Rumor: T-Mobile Planning In-Store Displays to Lure Unlocked iPhone Users

All signs are pointing to T-Mobile USA again being left out in the cold when the sixth-generation iPhone is presumably revealed next week, but that doesn't mean the carrier won't have a strategy in place to combat the problem.

TmoNews is reporting that fourth-place U.S. carrier T-Mobile may soon be installing in-store displays to show off unlocked iPhones running on their 3G network in an effort to sell against Apple's forthcoming handset.

"All the intel streaming in seems to point to a 'bring your own iPhone' demonstration in store, which lines up perfectly with what T-Mobile’s been saying all along for their refarmed network," the report reveals.

T-Mobile is actively working to expand its network for 4G LTE, and in the process shift spectrum to radio bands that are compatible with the iPhone. While there are already plenty of unlocked iPhones that have retreated to T-Mobile, they've had to contend with slower EDGE data speeds due to this incompatibility.

The report claims T-Mobile store managers were "asked to activate a new micro-SIM before the end of August," which could point to the company rolling out the new initiative sometime this month.

With Apple now ready to announce their next handset on September 12, it appears T-Mobile wants to fight back by enticing iPhone owners to bring their device to the magenta network, which recently relaunched an unlimited data plan again.

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The Importance of Strategic Planning in Contact Center Transformation

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Small Business Trade Association Defiantly Planning Next Steps after Healthcare Reform Upheld

Six Things Hospitals Need to Know About Supporting the Adoption of Smartphones Pagers have been an essential part of healthcare communications for a long time due to their ability to provide reliable communications at a low cost. When pagers emerged on the healthcare scene, they fundamentally changed the way doctors, nurses, and administrators could be notified that... DOWNLOAD NOW

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Report: Amazon Planning to Follow Kindle Fire with Its Own Smartphone

It's been awhile since we've heard this one, but a report this week is dragging out new details about Amazon's ambitions to release a smartphone of its own to follow up the company's Kindle Fire success.

Bloomberg is reporting that Amazon is developing its own smartphone with Chinese manufacturer Foxconn International Holdings Ltd., the company who assembles Apple's iconic iPhone, among others.

"Amazon is seeking to complement the smartphone strategy by acquiring patents that cover wireless technology and would help it defend against allegations of infringement," said the usual people familiar with the situation who decline to be named.

The report isn't clear if Amazon plans to follow up its initial success with the Kindle Fire, which ran a forked version of Android largely indistinguishable from anything released by Google and its OEM partners. Given the company's investment in its own Android-based Appstore, however, it would make sense.

Amazon recently attempted to purchase wireless patents owned by InterDigital Inc. of Pennsylvania, a sale that instead fetched the tidy sum of $375 million from Intel. Sources claim Amazon continues to have discussions from other patent holders.

"Adding patents would help Amazon protect itself against lawsuits alleging illegal use of technology," Bloomberg notes. "Amazon has been involved in five patent-related cases this year, and 20 cases last year," according to the news outlet's own data.

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Free CoPilot GPS App Offers Offline Route Planning, Local Exploration

There are plenty of GPS apps in the App Store for turn-by-turn navigation, but few are dedicated to route planning or exploration. If the built-in Maps app isn’t getting the job done for you, the folks at CoPilot may have just the thing -- and it’s free and universal.

CoPilot has announced the release of CoPilot GPS, a free, universal app now available on the App Store as well as the Google Play Store for Android devices. Unlike the company’s other apps focused on turn-by-turn navigation with 3D maps, CoPilot GPS is more about planning and discovery -- but users have the option to upgrade to the full monty as an in-app purchase, should they so desire.



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The Decision Decade Starts with Contact Center Planning

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Wix's HTML5 Web Site Builder Offers Free Planning, Developing and Managing

By Mandira Srivastava , TMCnet Contributor

It’s fact that Web presence of any business improves customer and shareholder perceptions of the company, and increases customer loyalty and facilitates the execution of e-commerce strategies. Many small businesses still don’t have their own Web sites because they can’t afford it.

Wix.com enables users and companies to develop their own websites for free. The most interesting feature is that Wix.com, the free do-it-yourself publishing platform, allows users to create, design and customize their own beautiful Web sites without any coding knowledge or skills.

According to a press release, Wix.com has released its new HTML5-based website builder. The platform provides users a base with the most advanced tools and technology available.

The availability of new HTML5 product allows the Wix user even more freedom to design ultra-modern and user-friendly websites that cater to their needs. Websites are very important and companies can attract customers by promoting various features of the Web site.

"The web is a highly dynamic sphere where business opportunities are endless,” said Avishai Abrahami, Wix' CEO and Co-founder. “As new technologies are introduced and internet consumption evolves, Wix was able to build a HTML5 product that uses the full capabilities of current Web browsers. "

The new HTML5 base platform is equipped with cutting-edge technology products like Flash that enable users to develop ultra-modern and user-friendly websites. The service is very useful for small businesses, design, photography, corporate and personal Web site. 

Wix' HTML5 website builder offers numerous design tools without compromising functionality. This is the perfect platform for companies looking for a user-friendly solution to anyone in need of a web presence.

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