T-Mobile offers free activation until end of the year
There might not be much of the year left to enjoy this offer, but T-Mobile has decided to show some holiday cheer, offering free activation until the start of 2008. And while T-Mobile takes a stance against The Grinch, this sign of merriment may be more of a Ebeneezer Scrouge act. Just the fact that no activation fees will be present means that the new contracts are going to come rolling in. Even if the price reduction will be barely enough to feed a small family at a cheap diner.
A fresh patent filed back in 2006, but only revealed recently shows that Apple is looking to delve further into wireless purchasing via the iPhone and iPod Touch devices. The patent titled "Wireless communication system" would allow customers to wirelessly order products as they are approaching a store. The customer could then pop into the store, possibly avoiding the depression of waiting in lines, and pop right out with their items in hand. A service like this could work wonders in a restaurant. Just order and pay from your device and then consume. What could possibly be more geared towards the American market?
Back in November, Nokia launched their 
