Demand for Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular stronger than expected, taking 80%+ of preorders

With a starting price just $70 more than the non-cellular option, the new Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular accounts for the lion's share of preorders ahead of this Friday's launch.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 43

iPhone 8, iPhone X lack support for T-Mobile's new 600 MHz extended LTE network

The technical specifications for Apple's new iPhone 8 and iPhone X lack a discrete entry for the 600MHz spectrum required to use T-Mobile's new multi-billion dollar LTE network on Band 71 — but at present, only one other smartphone has support for the frequency.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 19

T-Mobile's John Legere boosts Apple Watch LTE speed limit in response to customer feedback

T-Mobile's CEO, John Legere, took to Twitter to announce a change to their Apple Watch plans, boosting the speed limit that the company had applied to the Series 3 LTE-equipped model.

Victor Marks 8 years ago 63

Apple Watch Series 3 cellular Apple Music streaming coming in October at the earliest

Apple Watch Series 3 owners opting for LTE may be sold on Apple Music streaming straight to the device — but the feature won't arrive until a software patch arrives "soon."

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 16

AT&T, Verizon will charge $10 per month for Apple Watch Series 3 cellular data plans [ux2]

Though the Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular hardware costs just $30 more than its predecessor, it will run users an additional $10 per month for mobile data access on America's two largest wireless carriers.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 57

Apple announces $399 Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular, letting you ditch your iPhone for data on the go

The new Apple Watch Series 3 will let users make phone calls, stream music, use Siri, get directions and much more without the need for an iPhone to be nearby. It launches on Sept. 22 with a starting price of $399 with integrated cellular radio.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 98

On strength of LTE version, Apple Watch predicted to hit 15M sales in 2017, 20M in 2018

Reports from the supply chain suggest that the Apple Watch will see 15 million sales, but a suspected launch of an LTE model in the fall will push that number to 20 million in 2018.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 11

Report corroborates fall Apple Watch refresh with LTE connectivity, same design

Citing new sources, another venue has jumped into the fray with new Apple Watch rumors, suggesting that LTE connectivity is coming in September to Apple's wearable line.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 54

It doesn't matter that Apple's 'iPhone 8' may not support 4G Gigabit LTE or 5G

A report claiming Apple's "iPhone 8" won't supporting some next-generation connectivity generated some confusion about the new device's prospects — but it really won't matter. AppleInsider explains the technology, and why the next crop of iPhones won't be impacted if Apple limits connectivity speed.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 65

Inside iOS 11: With 'antennagate' a distant memory, Apple switches back to signal bars

In iOS 11, Apple has shifted to four simple bars displaying LTE strength to the user, stepping away from the five dots used in iOS 7 through iOS 10. In doing so, it has also changed the ranges somewhat — AppleInsider examines the differences.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 26

Apple accused of throttling iPhone 7 performance on Verizon to match slower speeds on AT&T

In an effort to offer a uniform experience on the iPhone 7 regardless of carrier, Apple could be reducing the top speeds capable on Verizon, keeping them on par with rival carrier AT&T, a new investigation alleges.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 30

Apple releases iOS 10.0.3, fixing Verizon LTE issues on iPhone 7 & 7 Plus

Owners of Apple's latest and greatest iPhone received a software update on Monday, with version 10.0.3 exclusive to the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, addressing cellular connectivity problems specific to those models.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 9

Apple Watch with built-in cellular data unlikely to arrive this year - report

Though Apple apparently wants to place a cellular radio in a future Apple Watch model, technical limitations may prevent the capability from appearing in this year's expected update, a new report claims.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 53

Sioeye iPhone-connected sports camera streams live via LTE, includes 5GB free with T-Mobile

Startup camera maker Sioeye on Wednesday announced its Iris4G LTE iOS-connected action camera now offers data plans with U.S. carrier T-Mobile, including a starter package with 5 gigabytes of free bandwidth to begin live streaming on the go.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 0

Intel LTE modems to power AT&T version of Apple's 'iPhone 7' - report

Apple's next-generation handset will be a big win for chipmaker Intel, as the so-called "iPhone 7" series will reportedly ditch Qualcomm LTE modems for certain models, including AT&T in the U.S.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 23

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