Sprint Said to Plan Unlimited Data Offer With Apple’s IPhone
Sprint, the third-largest U.S. wireless carrier, plans to begin selling the device in mid-October under a deal with Apple for the next model, the iPhone 5, said the people, who wouldn’t be identified because the plans aren’t public. Becoming the country’s only operator to offer the device with unlimited data service for a flat fee may help Sprint draw customers from AT&T and Verizon Wireless, which already carry the phone, they said.
Apple Adding Earthquake Warnings for iOS 5 in Japan
After a devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake ravaged Japan in March, Apple has opted to add a potentially lifesaving feature to iOS 5. The Japanese version of the updated operating system will include the option to connect to Japan’s earthquake early warning system, according to 9to5Mac.
Read moreSteve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple
Steve Jobs, co-founder and two-time CEO of Apple, offered his resignation to the company’s board Wednesday.
“I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know,” he wrote. “Unfortunately, that day has come.”
Jobs has been in poor health for some time. In January, he announced that he would be taking a medical leave of absence from the company. He returned to the public spotlight in March to help launch the iPad 2.
