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TELUS and Bell launch HSPA network. TELUS and Bell to offer the iPhone starting in November

Howard — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:59:13 +0000

TELUS and Bell have launched their HSPA network.

Also, ending months of speculation and ending Roger’s iPhone exclusivity both TELUS and Bell have announced that they will be offering the iPhone 3G and 3Gs starting in November. Details on that to come later.

You can sign up for updates from TELUS here.

Apple “Launches” iPhone 3GI

live_strong — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:41:57 +0000

Apple has released its most revolutionary iPhone to date, say hello to the iPhone 3GI. Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the 3GI in front of a packed auditorium earlier today. Jobs describes the 3GI as the “lightest and slimmest model ever” and the “most handsome product” Apple has ever designed.

The newest iPhone boasts significant software and hardware upgrades, multi-touch interface, and superior processing speeds. The updated wide-screen display has the finest resolution and most the brilliant colors. Senior vice president Philip Schiller says the 3GI is “as light as air” and is so thin “it’s like it’s not even there.”

At $599 the iPhone 3GI sports a HD video camera, one-tap editing with Final Cut Pro, and cut/copy/paste. The feature list is never ending, just imagine what you want your 3GI to do and it will obey your command. The 3GI is so innovative that it can only be seen by the company’s hippest and most dedicated customers.

Read the full story on the ONION-America’s Finest News Source.

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Rogers/Fido Sold Out of iPhone 3GS

live_strong — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:43:21 +0000

The iPhone 3GS was launched on July 19th in most parts of the world, with it available from both Rogers and Fido in Canada. Two weeks after the launch and the 3GS is already sold out at Rogers and Fido retail locations across the country. The 3GS is reportedly still in stock at Apple stores across Canada. The iPhone 3G, last years model, may still be in stock at retail locations and will continue to be sold until stock is depleted. Expect stock of the 3GS to be replenished next week with back orders being filled first.

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Is the iPhone making its way to TELUS?

live_strong — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:28:28 +0000

HowardForums’ member “RileyFreeman” is reporting that that TELUS will be launching the iPhone in October. The leak is courtesy of “… a(n) executive at Telus.” The iPhone would be launched on the HSPA network that is going to be completed around September, not the current CDMA network.

What do you think-is TELUS going to score the iPhone when the HSPA launches later this year? Leave your thoughts below.

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1,000,000+ iPhones 3GS Sold!

live_strong — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:23:22 +0000

The iPhone 3GS may have only launched 3 days ago but Apple is reporting that more than 1 million 3GS devices have been sold. Furthermore, six million customers have downloaded the new iPhone 3.0 OS since its launch five days go.

“Customers are voting and the iPhone is winning,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “With over 50,000 applications available from Apple’s revolutionary App Store, iPhone momentum is stronger than ever.”

Read the complete press release on PR Newswire.

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Shh-Don’t Tell AT&T

live_strong — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:51:38 +0000

Although AT&T does not officially support tethering your iPhone (running OS 3.0) to you computer does not mean you can’t, MacMegaSite has found around the carrier restriction. This workaround is only compatible with a Mac, sorry PC users.

1. Download the carrier update file. Then extract it. (file hosted at Wired.com)

2. Launch the Terminal app and type the following command:

defaults write com.apple.iTunes carrier-testing -bool TRUE

3. Now launch iTunes. In the iPhone window, hold the Option key while clicking Restore. Then select the ipcc file in the disk image you downloaded and click OK.

4. iTunes will update the carrier settings. Now under General settings, tap the Network tab and an internet tethering option should appear. From there on, you should be able to easily tether the iPhone via Bluetooth or USB.

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Rogers and Fido to get the iPhone 3GS 16/32GB for $199/$299 on a 3 year

Howard — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:33:32 +0000

Starting June 19th Rogers and Fido will have the iPhone 3GS 16GB for $199 on a 3 year while the 32GB is $299 on a 3 year. Presumably with a $45 minimum monthly voice and data plan. There will be no straight up pricing at launch.

The iPhone 3G 8GB will drop to $99 on a 3 year.

Rogers will also be bringing back the $30/6GB data option for iPhone users.

Count Down to a Billion

live_strong — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:04:11 +0000

The Apple App Store has almost had 1,000,000,000 (one billion) downloads and to celebrate Apple is giving away a bunch of prizes.

As of today, nearly one billion apps have been downloaded around the globe. So we just want to say thanks — a billion. Download an app and you’ll automatically get the chance to win a $10,000 iTunes Gift Card, an iPod touch, a Time Capsule, and a MacBook Pro. Just go to the iTunes Store, browse the App Store, and download your best app yet.

See how many Apps have been downloaded at Apple.

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Fido to Sell “Refreshed” iPhones

live_strong — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:21:10 +0000

Fido, a subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc., has started to sell previous used iPhones through the loyalty and retention department. Refreshed iPhones were purchased and returned within the first 15 days of use.

Pricing for the “refreshed” iPhones is as follows:
$149 – 8GB on 3-year term
$249 – 16GB on 3-year term

Only customers on a price plan before the relaunch of the Fido brand (November 4, 2008) are able to get these “refreshed” iPhones. Also note, “refreshed” iPhones only have a 6 month warranty, not the full 12 months that new ones do.

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Game Boy iPhone Case

live_strong — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:03:03 +0000

This could be possibly one of the coolest iPhone 3G cases we have seen yet. “That Girl” over at That Girl’s Site snapped this shot on a recent trip to Japan. As you can see in the photo, the clear hard plastic case is snaps onto the rear of the iPhone-looks good on the white model, not sure what it would look like on the black one.

No word on where you can purchase your own-if you know post a comment below.

Source: That Girl’s Site

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