AT&T has posted a FAQ for the iPhone and service activation. Much of the information was known, but clarifies activation policies:
- $499 for 4GB, $599 for 8GB iPhone - 2-year service agreement required - iPhone is not eligible for Wireless Phone Insurance; iPhone is covered by Apple Warranty - No business discounts - iPhone must be activated before it can be used. Pre-installed SIM card. - Activates "within a few minutes" - 14 day return policy. If opened, there is a 10% restocking fee. - Existing AT&T wireless customers will need to add an iPhone Data Plan.
Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:39 am PDT by Joe Rossignol
Apple is developing an all-new operating system that is essentially a mix of tvOS, watchOS, and iOS, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
In a report this week, he said the operating system will feature a grid of icons, widgets, and apps, along with customizable clock faces.
The new software platform is intended for Apple's long-rumored smart home hub. With built-in facial recognition,...
Apple has yet to reveal when the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra will be announced and released, but the dates usually follow a familiar pattern.
Labor Day is September 7 this year. The last time the holiday fell on that day was in 2020, but the iPhone event that year was delayed until October due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So, the last time Labor Day was on September 7 in a normal year was in ...
Thursday July 30, 2026 3:43 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
We're less than two months out from the launch of Apple's premium next-generation smartphone lineup, and while we're not expecting a dramatic change in terms of functionality, there are still several enhancements rumored to be coming to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
One thing worth noting is that Apple is reportedly planning a major change to its iPhone release cycle this year,...
To me the most interesting thing about this FAQ is that there is no limitation on who can buy an iPhone, even if you are currently under contract to AT&T. I'm currently on AT&T and out of contract, I get upgrade to a new family plan, get 2 free phones today, then buy the iPhone next week and migrate the plan to that iPhone for an extra $20 a month.
The benefit of me doing this of course is that I can sell the 2 new phones I got for free on Ebay for close to $300 and put that money towards the iPhone, essentially creating my own phone subsidy.
Apple's first foldable iPhone, with a book-style design featuring a ~5.5-inch outer display and a ~7.8-inch inner display with a minimal crease down the middle.
