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08 Feb 2010 10:35

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Tech: Don’t think you’re shoving your iPhone’s SIM in your iPad

  • great The iPad’s 3G models will be sold reportedly unlocked, which means you should be able to use someone other than AT&T if you want.
  • terrible However, the iPad uses a new micro SIM format, which is incompatible with the iPhone. Well, that’s just friggin’ lame. Bad Apple! source
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05 Jan 2010 21:44

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Tech: Google’s Nexus One most notable for what it doesn’t have

  • By offering a lineup of phones that is essentially carrier-independent, Google has separated the two previously interlocked parts of the phone/plan-buying experience—phone selection and carrier selection—and has done so in a way that threatens one of the most important enablers of carrier lock-in.
  • Ars Technica writer Jon Stokes • Making a pretty good point about why the Google Nexus One isn’t that big a deal, but the site where it’s being sold totally is. Google’s lack of carrier dependence is a big deal – it’s an active attempt to break the carrier/phone lock-in which has hurt consumers for years. It’s just a modest step – the Nexus One really only fully works with T-Mobile – but it’s still one that could make consumers happier and phone service non-crappy. Are you listening, AT&T and Apple? source
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13 Dec 2009 11:21

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Tech: Poll: Google’s possibly game-changing Nexus One phones


  • Reports yesterday suggested that Google’s been working on a new phone, called the “Nexus One.” Beyond being built on an Android base, it’s reported to have a very basic feature which could be a game-changer: It’s an unlocked cell phone. Which means that people can use it on any carrier they want, with no contracts. Do you think this is enough to stand out in the market? Vote above. source
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07 May 2009 10:01

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Tech: T-Mobile: We’ll support your iPhone even if we don’t sell it

  • All in all, this cements my loyalty to T-Mobile. Even without officially supporting a particular phone, they are willing to make accommodations to ensure the iPhone users on their network continue to enjoy good service.
  • Consumerist reader “John” • On his positive experience with the wireless provider after his unlocked, jailbroken iPhone went wonky due to a problem on T-Mobile’s end. The company offered service credits to affected customers and a rep even went so far as to post on Apple hacking forum about the problem. Well, that’s just awesome. • source
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