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AT&T to offer FaceTime connections over cellular for all LTE-compatible iPhones by end of 2013

This could prove useful. Per The Unofficial Apple Weblog and The Verge, wireless carrier AT&T has indicated that all iPhone subscribers will be able to use FaceTime via a cellular connection by the end of 2013, as stated below: “For video chat apps that come pre-loaded on devices, we currently give all OS and device […]

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Google to launch Maps for iPad, incorporate additional features, this summer

There’s some cool stuff coming out of Google I/O 2013 and this is no exception. Per Android Central, Google has announced that new features will be coming to the Google Maps for iPhone later this summer and, what’s more, it’ll be getting an iPad-specific interface as well. Albeit unconfirmed at this point, the new version […]

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AppleCare, AppleCare+ to undergo significant changes this fall, feature updated warranty policies, in-store iOS device repairs

You’re going to see some changes in AppleCare this fall. Per AppleInsider, in a town hall session held on Thursday, Apple informed tech staff that major changes to the AppleCare and AppleCare+ service programs will be enacted starting this fall, with a broadening of current policies likely to cut costs and make the service more […]

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MacBook Pro News retail

Apple, Best Buy team up for week-long MacBook Pro discounts, drive prices down across the board

One person’s price war is another person’s savings. Per AppleInsider, Apple and Best Buy have again teamed for a week-long MacBook Pro sale, not only helping the Mac maker push units in an unfavorable climate for the PC market, but also helping to driving down prices for consumers even further at competing resellers. Best Buy’s […]

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U.S. Cellular to begin carrying Apple products this year

U.S. Cellular, the Chicago-based carrier serving around 5.8 million customers in 126 markets, will likely start offering the iPhone later this year, possibly in addition to other iOS devices. Per 9to5Mac, the carrier announced today in its first quarter results that it will soon begin carrying Apple products, but didn’t provide any further information regarding […]