Apple tweaked iPhones to lessen strain on AT&T network - report A new report profiling the troubles AT&T has faced with millions of bandwidth hungry iPhone users revealed Tuesday that Apple has modified its handset to make it less taxing on its wireless partner's network. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 46
AT&T 3G MicroCell nationwide rollout begins in mid-April Dead spots and connectivity issues in the home could be a thing of the past for some U.S. iPhone users next month, when AT&T begins the formal nationwide rollout of its 3G MicroCell service. AppleInsider Staff 16 years ago 46
AT&T says tiered data pricing inevitable, not rushing towards 4G [u] Apple's exclusive iPhone carrier AT&T Wireless said the industry will likely eventually charge bandwidth-heavy users more for their data plans than those customers who use networks more sparingly, but added that the company in no rush to roll out its next-generation technology [updated with clarified comments from AT&T]. Sam Oliver 16 years ago 47
AT&T 3G network speed improves 84% in performance test A new test of the four major U.S. 3G networks found that AT&T has undergone a "drastic makeover" in the last eight months, with download speeds that blow away competitors Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 71
Apple improves iMac ship times, 3G iPhone download limit doubles New 27-inch iMac purchases direct from Apple now have a shipping wait time of 5 to 7 days, suggesting the hardware maker has addressed issues that plagued the desktops. Also, the file size limit for iPhone App Store and iTunes downloads over 3G has increased to 20MB. Sam Oliver 16 years ago 17
Sling Media says it didn't change iPhone SlingPlayer to appease AT&T Sling Media clarified reports that its SlingPlayer iPhone application was modified in collaboration with AT&T to be "more bandwidth sensitive" and less taxing on the carrier's 3G network. AppleInsider Staff 16 years ago 17
Apple posts QuickTime video of CEO Steve Jobs' 'iPad' keynote Apple Wednesday evening made available through its Web site a QuickTime video stream of its media event during which its new tablet device, dubbed the "iPad" was introduced to the public by CEO Steve Jobs. Brian Garner 16 years ago 30
AT&T upgrades network as wireless traffic quadruples over past year AT&T has invested nearly $65 million into 3G network upgrades in the San Francisco Bay area in response to massive growth in total data traffic over the past year. Brian Garner 16 years ago 87
Verizon continues assault on AT&T with series of holiday ads Verizon has released three ads which continue to highlight the disparity between its 3G network coverage and AT&T's. Brian Garner 16 years ago 153
AT&T deploying HSPA 7.2 mobile service ahead of new iPhones AT&T has formally announced plans for deploying its 7.2 Mbps mobile data service upgrade this year, which will support faster iPhone models expected to be released this summer. Prince McLean 17 years ago 42
AT&T acquisition to beef up 3G coverage in rural US AT&T on Friday confirmed plans to acquire wireless properties from rival Verizon in a bid to strengthen coverage of its 3G network in rural areas of the US stretching across some 18 states. Slash Lane 17 years ago 42
Snow Leopard to support native 3G Wireless WAN hardware Building on evidence that Apple is seeking to hire engineers to test new Macs with 3G Wireless WAN support, people familiar with the company's plans say Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard will incorporate new support for native WWAN hardware. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 37
Apple seeks 3G specialist for Macs as subsidy deals near Apple is seeking an experienced communications engineer to join its Mac team and focus on debugging communications technologies — including 3G Wireless WAN — amid rumors that the company is nearing deals with 3G providers that would help subsidize the cost of new Macs. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 64
New iMacs in retail system; 3G iPhone redesign rumor; 3G's "D-Day" Apple's upcoming iMac has made a tentative appearance in US retail channel systems. Meanwhile, one rumor has the 3G iPhone receiving both GPS and a significant visual update, an analyst calls WWDC's opening "D-Day" for new iPhone models, and the latest SDK for the handset may allow background apps. Aidan Malley 18 years ago 102
Analyst triggers stock surge; flash sales may tumble 66 percent An investor note by Thomas Weisel Partners has triggered a rush on Apple stock after suggesting that the iPhone and Mac would drive Apple sales for years. Also, iSuppli sees a lack of flash orders from Apple; Microsoft and Yahoo have traded shots over a takeover bid; and Apple may take the matter of an 8800 GT upgrade card into its own hands. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 29
