SPRINT TO NO LONGER OFFER MAIL-IN REBATES

Sprint will be getting rid of mail-in rebates on its phones and other devices beginning March 27th, at least temporarily. A Sprint spokesperson confirmed that "Sprint will temporarily replace mail-in rebates in most channels, including our company-owned retail stores, with instant savings.” It all goes down on Sunday, March 27th, and it will continue for “an unspecified period of time,” the Sprint spokesperson stated.

APPLE CONFIRMS $100 REBATE FOR THOSE THAT PURCHASED iPAD RECENTLY

Just as it did for the iPhone, Apple will be reimbursing those people that purchased the original iPad from February 16th to the present. The reimbursement will appear on your credit card to the tune US $100.

To get the moolah, you will need to head back to the store you purchased it from, with receipt, or if ordered online call Apple's 1-800 number.

VERIZON TO ELIMINATE REBATES FOR SOME SMARTPHONES

Android Central is reporting Verizon is looking to eliminate rebates for all smartphones with a net price of $150 and up. Smartphones priced $149.99 and lower will still maintain the associated rebate, usually $50.

The rebate for the high-end phones will be directly applied to the cost, instead of requiring the subscriber to mail-in for the rebate. The new move, which comes just ahead of Verizon Wireless’ iPhone 4 launch, is likely a result of the imminent release of Apple’s smartphone as the carrier will not require a rebate with iPhone purchases.