Cell Fun

NewsFactor - Last month, Apple announced that its new iPhone 3G would cost just $199 for the 8GB version and $299 for the 16GB version. AT&T confirmed that pricing Tuesday, but clarified that those prices are only for certain users — buyers of any iPhone before the iPhone 3G goes on sale July 11, new AT&T customers, or subscribers eligible for an upgrade discount.

AP - In a July 1 story about the new version of the iPhone, The Associated Press, relying on information from an AT&T spokesman, erroneously reported that the carrier is working on creating a prepaid plan for the phone. Spokesman Michael Coe later said he miscommunicated, and that there will be no prepaid plan for the iPhone 3G.

Reuters - The world’s top cellphone maker Nokia and
InterDigital agreed to drop patent cases in the British courts
against each other, sending the wireless technology firm’s
stock up as much as 7 percent.

AFP - The European Commission gave the greenlight on Wednesday to Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia’s purchase of US digital navigation group Navteq after finding the deal would not hurt competition.

Reuters - Pupils in Cyprus are set to face tough
penalties if they bring mobile phones to school.

NewsFactor - AT&T on Tuesday announced iPhone 3G pricing for new and existing AT&T customers, several voice and data plans, and tips on how to be “iReady” when Apple’s iPhone 3G goes on sale. AT&T retail stores will begin offering the new iPhone at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 11.

TechWeb - InformationWeek - Customers will have to pay more to use Apple’s latest smartphone — including an extra fee for text messaging.

PC Magazine - AT&T on Tuesday announced pricing for the new iPhone 3G, along with tips on how customers could find one of the new phones once it goes on sale on July 11 at 8 AM.

AFP - Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia said Tuesday that the Warner Music Group had agreed to join its soon-to-be launched music service programme, giving its device users access to music published by Warner.

Reuters - The world’s top cellphone maker Nokia
(NOK1V.HE) signed a deal with Warner Music Group to
make Warner titles available through its “Comes With Music”
service and Nokia music store, Nokia said on Tuesday.