Motorola Mobility and AT&T Announce ATRIX� 4G, the Future of Mobile Computing

The world�s most powerful smartphone packs the power and capabilities of a PC in your pocket through Motorola�s revolutionary webtop

LAS VEGAS � CES � Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), and AT&T unveiled Motorola ATRIX� 4G, the only smartphone that allows you to carry the power of mobile computing inside your pocket. Motorola�s revolutionary webtop application changes mobile computing forever by unleashing the power of the smartphone like never before. Designed to bring unprecedented computing to your smartphone, Motorola�s webtop application runs a full Mozilla Firefox 3.6 browser and supports Adobe� Flash� Player to open up all the rich graphics, animations and video on the web. Motorola ATRIX 4G includes a dual core processor with each core running at 1 GHz, delivering up to two GHz of processing power. Put simply, Motorola ATRIX 4G is the world�s most powerful smartphone.

�Consumers are increasingly using smartphones as their primary digital screens,� said Bill Ogle, chief marketing officer, Motorola Mobility, Inc. �Motorola ATRIX 4G ushers in a new era of mobile computing. ATRIX comes loaded with the Motorola webtop application, and when used with one of our exclusive docks, enables consumers to extend the capabilities of their smartphones. Together, these provide a revolutionary interactive computing experience that empowers individuals in new ways for staying connected, informed and entertained at home, on the job and anywhere in between.�

"With ATRIX 4G, we are rethinking what a smartphone can be, and literally changing the game with a new device category that combines the power of a laptop with the latest smartphone features and 4G speeds," said David Christopher, chief marketing officer, AT&T mobility and consumer markets. "With Motorola Mobility, we're delivering on our commitment to provide customers with the best mobile broadband experience and best smartphones."

Motorola ATRIX 4G is designed to essentially become a user�s primary digital hub to create, edit and interact with documents, media and content. This is facilitated by Motorola�s webtop application and incredible new accessory docks, such as the Laptop Dock, that provide users with a larger screen, keyboard and trackpad enabling them to have an enhanced and more interactive computer-like experience with their devices.

While in the webtop application users can run their Android applications in a window, browse their favorite websites with a full Firefox desktop browser, send instant messages and make phone calls, all at the same time. Calls continue uninterrupted if Motorola ATRIX 4G is removed from a dock. Users can take advantage of the ability to surf the web, view social networking, and use HTML5 web-based applications and supported cloud computing services. Plus, the new Entertainment Center feature lets you show all of the photos, music and videos you already enjoy on-the-go on a big screen in your living room. In the U.S., ATRIX 4G will feature the AT&T U-verse� Mobile application, which allows users to schedule recordings, and for qualifying TV customers, download and watch hit TV shows on their smartphones.

Motorola ATRIX 4G provides consumers with instantaneous access to all their emails, files and media. While using the webtop application, business users with an existing Citrix account will benefit from the integrated Citrix Receiver application that provides secure, high performance access to virtual desktops as well as Windows�, web and office applications hosted on Citrix XenDesktop. In addition to the full suite of office productivity applications and email applications, users can also access a great number of web applications such as Salesforce.com, Google Docs, and any HTML application or service from the full desktop browser.

Motorola ATRIX 4G runs Android� 2.2 with access to more than 100,000 apps and games in the Android Market�.

Motorola is introducing two industry-leading companion docks for ATRIX 4G:

The Motorola HD Multimedia Dock has three USB ports and an HDMI port enabling connections to a keyboard, mouse, speakers and HDMI-compatible monitor for working at your desk/office, or connecting to an HDMI-compatible television and home theater audio system for interacting with content and enjoying video, music, games and more in your living room.
The Motorola Laptop Dock has an incredibly thin design with an 11.6-inch screen, full keyboard, stereo speakers, 36Wh three-cell battery that delivers up to eight hours of battery life and weighs just 2.4 pounds. Users simply dock their Motorola ATRIX 4G into the back of the Laptop Dock to turn it into an active, connected machine to experience true mobility at work, home and playing on-the-go in a form factor that�s lighter and smaller than most laptops on the market.

Key features and specifications:

A dual-core processor capable of opening web pages twice as fast as most other smartphones, rendering games faster and displaying HD video on big-screen TVs
A full 1 GB of RAM for twice the RAM of most smartphones to deliver effortless multi-tasking, such as watching a movie while receiving and responding to email
The world�s first qHD display for a smartphone, offering high resolution and 24-bit color, making it easier to read indoors and outdoors
Front- and rear-facing cameras and the ability to record in HD
Convenient biometric fingerprint reader for easily unlocking your phone while providing extra security
Up to 48GB of storage (16GB internal and optional 32GB MicroSD card) � enough to store thousands of songs, photos and movies
2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi 802.11n support, enabling as much as 50 percent faster download and upload speeds in WiFi mode compared to most other smartphones
Optional AT&T Mobile Hotspot service for connecting up to five additional Wi-Fi-enabled devices
Under 11 mm thin with an extra large 1930 mAh battery for extended standby and talk time
Two microphones for noise-reduction technology so your calls will be heard loud and clear in even the noisiest environments
Supports HD video capture and replay for most multimedia standards

Availability

Motorola ATRIX 4G will be available to AT&T customers in Q1 2011. For more ATRIX 4G information visit: www.motorola.com/atrix and www.att.com/ATRIX4G. Motorola ATRIX 4G will be available exclusively in the U.S. for AT&T customers.
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.

AT&T AND SAMSUNG MOBILE ANNOUNCE THE UPCOMING AVAILABILTY OF THE SAMSUNG SOLSTICE II

Quick messaging device with full touchscreen keeps users connected in style

Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.1, announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Solstice� II, a quick messaging device with a 3.0� touchscreen. The Solstice II features Samsung�s unique TouchWiz 2.0 user interface which offers one-touch access to frequently used applications and social networks. The Solstice II also comes loaded with features such as a 2.0 megapixel camera, AT&T Social Net, AT&T Navigator for turn-by-turn directions, AT&T Music and Radio, mobile email and more.

The Solstice II will be available on November 7th at AT&T2 company-owned retail locations nationwide or at http://www.att.com/wireless. AT&T has priced the Solstice II at $29. .99.

Key Features:
- Threaded Text Messaging
- AT&T Social Net
- Multiple Messaging Options (SMS, MMS, Video Messaging and Instant Messaging)
- Mobile E-mail
- AT&T AppCenter
- Mobile Web Browser
- 2.0 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder
- aGPS Navigation with AT&T Navigator and AllSport GPS
- AT&T Music and Radio
- My Cast Weather
- PicDial�
- Star Tweets
- Vlingo� Speech-to-Text Functionality
- Preloaded and downloadable games
- Video Share
- MobiTV� and MobiVJ�
- Bluetooth� 2.1 Technology

Specifications:
- Tri-Band: UMTS 850/1900/2100 MHz; Supports HSDPA 7.2Mb/s; Quad-Band: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Display: 240 x 400 Pixels, 65K color TFT
- Dimensions: 4.29� x 2.13� x 0.47�
- Weight: 3.35 ounces
- Memory:
- 256MB internal storage memory
- External microSD� memory card slot up to 16 GB(card sold separately)
- Talk Time: Up to 5 hours3
- Standby Time: Up to 250 hours

1 Number one mobile phone provider in the U.S claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics Q2 2010 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.
2 AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
3 Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, vibrate mode, backlight settings, browser use, frequency of calls and voice, data and other application usage patterns.

Conditions & restrictions apply. See contract & rate plan brochure for details. Subscriber must live & have a mailing addr. within AT&T�s owned wireless network coverage area. Up to $36 activ. fee applies. Equipment price & avail may vary by mrk & may not be available from independent retailers. Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first 30 days, but up to $35 restocking fee may apply to equipment returns; thereafter up to $150. Some agents impose add�l fees. Quick Messaging Phones require a minimum $20 messaging or combination of messaging and data plans.

Nokia Developer Day

Join Nokia and special guest AT&T for Nokia Developer Day, an information- packed conference and hands-on workshop in San Francisco on October 5, 2010 during CTIA Enterprise and Applications show. You will take away concrete information on how to easily develop for the world�s largest community of app-purchasing mobile consumers and tap into their downloading appetite through Ovi Store where downloads in 180 countries �including the US -- now exceed 1.7 million daily.

Prepare for this intense developer day where you will learn:

1. How to use the new Nokia Qt SDK to create advanced native apps for the Nokia N8 and more new Nokia devices in the future
2. How to use Nokia Web Runtime and Flash to build rich web applications for the N8
3. The essentials of great UI design for N8 apps
4. How to publish your app to Ovi Store faster and without signing fees
5. About compelling new incentives for developers to publish to Ovi Store
6. Why your apps for Ovi Store are important to AT&T
7. How local developers have already achieved success on Ovi Store

Network with other mobile developers and meet your local Nokia technical, marketing, and business development representatives to get the information and make the contacts you need to make your application even more successful.

Nokia Developer Day is free of charge, but please register as soon as possible - seats are limited.** The workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 5, from 9:00 a.m. � 5:00 p.m. at Moscone West (San Francisco), with a networking cocktail reception at the close of the session. All registered attendees will receive a special Nokia N8 Developer Pack while supplies last.
Agenda

8:00 AM�9:00 AM


Registration, coffee and networking



Developer Business Opportunity Overview

9:00 AM�9:25 AM


The developer opportunity with Nokia in North America and globally


David Petts, Vice President and General Manager, AT&T Account, Nokia
Ovi Store / Nokia N8

9:25 AM�9:50 AM


Ovi Store news and update/ promoting your apps


George Linardos, Vice President, Product, Media, Nokia

9:50 AM�10:15 AM


Nokia N8 overview and consumer proposition


Chanse Arrington, Solution Priorities Manager, Nokia North America

10:15 AM�10:30 AM


Break



Technical Sessions

10:30 AM�11:30 AM


Nokia Qt SDK � Part I


Daniel Rocha, Forum Nokia Tech Expert

11:30 AM�12:00 PM


The developer opportunity with Ovi Store and AT&T


Edward Schmit, Director, AT&T Developer Program

12:00 PM�1:00 PM


Lunch




1:00 PM�1:30 PM


Nokia Qt SDK � Part II


Daniel Rocha, Forum Nokia Tech Expert and Guest Developer

1:30 PM�2:30 PM


Nokia WRT plug-ins and Flash Lite 4.0


Robert Burdick, Forum Nokia Tech Expert and Guest Developer

2:30 PM�2:45 PM


Break




2:45 PM�3:45 PM


UI design for N8 with Qt and WRT


Suvi Peltom�ki, UI design expert, Digia PLC

3:45 PM�4:10 PM


Java SDK update and demos


Wai Seto, Forum Nokia Technical Marketing

4:10 PM�4:35 PM


Developing games for N8 � APIs, tools and resources


Ravi Belwal, Games Developer Relations, Forum Nokia
Ovi Publish/Nokia N8 Developer Pack

4:35 PM�5:00 PM


Ovi publisher workflow � examples and Q&A


Bill Perry, Forum Nokia Services Marketing

5:00 PM


Nokia N8 Developer Pack


Martin Barclay, AmericasDeveloper and Publisher Marketing, Forum Nokia

5:00 PM�6:00 PM


Cocktails and networking




About Forum Nokia
Nokia's global developer program, Forum Nokia connects developers to tools, technical information, support, and distribution channels they can use to build and market applications around the globe. From offices in the U.S., Europe, India, Japan, China, and Singapore, Forum Nokia provides technical and business development support to developers and operators to assist them in achieving their goal of successfully launching applications and services to consumers and enterprises. More information is available at www.forum.nokia.com.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. is a global leader in communications and a recognized leader which consistently provides innovative, reliable, high-quality products and services and excellent customer care. Today, our mission is to connect people with their world, everywhere they live and work, and do it better than anyone else. We're fulfilling this vision by creating new solutions for consumers and businesses and by driving innovation in the communications and entertainment industry. Learn more at http://developer.att.com

Nokia and AT&T give developers 10 million reasons to create apps

Calling All Innovators contest highlights mobile content for North America.

San Francisco, CA, USA - Developers now have 10 million more reasons to create their next great app on Nokia smartphones. Nokia and AT&T* announced today an unprecedented developer contest with USD 10 million in cash and prizes. Winning applications are selected by Nokia, AT&T and, for the first time, by consumers who can use their downloading power to indicate their favorites.

The 2010 Calling All Innovators, North America contest is open to developers from around the world to create apps for North American consumers. All submitted apps will be made available exclusively for download via the Ovi Store by Nokia which is filled with thousands of apps, games and media from the content industry's biggest names along with independent developers. With AT&T as the exclusive co-judge, developers have a unique opportunity to get started today developing for the latest Nokia devices including the Nokia N8.

Nokia, in conjunction with AT&T, is also inviting developers to a free session, hosted during CTIA Enterprise and Applications in San Francisco, for a special tour of Qt and Nokia Web Runtime and Java tools. Additionally, each participating developer will receive a complimentary Nokia N8 developer pack from Nokia. Developers can register for the free session at: http://www.ctiaenterpriseandapps.com/events/eventdetails.cfm/1154

Calling All Innovators, North America
Developers have until January 28th, 2011, to submit their applications in more than 17 categories. For the first time, consumers will contribute to the finalist selection process by "voting" with their download power; the number of downloads - both free and paid - counts as part of the winning criteria. The final judging will be made by Nokia and AT&T where three winners in each category will be selected. Additionally, an overall contest app and game will be selected as grand prize winners. Category prize winners receive USD 150K each for a total of USD 4 million and grand prize winners receive an additional USD 100K each. Although submissions must be relevant for the North American consumer, developers from around the world can participate.

Winning developers will also receive more than USD 6 million in marketing promotion by Nokia and AT&T in the North American market.

"The commitment from Nokia is a clear message that we are serious about the North American market," said Purnima Kochikar, VP Forum Nokia. "Developers have the tools, the support from AT&T and the marketing power of Nokia to get visibility for their apps", she added. "Additionally, developers can make their Qt-based app available in Ovi Store to Nokia customers globally reaching tens of millions of customers."

Contest details, judging criteria and submission categories can be found at http://www.callingallinnovators.com/10M.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About Forum Nokia
Nokia's global developer program, Forum Nokia connects developers to tools, technical information, support, and distribution channels they can use to build and market applications around the globe. From offices in the U.S., Europe, India, Japan, China, and Singapore, Forum Nokia provides technical and business development support to developers and operators to assist them in achieving their goal of successfully launching applications and services to consumers and enterprises. More information is available at www.forum.nokia.com.

About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people connect to one another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices with innovative services through Ovi (www.ovi.com), including music, maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks globally.

Billing Information, Addresses of iPhone 4 Buyers Lead by AT&T

One tech at an AT&T contractor suggests that you shouldn't preorder the iPhone 4

Security is a lot like combating illness -- sometimes you have a relatively minor issue that affects many people, other times you have a major issue that only affects a few. AT&T's iPad email leak and its ramifications were bad enough, but AT&T's latest breach appears to be even worse.

This morning the iPhone 4 preorder process was having some serious denial of service issues thanks to a deluge of customers looking to order the hot new phone from Apple. But AT&T's servers didn't just deny service to some -- they also apparently started doing some naughty things as well.

Several customers have written reporting that they logged in to their AT&T accounts, only to enter another user's account. Full information, including bills, phone numbers, possible credit card information, addresses, and more greeted them according to growing reports over at Gizmodo.

This nightmarish scenario, appears only to be affecting a few of AT&T's subscribers, but for those impacted it could lead to some very serious problems, should the info fall into the hands of someone who might be tempted to abuse it.

One user, John King, describes:

I LOGGED IN AS ME AND IT BROUGHT UP A MARY ???? BIG PROBLEM
-JPK

A tech at one of AT&T's contractors reveals an untested security update rolled out to servers over the weekend may be to blame.

[via Daily Tech]

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Stream SlingPlayer Over 3G for iPhone Users

FCC complaints on original ban likely helped the change come about

AT&T's network woes since the iPhone launched have become legendary with the company unable to support the bandwidth that is being consumed by iPhone users. The poor performance of the AT&T network has led to bad press for the mobile provider and a number of attacks from U.S. mobile wireless market leader Verizon.

To keep the load on its network at a lower level, AT&T has a long history of banning applications that could consume significant bandwidth when used. AT&T banned 3G streaming when using the SlingPlayer app back in May of 2009 on the iPhone despite the fact that other handsets on the AT&T network were allowed to use the SlingPlayer with 3G. AT&T also originally banned VoIP apps from being used over its 3G network only to lift that ban on with the unveiling of the new iPhone/iPad SDK in January 2010.

[via Daily Tech]

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Using Too Much "Unlimited" Data? AT&T May Fine You!

"Keep in line and don't get a fine" -- may be AT&T's new order of business in order to try to keep its network afloat

It's no secret that AT&T's network leaves something to be desired. AT&T admits that geographic coverage is poor, but insists that 75 percent of customers have "access" to 3G coverage.

However, in certain cities the situation is reportedly particularly dire, with an Apple store in New York City reporting 30 percent dropped call rates to be the norm. As DailyTech's Shane McGlaun comments in a recent blog about AT&T's initiative to roll out an app to identify regions of poor coverage: "All I can say is that I hope AT&T has a server with lots of storage space because near as I can tell the service sucks everywhere."

Now AT&T may be resorting to a new plan to try to stretch its struggling 3G network -- fining iPhone users that use too much data. Wait, isn't part of the iPhone data plan access to unlimited data transfer? Yes, that is the case, but it turns out that AT&T is considering plans to make "unlimited" mean "don't use too much or we'll fine you".

The issue was plans were let slip by AT&T executive Ralph de la Vega at the UBS conference in New York. He complained that 3 percent of the iPhone users are using 40 percent of the bandwidth. He complains that these bandwidth hogs are feasting on such forbidden fruit as streaming music and video and that his network just can't keep up.

[via Daily Tech]

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AT&T Opens iPhone to 3G VoIP Traffic, President of Skype Responds

AT&T does the unthinkable and ungimps the iPhone

When it comes to VoIP on the iPhone, both Apple and AT&T have been quite restrictive with regards to what is made available to customers. Customers wishing to use VoIP programs like Skype on the iPhone have been relegated to using Wi-Fi instead of streaming data over AT&T's already fragile 3G network.

Perhaps the biggest battle came with the rejection of Google Voice. Apple flatly rejected the application citing that it would cause confusion with the existing phone features on the iPhone. Many people, however, believed that the snub came down directly from AT&T.

The block of cellular VoIP on the iPhone infuriated many considering that Blackberry devices running on AT&T networks have had access to such applications (including Google Voice). AT&T today even acknowledged the artificial iPhone blocks; "For some time, AT&T has offered a variety of other wireless devices that enable VoIP applications on 3G, 2G and Wi-Fi networks."

[via Daily Tech]

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Google Voice iPhone App Breaks the Law, AT&T Launches iPhone MMS

The excitement of the iPhone finally getting multimedia messaging, is overshadowed by the Google Voice drama

After a long wait AT&T finally rolled out support for the multimedia messaging service (MMS) protocol. This means that iPhones can at last send pictures, video, and audio recordings like users of other smartphones.

IPhones have actually had MMS support built in since June when the iPhone OS v3.0 was released. AT&T, however, kept the functionality disabled for fear it would overload and break its network. Meanwhile, AT&T upgraded much of its network and built extra capacity to handle the service.

On September 22, early last week, it sent a free SMS text message to inform its customers that it would be rolling out the update on Friday. The message read, "AT&T Free Msg: Picture & video messaging (MMS) will be available for iPhone on 9/25. While we prepare your account for MMS capability, the current 'view my message' experience will be turned off but your ability to send and receive text messages will not be affected."

Users began receiving the update when they synced their phones with iTunes on Friday. The update wasn't without its problems -- most of which appear to be software/firmware related. Some users found that their attempts to send MMS failed. Apple and AT&T suggested users first try to reset their networks settings. A more extreme fix involves selecting your iPhone's settings in iTunes and choosing "General > Reset All Settings > enter your pin if prompted". That fix appears to get MMS working, but you may have to reenter your Passcode, Wi-Fi passwords. You may also lose your VPN connections and remembered Wi-Fi networks. A perk, though, is that your apps are arranged alphabetically, something previously not easily done.

[via Daily Tech]

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iPhone Finally Gets MMS on September 25

AT&T finally gives MMS to its iPhone customers, though missing its target of a "summer" launch

AT&T promised early this year to have MMS ready for the iPhone during the summer. After all, it didn't seem like that was too tall an order considering its other phones offered MMS and the iPhone OS v3.0 came with built-in support for MMS.
Now AT&T has finally announced an official date -- September 25. AT&T will roll out the update to iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S phones, which will allow them to send video clips and pictures in text messages. The MMS capabilities will be offered for free as part of the existing service bundle.

AT&T says the tardiness was necessary to "to give our customers a positive experience from day one." AT&T adds, "[We needed] to make sure our network is ready to handle what we expect will be a record volume of MMS traffic."

The company says that another OS-supported feature that is highly anticipated -- tethering -- is coming soon but that there is "no set date". AT&T says it "expect[s] to offer it in the future", but says it can't yet, describing, "This function could exponentially increase traffic on the network, and we need to ensure that some of our current upgrades are in place before we can deliver the expanded functionality with the excellent performance that customers expect."

[via Daily Tech]

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AT&T and iPhone -- Exclusivity Might End Soon

AT&T CEO says end of partnership is inevitable

No one can deny the business sense that AT&T used when it locked up the iPhone from Apple as an exclusive back in 2007 when the phone first debuted. The iPhone has helped AT&T grow significantly since it debuted.

According to AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson, the partnership with Apple will inevitably end and ultimately the only differentiator between the wireless providers in America will be network quality. The exclusive agreement between Apple and AT&T is believed to end next year.

In Europe, O2 is facing the same problem as AT&T with its exclusive period ending. Apple is allowing O2 to keep the exclusive on the iPhone 3GS in the UK while opening the iPhone 3G up to other carriers. Reuters reports that AT&T added 1.4 million new subscribers in the second quarter and out of those subscribers about had more than 2.4 million iPhone activation during the quarter.

The prospect of losing the exclusive on the iPhone has to raise eyebrows at AT&T and with Wall Street. Research firm Pali Research issued a sell advisement on AT&T stock in June because it was believed to be losing its iPhone exclusive. At the same time, the research firm issued a buy order on Verizon, believed to be picking the iPhone up on its network.

Pali Research wrote in a report, "Our buy rating on Verizon is based on our view that its market share gains will lead to profit growth that tops other telecom companies and Wall Street consensus estimates. Our sell rating on AT&T is based primarily on our belief that its wireless business will enter a prolonged period of erosion after being propped up by the iPhone for the past two years."

[via Daily Tech]

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Would you pay $9.99 a month for AT&T's GPS service iPhone App?

AT&T sent out a message yesterday to its subscribers touting its new voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation service, operated by TeleNav.

For "just $9.99 a month," the message said, subscribers can "get there faster, safer and without any hassles."

Turns out the monthly fee is a hassle to some. True, AT&T is simply the conduit for the underlying service from TeleNav in Sunnyvale, Calif. But the carrier still is getting some grief from consumers. One reviewer at ComputerWorld argued that the "free" iPhone app was a "Trojan horse into your wallet." (It's free to install but costs $9.99 a month to use.)

The broader question is whether consumers, who have grown used to free or very inexpensive apps that do a dizzying array of high-tech tasks, will still go for a subscription model. For AT&T and TeleNav, their competitors are TomTom, which showed off its turn-by-turn app last month at the Apple Worldwide Developer Conference but has yet to announce a pricing structure, and Google Maps, which provides directions for free but doesn't have some of the bells and whistles of TeleNav. There are also the traditional GPS devices, which cost as little as $99.99, no monthly fee required.

Tell us where you would turn for directions. Would you pay 10 bucks a month for a service on your iPhone? Or would a frills-free Google Maps app work just as well?

[via LA Times]

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Easy iPhone Tethering for AT&T users

If your iPhone is running 3.0, it�s very easy to enable internet tethering on AT&T�s network with no ugly hacks. First you�ll need to download this carrier settings file from gizmodo.

Next, quit iTunes and enter the following command in terminal:

defaults write com.apple.iTunes carrier-testing -bool TRUE

Contrary to many articles, you don�t need to install a pre-release version of iTunes.

When you restart iTunes, connect your iPhone and you�ll be able to option-click the Restore button to choose the .ipcc file in that disk image. Rather than doing a full restore of your iPhone, it will simply update the carrier settings. If the update is successful, the Network page under general settings will show an Internet Tethering option.

[via Mac Mega Site]

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Free iPhone? Not Soon, Maybe Someday

When Apple (AAPL) cut the iPhone's price to $199 from $399, sales doubled. Now at $99, the 8 GB iPhone 3G costs one-sixth the price of the first 8 GB iPhone, and Wall Street expects another sales uptick. So why don't AT&T and Apple just cut the price down to $0?

That's the idea that TheStreet.com's Scott Moritz floats: "...Within hours of Apple's announcement Monday that it was cutting the price of the old iPhone by half to $99, speculation arose that AT&T would eventually cut the price to $0."

Well, sure, maybe someday. Eventually, every cellphone that stays on the market long enough winds up free (or close to it) after subsidy.

But given the iPhone's wholesale price that AT&T pays -- probably $400 or more -- and Apple's image as a premium brand, it doesn't seem like something either company is in a hurry to offer. The $99 iPhone also serves as a lure for the new $199/299 iPhone 3G S, which both companies want to sell. But it'll be hard to upsell people to $200 from $0.

[via Business Insider]

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What Would a Free iPhone Do for Sales?

How much difference will dropping the price of an iPhone from $199 to $99 make in Apple�s sales?

If you are being rational, it shouldn�t make that much of a difference, given that the $30 per month data plan costs $720 over two years. In other words the $100 price cut only reflects an 11 percent reduction in the total cost.

But since when were people rational? A year ago, Apple dropped the upfront cost of an iPhone from $399 to $199, but AT&T increased the monthly data plan�s cost by $10 a month (leading to a net increase in cost of $40 over two years.) The result: sales in the United States doubled, according to an analysis by Gene Munster, the analyst at Piper Jaffray. (There�s more to the increase of sales of course. The second generation iPhone was much faster and the App Store has been creating lots of new reasons for people to buy an iPhone.)

Mr. Munster continues to believe that this year�s price cut will help drive iPhone sales even higher. Indeed, he predicts that Apple will sell more of last year�s 3G phones at $99 than it will this year�s 3GS models, which are faster and have video recording capability, at $199 and $299. (I know you, Bits readers are early adopters and would likely spend the extra $100 if you were in an iPhone-buying mood, but not everyone takes gadgets as seriously as you do.)

�Ninety nine dollars is a magic price point,� he said. That�s on the low side for top-tier smart phones. AT&T is currently selling a refurbished Blackberry Curve at that price, and Verizon has the aging Palm Centro at $49.

Apple is also throwing a sharp elbow at Palm, Google and anyone else that might be tempted to compete with Apple by undercutting the iPhone�s price.

[via NY Times]

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AT&T Responds: iPhone 3.0 MMS and Tethering

We�ll just pass then the mic and let you tell us what you think in the comments!

Regarding MMS:

We absolutely will offer MMS on iPhone 3G S in late summer once we complete some system upgrades that will ensure our customers have the best experience with MMS. These upgrades are unrelated to our 3G network. When MMS is ready, we will let customers know.

Regarding offering a tethering plan:

We plan to offer one but we don�t have an announcement to make at this time.

Joe Chandler
Executive Director
AT&T Corporate Communications

[via The iPhone Blog]

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How do I connect to free AT&T iPhone Wi-Fi?

For those with iPhone contracts, AT&T offers free iPhone Wi-Fi at hotspots on their network. There are thousands of AT&T wireless Wi-Fi locations nationwide. Connecting is easy and will incur no charges on your wireless bill.

Start by searching for a local AT&T hotspot, or entering your local Starbucks (most locations provide AT&T Wi-Fi access). You can find a map of available AT&T Wi-Fi locations on the AT&T website.

AT&T hotspots are available at:

Airports
Hotels
Universities
Convention Centers
Sports Centers
Starbucks locations
Restaurants
Bookstores
Supermarkets

To connect, first make sure your iPhone Wi-Fi is set to ON (under Settings -> Wi-Fi).

Select "attwifi" from the list of available networks under Settings -> Wi-Fi -> "Choose a Network..."

Open Safari and enter a web address or go to a bookmark. The AT&T Wi-Fi login screen will appear to verify your AT&T customer account.

Enter your mobile phone number including the area code and check the box to agree to the Acceptable Use Policy. Touch the "Click Here To Continue" button.

[via iPhone FAQ]

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"Badass" Hulu App Coming to iPhone

Free mobile video will soon be at iPhone owners' fingertips

The iPhone is about to get a little cooler. Hot off taking the internet world by storm, internet site Hulu, which offers commercial-supported streaming TV from Fox and NBC, is set to make the jump to mobile deviceswith a new iPhone app. The new app is set to transform your iPhone into a pocket TV.

The news first leaked to Alley Insider, which spoke with a "plugged-in industry executive" who confirmed the development of the app. The executive said the app will land in only a few months, will support both Wi-Fi and 3G connections and be, in their words, "badass."

The app is not without its competition -- there's already a CBS TV.com app, a Joost app (MTV, BET, Paramount Pictures, and NASCAR) and an i.TV app. However, with Hulu being the most popular and effective online solution and new reports that it is on the verge of a deal with ABC/Disney, it should take the iPhone world by storm.

Apple and AT&T likely were somewhat reticent to approve the application, which would be in direct competition with Apple's iTunes video store. However, given the increase in iPhone sales that legitimate mobile TV can bring, their hands were virtually tied. There's no word yet on whether Hulu will share ad revenue with Apple and/or AT&T, but that seems possible.

Continue reading @ Daily Tech

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AT&T in Discussion with Apple to Extend Deal to be Exclusive Carrier of iPhone?

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Randall Stephenson, AT&T�s CEO, is in discussion with Apple to extend the lucrative deal to be the exclusive carrier of iPhone in US.

It's speculated that the current deal is expected to expire next year (2010) though reports back in 2007 had suggested that AT&T had cracked an exclusive deal for 5-years.

Wall Street Journal is reporting:

"But AT&T's exclusive deal to carry the iPhone in the U.S. expires next year, according to people familiar with the matter, and Mr. Stephenson is now in discussions with Apple Inc. to get an extension until 2011."

AT&T had added whopping 4.3 million iPhone subscribers in the second half of 2008; of which about 40% were new customers. So if the exclusive deal with Apple is indeed expected to expire next year then I'm not surprised that AT&T is looking to extend it further.

Continue reading @ iPhone Hacks

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iPhone contract might be extended to 2011

Apple and AT&T are working together to try and extend the iPhone contract

AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson is currently negotiating with Apple to try and keep a longer hold on the popular iPhone until at least 2011, a Wall Street Journal article reports.

If an extension isn't agreed upon by both companies, then the current contract will expire in 2010. The iPhone has sold more than 17 million units since launching in June 2007, and has been exclusively available with AT&T only.

The possible ramifications of a contract extension are unknown, though consumers unable -- or unwilling -- to switch to AT&T have long wanted a shot at the iPhone. Furthermore, many people already unlock their iPhones, and Apple could open the doors to new iPhone owners if the company leaves behind AT&T.

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