working with […]

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Rumor: AT&T Apparently Outbid Verizon for iPad Data Plan

While many were surprised to see AT&T offer a pay-as-you-go option for the recently-released iPad, others were shocked to see a lack of a Verizon option. Per FoxNews.com, AT&T apparently offered a better price on a no-contract plan that sealed the deal. According to the article, reporter Clayton Morris stated that both companies are “still […]