Another government agency has left the BlackBerry smartphone behind and is adopting the iPhone. The NTSB has confirmed that it is leaving BlackBerry smartphones behind in favor of the iPhone 5 after existing BlackBerry devices begin to fail “at an unacceptable rate.” Reports are coming in that AT&T is rolling out broader support for FaceTime over cellular networks to more customers. Specifically customers using non-LTE devices on grandfathered unlimited data plans are reporting FaceTime over cellular support. It looks like Apple’s fancy spaceship campus is going to be delayed . Apple has made some minor changes to its plans, which will result in delays in other aspects of construction and the required approvals that could push construction back to 2014.

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Apple has stated that it thinks one dollar or less per iPhone made is all Motorola’s FRAND patents covering Wi-Fi and cellular technology are worth. Apple says that it will continue litigation if the licensing fee is any more than that amount. William Shatner has launched a new app for iPhone users called Shatoetry. The app has different words spoken in Shatner’s voice that users can stream together to make poems and other content. AT&T has announced that it will be waiving late fees for customers who were affected by hurricane Sandy. The hurricane resulted in a large portion of the AT&T network in affected areas being adversely affected. AT&T is also offering in-store charging for customers who lack power.

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Apple has issued a statement on the so-called purple halo problem with the iPhone 5 camera. The solution is to point the camera away from bright light sources. T-Mobile is ready to launch its version of the iPhone 5. The mobile carrier has its own NanoSIM ready to go. If you purchased an iPhone 5 and wanted the Apple Lightning connector , the connector is now shipping. This connector allows users of the iPhone 5 with its smaller docking connector to continue to use accessories and Susan to use the older and larger connector.

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The FCC has noted that it would review objections made against AT&T and proposed extra fees for using FaceTime over the carrier’s wireless network. Consumer advocacy groups are up in arms because they believe AT&T is violating the FCC’s open Internet rules. Instagram has updated its iPhone app to support iPhone 5 and iOS 6. Interestingly, it appears that live filter options are missing from the updated version for the iPhone 5. Google has updated its Google Voice app for iOS 6. The update brings the ability to text directly from the inbox and designate a fallback number in the event of Google Voice failure.

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Pioneer Electronics has unveiled its next-generation professional DJ product called the CDJ-2000nexus . This is the first CDJ player from Pioneer to have integrated Wi-Fi supporting wireless access to music stored on the iPhone for DJs. According to sources, Apple plans to corner the market on the next generation dock connector on the iPhone. Apple is reportedly refusing to give out details to third-party manufacturers and forcing the accessory makers buy official versions from it. T-Mobile USA has announced that it has turned on its unlimited 4G data network. Assuming the carrier gets the next generation iPhone and you can stomach “4G” that is actually HSPA+, this might be worth a look for your next iPhone.

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A photograph of what is claimed to be the charging cable for the next-generation iPhone 5 has hit the web. The cable in the photograph has a standard USB plug on one end and the smaller new dock connector on the other. With the presidential election campaigns underway people are being inundated with political ads. If you want find out who’s behind specific political ads you might want to check out the new Super PAC app . AT&T recently made it clear that it would be blocking FaceTime over its 3G network. AT&T thinks that it can block FaceTime because it doesn’t have a competing application of its own, which neatly skirts FCC rules.

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If you take a lot of notes at school or in the office you might be interested in the new IRISNotes 2 Executive digital note taking system that sells for $149. The Executive version of this digital pen is able to capture handwritten notes, and send them to the iPhone or computer digitally and transforms them into editable text documents. T-Mobile has announced that it plans to offer an unlimited nationwide 4G data plan starting on September 5. The plan will offer all the data you want with no throttling or overage charges. This might be just in time for the iPhone 5 launch. If you spend a lot of time riding a bicycle, you might be interested in the EXOPOWER charger for your bicycle. This device can charge smartphones such as the iPhone by generating power from the motion of the bicycle and includes a headlight as well.

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Onkyo has announced that it has updated its remote control application for the iPhone called Onkyo Remote 2. The app allows users to stream music from their iPhone to Onkyo’s 2012 networked receivers. The app also shows album art and track details. AT&T is talking about the shared data allotment in its new Mobile Share plans. The new plans allow up to 20 GB of data allowances to be split with up to 10 different devices. AT&T announced recently that it was considering the idea of charging iPhone users for FaceTime the use the service over 3G connections. AT&T says that it’s too early to talk about fees at this time.

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Rumors have swirled for a long time that Apple would be making a smaller iPhone nano to along with the full-size iPhone. Rumors are again surfacing pointing to a low-cost entry-level iPhone launch with the iPhone 5 this fall. Train riders in Boston will get the country’s very first smartphone ticketing service. The service will work with an app available for the iPhone and other smartphone platforms. When it comes to financials for AT&T in Q1 of 22, the iPhone was a huge part. The company sold 4.3 million iPhones that were activated during the quarter.

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Rumors are swirling that this fall the next iPhone will launch. The latest rumor claims that the next iPhone will have a unibody design along with a larger screen and support for LTE 4G connectivity. Chrysler Group has announced that the 2013 Dodge Dart will have an optional wireless charging system inside the car. The system will work with multiple smartphones including the iPhone and eliminates any need for cable to charge your device on the road. AT&T is now unlocking iPhones that are off contract in four steps. Apple actually does the unlocking, but you have to contact AT&T via online chat or in the store to get the process started.

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