Earlier in the week, Orange UK had announced that they will be offering Apple ‘s iPad Wi +3G model for subsidized rates for customers willing to commit to a contract for the data plan.
In a short press release announcing the subsidized iPad pricing, Orange said:
Orange UK today announced it will offer new purchase options for iPad users, including more affordable prices when purchased with a data service plan, for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G models (more…)

Back in July, Apple had announced at the
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But in September, Apple decided to discontinue the program as it believed that iPhone 4 antenna attenuation issue is even smaller than it originally thought.
We had heard some reports that Apple had started selling iPhone 4 bumpers in its Retail stores from October 1.They're now available even on Apple 's Online store.
The Bumper cases are available in all the six original colors and are priced (more…)

According to reports, the shipments are coming from Shenzhen, China via FedEx, at least for customers in North America.
The earliest date of delivery is September 28. So Apple is keeping its promise of shipping the second generation
in the month of September. There were some speculations that the delivery of Apple TV might be delayed when Apple refunded overnight delivery costs.
If you’ve seen a change in the status of your Apple TV order (more…)

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According to Apple ’s website, the fourth generation iPod Touch will be shipped in one week if you order one now.
Folks at 9to5Mac have noticed in the FCC teardown photos that the iPod Touch 4G contains a motor that will allow it to vibrate, which will be useful for the FaceTime feature.
If somebody wants to start a video call with you, you’ll receive an invitation — along with a vibrating alert — on your iPod touch asking you to join. (more…)

G-rod, one of our long time readers got an email from Apple telling him that his free bumper has been shipped and will be delivered by August 2nd:
We are pleased to inform you that one or more of your items has shipped. Please see the details of the shipment below. If you ordered more than one item, they may ship separately.
for credit card customers late last week. Customers who had paid with cash, check or gift card at retail stores will need (more…)

The shipment notifications have delivery date as June 23rd, which is a day before the official launch day. But according to Macrumors users should expect delivery of their iPhones on June 24th.
We wouldn't read too much into these delivery dates as Apple has been known to artificially prolong ship times in order to match the worldwide launch date. The iPhone 4 is officially to be available on June 24th, 2010.
4 pre-orders have been cancelled (more…)

Meanwhile, Cupertino has also started offering the iPad Camera Connection Kit to users. The kit, which enables users to transfer digital photos to their iPad via USB or SD Card is now available for purchase from the Apple website for $29. The product has been listed for a ”
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With the iPad launch date drawing closer, potential issues with the device are slowly being ironed out. One of the significant developments has been the announcement (more…)

performs a search on the maps application and is visible both on the Map view as well as on List view. On the map view, the listings appear similar to the organic listings, except that the traditional red pin is replaced with a custom pushpin. Also, these are marked with a 'Sponsored Link' text alongside the business name. The List view displays these sponsored listings in a shaded background.
The display of these ads have come at a rather (more…)

Back in February, there were hints that
.Here is AT&T’s explanation of the 3G MicroCell service:
“AT&T 3G MicroCell acts like a mini cellular tower in your home or small business environment. It connects to AT&T's network via your existing broadband internet service (such as DSL or cable) and is designed to support up to 10 3G capable wireless phones in a home or small business setting. With AT&T 3G MicroCell, you receive improved cellular (more…)