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White and silver iPad minis sell out within hours of pre-order availability

Well, that was fast. Per AppleInsider, just hours after the iPad mini became available to preorder at Apple’s online store, the white and silver model sold out is now advertised to ship in two weeks. While the white model in all capacities is now sold out, as of Friday morning the black and slate version […]

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Rapper’s set at Microsoft retail store cut short, several display laptops damaged during performance

Well, this could have gone better. Still, if you provide an actual stage for a performer, then it tends to yield better results. Per Kotaku and allhiphop.com, a promotional performance by Cleveland-based rapper Machine Gun Kelly, a.k.a. MGK, at a Microsoft retail store in Atlanta ended abruptly after the artist jumped on showroom tables, smashing […]

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T-Mobile works to lure iPhone customers via unlocked iPhone 4S handsets, Value Push plan

While T-Mobile may not yet be an official iPhone wireless carrier, they’re looking to make what money they can off the iPhone. Per Engadget, T-Mobile has thrown caution to the wind and is offering unlocked iPhone 4S units into stores, customers being able to sign up for the carrier’s US$70-a-month (amongst others) unlimited plan anyway. […]

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Sprint offers $100 gift card with purchase of iPhone 4S, Apple offers $100 store credit in return

Let the incentives roll. Per Business Insider, wireless carrier Sprint is now giving a $100 pre-paid gift card to new iPhone 4S buyers and Apple will be matching the deal by offering an Apple Store credit for the same amount. The new incentive, the second in as many weeks from Sprint, comes ahead of an […]

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GameStop hopes to stop financial slide, looks to sell refurbished iOS devices

Ok, you might not walk into GameStop that often unless you’re a gamer or parent of a gamer. This might change in the future, as the struggling retailer has announced plans to embrace the iOS as a gaming platform. Per SFGate, the company began a program last fall of buying up used iPhones, iPads, and […]