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3G settings discovered in latest beta of iPhone firmware

Sat, May 10, 2008 - As if there were any doubt that Apple's next-generation iPhone would include support for 3G wireless networks, an inactive preference dialog extracted from the most recent beta of iPhone Software v2.0 may offer the most concrete evidence yet to that end. ( 99 comments )

Online Apple Stores run dry of iPhones

Sat, May 10, 2008 - Often seen as the last reliable sources for iPhones, Apple's online stores in the US and UK have stopped taking orders for any model of the device. ( 61 comments )

Job listings hint at multi-carrier iPhone in Australia, Brazil

Thu, May 8, 2008 - Following word from individual carriers of wider regional launches, Apple has posted a bevy of new job opportunities that allude to multi-carrier strategies in some -- but not all -- of the iPhone's new territories. ( 35 comments )

Briefly: Mac OS X 10.5.3; AT&T iPhone hotspot access; Vista sales

Thu, May 8, 2008 - Apple on Wednesday broadened the testing focus for developers evaluating the next update to Leopard. Meanwhile, AT&T has officially announced free WiFi Hotspot access for iPhone plan holders; iPhone Software v2.0 will deliver limited YouTube support within Safari; and Vista has passed the 140 million sales mark. ( 45 comments )

O2 says Apple's iPhone "no longer available" [updated x2]

Thu, May 8, 2008 - O2, Apple's exclusive iPhone wireless provider in the UK, in a message on its website early Thursday announced that both models of the first-generation handset are no longer available for purchase in the country. ( 35 comments )

America Movil to sell Apple's next-gen iPhone in Mexico

Wed, May 7, 2008 - America Movil, the largest mobile network operator and corporation in Latin America, said Wednesday it will begin selling Apple Inc.'s iPhone in Mexico and other parts of the region later this year. ( 23 comments )

Briefly: Spain, Poland iPhone talk; iPhone SDK beta 5; AT&T memo

Wed, May 7, 2008 - Talks are ongoing to bring the next-generation of Apple's iPhone to Spain and Poland. Meanwhile, a new version of the iPhone SDK has been released with minor tweaks; AppleInsider can confirm an AT&T memo issued Tuesday; and eBay has yanked an auction for an unofficial Mac clone system. ( 108 comments )

Apple to begin selling 3G iPhone in late June?

Tue, May 6, 2008 - Apple Inc. may begin selling its next-generation iPhone handset sometime on or after the third week of June, hints a recent memo from AT&T to its retail staffers. ( 46 comments )

Apple to offer iPhone in Italy through multiple carriers

Tue, May 6, 2008 - Apple Inc. will apparently abandon its exclusive carrier model for iPhone sales alongside the release of a 3G model, as two Italian carriers have issued statements Tuesday claiming rights to distribute the iPhone later this year. ( 45 comments )

Vodafone inks deal with Apple to sell iPhone in ten countries

Tue, May 6, 2008 - Vodafone, the world's largest mobile phone company in dollar sales, announced Tuesday that it has reached an agreement with Apple to sell the iPhone in ten of its markets beginning sometime this year. ( 45 comments )

RBC sees 3G, new carrier model driving iPhone sales of 14M

Mon, May 5, 2008 - After meeting with top Apple brass at an event, RBC Capital Markets' Mike Abramsky claims that the electronics maker may shake up its existing business model for the iPhone and should easily pass its sales target for 2008, especially once 3G devices become available. ( 36 comments )

Apple's cash; new 10.5.3 seed; 3G iPhone photos; Boston store size

Mon, May 5, 2008 - Apple's cash reserve is rapidly approaching that of Microsoft's. Meanwhile, Apple has seeded yet another build of its impending Mac OS X 10.5.3 update; some fresh photos of a purported 3G iPhone have appeared on an overseas discussion forum; and Apple's latest flagship retail store to open in Boston may be the company's largest yet. ( 70 comments )

Handwriting recognition interface appears in iPhone Software 2.0

Mon, May 5, 2008 - The latest private beta of Apple's upcoming iPhone Software v2.0 includes a handwriting recognition interface for the Chinese language, according to a new report. ( 32 comments )

iPhone SDK goes international, T-Mobile on 3G iPhone in Austria

Mon, May 5, 2008 - Apple has started to make available to international developers its iPhone software developers kit (SDK). Meanwhile, official commentary out of T-Mobile Austria indicates the region will serve as some form of test market for the upcoming 3G iPhone. ( 10 comments )

Video speed test: 2.5G EDGE iPhone vs. mock 3G HSDPA iPhone

Fri, May 2, 2008 - One Apple iPhone owner has posted to YouTube a video shootout that pits an iPhone running on a 2.5G EDGE network against one rigged with 3G HSDPA access in a simulated speed test. ( 268 comments )

UK's Carphone Warehouse now completely out of iPhones

Fri, May 2, 2008 - Carphone Warehouse, the high street retailer of UK-based wireless operator and exclusive iPhone provider O2, has completely run dry of both iPhone models as Apple is reported to have permanently ceased production of the 8GB model. ( 33 comments )

iPhone Optus rumor; Apple TV allows movie sales; Mac web share

Thu, May 1, 2008 - Apple may use Australia as a testbed and sell the iPhone as a non-exclusive in the country, says one report. Meanwhile, Apple has enabled direct movie purchases from the Apple TV, Mac and iPhone web share has dropped in April as the iPhone becomes Flickr's top cameraphone. Also, Apple is moving some of its support efforts from California to Texas, and new iMacs have been tested against earlier models. ( 84 comments )

Piper Jaffray addresses 15 more 'unanswered Apple questions'

Thu, May 1, 2008 - Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster on Thursday issued a report to clients that analytically addresses 16 more unanswered questions surrounding the Apple story, including some pertaining to the company's iPhone hardware roadmap and approach to the enterprise. ( 38 comments )

iPhone redesign details; washed out MBP screens; free AT&T Wi-Fi

Wed, Apr 30, 2008 - One site claims to have the most detailed information on the new iPhone's redesign -- including an unknown sensor. Meanwhile, users are reporting washed-out screens on MacBook Pros after waking from sleep, Apple is seeking real estate for a business office in New York City, and AT&T is offering both a hard-of-hearing plan for the iPhone as well as free wireless access for iPhone owners. ( 26 comments )

Apple's bionic ARM to muscle advanced gaming graphics into iPhones

Wed, Apr 30, 2008 - The next generation of iPhone appears set to claim exclusive access to advanced graphics core and video decoding technology, thanks to a secret licensing deal between Apple, mobile graphics leader Imagination Technologies, and Samsung, the iPhone's ARM "system on a chip" manufacturer. The result may be an ideal platform for handheld gaming and high definition video playback. ( 41 comments )

Paper: 3G iPhone smaller, lighter than existing model [u]

Tue, Apr 29, 2008 - Reports aiming to predict what Apple's 3G iPhone will look and feel like continue to pour in this week, with the latest claim coming by way of the Taiwan Economic News, which says the next-generation device will be both lighter and more compact than the first generation model. ( 139 comments )

BlackBerry maker in "confidential" hunt for iPhone developers

Tue, Apr 29, 2008 - As much as Research in Motion is keen to maintain its marketshare edge against Apple, a new internal job listing suggests the BlackBerry creator is willing to jump the fence and write applications for the iPhone. ( 36 comments )

It's official: Rogers to bring iPhone to Canada later this year

Tue, Apr 29, 2008 - Canadian wireless carrier Rogers Wireless said Tuesday it has reached an agreement with Apple to begin offering the iPhone later this year, putting an end to months of speculation on the subject. ( 108 comments )

Report: Apple places order for 24-25 million 3G iPhones

Mon, Apr 28, 2008 - Long-time iPod manufacturer and current iPhone builder Foxconn Electronics has been selected by Apple to assemble the company's upcoming 3G iPhone handset, with volume shipments expected to begin this June, says a new report out of the Far East. ( 77 comments )

Remote control function said hidden in iPhone beta firmware

Sun, Apr 27, 2008 - Code in Apple's latest iPhone 2.0 beta firmware allegedly contains references to a utility that will let an iPhone or iPod touch play media from nearby iTunes sources. ( 25 comments )

Apple in rumored talks to license vibration feedback for iPhone

Sat, Apr 26, 2008 - Apple has reportedly begun talks with Immersion to integrate haptic feedback into future touchscreen devices, addressing a complaint leveled against the iPhone by fans of physical buttons and keyboards. ( 53 comments )

Steve Jobs on P.A. Semi, love for Intel; 3G BlackBerry delayed

Fri, Apr 25, 2008 - Apple chief executive Steve Jobs in a new interview dispels rumors that the company's recent acquisition of chipmaker P.A. Semi was a result of some kind of discord with Intel. Meanwhile, RIM will reportedly delay the release of its 3G BlackBerry handset in a move that could play to Apple's advantage. ( 92 comments )

Reports: iPhone share slips as 8GB model discontinued in UK

Fri, Apr 25, 2008 - Apple is among the handset makers who saw their share of the market slip early this year as the company slowed iPhone shipments, and is now reported to have discontinued the 8GB model in the UK ahead of a 3G version. ( 35 comments )

Evernote for Mac, iPhone to make managing information overload easy

Fri, Apr 25, 2008 - Exclusive Preview: With the deluge of data hitting users in the modern age, managing piles of information has become increasingly important but also more difficult. Evernote is on its way to both the Mac and the iPhone, and promises to simplify the effort needed to catalog, tag and organize web clippings, text and handwritten notes, photos, emails, audio clippings, and more, making it easy to search and review all those bits later without having to think too hard about how to do it. ( 24 comments )

Briefly: Belgium iPhone; 512GB SSDs in sight; Apple web traffic up

Wed, Apr 23, 2008 - Belgium is the latest nation rumored to receive an unlocked 3G iPhone by June. Meanwhile, Toshiba says it plans over the next year or so to quadruple the capacity of its flash-based solid-state drives (SSDs) while simultaneously reducing costs by as much as 50 percent. And traffic to Apple's web properties rose 13 percent during the first quarter of 2008. ( 7 comments )

Apple buys chip designer PA Semi for $278 million

Wed, Apr 23, 2008 - An Apple spokesman confirmed Tuesday evening that the company has agreed purchase a boutique microprocessor design company known for sophisticated but low-power designs, Forbes is reporting. ( 91 comments )

O2 iPhone boost; Jobs interview tonight; 10.5.3; AT&T adds 1.3m

Tue, Apr 22, 2008 - A recent iPhone price cut in the UK has spurred sellouts at O2 and Carphone Warehouse stores. Meanwhile, an interview with Steve Jobs will air tonight as part of a documentary on Pixar; Apple has pushed out a new build of Mac OS X 10.5.3; and AT&T added another 1.3 million subscribers in the first quarter. ( 20 comments )

Apple files for universal iPhone instant messaging patent

Mon, Apr 21, 2008 - Apple has set the groundwork for instant messaging on the iPhone and other touchscreen devices with an application for a patent on a universal interface for real-time text chat services. ( 49 comments )

Apple said to have signed landmark 3G iPhone deal for Italy

Mon, Apr 21, 2008 - Apple Inc.'s next-generation iPhone will arrive in Italy in a matter of weeks under a landmark deal that will see handset sold through Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM) without a contract and carrier lock, according to Repubblica. ( 122 comments )

France's Orange may be next to cut iPhone price, eat losses - reports

Fri, Apr 18, 2008 - Apple is in talks with its exclusive French wireless carrier, Orange, to lower the price of the iPhone in France following disappointing sales, Les Echos is reporting. ( 305 comments )

Blank MBP displays; Maine Apple store; new iPhone retail prep

Fri, Apr 18, 2008 - Some MacBook Pro users applying Apple's most recent firmware are finding themselves with blank LCD screens. Also, the Mac maker is readying its first Maine retail store; Vodafone may carry the iPhone for India; and AT&T may be planning for a new emphasis on the iPhone in June. ( 30 comments )

UK iPhone price cut boosts confidence in June 3G launch

Wed, Apr 16, 2008 - A 100 pound price cut on Apple's 8GB iPhone in the UK, confirmed by wireless carrier O2 on Wednesday, is the latest bit of anecdotal evidence to hint towards near-term release of a redesigned 3G model, according to one Wall Street analyst. ( 25 comments )

Apple, O2 to slash 8GB iPhone price in the UK - report

Tue, Apr 15, 2008 - Apple and wireless partner O2 this week will slash the price of its iPhone handset in the UK to 169 pounds from 269 pounds as part of a limited promotion, according to a new report. ( 20 comments )

Nike+ on its way to iPhone and iPod touch

Fri, Apr 11, 2008 - The Nike+ Sport Kit released two years ago for use exclusively with Apple's iPod nano digital music player is finally getting an upgrade that will see support extended to iPhone and iPod touch. ( 24 comments )

Apple proposes acoustic separation for iPhone conference calls

Thu, Apr 10, 2008 - Apple in the second of two interesting patent filings revealed this week discusses techniques for improving the iPhone's ability to serve as a multi-party communication environment, in which participants on conference calls can be assigned to virtual position in order to improve clarity. ( 69 comments )


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