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AT&T begins data throttling on “Unlimited” data plans at 2GB mark

Sometimes it’s as if the wireless carriers WANT you to be disgruntled with them. Per iLounge, AT&T has begun to throttle—or downgrade the data speeds of—customers on unlimited data plans that go over 2GB in data usage for the month. As AT&T customer John Cozen wrote on his blog, “I received a message during my […]

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iOS iPad Rumor

Rumor: Apple to hold iOS 5.1, iPad 3-focused press event in early February

The nice thing about rumors: there’s generally a small kernel of truth to them. Per Macotakara, a new rumor suggests Apple is planning to hold an earlier-than-expected special event in early February to introduce its third-generation iPad running iOS 5.1. The web site reported on Tuesday that the unveiling of a so-called “iPad 3” along […]

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China Unicom customers can snag free iPhone 4S handset after signing multi-year contract

Incentives are always a good thing. Apple’s carrier partner in China is offering an aggressive promotion in which customers can get a brand new iPhone 4S for free if they sign a multi-year service contract. Per Bloomberg, customers can pay as little as 286 yuan, or US$45 per month, for the plan to get a […]

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MacBook MacBook Pro News

Claims deadline approaches for MagSafe power adapter owners

If you have a MagSafe power connector for your MacBook or MacBook Pro, there’s only so much time left to make your claim under the class action settlement relating to problems with the adapter. The lawsuit was settled by Apple in November 2011. Per The Apple Core, he problem with the early MagSafe was a […]

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iPhone News Software

iOS alarm bug resolved under newer versions of iOS, Apple recommends updating if possible

Sometimes Apple can pin things down from their end. Per The Unofficial Apple Weblog, a problem with iOS alarms breaking on January 1st or the 2nd appears to been solved by Apple, at least in part. In 2011 the glitch caused some iOS devices to stay silent despite alarms being toggled on in the Clock […]