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iPhone Service Plans Announced

Just today, Apple and AT&T announced the service plans that will be available for the iPhone. This is good news to many who at first weren’t sure if they would even been given the pricing for the iPhone plans before the launch date. In yesterday’s article, What Will that iPhone Cost You, I mentioned this dilemma as well as the announcement that AT&T would be making their pricing available before the iPhone launch. Customers will need to choose from one of these plans and sign up in order to purchase an iPhone. The sign up will require a two-year commitment, … Continue reading →

What Will that iPhone Cost You?

With the highly anticipate launch of the iPhone, scheduled for this coming Friday, June 29th, people everywhere are gearing up to head down to the store, money in hand. While some people may head to the Apple Store to purchase their iPhone, Apple itself recommends that customers head over to AT&T instead. This is because Apple employees have not been trained in all of the various rates and service plans that will be available to iPhone owners. But, do the AT&T employees themselves know? AT&T has been very hush-hush about what plans will be available and what the costs of … Continue reading →

iPhone on The Move

Eager for the iPhone to arrive? In anticipation of Friday’s iPhone release date, shipments of the Apple iPhone have been making their way through the United States during this past weekend.The iPhones are currently being stored in various locations throughout the country, in FedEx storage facilities. They will remain in those facilities until they mobilize again for the big launch. The somewhat covert operation of moving all of those iPhones has caused some challenges. For example, the arrival of the iPhones had to be heralded in with armed security guards, such as the kind you might find guarded Wells Fargo … Continue reading →

Cancellation Fee for iPhone

If you are planning on purchasing an iPhone come friday, think twice or maybe three times to make sure that it is something you really want. That is because AT&T announced that it will charge a fee to any customer who purchases an iPhone, signs up for the two-year contract and breaks that contract. The early termination fee will cost customers $175, if they choose to end their mobile contract before its time. Critics of this latest practice say that it doesn’t make sense because AT&T is not subsiding the cost of the phone and wouldn’t be out any money … Continue reading →

The iDay Frenzy

The Apple iPhone is due to be released and available for sale today, starting at 6 p.m. Starting Yesterday (Thursday), thousands lined up in anticipation of buying their iPhone, tolerating everything from sticky heat and humidity to torrential rains to make sure that they are among the first to get their hands on the coveted device. Apple and AT&T have not disclosed how many units will actually be available for sale, although some analysts predict that the demand will far exceed the availability. This news, combined with the hype surrounding the iPhone has led to a frenzied panic among consumers … Continue reading →

Computing Review: June 16th through June 22nd

This weeks review is all about new technology. From embedded chips to personal scanners, you’ll find a lot of interesting stuff to read about. And do you know about the video game that is causing concerned citizens everywhere to call for its ban? Read on to catch up on any articles you might have missed. This is the Computing Blog week in review for June 16th through June 22nd. June 18th Embedded Chips in Your Shampoo: RFID Technology Imagine if your money could talk back to you. Or how about your gift certificate or even your jewelry? Your new bracelet … Continue reading →