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Apple resumes sales of 3G iPhones and iPads in Germany

by Kelly Hodgkins (Feb 3rd, 2012)

Earlier today, Apple was forced to remove the iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 (not the iPhone 4S), and all 3G iPads from its online store in Germany. This injunction was short-lived as Apple appealed and the German court suspended the ban. The company told Slashgear, "Apple appealed this ruling ...

Apple cleared on one of seven Samsung patents in Germany

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jan 20th, 2012)

A German judge presiding over one of Samsung's seven patent infringement cases against Apple ruled in favor of the Cupertino company. The patent infringement case involves one of several 3G/UMTS patents held by the Korean manufacturer. The ruling did not give the reason why the judge rejected ...

AT&T announces new smartphone data plans

by Chris Rawson (Jan 18th, 2012)

AT&T has announced new smartphone data plans, outlined below and effective January 22. This is the first significant update to AT&T's smartphone data plans in a year and a half, aside from AT&T's inclusion of an additional 2 GB of data per month for tethering customers. We've provided ...

T-Mobile didn't get the iPhone because of its unique 3G bands

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jan 11th, 2012)

T-Mobile CEO Philipp Humm talked to Ina Fried of AllThingsD at CES this week about a variety of topics, including the iPhone. Humm confirmed what we all assumed -- T-Mobile didn't get the iPhone because of its unique 3G technology. "The key reason we didn't have the iPhone in the past is we are ...

iPad case claims to boost 3G performance, reduce radiation

by Michael Grothaus (Dec 19th, 2011)

Ars Technica has a really interesting article about the fabled proximity sensory in the iPad 3G. I know what you're thinking: "Why does the iPad 3G have a proximity sensor?" Well, if Ars did a proper job at finding and interpreting FCC papers (as I believe they did) it's there to protect users ...

Daily Mac App: Mi-Fi Monitor

by Kelly Hodgkins (Dec 13th, 2011)

I don't travel a lot, but I do have a MiFi which I use during the frequent power outages that seem to plague the area where I live. To help monitor my connection and the battery life of my MiFi, I use a Mac utility called Mi-Fi Monitor. It resides in the menu bar and displays both a battery ...

Apple says Motorola patent win won't deter holiday sales

by Michael Grothaus (Dec 12th, 2011)

Last Friday Motorola won a default judgment in Germany blocking the sale of iPad 3G's and all iPhones before the iPhone 4S in Germany. The court sided with Motorola after the company successfully argued that Apple violated one of its 3G patents. The ruling was a blow to Apple, especially since ...

Sprint struggles to replicate iPhone 4S users' speed concern

by Kelly Hodgkins (Nov 3rd, 2011)

Most Sprint customers are happy to finally have the iPhone, but for some users, the experience has been less than stellar. A small, but growing number of Sprint customers are complaining of slow data speeds. So slow that Siri and other network-sensitive features won't work. These complaints ...

Dutch court denies Samsung's request to block Apple products

by Michael Grothaus (Oct 14th, 2011)

As the unending battle between Apple and Samsung continues into its third epoch, a Dutch court today denied Samsung's request for an injunction against every single Apple product that uses 3G technology. According to Reuters, the Dutch court not only denied Samsung's requested injunction, its ...

Apple to begin selling iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G model in China on Wednesday

by Chris Rawson (Sep 20th, 2011)

Apple received approval to sell the iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G model in China two weeks ago, and according to The Mac Observer sales will begin on Wednesday. The 3G-capable model of the iPad 2 has already been on sale in China for some time via the country's rather extensive "grey market," but it will ...

Samsung files French patent complaint against Apple

by Kelly Hodgkins (Sep 13th, 2011)

Samsung and Apple continue to fight a heated legal battle overseas. In the latest skirmish, Samsung filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Apple in France. The complaint claims Apple violates three UMTS patents held by the Korean company. UMTS is a 3G technology used on GSM-based cellular ...

Verizon ad features iPad 2

by Kelly Hodgkins (Sep 7th, 2011)

Everyone remembers the iDon't ads Verizon Wireless aired for its DROID handsets. In a refreshing change, the carrier has released an iPad 2 ad that is airing on national TV. The ad focuses on 3G connectivity and all that you can do with an iPad 2 on the "Nation's Largest and Most Reliable ...

WSJ: China gets 3G iPad approval

by Michael Rose (Sep 6th, 2011)

Early this morning, the Wall Street Journal reported that China's certification agency has given Apple the go-ahead to begin selling a 3G device with the model number A1396. As MacRumors points out, that model number corresponds to the 3G-equipped iPad 2. The not-so-mystery device is listed as ...

3G MacBook Pro prototype shows alternate history of mobile Mac

by Michael Grothaus (Aug 14th, 2011)

It appears that at one time Apple was exploring 3G-capable MacBook Pros. eBay seller Abhw752579 has listed a prototype 2007 Santa Rosa MacBook Pro with an integrated 3G antenna built in to the LCD screen. The eBay seller is not the original owner or the machine, but bought it from someone on ...

Current stock of Verizon iPad 2s being pulled by Apple?

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jun 10th, 2011)

Several posts on Apple's support forums suggest Apple is withholding shipments of a select number of Verizon iPad 2s. Details are sparse but shipments en route from China are apparently being called back to their destination. 9to5Mac was also reportedly told by a store employee that Apple has ...