Tag: "3G"

Let’s retaliate? Apple’s massive lawsuit expansion against Samsung (Australia)

By Sam | February 3, 2012 | No comment yet

It’s been a rough week for Samsung in what appears to be an ever-expanding legal battle. In addition to an investigation with anti-trust sentiment by the European Union, Apple has now increased the number of claims to 278 (22 patents and 10 devices).

The claims come in the Australian lawsuit that made headlines on 2011 when the Galaxy Tab 10.1 was banned for a short period of time. It is going to take some time to disseminate the nature of all 278 claims, but it is clear that many of the claims involve yet to be released devices.

iPhones, iPad 3G Pulled From Online Apple Store in Germany Following Ban

By Jillian | February 3, 2012 | 1 comment

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Germany I’m sure Apple’s legal department always enjoys a day that starts with a sales injunction. Earlier today Motorola Mobility was granted just such a one over G/UMTS patents that resulted in Apple having to pull their 3G-enabled devices, such as the iPhone 4 and the iPad 2 WiFi + 3G (the iPhone 4S is excluded due to the use of a different baseband chip), from being available for sale from their online store in Germany.

It didn’t take long for Apple to receive a suspension of that injunction, allowing them to place their devices back up for sale and return to business as usual.

By Jillian | January 31, 2012 | No comment yet

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Verizon If employee training materials can be trusted it looks like Verizon is getting close to their 2011 promise that we would see new data sharing plans for 2012.

Working in much the same way as existing family sharing plans, data could also be shared for a nominal fee for each additional device such as iPad or iPhone (though some conflicting reports seem to indicate that you will only pay a one time “sharing fee” on top of a more expensive and inclusive plan and that there will not actually be a per device charge on top).

By Juli | September 28, 2011 | 3 comments

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Amazon announced its much anticipated Android-based tablet this morning, and as expected, it resembles a traditional Kindle e-book reader.

The 7” Kindle Fire will retail for a mere $199.99, and it features 8GB of internal memory, Wi-Fi connectivity, an IPS Panel, a dual-core CPU, and a lightweight chassis (14.6 oz). It does not feature a 3G connection, a camera, or a microphone, but it does come with a 30 day trial of Amazon Prime, to tempt customers into purchasing digital TV shows and movies. Amazon is selling the Kindle Fire at a loss, and hopes to compensate for the lost money with digital purchases.

By Roberto | August 1, 2011 | No comment yet

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Update: Verizon has released a new URL for the direct promotions. Check details after the break.

Recognizing that the tablet market has become more crowded than New York City at rush hour, Verizon today announced their new month-long promotion to entice consumers to buy their next tablet.

Apple has dominated the market with the iPad and iPad 2. Amazon’s upcoming Android tablet will be competing with the Nook Color, and the company will later aim directly at the iPad. RIM and Samsung are also forcing their way in. No surprises, when we see Verizon wanting a part of every tablet out there.

By Colin | May 25, 2011 | 4 comments

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iPad 2 users have recently begun to complain of lower signal strengths when holding their iPads a certain way. You may recall hearing about a similar problem with the iPhone 4, which turned out to be quite the calamity among the Apple community. For the iPhone 4 the problem was with the location of the antenna, which was on the exterior corner that was most often touched during phone calls, also known as “death grip” and “antennagate”.

The reason for the decrease in signal strength was not because it was covered by users’ hands, which is probably what most people think, but rather because of the conductive nature of the human hand. While touching certain parts of the phone users accidentally connected two parts of the antenna, causing it to malfunction.

By dag | April 13, 2011 | 1 comment

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Earlier today, Logitech announced a new security app designed to allow iPad users to monitor activities around their home or office. The app, named Logitech Alerts, will allow users to keep an eye on things in 720p high definition video, when paired with one of the “Logitech Alert” security cameras sold by Logitech.

By dag | April 9, 2011 | 6 comments

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Given the large number of complaints coming from Verizon iPad 2 users who experience 3G connection issues with their device, Apple came out of its silence and acknowledged the problem yesterday, and stated that the iOS team was working on a fix.

The issue mostly arises when Verizon iPad 2 users turn off the 3G connection of their device via the Settings app, while on a plane, for instance. Once the 3G connection of the tablet is turned back on, the iPad 2 seems to be unable to log back into Verizon’s network.

By dag | April 8, 2011 | No comment yet

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A growing discussion over at Apple’s support forum seems to indicate that several iPad 2 owners are experiencing issues with the Verizon version of the tablet. 3G connectivity problems seem to happen randomly, but in one specific case easy to reproduce, the tablet simply refuses to connect to Verizon’s network.

The issue seems to be triggered by users who turn off the 3G connection of their iPad 2 via the Settings app, while on a plane, for instance. Once the 3G connection of the tablet is enabled again, the iPad 2 seems to be unable to detect Verizon’s network, and can take up to 5 minutes to finally reconnect to 3G. In some extreme cases, the iPad 2 will not reconnect at all, and will display the dreaded “Searching…” message on the top corner of the screen instead.

By Roberto | April 5, 2011 | 2 comments

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Still looking for an iPad? Today, at the Apple Online Store you can benefit from special deals on refurbished first generation iPads, Apple TV, iPod Touch and iPod Nanos.

The company has marked down several iPad, iPod Touch and iPod Nano models. You better hurry, because the discounted inventory will most likely be limited, or will disappear quite fast.

By Bill | March 18, 2011 | 2 comments

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If you’ve been paying attention to the iPad 2 news you already know that there are several differences between the various iPad 2 models (WiFi, GSM / AT&T, CDMA / Verizon). But, did you know that not all iPad 2s are equal when it comes to audio quality?

Based on a recent report from iLounge, the microphone on the WiFi and 3G (AT&T and Verizon) versions of the iPad 2 each exhibit different audio characteristics. According to their tests, the iPad 2 WiFi produces “markedly cleaner audio” then both the Verizon and AT&T versions of the 3G iPad 2.

By Cristi | March 8, 2011 | 16 comments

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iPad 2 Wireless Data Plan Options

Comparison of AT&T and Verizon Wireless Monthly 3G Data Plans

Apple’s new iPad 2 will be available this Friday and many new and existing iPad owners are trying to figure out which 3G wireless data plan they should pick. Unlike the choices available when the first generation iPad launched last April, US customers will have several different data plans from AT&T and Verizon Wireless to choose from this time around. With these new choices comes the question, “Which one is best for me?” We’ve broken down all the important information to help you make an informed decision.

By Bill | January 23, 2011 | No comment yet

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Apple fans in China will soon be able to purchase a 3G iPad from their local Apple retail store. Bloomberg reports that Apple has won approval to sell the iPad 3G from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The approval comes roughly four months since Apple began selling the WiFi only version of the iPad in China.

It’s expected that China Unicom will provide 3G data plans for the iPad 3G once it goes on sale. It was reported in August that China Unicom had finalized an agreement for the exclusive rights to sell the iPad in China. The wireless company is already the exclusive distributor of the iPhone in China and began selling the iPhone 4 last year.

By Bill | December 8, 2010 | No comment yet

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Apple just released a “Special Limted Time” deal on refurbished iPads in the Apple Online Store. Apple has all six iPad models available with savings ranging from 6% – 16% off the normal retail price. The 3G models are marked down just 6-7% but the WiFi only models have a much higher discount of 14-16% off their normal retail price. Since these are all refurbished units, inventory will be limited so be sure to check out the deals if you’ve been looking to pick up an iPad at a discount.

As part of Apple’s refurbishment process, the company replaces the iPad battery and outer shell with brand new ones so the refurbished iPads are indistinguishable from a new unity. Apple certifies all refurbed iPads and they include Apple’s standard one year warranty just like a new iPad.

Full iPad sales list after the break »

AT&T Reports Significant WiFi Growth

By Cristi | October 22, 2010 | No comment yet

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AT&T realized the importance of Wi-Fi for data hungry smartphones and connected devices several years ago with the launch of the first iPhone. The Dallas based company began focusing on the expansion of their Wi-Fi footprint in an attempt to offload some of the traffic from their 3G cellular network. It appears their strategy has now paid off. AT&T reported “significant growth in Wi-Fi connections on its nationwide network” in a press release today.