Verizon iPhone 5 Carrier Update Fixes Bug Causing Cellular Data Usage While On Wi-Fi

Have you been prompted to install a Carrier Settings update on your Verizon iPhone 5? You're not alone, as it looks like Apple has just released a Carrier update for Verizon iPhone 5 to fix an issue where cellular data was being used while connected to a Wi-Fi network.

The Carrier update will change the Verizon carrier settings version from 13.0 to 13.1.

Here’s Why Apple Ditched Google Maps

We continue to receive information about the discussions between Apple and Google that ultimately resulted in Apple ditching the Google powered Maps app and launching its in-house developed Maps app, even though there was over a year to go for Google Maps contract

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AllThingsD reports that "according to multiple sources familiar with Apple’s thinking", one of the key reasons Apple decided to launch its own Map app was disagreement over the voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation feature in Google powered Maps app.

Unlock Your Off-Contract AT&T iPhone 5 For Free Using iTunes

If you've bought an AT&T iPhone 5 without a contract then you're probably aware that you can request AT&T to unlock it.

Few weeks back, AT&T made it easier to unlock the iPhone by launching a new web form where customers can request for the unlock online.

You can also call AT&T's toll-free number and request for your iPhone to be unlocked.

Confirmed: Verizon iPhone 5 is Unlocked, Works on GSM 3G Networks

Here's some good news if you've just bought a Verizon iPhone 5 and travel abroad frequently.

iDownloadBlog confirms that the Verizon iPhone 5 under contract is unlocked on GSM 3G networks, which means that users will be able to use a nano-SIM card from a GSM carriers like AT&T.

Jeff Benjamin of iDownloadBlog reports:

How to Transfer Data From Your Old iPhone To iPhone 5 Using iTunes

If you've just got your hands on the shiny new iPhone 5 and wondering how to transfer data from your old iPhone to the new iPhone, then follow the steps mentioned below to first take a back up of your old iPhone and then restore the backup to your newly purchased iPhone 5 using iTunes.

This process will transfer your saved messages, email accounts, photos, notes, and other personal settings to your new iPhone.

In this guide, we will show you how to transfer the data from your old iPhone to iPhone 5 using iTunes. 

iPhone 5 Has 1GB RAM

Apple unveiled the hugely anticipated 6th generation iPhone dubbed iPhone 5 at a media event on September 12.

iPhone 5 is 18% thinner and 20% lighter than iPhone 4S and comes packed with new features and improvements such as a taller 4-inch display, faster A6 chip, support for faster 4G LTE networks, improved battery life, FaceTime HD camera and more.

As usual, Apple didn't reveal how much RAM is included in the new iPhone. iPhone 5 's tech specs webpage also doesn't mention it.

There have been several speculations that it has 1GB RAM, but were waiting for the iPhone 5 to be disassembled to get a confirmation.

Apple ‘Blown Away’ By Response To iPhone 5; Says Pre-orders Have Been Incredible

The Loop reports that Apple spokesperson has issued a statement that they're completely blown away by customers response to iPhone 5.

"Pre-orders for iPhone 5 have been incredible," said Apple spokeswoman, Natalie Kerris. "We’ve been completely blown away by the customer response."

iPhone 5 goes on sale in US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and the UK on Friday, September 21.

Apple started taking iPhone 5 pre-orders today and sold out it's iPhone 5 stock for launch day delivery in less than an hour and is now quoting delivery estimates of 2-3 weeks currently.

Delivery estimates for new iPhone 5 pre-orders have slipped by a week on Verizon and AT&T is quoting shipping estimates of 14-21 business days.

[via The Loop]