iPhone News Updated

AT&T reports MMS problems nationwide

Are you having problems?

AT&T’s customer care center has a recorded announcement up informing people that there’s MMS latency issues around the country and that while the issue is being worked on, there’s no estimated time for an actual fix.

Well, isn’t that interesting - considering I actually think that MMS is better today here in Chicago. Maybe it’s all those pictures I’m sending - perhaps I’ve singlehandedly brought down the network around me everywhere else?

If so, I’m sorry. Totally not my intention.
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Starbucks app lets users pay for coffee with their iPhone

The Starbucks Card Mobile App gives users instant access to their Starbucks accounts, and they can use it to pay for their latte

The app is available to owners of Starbucks’ loyalty card, and synchronises their account and balance information with their iPhone. In some stores in San Francisco and Seattle, Apple iPhone owners will be able to use their handset to pay for their coffee.

The system uses a QR code - a square electronic barcode that when read by a compatible device brings up pre-set information or data - which appears on the iPhone’s screen and is then scanned by the Starbucks barista, automatically debiting the correct amount from the user’s Starbucks account.
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