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Tekkeon introduces MP1580 battery pack, allows external charging of iOS, other USB-charging devices

This could be useful. Per iLounge, Tekkeon has introduced its new TekCharge MP1580 battery pack for the iPod, iPhone, and other USB-charging devices. The MP1580 offers the ability to charge devices using between two and four AA batteries, and serves as a charging station for rechargeable NiMH or lithium cells. Other features include an inline […]

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iPhone 4S battery issues remain after iOS 5.1 beta, further work might be needed

The iPhone 4S battery issue…it might take a little more work. Per ArsTechnica, Apple’s first beta of iOS 5.1 issued to developers reportedly does not address battery problems experienced by some users, as solutions to the complex problem continue to elude. ABI Research’s Michael Morgan spoke with ArsTechnica about the problems that some have reported […]

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Glowing iPhone 4 causes scare on Australian airline flight

You’d probably remember seeing this if you were there. Per PC Mag, an Australian regional airline had to extinguish a glowing red iPhone 4 that was emitting “dense smoke” on an airplane have sparked concerns over the handset’s battery safety. Regional Express (REX), the country’s largest independent regional airline, said last Friday that a passenger’s […]

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Apple specifies discounts for 2011 Black Friday sales

As mentioned yesterday, Apple will be planning assorted discounts for this year’s Black Friday shopping holiday. Per 9to5Mac, the discounts are in-line with last year’s prices with only modest discounts on their products. Price drops for their core products are as follows: iPad 2: US$41 to US$61 Off iPod nano: US$11 off iPod Touch: US$21 […]

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Some users reporting “Invalid SIM” error after updating iPhone 4S units to iOS 5.0.1

This doesn’t bode too well… Per AppleInsider, multiple users on Apple’s discussion boards complaining that the recent iOS 5.0.1 update has lead to messages that read “Invalid SIM” and “SIM Failure” on their iPhone 4S users. This person said the errors began occurring after they updated to iOS 5.0.1, though other users posting on Apple’s […]