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NetZero goes 4G with low-cost, contract-free data

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NetZero took a different direction Monday by starting up its own 4G service. Its Clearwire-sourced WiMAX is contract-free and has the unique choice of picking either a basic (1Mbps/384Kbps) or full-speed (10Mbps/1.5Mbps) access plan, even having the option to switch over the web. Read more...

Apple TV 1080p teardown shows A5 variant, 512MB of RAM

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In a rare first ahead of more official outlets, XBMC forum member aicjofs has posted a teardown of the newer 1080p-capable Apple TV that shows a number of changes. As suspected, it has upgraded from an A4 to an A5, although it's now using a slight variant on the iPad 2/iPhone 4S version with an APL2498 part number. Apple's media hub now has 512MB of RAM as well, which along with a second core should improve performance across the device, not just in the higher resolution video... Read more...

Briefly: YBUY offers new iPad, Tablet purchasing survey

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YBUY, a new try-before-you-buy online subscription service, has announced that it will begin carrying Apple's third generation iPad today. Orders placed today will be shipped to customers before April 1, giving customers a chance to test the device for 300 days before committing to the purchase. For a set $25 per month fee, YBUY members can test out a variety of products ranging from high-end Bose headsets to Rabbit Air purifies. Read more...

Briefly: YBUY offers new iPad, Tablet purchasing survey

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YBUY, a new try-before-you-buy online subscription service, has announced that it will begin carrying Apple's third generation iPad today. Orders placed today will be shipped to customers before April 1, giving customers a chance to test the device for 300 days before committing to the purchase. Read more...

Tether preps web-based iPhone-to-computer tethering

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Tether may have achieved a rare trick by developing a tethering option that reportedly works over the web. Getting around the blocks on tools like the iTether native app, it uses a combination of a Mac or Windows app with an HTML5 mobile page. Creating an ad hoc Wi-Fi network from the computer lets those signed in on the web page from a smartphone or tablet share the device's cellular connection without a wired link.... Read more...

iOS 5.1 gets early tethered jailbreak for pre-A5 devices

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The iPhone Dev Team has detailed a very early jailbreak method for the now official iOS 5.1 update. Beta 6 of redsn0w 0.9.10 will crack all devices based on the A4 and earlier. With the exception of iPhone 3GS units with older firmware, however, the jailbreak is tethered and will need to be reused every time the device is given a hard reboot... Read more...

Mercedes-Benz ‘fully integrating’ iPhone into new A-class

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German car maker Daimler has announced plans to "comprehensively" integrate the iPhone into the user experience of the new A-Class Mercedes-Benz models. Drivers will be able to access various types of content right from the built-in vehicle display and use a center-armrest controller to more safely manipulate the device. Siri voice control will also be integrated to let users hear and send messages, select music and other options.... Read more...