BlackBerry offers free apps and support after outage
TORONTO AP The BlackBerry maker Research In Motion promises free premium apps worth over 100 to consumers and a month of technical support as an apology for last week’s global outage. CEO Jim Balsillie defends handling while acknowledging pressure, noting the offer targets 70 million users and runs through year end.
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Cellphone plans warn before reaching limits
New York AP report says cellphone firms pledge to text warnings before minutes texts or data exceed monthly limits. CTIA and FCC note roaming fees abroad will trigger alerts automatically. full rollout aims for half plans in a year and all in two years. Analysts deem impact limited while consumer bills prompt sharper notice.
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Apple sells 4M-plus iPhone 4S units in three days
Apple reported over four million iPhone 4S units sold in the first three days as demand outpaced the iPhone 4 rollout. The device launched Friday in the US and eight other countries, with 22 more markets planned by month end and carriers including AT&T Sprint and Verizon.
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