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AT&T holds back on data tethering for iPhone, cites potential traffic spikes

You’ve wanted data tethering on your iPhone for years now. And AT&T may one day provide this. Per MacRumors, Engadget received a comment from AT&T stating that installing data tethering could create high traffic usage that could hamper network performance: “iPhone tethering has the potential to exponentially increase traffic, and we need to ensure that […]

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iPad 3G to arrive in stores on April 30th

In the midst of the delays surrounding certain pre-ordered iPad 3G units, Apple announced on Tuesday that the 3G-enabled iPad would arrive for those who have pre-ordered it on Friday April 30th, the same day that it will make its appearance in stores. According to Macworld, the rush will begin at 5 p.m. at Apple […]

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Apple Denies iPhone Developers From Creating Location-Specific Ads

In a recent update to its “News and Announcements for iPhone Developers” RSS feed, Apple both informed developers that they can use an upcoming framework in the iPhone OS SDK to determine the location of users, but cannot use this framework to craft location-aware ads to users of App Store software. “If your app uses […]

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SlingPlayer to Function Over AT&T 3G Network Connections

Wireless carrier AT&T has announced that the company will allow the SlingPlayer app for the iPhone to stream live TV over 3G network connections. Per the New York Times, AT&T has worked with Sling to optimize the app in order to minimize network congestion. “Since mid-December 2009, AT&T has been testing the app and has […]

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AT&T, Verizon Drop Calling Plan Rates, Unlimited iPhone Plan Reduced by $30 Per Month

The pot shots between wireless carriers Veizon and AT&T continue with Verizon Wireless on Friday cutting the prices of its unlimited talk and text plans and AT&T immediately following suit. The end result benefits iPhone customers, who can now opt for an unlimited voice and data plan that costs US$30 less per month. Per Macworld, […]