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Rumor: Apple to release fifth-generation iPhone in China this September

Per Boy Genius Report, analyst Brian White with Ticonderoga Securities said in a new note to investors on Thursday that China Mobile may receive the iPhone in September. The source is said to be an employee of China Mobile, who reportedly posted the information on “Weibo,” which is China’s version of Twitter. The Weibo message […]

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AT&T quietly raises upgrade prices, non-iPhone handset purchase prices

Ok, you’re not going to be happy about this one. According to AndroidCentral, wireless carrier AT&T has quietly raised early and exception upgrade pricing for iPhones and other smartphones. A notice to store staff has warned that, as of Sunday, users are paying US$50 more. The move would change the premature upgrade price from US$249 […]

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Verizon confirms Feb. 3, 3 a.m. preorder window for current customers

With its February 10th launch date just around the corner, wireless carrier Verizon has launched a new teaser countdown page for existing customers, telling them to come back at 3 a.m. eastern standard time on Feb. 3rd. Per AppleInsider, Verizon sent out emails to business customers earlier this week notifying them of the 3 a.m. […]

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iPhone News Software

Canada approves local iBookstore, Rogers Wireless to unlock certain iPhone handsets

Canada: Colder but niftier with some of its assorted technologies. The Ministry of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages announced Tuesday that it was granting formal approval of Apple’s iBookstore according to MacNN. “Our Government is committed to strengthening Canada’s economy through all its sectors, especially arts and culture,” said Minister James Moore. “Apple has demonstrated […]

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iPad News

Softbank to offer subsidized iPad to Japanese market in exchange for two year contract

Japanese carrier Softbank has announced that the company will begin offering the 16GB iPad 3G for free when customers sign up for a 25 month, US$56 a month contract, a new report claims. Per mocoNews, Softbank’s subsidy would contain no hidden costs that spread the cost of the iPad over the term of the contract. […]