AT&T desperately wants to get rid of its iPhone 3G stock. The carrier is now offering the 8GB iPhone 3G for a lot less than it did before. The “old” refurbished iPhone will cost you now just $49 but you’ll also have to get a new 2-year contract. If you’re not interested in the iPhone 3GS but looking for a new phone then you should definitely consider an iPhone 3G. At $49 it’s a bargain even if you’re only getting a refurbished model.

via AT&T

Tags: 3G, 3gs, Apple, Apple, At&T, At&T, iPhone, Portable Devices, refurbished

Verizon has yet to post its financial report for the second quarter of the year. We’ve already seen AT&T’s report but we’ll have to wait a couple of days until Big Red’s numbers will become public knowledge.

The company did however release its Q2 subscriber count. Verizon managed to add 1.1 million net subscribers which is 300k short of AT&T’s new additions number. That means Verizon currently sits on 87.7 million subscribers which is an impressive figure. AT&T is trailing behind but Verizon will keep its crown for now. We’ll be curious to see how these million subscribers translate into profits, but that report is coming on July 27 only.

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Now, this might seem obvious, but at least we can now say we have official confirmation — AT&T CEO, Randall Stephenson, recently took center stage at the Brainstorm: Tech conference to say “there will be a day when you are not exclusive with the iPhone”.

Don’t go canceling your AT&T subscriptions just yet because he gave us no word on when exactly said exclusivity will end. It could be next year, it could be 5 years from now, for all we know.

However, if recent rumors about Apple and Verizon gettin’ all buddy-buddy are to be believed, we may have a hint as to what carrier will get the iPhone next.

via Engadget

Tags: Apple, At&T, brainstorm tech, Business, carrier, Cell Phones, CEO, exclusivity, iPhone, Mobile News, randall stephenson, Verizon

We’ve seen various companies in the cell phone business posting their last quarter results. Some stayed atop of the market despite an impressive YoY loss, some barely managed to stay afloat, and some got huge profits despite actually owning a small market share.

Now it’s time for AT&T to send in its reports for Q2 2009. AT&T managed to activate 2.4 million iPhones in Q2 which basically means that AT&T sold most of these iPhones during the last month. 33% of these 2.4 million iPhones were activated by new customers. AT&T managed to add 1.2 million post paid subscribers and 0.2 million prepay subscribers which meant the carrier currently has 79.6 million subscribers which is 6.7 million more than last year.

As for revenue, this came in a $30.7 billion which is 1% lower compared to last year and net income came in at $3.2 billion which si 16% lower YoY. There you have it folks! AT&T is doing good but it could do a lot better.

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Tags: At&T, At&T, iPhone, iPhone, Q2, Reports

This rumor is not entirely new. We heard before that Verizon is working with Apple in order to launch a future iPhone but that rumor didn’t survive that long. And we heard all year how Apple is definitely going to launch a tablet by the end of 2009 which is probably going to happen.

Today we hear a new rumor that puts Apple’s tablet in the same boat with Big Red. It seems that Verizon will be the chosen carrier to sell Apple’s first tablet. The Internet tablet is supposed to be subsidized by Verizon but it will still be quite expensive since it is, after all, an Apple product. Imagine a 9- or 10-inch iPod touch or iPhone! That’s how the tablet will look like. And it might come with an actual keyboard but nothing is certain yet.

Why would Apple bring the tablet to Verizon? What happens for all those AT&T iPhone owners that will want a tablet too? But hey, it’s just a rumor. We’ll have plenty of time to talk about it later on!

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Tags: Apple, Apple, At&T, At&T, iPhone, iPod Touch, Laptops, netbook, tablet, Verizon, Verizon

Just yesterday we got word that Plastic Logic and Barnes & Noble would be teaming up to offer an eBook reader with an extensive library of content. After said announcement, Amazon’s Kindle looked to be getting a run of its money.

Just how much of a run is unclear as today it was announced that the Plastic Logic eBook reader will be running on AT&T’s 3G network. Now, if AT&T provides free access just like Sprint and the Kindle, this is fine but if there are monthly fees, we’re going to have a problem.

Then again, if there is a small monthly fee coupled with a subsidized device, there may be a market for Plastic Logic’s eBook reader after all.

via Engadget

Tags: 3G, At&T, barnes noble, ebook, eBook Reader, Mobile Software, plastic logic, Portable Devices

AT&T is getting ready to offer three new subsidized netbooks. The Acer Aspire One, the Dell Mini 10 and the Lenovo S10 are all going to be available for just $200 with a new 2-year contract. As for plans you can choose between a $40/month 200MB plan or a $60/month 5GB plan. So what do you think? Ready for a new netbook?

via prnewswire

Tags: Acer, Aspire one, At&T, At&T, data, Dell, Laptops, Lenovo, Mini 10, Mobile News, netbooks, Portable Devices, S10

AT&T has two new Sony Ericsson available for you, the C905a 8.1-megapixel camera phone and the W518a Walkman. We’ve already covered these Sony Ericsson handsets and those of you interested in a new camera phone or a Walkman handset can now head to AT&T and purchase their next phone. The C905a is available for $179.99 after rebates and with a 2-year contract and the W518a is now available for $49.99 after rebates and a 2-year contract. So what will it be boys and girls?

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Tags: At&T, At&T, c905a, camera phone, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, W518a, Walkman

Ever since we first heard of LG’s GD910 watch-phone back in December of last year, we’ve been wondering when we would actually see it hit the North American market, if ever.

Well today, we get a ray of hope shined on the device as it has recenelty made its was through the FCC and is (almost) ready to hit North American shelves. For those of you who have trouble keeping track of your phone, this one’s for you as it straps to your wrist effectively making it impossible to lose, if you never take it off that is.

Now that we’ve seen the FCC shots all we need to hear of is a carrier. AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile? You guys listening?

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Tags: At&T, Cell Phones, GD910, LG, LG, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Phone, Portable Devices, Verizon, watch phone, wrist watch

After being blessed by the FCC a while ago, the GPS-toting Sony Ericsson W518a is finally joining AT&T’s ranks this July 19 along with the 8mpx shooter, the Cybershot C905a.  Take away the GPS receiver and the W518a will start to look like just another Walkman phone with the usual Walkman-oriented features, a 3.2 megapixel camera, and dedicated external music controls, but wait, don’t write it off so easy! The flip phone is Facebook enabled and its Advanced Shake Control gives users the ease of changing a song, shuffle, and control volume with just a shake.  Still not good enough?  Well, how about Gesture Control, where you wave your hand in front of its camera to reject a call? Yep, if that’s got your attention, all you have to do is wait till the W518a starts selling on July 19 with a $49.99 price tag to get one (after rebates with a two-year agreement).

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Tags: At&T, Cell Phones, Sony Ericsson, W518a, Walkman

AT&T and Sony Ericsson have just confirmed what we heard a few days back and starting July 19th, AT&T subscribers thinking of an upgrade to their ageing cameraphones will have a new option to consider, the Sony Ericsson C905a, an 8-megapixel shooter that adorns SE’s current Cybershot lineup.  If the camera and its 30fps video recording capability don’t interest you, you might also want to know that the C905a is HSDPA ready and also has GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, FM radio and an M2 slot supporting up to 16GB cards. The Sony Ericsson C905a will be hitting AT&T’s shelves starting July 19 for a price of $180 (after rebates) on a two-year contract.

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Apple recently released the second beta for the iPhone’s upcoming OS that is version 3.1. Details are scare on exactly what this update will entail but chances are there won’t be anything too drastic. However it probably includes fixes for the current jailbreak methods on the scene.

Of course since version 3.1 is still in beta form it is currently only available to developers. Of course, if you really want to get your hands on it, your favorite torrent tracker probably can help you there. Then again, the chances of it bricking your device are there so I’d suggest not trying it.

via Engadget

Tags: 3.1, Apple, At&T, beta 2, Cell Phones, developers, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mobile News, Mobile Software, OS, Portable Devices

If you though that AT&T’s $79 refurbished iPhone 3G offer was pretty hot then you should see Fido’s refreshed iPhone 3G offer. The Canadian carrier is ready to offer refreshed 8GB iPhone 3Gs to its customers for just CAD $49 (that’s a little over $43 USD). 16GB iPhone 3Gs are available for just CAD $99, just in case you were wondering.

What’s the difference between refreshed and refurbished you might ask? Well those refreshed units have been returned within a few days after their activation. Are they better or worse than refurbished units? You’ll be the judge of that! And when you go to Fido for a cheap iPhone 3G, keep in mind that you’ll still have to get a new contract to be able to take advantage of the new promotional price.

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Tags: Apple, Apple, At&T, At&T, Canada, fido, iphone 3g, Mobile News, Portable Devices, Refreshed, refurbished

Earlier today we reported on a Kindle 2 knockoff done by a Chinese company and thought that would be it today but boy were we wrong. What you see above is the Hello Kitty Phone 3G, an obvious iPhone knockoff branded with everyone’s favorite cartoon kitty.

Not many specs were realsed on this little device but the fact that there is a stock application on such a device makes me chuckle. Then again, maybe there are some respected business people out their with an undying passion for everything Hello Kitty, who knows.

EngadgetMobile reports that this thing costs $99, the exact same price AT&T is currently offering the iPhone 3G for. Ironic? Maybe. Ridiculous? Of course.

Tags: 3G, Apple, asia, At&T, Cell Phones, hello kitty phone 3g, iPhone, knockoff, Mobile News

It was recently announced that Nokia’s Symbian S-60 based Surge will be coming to AT&T on July 19th for $79.99 after a rebate and 2-year contract.

The Surge features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 2MP camera, AT&T Navigator and Video Share and a browser that allows for Flash support. Additionally, the Surge will ship with the JuiceCaster app that allows users to update their twitter or Facebook statuses even more pain-free.

So again, Nokia’s Surge will make its way onto AT&T July 19th for $79.99. Anyone interested?

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Tags: 2mp camera, At&T, Cell Phones, flash, juicecaster, Mobile News, Nokia, Qwerty keyboard, surge, symbian

As you might have expected, AT&T has started to sell even cheaper iPhone 3G phones. And I am not talking about those new prices announced for the 8GB and 16GB models at WWDC. AT&T has now more refurbished phones waiting for new customers. The refurbished 8GB model will cost you $79 while the refurbished 16GB model will cost you just $129. Unfortunately the 2-year new contract is still mandatory which means you will still be paying lots of precious dollars every month to AT&T. At these prices an iPhone is still more affordable than ever so if you’re not willing to pay $199 for an iPhone 3GS then a refurbished handset is just what you need.

via TUAW

Tags: 3G, 3gs, At&T, At&T, iPhone, Mobile News, Portable Devices, refurbished

Here’s some good news, at least for those Sprint customers expecting more from their default carrier. Sprint wants its future phones, at least the smart ones, to have WiFi capabilities. According to a Sprint spokesperson WiFi will be there “in all its major devices going forward”. The brief announcement was made while Sprint was confirming that a future BlackBerry Tour capable of WiFi connectivity will be available sometime next year.

We salute Sprint’s decision to require WiFi from the manufacturers it works with. It’s never too late, Verizon! AT&T, you can do it too!

via Fierce Wireless

Tags: At&T, At&T, blackberry tour, Sprint, Sprint, Verizon, Verizon, WiFi

We haven’t heard about Sony Ericsson’s C905a for some time now but details have just leaked out that could be pointing to an AT&T launch on July 19th.

The Sony Ericsson C905a will feature:

8MP camera with Xenon flash, auto focus and 30fps QVGA video recording

240 x 320 LCD screen

HSDPA

Bluetooth

WiFi

AGPS

While this handset may seem like nothing special, it’s reportedly AT&T’s first 8MP camera phone. Anyone excited?

Tags: 8mp camera, agps, At&T, bluetooth, c905a, Cell Phones, Digital Cameras, HSDPA, rumor, Sony Ericsson, WiFi, xenon flash

What carrier is going to be the first one to launch a 3G femtocell in the USA? Any bets? AT&T will say that its MicroCell solution will be available to customers before the end of the year. Sprint on the other hand is saying that its model will be the first 3G femtocell in the USA.

Mathew Oommen, Sprint’s VP of device and technology development apparently promised that Sprint will in fact be the first carrier to have a 3G femtocell device:

Just like Sprint was the first with 2G, we’ll definitely be the first in the 3G space as well. We’re not talking about trials; we’re talking about full commercial service.

Said device will offer extended EV-DO Rev. A coverage for all those Sprint 3G gadgets in your home. No specific details have been revealed so far and we have no prices details just yet. We’ll be back with all the specs once Sprint makes them available.

via Unstrung

Tags: 3G, At&T, At&T, CDMA, Coverage, EV-DO Rev A, femtocell, Mobile News, Sprint, Sprint

The result? It’s a draw! It’s not that the iPhone 3GS is not faster! It’s more likely that AT&T’s current 3G network can’t be used yet to show the iPhone’s true potential. If you got excited about the whole Speed coming with the 3GS you should be pretty bummed right now. Sure your new phone has a faster processor and it can record video, but it fails where it really shouldn’t. That connectivity speed is not attainable just yet.

The speed test above was conducted in Chicago and it clearly shows that the iPhone 3GS won’t be better than the 3G model. It’s just a little faster at downloads with 1202kbps for the 3GS vs 1161kbps for the 3G and similar when it comes to uploads speed. Latency-wise it does a little better with numbers at 175ms vs 210ms.

So folks, there you have it! You should be just fine with your iPhone 3G at least until AT&T has deployed and thoroughly tested the new 7.2Mbps network. For now AT&T hasn’t even rolled out the public trial of this upgraded 3G network which means that only AT&T personnel would have access to it. Basically any speed test conducted in the Chicago area would have been done on AT&T’s regular 3G network which better explains the similar performance of the iPhone 3GS and 3G. We hope that by the end of the year those bars in the graph above will significantly change in favor of the 3GS as AT&T will finish upgrading its 3G network. When that happens, you should have no problem ditching your iPhone 3G in favor of the new model.

via Gizmodo

Tags: 3G, 7.2Mbps, Apple, Apple, At&T, At&T, iPhone 3GS, Mobile News, Network