Verizon Wants to Sell You Data for Your iPad… via MiFi

Verizon is looking to turn no-iPad 3G lemons in iPad Wi-Fi + MiFi lemonade by craftily counter-programming the official AT&T data plans with their own potent portable internet and router combo, says Engadget.

You’ll save $130 off the price of the iPad 3G, but a 5GB Verizon MiFi plan will run you $60 vs. “unlimited” AT&T data for $30. Then again, you can use the MiFi for more than one device (and more than one at a time).

So, is Verizon’s plan ..read more

iPad Wi-Fi Available in US on April 3, Pre-Orders March 12, International Late April

Apple has just announced that the Wi-Fi iPad models will be available in the US on April 3 with pre-orders beginning March 12 via store.apple.com, with 3G and international availability following in late April. Says Steve Jobs:

“iPad is something completely new. We’re excited for customers to get their hands on this magical and revolutionary product and connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before.”

So, you ordering the second it goes online? ..read more

AT&T Not Banking on Selling 3G Data Plans for iPad?

AT&T CEO, Randall Stephenson, has been quoted in saying that the Apple iPad will be a “Wi-Fi driven product” so no customers should be concerned with poor 3G data. But it did not end there, he also went on to say the following.

“My expectation is that there’s not going to be a lot of people out there looking for another subscription.”

All of the above really makes those of us here at TiPb scratch our heads. Are those the type of ..read more

iSkin solo FX SE for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS (iPad Give-Away Qualifier!)

So I have before me the new iSkin solo FX SE for the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS [$29.95 - TiPb Store Link]. What does this new iSkin line of flexible cases offer?

We’ll take a look (and tell you about the give away!) after the break!

The first thing I wanted to know was, what is special about the iSkin solo FX SE in comparison to the regular iSKin solo? The iSkin solo FX SE keeps is the same great ..read more

Titanium iPhone 3GS Mod — Elegant and Armor Plated

According to Engadget, Martin Schrotz decided to pull a Colossus on his iPhone 3GS and transform the simple plastic backing into armor plating of nigh-invulnerable (and 3G friendly!) titanium alloy.

Check out the video for more, and let us know if this has you hoping Apple goes back to unibody metal for the 4th gen iPhone…

Titanium iPhone 3GS Mod — Elegant and Armor Plated is a story by TiPb. This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store.

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iPhone + AT&T Fastest Smartphone/Carrier Combo in PCWorld Test

If PCWorld’s second 3G, 13-city performance tests are to be believed, AT&T’s investment in their network just might be starting to pay off:

84% better download speeds than 8 months ago 64% faster than Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Average download speed of 1410kps 3x faster in Chicago, 40% faster in San Francisco 94% connection reliability (up from 68% last spring) iPhone on AT&T had the fastest downstream/upstream performance of any smartphone/network combo (worst was Verizon/Droid)

The representative cities chosen for the test were Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Denver, ..read more

New Apple iPhone Ads Go After Boredom, Parents’ Hearts

Apple began airing two new iPhone ads last night during the Olympics (what hockey game?), one going after boredom by showing what you can do with your iPhone while you wait, and the other going after the hearts of parents (and grandparents) everywhere. Interestingly, neither featured the “app for that” or “app for almost everything” tag lines Apple has been using since 2008.

“On hold” starts off with the male caller being placed on hold, though he doesn’t mind because ..read more

Apple Doubles 3G Download Cap for iPhone to 20MB

iLounge discovered that Apple has stealthily doubled the limit for iPhone over-the-air 3G downloads from it’s previous 10MB cap to 20MB, though the reasons remain unclear:

it could be related to the impending release of the iPad, improvements in carrier bandwidth, or simply a desire to allow users to have anywhere access to larger applications on the App Store.

We’re getting 20MB shown in our tests as well, so we’ll just add this to VoIP over 3G, and SlingPlayer over 3G, as ..read more

Apple iPad to Be Sold in AT&T Stores?

The Boy Genius has been hearing from his AT&T contacts that it is highly likely AT&T will be selling the 3G version of Apple’s iPad in their corporate stores across the country.

Don’t get too excited thinking AT&T will offer any sort of subsidy, however, because that is simply not in the cards. The rumored plan is that AT&T will be pushing prepaid data plans along with transforming some of the in-store netbook display sections into substantial iPad display areas.

Would ..read more

In Stock: iSkin solo FX SE for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G

In Stock: iSkin solo FX SE for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G

The iSkin solo FX SE [$29.95 - TiPb Store link] is the perfect solution for the iPhone 3GS or iPhone 3G user that wants great protection while keeping a slim and stylish look to their device.

On the front of the iSkin solo FX SE there is a Mirror Film that doubles as compact mirror when your iPhone 3GS or iPhone 3G is asleep. The BodyGuard that covers the backside ..read more

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