With the introduction of Time Machine. Apple has introduced a solution for one of my worst computer habits. Not doing regular backups. Time Machines hourly backup schedule would be great if I owned a 10 terabyte hard drive or Drobo which is pretty much the same thing.
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Fortune reports that AT&T may be planning subsidize the iPhone to the tune of $200, reducing the cost of the entry-level 8GB to $199 with a two-year contract.

The lower retail price would likely attract more buyers and help AT&T scalp even more customers from competitors—something the iPhone has effectively done with up to 40% of buyers reportedly coming from other carriers.

Whether the $200 price reduction comes as a direct subsidy or in rebate form, Forbes speculates that only those purchasing directly from AT&T would be eligible.

(Via insanelygreatmac.com.)

ars technica is reporting that AT&T will make their hotspots free to iPhone owners.

Reader Brian Zushi tipped us off a little while ago to the fact that AT&T WiFi hotspots offered not only an iPhone portal, but apparently free, unlimited access for the device. This evening, Brian sent us the screenshots you see here. Apparently, no AT&T hotspot account is necessary, as users are simply prompted to enter their 10-digit mobile number to gain access. We assume this means the hotspot checks the phone number against AT&T’s iPhone account records, which leads us to assume that unlockers may be left out in the cold on this one.

My iPhone is saying it’s about time!

(Via arstechnica.com.)