The iPhone 5 will finally be sold through T-Mobile starting on April 12. This iPhone 5 is a modified version of the A1428 iPhone 5 that is currently produced other networks such as AT&T. The new version of the A1428 has been tweaked on the hardware side by Apple to support Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) bands for T-Mobile’s network. Current iPhone 5 A1428 models can not be updated to add AWS support and will be notably slower on T-Mobile’s network. » T-Mobile Will Get iPhone 5 With AWS Support On April 12
Apple Releases iOS 6.1: Adds New LTE Support & Fandango Siri Integration
This is just a quick update to let you know that Apple has just released iOS 6.1 to the public, adding LTE capabilities to 36 additional iPhone® carriers and 23 additional iPad® carriers around the world, Siri-based movie ticket purchases via Fandango and iTunes Match individual song downloading. » Apple Releases iOS 6.1: Adds New LTE Support & Fandango Siri Integration
First LTE iPad Mini & Fourth-Generation iPad Pre-Orders Arriving In U.S.
Macrumors report that a number of forum members who pre-ordered LTE models of the iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad have either already received their shipments this morning or are seeing their packages out for delivery. It is unknown when Apple will start selling the fourth-generation iPad and iPad Mini in stores, but AT&T was planning to begin selling the devices this Friday, November 16 and stocks of LTE models have arrived in stores already.
Fourth-Generation iPad Models With LTE Cellular Now Arriving At Apple Retail Stores
9to5Mac reports that Apple Retail Stores are taking delivery of new fourth-generation iPad models with LTE cellular, but they have not begun sales of them yet. “Apple has begun stocking its U.S.-based retail stores with LTE versions of the fourth-generation iPad. The product is not on sale yet, but they could go on sale at anytime. Stores have been instructed to wait until word from corporate comes through to begin sales.” » Fourth-Generation iPad Models With LTE Cellular Now Arriving At Apple Retail Stores
iDownloadBlog reported that the Verizon iPhone 5 is GSM unlocked. “Even though I bought an iPhone 5 from Verizon under contract, I was able to cut down my AT&T Micro SIM, and use it in my Verizon iPhone 5 to pick up an AT&T signal. By doing so, I was able to hop onto AT&T’s HPSA+ network, or “4G” as they so ridiculously name it.” With that they confirmed that you can use a Verizon iPhone 5 on AT&T or T-Mobile, freely, even if you’re a brand new customer under contract. » Verizon iPhone 5 Confirmed To Be Unlocked
The Korea Times reports that Samsung Electronics plans to unveil the latest in its Galaxy line, the Galaxy S4, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February and is expected to hit shelves globally in March at the latest, which is just nine months after the May debut of the Galaxy S3. » Samsung Wil Unveil New Galaxy S4 Smartphone In February
Apple Targeted Over Claims Of False 4G LTE iPad Advertising In Australia
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the Australian regulators are taking action against Apple for selling the iPad 3 as a “4G” device even though it does not work on any Australian 4G networks. “The issue stems from Apples use of “4G” in its marketing terms for the cellular-capable models of the new iPad, while 4G LTE compatibility is actually only offered in the United States and Canada due to differences in the frequency bands used for LTE in different countries.” » Apple Targeted Over Claims Of False 4G LTE iPad Advertising In Australia