Archive for January, 2010

In the shadow of iPad doom, AT&T promises to do better

January 30, 2010

If one just considers the numbers, Ma Bell’s commitment to build out and improve its wireless network is impressive. In fact, the nation’s number two carrier has said it will boost spending by $2 billion to add more towers and backhaul, with an emphasis on improving things in San Francisco and Manhattan.

Can the AT&T network handle the iPad?

January 29, 2010

Can the AT&T network handle the iPad?The volume of user complaints about the coverage and service provided by AT&T’s wireless network have grown, if anything, faster that the number of AT&T iPhone subscribers, which has been rapid indeed.

Apple permits VOIP over 3G with new iPhone SDK

January 28, 2010

This has been a bone of contention for years already and even the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) got into the act after the open networks group Free Press urged an investigation. Still, it’s been nearly four months since AT&T agreed in principle to allow VOIP over 3G on its network.

Apple gets more revenue from iPhone than from Macs or iPods

January 27, 2010

Apple gets more revenue from iPhone than from Macs or iPodsNew accounting rules and methods have made clear the impact that the iPhone has had on Apple’s success, and it turns out that the revenue from the iPhone is more than from either Macs or iPods.

Pirated iPhone software source ‘Installøus’ shutting down

January 27, 2010

Of course, this is just one of the currently available “installer apps” and warez sites — a drop in the digital bucket. Nevertheless, for honest developers, that one black hat is closing up shop and calling it a day can’t be bad news.

Google releases updated Google Voice [web app] for iPhone

January 26, 2010

This sad, sad shambling affair. And, now, as promised, searchzilla is back with a “web app” version of their popular calling app, which is a step, step-and-a-half above using this service in a browser window.

Wednesday’s important for Verizon [and the whole wireless industry], too

January 26, 2010

Oh why limit the love just to Verizon? Everybody in these fractiously United States come here and let’s have a great big group iPhone hug (or so the latest rumors would have us believe).

Will Apple use Jan 27 event to end AT&T exclusivity?

January 25, 2010

Will Apple use Jan 27 event to end AT&T exclusivity?Although it is not anywhere near being the focus of the latest rumors, there is a chance that Apple will use their event on January 27 to announce, or at least hint, that AT&T’s exclusive iPhone deal is at an end.

Carbonite for iPhone: Mobile access to your stuff

January 25, 2010

Still haven’t gotten the local + off-site back up religion? Here’s yet another reason to go with Carbonite, which is affordable and requires your attention just once to get it set up n’ running.

The White House? Yup, there’s an app for that, too

January 24, 2010

Republican and Teabag activists, have you been enraged today? If you answered “no,” then you’re not properly polarized and not ready to do the nation’s business, bringing about a revolution (of, by and for 5 percent of the population).


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