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New iPhone coming this summer
Could it be? Very possible. According to The Wall Street Journal, a new iPhone (and a cheaper version of the iPhone 5) may become available this summer. WSJ notes that it is virtually unknown which changes may come to the new phone, but, it is expected that a new release is on the horizon.
Cell phone contracts? A thing of the past for T-Mobile
Ever wonder what a phone company with phone contracts is like? Welp, go ahead and sign up for the newly reformed T-Mobile and find out. According to the T-Mobile website, the cell phone giant has reportedly axed cell-phone contracts all together, targeting consumers for $50 unlimited plans (500mb of data) and a $70 a month plan (fully unlimited).
The move comes on the heels of execs apparently wanting to nix contracts, in exchange for consumers paying for their cell phones without the subsidies that usually knock the prices of pricey phones like the Samsung Galaxy down to more affordable get-ups.
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Apple iPhone 5S & iPad 5 due out in June
According to Gizmorati, Apple Inc has a new smartphone and tablet ready for war in the world of electronics. The tech-giant is reportedly planning their release of the iPhone 5S which is due out in June per sources who revealed details about the release.
“iPhone 5S and the iPad 5 will be unveiled during a special event called ‘Original Passion, New Ideas’, on June 29, 2013.” The event has the purpose to “reconquer the public and reassure the investors”.
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Apple officially rolls out 6.1 update: Should you get it?
Apple officially made a new-wave of ‘Hmm’s’ in the tech-world today after an iOS 6.1 update was unveiled for many phones across several markets. The update, reportedly includes LTE support (4g) for more than 36 phone carriers and 23 additional carriers for tablets.
On top of that, U.S users can purchase movie tickets through (that crazy bitch Siri).
“iOS 6 is the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, and with nearly 300 million iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices on iOS 6 in just five months, it may be the most popular new version of an OS in history,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, in a release.
“iOS 6.1 brings LTE support to more markets around the world, so even more users can enjoy
Apple loses crown as world’s most valuable company
Apple Inc, makers of the improbable iPhone have lost one of their most memorable titles. ‘The world’s most valuable company’ no longer belongs to the tech-makers, as it now reportedly belongs to Exxon Mobile — at least according to Mashable.
Since then, however, Apple’s stock has been plagued by iPhone 5 sales concerns, a shakeup in the company’s executive leadership, and increasing competition in the smartphone and tablet markets, most notably from Samsung,” writes Mashable‘s Seth Fiegerman. Adds an analyst: “It’s a reality check on inflated expectations.”
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Apple’s Paris store hit with $1.3million robbery
According to The Daily Mail, Apple Inc‘s Paris based store was robbed over the New Year‘s eve weekend to the tune of $1.3million. Three armed gunmen stormed the store which is located next to the Paris Opera, around 9P.M just three hours after the tech store closed for the night.
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Robbers take $1.3 million in goods from Apple store in Paris (dispatch.com)
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iPad mini to debut Oct. 23
We’ve just learned that three days before Microsoft’s newest surface tablet is due to hit stores, Apple’s got yet another iPad device ready for launch.
According to insiders, the launch will happen Oct. 23rd and feature a new iPad Mini with a 7.86 Crystal Display much much smaller than the usual device itself.
The invite only event is set to ironically take place just before Microsoft’s launch, and if we’re anything short of lucky, we’ll once again get an invite like last time.
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No, really this time, the iPad Mini is coming on October 23 (digitaltrends.com)
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