AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon won’t support eSIM until later this year on 2018 iPhones
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon won’t support eSIM, at least for now. The support is necessary for dual-SIM functionality on the 2018 iPhones.
Carriers
How Apple tried, and failed, to push carriers toward adopting a standardized iMessage
Former iOS chief Scott Forstall has revealed that Apple once tried to talk major wireless carriers into adopting a standardized version of its proprietary iMessage service.
Japan is forcing carriers to end smartphone bundling in a move that could hurt Apple
Even though a customer in Japan is not charged upfront for their device, they still pay for it in installments attached to monthly service fees in fixed-term contracts.
iPhone to be “derecognized” from Indian networks if Apple rejects anti-spam app?
If Apple doesn’t approve an anti-spam app by the Indian government, its iPhone models could be “derecognized” from local networks, meaning they would no longer function.
Apple carrier billing picks up new providers in UK, Switzerland, Italy and elsewhere
It’s now available to customers of TIM in Italy, Bite in Latvia and Lithuania, U Mobile in Malaysia, Singtel and StarHub in Singapore, Sunrise in Switzerland and O2 in the UK.
LTE Apple Watch is now supported by local carriers C Spire and US Cellular
Following its debut last September, Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE cellular functions now works with select regional carriers in the United States, like C Spire and US Cellular.
AT&T gets approval to buy Time Warner for $85 billion
AT&T got final approval to purchase Time Warner. HBO, CNN, and film studio Warner Bros. will soon be owned by the No. 2 carrier in the U.S.
Major US carriers unveil cryptographically verified phone number authentication for apps
The yet-to-be-named mobile authentication platform aimed at countering problems like fraud and identity theft should launch commercially later in 2018, with internal trials schedule to start in the next few weeks.
Verizon will stop limiting your video streaming quality for a fee
Verizon will stop limiting your maximum video streaming quality for a fee. This is a welcome change for Unlimited Plan users and hopefully the first of more reforms to the plans.
Canada’s top carrier is seeing “anemic appetite” for iPhone 8
I guess Rogers didn’t get the memo that making negative comments about iPhone sales is a definite no-no.
Chinese carriers block LTE access for Apple Watch Series 3 owners without explanation
Apple’s latest LTE watch has hit a snag in China as customers are no longer able to sign up for an LTE connection service.
iPhone 8 pre-orders could start on September 15, shipments on September 22
iPhone 8, iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus could be available for pre-order three days following next Tuesday’s unveiling, with shipments going out to customers on September 22.