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No Subscription Fees From Carriers For Next-Gen iPhones

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Amidst all the hoopla of today’s iPhone launch, Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) has made an interesting filing with the SEC, which explains that business model behind the iPhone is changing. Here’s the key paragraph, which indicates that the new 3G iPhone is no longer a subscription business for the company: “Apple ...

JetBlue’s LiveTV Buying Airfone For In-Flight Internet

Monday, June 9th, 2008

JetBlue’s LiveTV unit, which offers in-flight TV and messaging services, is buying Verizon’s (NYSE: VZ) Airfone, an air-to-ground telecom network, in a deal WSJ (via Reuters) says is to boost its on-board internet and email offering. No purchase price was given. JetBlue took control of LiveTV in 2002 and it ...

Monster Closing Down Social Networking Site Tickle

Monday, June 9th, 2008

Monster is closing down its career assessment and social networking site Tickle, which it bought in 2004 for a price of up to $70 million. Tickle, of those annoying banner ads asking you to take those tests, also owned Ringo, a photo and video-sharing site (started, interestingly, by Bebo founder ...

Starbucks Turns On Free Wi-Fi For Everyone

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

Good news for anyone in need of a quick internet fix: Starbucks is turning on free Wi-Fi today, courtesy of its partner AT&T (NYSE: T). The deal, according to USA Today: Users will get two hours of free internet usage when they purchase a $5 reloadable Starbucks Card and register ...