Jeff Campbell
05-07-2009, 04:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2009/05/apple-job-posting-hints-at-3g-macs-or-maybe-just-nothing.ars' target='_blank'>http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2...ust-nothing.ars</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"Apple is looking for a Communications QA Engineer for its Mac Hardware Group. Could this be a hint that Apple is planning to add 3G networking to future Macs? It could, or it could just be your average job listing."</em></p><p><em><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/at/auto/1241654747.usr105634.jpg" /></em></p><p>The rumor of a 3G wireless Macbook has been circulating for a few days now on various sites, now Apple has posted this job posting so maybe there is merit to it? As of now, the posting has been pulled from the Apple but you can check out a copy of it at the Computer Jobs <a href="http://www.computerjobs.com/job_display.aspx?jobid=2304300" target="_blank">blog</a> site. It appears that someone may have jumped the gun a bit on the posting but it does add some credence to the rumors. Couple that with the <a href="http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/24/first_hdd_based_macbook_air_reviews_hit_the_wires.html" target="_blank">conversation</a> Steve Jobs had with USA Today regarding 3G in Macbooks last year, and AT&T in January <a href="http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/28/att_talking_with_apple_about_3g_ready_macbooks.html" target="_blank">discussing</a> working with Apple on non-phone devices, and it would appear you have the makings of an almost reliable rumor. Anyone out there hoping for this? </p>