AT&T has finally released a turn-by turn iPhone navigator app which can be downloaded through Apple’s App Store for a monthly fee of $9.99 or somewhere around $240 for a perpetual l subscription [iTunes link].The new application, that was developed by Telenav, offers traffic alerts and full 3D mapping, both verbal and on-screen guided, with Yellow Pages access, online trip planning capabilities and automatic map updates, supporting street names and business listings. Full press release is after the break.
[via Slashgear]
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Those of you, who haven’t got a trendy netbook on their laps yet, this is your moment, as AT&T has announced an attractive 3G package that includes an Acer Aspire One, equipped with an integrated 3G modem, for just $99.99, subjunctive to a two-years broadband contract from AT&T. Mind you, the minimum fee for this kind of package starts at $60 per month, which means additional $1,440 in two years. Therefor, comparing to the $390 Aspire One netbook price, it might sound like a very expensive deal, but for those who use 3G connection on a daily basis, it might be an attractive offer. Checkout the full PR announcement after the break.
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Now it’s official, the Microsoft Surface is coming out stateside in 2 weeks from today, and will be available in AT&T stores around New York, San Antonio, San Francisco and Atlanta. We are talking about a 30-inch multi-touch screen table that can display photos, videos, interactive coverage maps and more. At first, costumers will be able to get a demonstration of Samsung BlackJack II, by placing it on the surface, later on, AT&T is going to add more cellphones to the Microsoft Surface data, and enable visitors to make comparison between them. In addition you will be able to drag ringtones, graphics and videos to the phone, once it is atop the Surface, which is pretty amazing. To learn more about this great device, check out the video here.
[via engadget]
On recent weeks, Apple managed to get into direct conflicts with its consumers, worldwide. The last trigger was the innovative iPhone that created a huge buzz all over the world. Apple, in some typical corporation decisions, managed to piss off many iPhone buyers and millions of technology fans.
What Happened?
The first strategic decision from Apple was to diminish simfree, lock the iPhone exclusively to AT&T, and prevent other networks users from using it.
The second strategic decision was to slash the 4GB iPhone and to cut the 8GB iPhone price from 599$ to 399$, thats 200$ after only 2 months, since launch day.
Following furious reactions from iPhone owners who felt they have been screwed for been loyal to Apple by purchasing it first, Apple decided, in a precedent way, to compensate the first buyers by refunding them with 100$ store credit.
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