Many Sprint customers are unable to use the Wi-Fi Calling feature after updating their iPhone to iOS 11.2, which released publicly on December 2, and carrier settings version 31.0.
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Sim-free iPhone X now available through Apple
Several weeks after launch, you now have the option of purchasing the iPhone X unlocked and SIM-free through Apple in the US. Even better, you can get an iPhone X with delivery by December 12th.
This tweak lets you spoof your Status Bar’s carrier and signal information
When I first started jailbreaking many years ago, it seemed like tweaks for modifying the carrier details in the Status Bar were a hot commodity. Given just how much times have changed, you really don’t see tweaks like the classics anymore.
The new Signal jailbreak tweak by iOS developer Sniper_GER is a blast from the past, as it lets you spoof the Status Bar’s cellular information on any jailbroken device whether you have service or not.
T-Mobile makes Animoji the star of its funny iPhone X commercial
US carrier T-Mobile wants you to know that it's landed iPhone X so they've created a pretty awesome ad for the latest Apple smartphone featuring—why not?—Animoji.
Have you experienced any delays when preordering your iPhone X?
Some unfortunate customers saw unexpected delays of ten to fifteen minutes or longer when they scrambled to preorder their iPhone X as soon as preorders went live early Friday morning.
iPhones can now connect to Project Loon balloons in Puerto Rico
Apple, wireless carrier AT&T, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Alphabet’s X division have banded together to give iPhone users in Puerto Rico cellular connectivity powered by Project Loon balloons.
Canada’s top carrier is seeing “anemic appetite” for iPhone 8
The CEO of Canada’s biggest wireless company told investors and shareholders on a conference call they're seeing little demand for Apple’s iPhone 8, Reuters reported Thursday.
Chinese carriers block LTE access for Apple Watch Series 3 owners without explanation
State-owned carriers in China have cut LTE cellular access to Apple Watch Series 3, preventing owners of the device from signing up for a cellular connection service.
Truphone to bring its Apple SIM data plans to 30+ markets later this year
Truphone announced today that its Apple SIM data plans for cellular iPads are now officially available in Ireland and Portugal following last week's launch in Australia and the Netherlands.
The service is also available in Hong Kong, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom, with an additional 31 countries to follow by the end of 2017.
These plans let iPad owners instantly get online and stay connected via the Truphone network at home and while traveling in 40 countries without international roaming charges.
Truphone is giving customers 100MB of data for free, with a try before you buy offer making it easy for customers to get 4G data directly on their iPad with no obligation to purchase.
To sign up for the service, just tap Settings > Mobile Data > Set Up Mobile Data, select Truphone as your provider and choose a data bucket you need for a month. You can buy more data at any time with a valid Visa or MasterCard in 40 countries.
Two new features are now available, too:
Auto Renew: Automatically purchase a new data plan when the current one expires or is consumed for uninterrupted 4G connectivity, with built-in overspend protection. Top Up Anytime: The freedom to add more data anytime, anywhere without having to wait for your plan to expire. Create an easily-managed queue of data plans to make sure you never run out of data.Apple SIM is built into all cellular iPad Pro models and is compatible with the fifth-generation iPad, first-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro, iPad mini 4 and iPad Air 2 cellular models.
UK carrier O2 allegedly tells staff that iPhone 8 will release on September 22
Following unconfirmed reports that Apple is aiming to announce iPhone 8 on Tuesday, September 22, smartphone leaker Benjamin Geskin claimed yesterday that UK carrier O2 has told its staff that the new phones will be released in stores on Friday, September 22.
Carriers apparently told to prepare for September 12 iPhone 8 unveiling
The general consensus among people in the know is that Apple will unveil new iPhone models next month and if the latest report is an indication, the OLED iPhone along with the iterative iPhone 7s/Plus devices could be announced at a media event on Tuesday, September 12.
iOS 11 lets you adjust some carrier plans on the fly
When iOS 11 launches this fall, customers may be able to monitor, adjust and even switch between various plans from certain wireless carriers at any time, directly in the Settings app.