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March 7, 2012 09:40 pm EDT

Got an AT&T iPhone? iOS 5.1 now gives you '4G'

Ever since T-Mobile and AT&T began touting their HSPA+ networks as "4G," the debate on the term's legitimacy has raged on. Regardless of how you feel about the matter, one thing's for sure: Apple's finally taken sides on the argument, and the company's all for it. In today's iOS update, Cupertino features an "updated AT&T network indicator," which means you'll see a 4G icon whenever you're in HSPA+ coverage. Granted, this doesn't actually mean you'll enjoy faster speeds -- you'll just have a warm and fuzzy feeling knowing that another G just got added to your screen. Such an action makes us wonder if Apple's slowly losing its ability to stand up against AT&T's wishes, not to mention the demands of other US carriers.

Got an AT&T iPhone? iOS 5.1 now gives you '4G' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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