AT&T Pulls iPhone Wi-Fi - Uh-Oh

AT&T pulled a big blunder this week that may have a swath of new and prospective iPhone customers up in arms. The blunderer? AT&T, not Apple. The blunder? Advertising that the new iPhone comes with free Wi-Fi (which it sadly does not). Now the aim of this article will not be to point fingers at AT&T for its error, however, but to clear up any and all confusion about what is and isn't so regarding WiFi and the second generation iPhone.

First, the details of the mistake...

Apparently, this past Friday, July 18, 2008, AT&T posted an advertisement on it's U.S. website proclaiming that iPhone subscribers were now able to access all 17,000 of AT&T's WiFi hotspots for free. Specifically, the notice said:

"AT&T knows Wi-Fi is hot, and free Wi-Fi even hotter, which is why we are proud to offer iPhone customers totally free access to the nation's largest Wi-Fi hot-spot network with more than 17,000 hot spots. Now users can relax and access music, email, and Web browsing services with their favorite blend in hand from the comfort of their favorite location."

Now, to set the record straight...

Unfortunately, that is simply not true. And although AT&T execs quickly caught on to the error (quickly being 1 hour after its publication) and promptly removed the erroneous notice, it was already too late, as countless site visitors had already taken in the information.

Equally unfortunate is the backlash that came of this (one which hopefully will soon dissipate, though no one can truly tell), that being the infuriated postings on blogs and user forums irate about being so misled. Certainly some want AT&T to make good on its gaffe as compensation for putting erroneous information out there. Of course, there is little to no chance that AT&T will oblige (no matter how terribly sorry they are).

Other, less disgruntled web writers, however, have posited that perhaps this offering, while prematurely announced, is actually something that AT&T has in the works. For why would they even post such an outrageous claim if it wasn't at least a conversation behind the scenes?

Invulnerable?

At least anger at the blunder is being properly directed, though, and doesn't seem to have bled over into Apple's camp, nor taken any punch out of the 3G iPhone's thunder. For sales of the 3G iPhone have been even better than Apple's seemingly lofty predictions, with most vendors sold completely out and a second round of shipments not scheduled until October. As long as demand outweighs supply like this, no amount of errors on AT&T or anyone else's part can make a dent in the iPhone's star status.

As though to highlight this point, CNet's regular posting about its Top 10 Reviews of the Week (and that's of all products, not just smartphones) hails the iPhone as number one.

Corey Bruhn is the owner of iPhone Mobile Mob, http://www.iphonemobilemob.com, who specializes in reporting news, updates and unique features of the Apple iPhone. Download our FREE iPhone Ebook to find out more about your iPhone.

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5 Best Android Market Apps

You may think that the best apps have a price, but more of them are actually free. If you pay for the app, the cost is still affordable anyway. Who says the best things for life are not for free? Here is a list of the best apps that you can find in the Android market:

1. The Weather Channel

The Weather Channel is one of the best Android apps that you can download from the Android market. The newly enhanced Weather Channel gives you a much better and richer weather experience. Due to customers' feedback, many improvements were made such as a brand new user interface that includes user-friendly navigation between main weather screens and easier access to maps like animated radar and personalized weather maps. These weather maps are also capable of giving specific weather forecasts, conditions, alerts, notifications and the current temperature.

2. Facebook for Android

Sometimes, accessing Facebook through your browser is too tedious, especially when you know that there is an easier way of connecting with your friends. Facebook is always synonymous to staying in touch with the world. All people have an account; maybe your grandparents do, too. The success of Facebook is so overwhelmingly successful that Android developers created an application for you to access your account anytime and anywhere. Essentially, Facebook is a social network that allows you to do anything like chat with your friends, check news feeds, review events, share links, check messages, upload photos, watch videos and play games. Downloading the free Facebook for Android will allow you to keep in touch with your old friends and meet new people.

3. Twitter

One of the greatest social networking sites that have invaded the Android market, Twitter remains to be a top pick among busy people who do not have the time for Facebook. Most celebrities, political figures and other VIPs are quite active in using Twitter. This Android app allows you to access important updates on what's happening around the globe, like business, sports, music, politics, entertainment and travel. You can view many interesting topics on what people are talking about. You can also send private messages to your friends, share photos, videos, view maps and a lot more.

4. Angry Birds

When you feel the need for relaxation, fun and pleasure all you have to do is just to play Angry Birds from your Android device. It is one of the best games in the Android market. This game is for everyone to enjoy. Based on the laws of physics, you would not think that this game will be forgotten just yet. Aside from all the fun-filled launching of the revengeful birds, you get to play this game for free. The best thing is that developers keep on releasing new versions every now and then.

5. Kindle

Probably the best Android app that can widen your knowledge and improve your reading skills is the Kindle. With the Kindle app, you will get the chance to access over 900,000 books in the Kindle library, such as newspapers, magazines and dictionaries. You can also read articles from the Wall Street Journal, as well the best sellers from the New York Times. You will also enjoy many benefits like customizing the page color and font size of your reading material. You can also use links from Google and Wikipedia for more information.

Danny loves writing about the best Android tablets at his blog. You can find the latest reviews and tablet tips at www.androidtabletfanatic.com and if you want him to write for your blog then get in touch androidtabletfanatic@gmail.com.

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Apple iPhone 5: Advanced Mobile Technology by Apple

If you have gone through the wide array of phones in the market today, only one phone stands out as being the most sought after among people of different generations. This is the Apple iPhone, more popularly known as the iPhone. Over the course of a few years since the first iPhone was launched from the last decade, there have been changes and advances in how one can use his or her cell phone.

And with the release of the new iPhone 5, the 5th generation of the smart phones that were created under the Apple brand name, you can expect to see these same advances and changes. Although the new features of the new iPhone 5 are still undisclosed, and the specifications are still conceptual, you can expect some of these features in the new iPhone 5 as soon as it lands in your hand. Expect long lines at the Apple store and at your service provider in less than a month or so, for starters.

The newest thing that one can notice with the new iPhone 5 is the processor which was used in the device. Unlike its predecessor, the iPhone 4, this one comes equipped with the new A5 processor, an upgraded version of the A4 processor chip which was used in previously made Apple devices such as the iPad 2 and the iPhone 4. So, based on the improvements in the processor used in the iPhone 5, one can get a clearer, sharper, and richer display, along with a faster registry when it comes to the entire usage of the iPhone 5.

With the iPhone 3 and the iPhone 4, the display of the screen has gotten to be 4x sharper than the conventional resolution that was provided by the third generation iPhone. But with the new A5 processor in the iPhone 5, you can expect a better display that you once thought was never possible.

Since a lot of other things about the iPhone 5 are still under wraps, you can just conceptualize just how much the new processor can be as advanced as the older generation of the iPhone. But, along with it comes the changes in the design and the style of the phone, and Apple's commitment to the consumers by correcting the mistakes of the previous models.

The older problems that comes along with the iPhone is the short battery life. This is why there were battery extending products which were made popular for this very reason. With the new iPhone 5, you can expect changes in the way that the battery is powered and just how long it can sustain the talk time and the standby time of the phone. This also comes along with the advances in LED display, a technological leap which is more energy efficient and is more economical to use on television sets, computer monitors, and also touch screen phones.

So, just sleep well and get ready by October as the new iPhone 5 will be released to the public. You will be assured of a better phone than the iPhone 4.