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AT&T will still implement 21Mbps 3G on its network on its way to 4G, the company’s Mobility chief Ralph de la Vega said in an interview late Thursday. The provider had late last year said it would skip HSPA+ to make a more direct leap, but de la Vega now sees the advanced 3G reaching “certain locations” before 4G becomes widespread. He didn’t yet have information for FierceWireless as to which areas would get the faster treatment…
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AT&T to use HSPA+ in some areas soon
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Apple in a just-published SEC filing has revealed that its chief operating officer, Tim Cook, was paid about $22 million in bonuses for acting as CEO during Steve Jobs’ medical leave last year. The payouts included both a $5 million immediate bonus as well as 75,000 units of restricted stock, which at the time issued were worth about $17 million. Both reflect the “outstanding performance” in taking Apple’s helm, the filing reads….
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Filed under: iPad It seems that a lot of Apple-related events happen while I’m on cruise ships. Back in 1998, for example, I was aboard a cruise ship when I read the headline that Apple had decided to drop the Newton MessagePad
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Checking in from Samana Bay, Dominican Republic, aboard the M/S Regatta
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Benedict Lowndes has a WindowFlow beta for Mac OS X. The software allows users to organize their workspace with a series of keyboard commands for moving, resizing, and aligning application windows. A tiling function enables users to select a group of windows to fill the screen in a selected tile layout. The beta release is available as a free 14-day trial, or users may opt to purchase the standard or pro versions at a discounted price of $8 or $12, respectively
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Briefly: WindowFlow Beta released, DRO’s new iPhone case
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Filed under: MobileMe Many folks were excited when Apple announced Back to My Mac as part of MobileMe . Being able to remotely access your Mac from anywhere sounded like magic. We’re used to products from Apple that “just work” but for most people most of the time, Back to My Mac “just doesn’t.” To maximize your chances, you’re supposed to use a supported router , but even that’s no guarantee
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Use DynDNS for better success with Back To My Mac
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In sync with pre-orders, the iPad today was passed through the FCC in both Wi-Fi only and 3G enabled models. The tests don’t confirm new features but show that the two are clear to use Wi-Fi in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands as well as AT&T’s 850MHz and 1,900MHz HSPA bands for the 3G edition. In a possibly intentional nod to tech enthusiasts, the 3G model carries the model number A1337….
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iPad arrives at FCC in 3G, Wi-Fi versions
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UK telecommunications regulator Ofcom has proposed using 3G technologies at 2G frequencies in the UK, with an amended document that should be approved this August. In it, rules are updated to Ultra Wide Band usage, while 3G network technology will be deployed at the 900MHz and 1,800MHz bands which are currently restricted to the 2G GSM network…
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UK to expand 3G frequencies in August
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Filed under: Retail , Apple , iPad According to MacDailyNews , shoppers who placed iPad pre-orders this morning are being told by Apple Store employees that demand could affect their plans for in-store pickup. It seems that several customers ordered iPads this morning, opting for at-home delivery.
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"Overwhelming" demand limiting iPad in-store pickup
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It may soon be difficult or impossible to get an iPad without having pre-ordered, information from retail sources indicates.
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iPad crunch may see long waits, limited business use
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Filed under: Retail , Apple Financial , iPad The early adopters are out in force today. Based on analysis from Fortune ’s Apple 2.0 blog & the investors of the AAPL board on Investor Village , it seems that as many as 50,000 iPads were pre-ordered in its first two hours of availability this morning. That’s pretty staggering demand, especially considering that on a typical day Apple only receives an average of 15,000 online orders for all products combined. Naturally, we have no way of knowing if these numbers are exact as of yet. The numbers reflect over 50,000 orders placed...
South Korea is considering banning access to the Android Marketplace to its residents if Google continues to offer game apps that are not approved by the country’s regulator. According to a Thursday report, South Korea’s Games Ratings Board officially requested that Google Korea abides by the law, requiring all video games to be rated by the governing body. Google is reviewing the South Korean government’s request but has not yet made any decisions public….
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Korea may block Android Market due to game laws
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Vodafone today said it has shut down Wayfinder, the company providing its subscription GPS service.
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Vodafone axes paid GPS following Nokia, Google apps
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