Archive for February, 2009

Shortly after we posted all the old iPhone firmware download links on our Apple Phone Encyclopedia section, Apple has taken them offline.
It’s pretty clear why they did this… old iPhone firmwares are only useful to those who hack the iPhone. And, by taking them offline, Apple ensures that it’s one step harder to obtain the [...]

They’re being mailed! We’ve gotten quite a few emails from people that didn’t read the details… and didn’t notice that we had to hold the gift cards for 30 days.
To review, we had to begin holding the Best Buy gift cards for 30 days, because some took it upon themselves to return the free phone. [...]

Some may be thinking that just because MechaWorks is growing, means that PhoneNews.com is going to be set in its ways.
We’ve certainly not given off that impression, with the launch of PhoneNews.com Cashback kicking the year off. But, I can certainly understand why some people might be thinking that we’ve aimed at locking down the [...]

HTC screwed up and forgot to send us the embargoed press release. They’re in the process of groveling at our feet for forgiveness right now.
And, we have to apologize to you, in turn. Because HTC didn’t send us the details, it will take us awhile to give you a full report. Developing…

Some of you are wondering what the status is on T-Mobile Cashback. We delayed both Verizon Cashback and T-Mobile Cashback to make sure they would both work great from day one.
But, to make really sure everything works properly, we’re rolling out Verizon Cashback today, and T-Mobile Cashback will launch tomorrow.
Stay tuned, and be sure to [...]