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Apple cautions against “Beta test iPhone 5” scam, tells users to be wary of unsolicited offer

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Per the Apple discussion boards and iPodNN, a recent scam spam has spread from email and forums to Twitter, Facebook and now text messaging. Users have reported seeing unsolicited texts and social-network posts claiming that “Apple” is seeking 1,000 testers for text messaging on […]

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Apple confirms C Spire Wireless as fourth U.S. iPhone carrier

The south shall rise again. This time, with its own wireless carrier for the iPhone. Per Macworld, C Spire Wireless will join Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T as the fourth U.S iPhone carrier. The company, which functions as the largest privately-held cellular carrier in the country, announced on Wednesday that it will begin offering the iPhone […]

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AT&T to switch to unlimited and pay-per-use text messaging plans on August 21st

Well, at least this chunk of your AT&T bill might become a bit more reasonable… Per AppleInsider, beginning August 21, new AT&T customers will only be able to choose between unlimited text messaging plans starting at US$20, or pay 20 cents for each text message and 30 cents for a picture or video message. AT&T […]

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Facebook announces Skype video chat integration, other changes to social networking site

If there’s a major tech news story of the day, this might be it. Per Electronista, Facebook at its special event Wednesday brought out Skype-based video chat. The approach lets Facebook members hold one-to-one video calls between each other without having to load a separate app; complete newcomers should be talking in 30 seconds, Facebook […]

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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, […]