AT&T is reportedly facing a federal class-action suit for ?systematically? overstating the data use of iPhone and iPad owners. – AT amp;T reportedly is facing a federal class-action suit alleging that it ?systematically overstates the amount of data used on each data transaction involving an iPhone or iPad,? according to the Courthouse News Service, a…
Month: February 2011
Sony DSC-W350 14.1MP 4x Zoom Digital Camera Bundle for $99 + $8 s&h
Walmart offers the Sony DSC-W350 14.1-Megapixel Digital Camera in four colors bundled with a Sony Soft Carrying Case in Grey and a Sony 2GB SD Memory Card for $99. Shipping adds $7.91, or choose free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that’s $11 under yesterday’s mention of the camera alone and $25 less than the best total…
Extendable Stylus Pen for Touchscreens w/ $1 HHI credit for free + $3 s&h
HandHeldItems.com offers this Extendable Stylus Pen for Touchscreens in Silver bundled with a $1 HHI.com store credit for $3.99. Coupon code “hhisketchpensilver” drops it to free. With $2.85 for shipping (and excluding the credit), that’s a $4 drop and the lowest total price we could find for a comparable stylus by $4. It features a…
Google shifts focus from Web to mobile apps
PCWorld’s Tony Bradley looks at how Google recognizes the value of mobile platforms and is working to stay one step ahead to claim its piece of the mobile market pie. Read the original post by Tony Bradley
Microsoft confirms WP7 ‘phantom data use’ culprit is Yahoo! mail
The Windows Phone “phantom data use” culprit has been identified, and it while we knew it was a third-party, we didn’t know how big of one. It was Yahoo! Mail. Read the original post by iPhoneHacks
Klipsch Image X5 Noise-Isolating Earphones for $129 + free shipping
Today only until 11 am ET (or 100% claimed), Amazon.com offers the Klipsch Image X5 Noise-Isolating Earphones for $128.95. With free shipping, that’s a buck under our December mention and the lowest total price we could find by $43. These earphones include five sets of tips, compact magnetic case, airline adapter, and cleaning tool. Read…
200 Sheets of Meritline Glossy 4×6″ Photo Paper for $5 + free shipping
Meritline.com offers its Premium Glossy 4×6″ Photo Paper 20-Sheet 10-Pack (the third choice, 200 sheets total) for $14.99. Coupon code “MLCK175087020166AL1″ cuts it to $4.99 cents. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for any 4×6″ photo paper in this quantity. (We mentioned 100 sheets of it for the same price…
MEElectronics M6 Noise-Isolating Earbuds 2-Pack for $30 + $3 s&h
HandHeldItems.com offers the MEElectronics M6 Noise-Isolating Earbuds 2-Pack in Black and Pink bundled with a $2 HHI store credit for $49.99. Coupon code “meevalentine” slices it to $29.99. With $2.85 for shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find for the pair by $17. (Most stores charge $25 or more for a single pair.)…
Apple seeding iOS 4.3 beta 3 to developers today?
Could iOS 4.3 beta 3 arrive for developers today? BGR claims their sources say it is so and build 8F5166b no less. There was only a week between beta 1 and beta 2 which is faster than Apple’s usual 2 week pace but there was no new beta last week. New iOS 4.3 features have…
News: iPad launches in South Africa
Apple officially launched the iPad in South Africa over the weekend. According to a MyBroadband report, Core Group, an official distributor of Apple products, launched the iPad in various iStore, Incredible Connection, and Dion Wired stores. Pricing for the iPad with Wi-Fi starts at R4,399 (roughly $615) for the 16GB model and goes to R6,399…
Android Overtakes Symbian as Top Smartphone OS: 10 Reasons Why
News Analysis: Android beat Nokias Symbian platform in the fourth quarter to become the top mobile OS in the world. But how did it do it? With strong marketing and handset-maker support. – After slowly marching its way toward the top of the smartphone OS market, Googles Android platform is now the most-popular smartphone operating…
Android Overtakes Nokia as Top Smartphone OS: 10 Reasons Why
News Analysis: Android beat Nokias Symbian platform in the fourth quarter to become the top mobile OS in the world. But how did it do it? With strong marketing and handset-maker support. – After slowly marching its way toward the top of the smartphone OS market, Googles Android platform is now the most-popular smartphone operating…
Microsoft: Yahoo Mail Responsible for Windows Phone 7 Data Drain
Microsoft suggested an "inefficiency" between Yahoo Mail and the Windows Phone Mail client is causing Windows Phone 7s unexplained data drain for some users. – Microsoft is blaming Yahoo Mail for a ?data drain? bug affecting a small subset of Windows Phone 7 devices. For weeks, the company had been investigating complaints of smartphones devouring…
News: Apple posts iOS 4.2.6 ahead of Verizon iPhone launch
Apple has posted iOS 4.2.6 for the CDMA iPhone in preparation for Verizon’s launch on February 10. According to Mac Rumors, the version is listed as Build 8E200, as compared the 8E128 build of iOS 4.2.5 seen on demonstration iPhones at the Verizon announcement last month, meaning Apple has likely made some additional modifications and…
Apple hit with another suit alleging privacy violations
Apple has been hit with another lawsuit accusing it of privacy violations for the way it shares information collected from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users with advertisers. Read the original post by Nancy Gohring