Report: half of prospective smartphone buyers eying iPhone 3G
Mon, Jun 30, 2008 - In a sign of "unprecedented pent-up demand" for the upcoming iPhone 3G, investment bank RBC Capital Markets says its own proprietary study has revealed that more than half of consumers who are in the market for a smartphone intend to purchase one of the new Apple handsets after its launch on July 11th. ( 27 comments )
Citigroup hikes Apple target to $287, Lehman to $234
Tue, Jun 10, 2008 - Having digested Apple's iPhone 3G announcements from Monday, analysts at both Citigroup and Lehman Brothers have sharply raised their 12-month price targets for the electronics maker. ( 30 comments )
Apple unveils the all new iPhone 3G
Mon, Jun 9, 2008 - Presenting at its annual developers conference Monday, Apple introduced the new iPhone 3G, which combines all the features of original iPhone with 3G networking, built-in GPS technology, and iPhone 2.0 software. ( 288 comments )
Live coverage notes from Apple's WWDC 2008 Keynote
Mon, Jun 9, 2008 - Apple on Monday held its opening keynote at its Worldwide Developers Conference where it talked all things iPhone and unveiled its new-generation 3G handset. Rough and dirty live coverage notes are included below. ( 11 comments )
3G iPhone's firmware purportedly leaked, hints at assisted GPS [Updated]
Sat, Jun 7, 2008 - A late leak has allegedly revealed the inner workings of the next-generation iPhone's cellular chipset, down to its specific parts and most of its capabilities. ( 102 comments )
Entry-level iPhone could boost sales to 25m in 2008
Fri, Jun 6, 2008 - Although everyone's eyes are on the launch of a top-tier 3G iPhone next week, the release of a lower-cost entry phone could push Apple to ship more than twice as many phones as originally forecast this year, says RBC Capital Markets. ( 34 comments )
Apple pushing iPhone developers to charge for would-be free apps
Fri, Jun 6, 2008 - Developers wishing to release software applications for the iPhone and iPod touch for free are being encouraged by Apple to charge a fee instead, AppleInsider has learned. ( 152 comments )
Aussie Apple resellers receive boxes with "DO NOT OPEN" warning
Fri, Jun 6, 2008 - Australian resellers began receiving mysterious packages from Apple on Friday with a warning across the top that breaching the boxes ahead of June 10th would be a violation of their non-disclosure agreements with the company. ( 62 comments )
Apple's OS X iPhone, Leopard banners show OS split pre-WWDC
Thu, Jun 5, 2008 - Apple has unfurled its customary banners in the run-up to WWDC and is emphasizing the split between OS X iPhone and OS X Leopard in what promises to be a company-defining event. ( 70 comments )
Mystery Apple boxes; Safari JavaScript boost; thinner 3G iPhone?
Thu, Jun 5, 2008 - Stacks of unmarked boxes are appearing at a Quanta distribution center just days before WWDC. Meanwhile, the WebKit team plans a major performance boost to JavaScript in Safari; the company has released a security configuration guide; and a report claims the 3G iPhone's dimensions are smaller than case makers have previously thought. ( 21 comments )
Photos of 2.8- and 3.2-inch iPhone-like touch panels surface
Thu, Jun 5, 2008 - Images depicting a pair of touch-screens reminiscent but slightly smaller than those employed by Apple's existing iPhone and iPod touch have surfaced on the web, fueling speculation over whether the electronics maker has plans to introduce a smaller version of its phone or multi-touch iPods in the near future. ( 51 comments )
Rumor has UK's O2 offering 'free upgrade' to 3G iPhone, more...
Thu, Jun 5, 2008 - Macworld UK is running with a rumor that British wireless carrier and exclusive iPhone service provider O2 is planning to lure customers to its network through hefty incentives such as a free 3G iPhone. ( 23 comments )
Larger Apple multi-touch devices move beyond prototype stage
Thu, Jun 5, 2008 - There's a 50-50 chance that Apple will introduce new form factor multi-touch devices at its developers conference next week, ushering the company into the ultra-mobile computing space, one Wall Street analyst says. ( 92 comments )
AT&T boosts 3G speeds by 20% ahead of 3G iPhone launch
Wed, Jun 4, 2008 - AT&T announced Wednesday a more than 20 percent increase to the typical download speeds across its 3G wireless network and a 50 percent increase to typical upload speeds. ( 90 comments )
Japan's SoftBank to offer Apple's 3G iPhone in Japan
Wed, Jun 4, 2008 - SoftBank Mobile Corp., Japan's fastest growing mobile operator, announced Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with Apple to offer the iPhone to its customers later this year. ( 97 comments )
Native iPhone apps Monday; multi-carrier Singapore; iPod lead solid
Tue, Jun 3, 2008 - The first third-party native iPhone apps may be ready as soon as Apple makes its version 2.0 iPhone firmware available, according to a report. Also, a job posting hints that SingTel won't have an exclusive deal in Singapore, and Lehman Brothers notes that Apple continues to track above expectations for its iPod shipments despite a seemingly weak market. ( 10 comments )
Apple on Apple Expo pullout; more on 3G iPhone shoot; .Mac outage
Tue, Jun 3, 2008 - Apple has confirmed that it forgo this year's Apple Expo in Paris. Meanwhile, more details of the company's 3G iPhone commercial shoots are surfacing. And Monday's .Mac outage has added to speculation that a re-branded service may be imminent. ( 36 comments )
All-encompassing iPhone patent filing hints at GPS, video chat
Mon, Jun 2, 2008 - Apple has filed for a patent that addresses virtually every aspect of the iPhone, including potential additions such as GPS mapping, media messaging, video calls, and voice commands. ( 36 comments )
Report: 3G iPhone 22% thinner, better battery life
Mon, Jun 2, 2008 - Wired's Leander Kahney, arguably the most credible yet of those who've weighed in with alleged specs of Apple's upcoming 3G iPhone, is reporting the handset will be 22 percent thinner than its predecessor, not thicker as some earlier reports had suggested. ( 114 comments )
Tidbits: retail blackout days; 3G iPhone ad filming; iPhone GPS
Fri, May 30, 2008 - Apple has started to spread word of its own retail vacation blackout days. Meanwhile, the company's filming in Manhattan on Thursday was likely tied to one in Los Angeles a week earlier; the GPS chip inside the 3G iPhone has been paired with a supplier; and four teens have been permanently banned from Apple's international retail chain for extending the capabilities of an iPhone. ( 83 comments )
Apple may re-brand .Mac internet service
Fri, May 30, 2008 - Apple's .Mac online subscription service, often criticized for its lack of truly compelling features and steep prices to boot, could soon get a face lift and re-branding, findings in some of the company's latest software releases seem to suggest. ( 86 comments )
Apple spotted filming commercial at Fifth Avenue store
Thu, May 29, 2008 - Confirming suspicions raised by Apple's own website, observers have witnessed the company filming a commercial inside its Fifth Avenue retail store, with clues surfacing as to just what products may be involved. ( 39 comments )
iPhone ramp delay; iTunes movies for UK & Canada; WTO complaint
Thu, May 29, 2008 - One analyst has tied an Infineon profit warning to "delays" with Apple's 3G iPhone ramp. Meanwhile, the UK and Canadian versions of the iTunes Store will soon serve up feature films. And Apple is among a handful of US companies who've filed a grievance with the WTO over steep European tariffs. ( 23 comments )
Apple signs iPhone deals for Hong Kong, Macau
Thu, May 29, 2008 - Hutchison Telecommunications Limited said Thursday that it has signed an agreement with Apple to bring the iPhone to Hong Kong and Macau later this year. ( 15 comments )
Images of Griffin's 3G iPhone case mold revealed online?
Wed, May 28, 2008 - Photographs that appear to show a finalized mold for a 3G iPhone case from well-known iPod and iPhone accessory maker Griffin Technology have been posted online. ( 32 comments )
3G iPhone shell photos; possible Centrino 2 delay
Tue, May 27, 2008 - Photos have surfaced of an accessory maker's purported reference model for the 3G iPhone. Also, Intel may have stalled the launch of its Centrino 2 mobile platform, potentially affecting the release of future MacBooks. ( 84 comments )
Home automation, location-based iPhone apps chosen for funding
Tue, May 27, 2008 - An application that will allow you to control your household appliances and another for finding out what's going on around your current location are the first two pieces of iPhone software to receive funding under the iFund. ( 86 comments )
iPhone deals for Nordic and Baltic nations; new Leopard seed hits
Tue, May 27, 2008 - Apple has signed on with TeliaSonera to sell its next-generation iPhone in the Nordic and Baltic markets. Meanwhile, a new pre-release build of Mac OS X 10.5.3 Leopard was pushed out ahead of the holiday weekend. ( 23 comments )
Orange reportedly offering upgrade deals for next iPhone
Tue, May 27, 2008 - French iPhone owners are said to be receiving offers from Orange that would discount the new iPhone for owners of today's model. ( 14 comments )
Sydney store banner; Apple solar LCD patent; Mississippi store
Mon, May 26, 2008 - Apple has filed for a patent that would charge devices through solar panels behind their LCDs. Also, the company has put up a dramatic banner advertising its upcoming Sydney, Australia store, and Mississippi's first retail store is also confirmed as in the cards. ( 14 comments )
AT&T once again hiring retail temps for June
Fri, May 23, 2008 - In what is becoming an identifiable pattern, AT&T is once again on the prowl for temp workers to bolster its ranks for a 'mystery' campaign during the early summer. ( 32 comments )
2.5m AT&T iPhone users; Piper on WWDC Macs; 3G stock panic
Fri, May 23, 2008 - AT&T now counts more than 2.5 million iPhone users among its ranks. Also, analysts at Piper Jaffray give a 60 percent chance of Macs at WWDC; the New York Times has developed a new version of its Times Reader for the Mac; and a plunge in Apple stock value on Thursday was triggered by fears of an iPhone delay. ( 189 comments )
Telecom exec says 3G iPhone to support 42Mbps HSPA
Fri, May 23, 2008 - A senior executive for Australia's Telstra wireless carrier has allegedly told the region's ChannelNews that Apple's upcoming iPhone revision will be capable of supporting an advanced 3G connection at speeds of 42 megabits per second. ( 116 comments )
Apple seeks expert in WiMAX; impromptu 5th Ave. lineup; more
Thu, May 22, 2008 - Apple is on the hunt for an engineer familiar with WiMAX, Ultra-wideband, and other next-generation wireless technologies. Meanwhile, confusion reigned on Thursday as a lineup appeared at the Fifth Avenue store without warning, Oppenheimer Funds has opened its coverage of Apple, and a thief of 330 iPhones has agreed to surrender to local police. ( 25 comments )
Latest iPhone 2.0 beta adds geo-tagging to Camera photos
Thu, May 22, 2008 - A new beta of Apple's iPhone Software v2.0 Update released privately to a select group of enterprise partners this week adds a few new preferences and the beginnings of geo-tagging support for the handset's Camera app. ( 90 comments )
AT&T says 3G network to be completed by June
Wed, May 21, 2008 - AT&T said Wednesday it plans to have completed deployment of its vast 3G wireless infrastructure by next month, around the same time Apple is expected to begin selling a an updated iPhone that will take advantage of the faster wireless technology. ( 43 comments )
Piper on mid-June 3G iPhone; 1 in 4 waiting for new model; more
Tue, May 20, 2008 - Users should expect only modest improvements in a 3G iPhone but a quick launch, according to a new Piper Jaffray research note. Nonetheless, a study says a quarter of iPhone buyers may be waiting on that upgrade. Also, Apple will open a new Florida store this week; a new iPod nano fix is ready; and the US Department of Defense is eyeing Apple's takeover of PA Semi. ( 41 comments )
Report puts 3G iPhone on store shelves by mid-June
Tue, May 20, 2008 - Consumers holding out for the next-generation of Apple Inc.'s iPhone won't have to wait till the end of June to call one their own, according to a new report which places widespread availability closer to the middle of the month. ( 10 comments )
Apple wants over-the-air music downloads for 3G iPhone
Mon, May 19, 2008 - Apple is in talks some of the major music labels over a deal that would allow next-generation iPhone owners to purchase music tracks directly from the handset over cellular wireless networks, according to the New York Times. ( 103 comments )
Latest iPhone deals nearly quadruple Apple's addressable market
Fri, May 16, 2008 - An announcement by France Telecom's Orange subsidiary on Friday to deliver the iPhone to 10 more countries later this year effectively quadruples Apple's total addressable market when combined with other carrier announcements over the past two weeks, according to investment firm Piper Jaffray. ( 41 comments )
Orange to offer 3G iPhone in Africa, Mid East, and Europe
Fri, May 16, 2008 - Orange, the exclusive provider of iPhones in France, announced Friday a new deal with Apple that will see it expand distribution and service of the device to additional European countries, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. ( 23 comments )
Mexican iPhone, iTunes June rumor; Wall Street retail; Boston unveiled
Wed, May 14, 2008 - Mexicans will get an iTunes Store to match the iPhone for a launch next month, according to one report. Also, the same may be true for Brazil; Apple may be close to securing its Wall Street store; and Apple has taken the wraps from its Boston store. ( 40 comments )
AT&T now limiting iPhone sales to one, requiring plastic
Wed, May 14, 2008 - AT&T in an internal memo to its retail department on Wednesday instated a couple of new policies regarding sales of Apple Inc.'s increasingly hard-to-find iPhone, primarily that customers are allowed to purchase only one of the handsets until further notice. ( 52 comments )
O2 fuels 3G iPhone frenzy as Bharti says deal signed for India
Wed, May 14, 2008 - Telefonica's O2 subsidiary, the exclusive provider of Apple's iPhone to the UK and Ireland, has stoked anticipation of a 3G model with fresh comments Wednesday. Meanwhile, Bharti Airtel has signed a deal that will make it the second iPhone provider in India. ( 18 comments )
AT&T to boost 3G speeds more than fivefold by 2009
Wed, May 14, 2008 - AT&T said Wednesday it plans to boost the speed of its 3G wireless network to speeds of 20 megabits per second in 2009, paving the way for over-the-air downloads that are more than five times faster than what customers can achieve today. ( 90 comments )
Swiss iPhone announcement raises eyebrows given rumors
Wed, May 14, 2008 - Swisscom on Wednesday confirmed it will begin selling Apple's iPhone in Switzerland this year, possibly bolstering a recent report on the matter which also stated that the handset would arrive with video conferencing and other fresh features. ( 22 comments )
Swiss iPhone rumor; BlackBerry Thunder; Apple gay-friendly
Tue, May 13, 2008 - Switzerland will be yet another carrier offering the 3G iPhone, claims a local newspaper. Meanwhile, rumors have surfaced of a "true" iPhone-slaying touchscreen BlackBerry; Google has launched a new iPhone reader beta; a study finds the iPhone still a small player on the web; and Apple has been deemed of the friendliest brands for gays and lesbians. ( 426 comments )
BlackBerry Bold stands as 3G iPhone's chief rival
Mon, May 12, 2008 - With the announcement of the first 3G BlackBerry compatible with the same high-speed networks as the upcoming 3G iPhone, Research in Motion has set itself up for what will likely be the defining smartphone battle of 2008. ( 80 comments )
New deals seen tripling Apple's addressable market for iPhone
Mon, May 12, 2008 - A flurry of new agreements between Apple and international wireless carriers has given American Technology Research higher conviction in the iPhone's near-term growth prospects, prompting an analyst at the firm to raise his price target on the company for the second time in as many weeks. ( 18 comments )
AT&T now showing "iPhone Black" model in device listing [u]
Mon, May 12, 2008 - AT&T Wireless, Apple's exclusive iPhone provider in the United States, is now listing a second model of the iPhone in its device database called "iPhone Black," AppleInsider has been informed. ( 43 comments )
SingTel to offer iPhone out East; TIM chief says 3G model in June
Mon, May 12, 2008 - Singapore-based SingTel has announced plans to offer Apple's iPhone in parts of Asia and Australia, while Telecom Italia Mobile's chief executive has pinpointed June as a time when Italians will be able to purchase a 3G model of the handset. ( 24 comments )
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. ( 126 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 )
NBC at iTunes UK; Caris and Piper outlooks; new '3G iPhone' photo
Tue, May 6, 2008 - NBC has tentatively dipped its toes back into iTunes' waters. Also, Caris & Company has raised its estimates for Apple; Piper Jaffray sees Vodafone as having no iPhone exclusives; iTunes France may be the next to have a full-fledged video store; and yet another alleged 3G iPhone photo has appeared at AppleInsider's door. ( 49 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 )
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 )
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. ( 269 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 )
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 )
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. ( 95 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 )
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 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 )
Apple orders aluminum 13-inch MacBook shells, 3G iPhone chips
Thu, Apr 17, 2008 - Separate reports have revealed that Apple's next wave of products for 2008 is soon to enter various stages of production, with orders placed for aluminum shells for the company's next-generation 13-inch MacBooks and a manufacturer chosen for the iPhone's 3G chipset. ( 150 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. ( 22 comments )
JPMorgan: MacBook escaping industry-wide downturn
Thu, Apr 10, 2008 - A new investment note from JPMorgan reveals confidence that Apple's MacBook line is strong enough overcome dropping notebook sales at its rivals, but cautions that the post-holiday lull may eat into the company's iPhone and iPod numbers. ( 20 comments )
Report: Apple prepping Australia for June (3G?) iPhone arrival
Wed, Apr 9, 2008 - A debatable report out of one of Australia's largest Apple communities this week claims the wheels are in motion to launch the iPhone in the region this June, and that a 3G model is likely to take center stage. ( 55 comments )
Latest iPhone 2.0 beta reveals 3G chipset
Tue, Apr 8, 2008 - Hidden away in the latest test firmware for iPhone developers is the mention of the chipset that will likely power third-generation cellular Internet access in Apple's next generation of the device. ( 89 comments )
Analyst triggers stock surge; flash sales may tumble 66 percent
Mon, Apr 7, 2008 - An investor note by Thomas Weisel Partners has triggered a rush on Apple stock after suggesting that the iPhone and Mac would drive Apple sales for years. Also, iSuppli sees a lack of flash orders from Apple; Microsoft and Yahoo have traded shots over a takeover bid; and Apple may take the matter of an 8800 GT upgrade card into its own hands. ( 30 comments )
WSJ's Mossberg says 3G iPhone due in 60 days
Sat, Apr 5, 2008 - Speaking at a Beet.tv executive summit, well-known Wall Street Journal writer Walt Mossberg has stirred the pot by stating that an iPhone with 3G access will be available within 60 days. ( 83 comments )
Piper: German iPhone cut clearing inventory ahead of 3G launch
Fri, Apr 4, 2008 - Investment bank Piper Jaffray said Friday it has confirmed a T-Mobile Germany price cut on the 8GB iPhone from €399 to €99, adding that it's a sign Apple is looking to drain existing inventories ahead of 3G iPhone launch no later than June. ( 18 comments )
Hon Hai rumored for 3G iPhone contract as Gartner backtracks
Fri, Mar 28, 2008 - Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., a long time Apple manufacturing partner and the largest builder of electronics components worldwide, is rumored to have landed the 3G iPhone contract. Meanwhile, Gartner is backtracking on claims that Apple has placed orders for 10 million of the next-generation handsets. ( 14 comments )
Gartner analyst stokes 3G iPhone rumors
Wed, Mar 26, 2008 - An analyst for market research firm Gartner said Tuesday he believes Apple to have placed orders for 10 million 3G iPhones which would employ a more modern form of display screen that could pave the way for a slimmer handset with improved battery life. ( 78 comments )
Rumor: Digg founder claims 3G iPhone to do video chat
Mon, Mar 24, 2008 - Digg founder Kevin Rose, whose first-generation iPhone rumors fell short of their mark last Spring, is citing different sources this year in predicting that the 3G version of the handset will boast video chat capabilities. ( 101 comments )
Citigroup: checks point to 3G iPhone within four months
Tue, Mar 4, 2008 - Following overseas meetings with members of the Taiwanese PC and consumer electronics supply chain, analysts for investment bank Citigroup said they have high convictions that Apple intends to roll out a 3G iPhone during the second quarter of the year. ( 207 comments )
3G iPhone seen paving way for video capture, overseas adoption
Mon, Mar 3, 2008 - The advent of a 3G iPhone from Apple Inc. later this year will enabled a slew of often-sought media features and present the greatest opportunity for international adoption, according to a pair of Wall Street analysts, who've nonetheless reduced their price targets on the company given recent growth and economic concerns. ( 79 comments )
3G iPhone to launch mid-year with Infineon chip - report
Thu, Feb 28, 2008 - Current iPhone baseband supplier Infineon will provide Apple with a new chip solution for its next-generation iPhone, which is expected to launch by mid-year, investment bank UBS said Thursday. ( 99 comments )
AT&T plans major 3G expansion ahead of second-gen iPhone
Wed, Feb 6, 2008 - AT&T said Wednesday it plans a major expansion of its wireless network during the 2008 calendar year, including the deployment of third-generation (3G) wireless broadband service to more than 80 additional cities in the United States through the course of the year. ( 103 comments )
Apple shares touch $200; new iPhone panels in spring?
Wed, Dec 26, 2007 - Shares in Apple Inc. temporarily broke the $200 barrier as investor enthusiasm took hold. Meanwhile, Apple may receive new iPhone touchscreen panels just in time for a potential model upgrade next year. ( 12 comments )
Exclusive: Apple to adopt Intel's ultra-mobile PC platform
Fri, Dec 21, 2007 - Apple Inc. will form a closer bond with once-rival Intel Corp. early next year when it begins building a new breed of ultra-mobile processors from the chipmaker into a fresh generation of handheld devices, AppleInsider has learned. ( 180 comments )
Piper sees iTunes rentals, new breed of Apple touch games in 08
Mon, Dec 17, 2007 - For Apple, 2007 may in some ways represent the very beginning of a new standard in innovation, with 2008 likely giving way to a slew of new Mac models in addition to fresh initiatives like an iTunes movie rental service and a new class of touch-based games, according to investment bank Piper Jaffray. ( 35 comments )
Report downplays concerns over lack of 3G iPhone
Mon, Dec 17, 2007 - The absence of a 3G iPhone from Apple's product portfolio has been a hot topic amongst investors, but any concerns in that department are currently a bit overblown, says a new report from one Wall Street analyst. ( 177 comments )
Apple sub-notebook to retail for $1500, 3G iPhone by June - report
Thu, Dec 6, 2007 - In a just-aired broadcast on CNBC, the network's Jim Goldman reported that a source close to Apple's manufacturing facilities has confirmed that the company will launch its much rumored sub-notebook at Macworld in January and that it will also have a 3G iPhone on store shelves by June at the latest. ( 141 comments )
Report: iPhone outpacing rivals in Europe without 3G
Thu, Dec 6, 2007 - Despite a very familiar set of limitations, the iPhone is showing continued demand in Europe and leading its immediate rivals, says RBC analyst Michael Abramsky. ( 53 comments )
AT&T chief confirms 3G iPhone on the way
Thu, Nov 29, 2007 - Apple Inc. will introduce a version of the iPhone next year that can download from the Internet at a rate much faster than the existing version, AT&T Inc. chief executive Randall Stephenson confirmed Wednesday. ( 118 comments )
Steve Jobs fields questions following Apple's UK iPhone launch
Tue, Sep 18, 2007 - In a question an answer session following Apple's UK iPhone announcement Tuesday morning, Apple chief executive Steve Jobs fielded questions on future software updates for the handset, third-party application development, the ongoing unlocking saga, 3G iPhones, and revenue share agreements with wireless providers. ( 118 comments )
Report claims iPhone will go 3G, gain GPS in early 2008
Tue, Sep 18, 2007 - A new report claims that Apple is already aligning component suppliers for a major iPhone overhaul due early next year that will package, among other things, support for faster 3G networks. ( 86 comments )
Analyst sees 3G iPhone from Apple by Christmas
Wed, Sep 12, 2007 - A recent deal with a key parts supplier means Apple could have an iPhone with much improved cellular Internet access on the market before the end of the year, according to a new bulletin by market researchers Forward Concepts. ( 39 comments )
iPhone Review Series: iPhone vs. Palm Treo 650
Tue, Aug 28, 2007 - In this second installment of our iPhone Review Series, we compare the Apple iPhone to the Palm Treo 650 from the perspective of a former Treo 650 user, providing a look at how the two platforms compare, what the iPhone offers for current Treo users, and a few things it doesn't yet do. ( 141 comments )
Apple's first iPhone software update to arrive shortly
Tue, Jul 31, 2007 - Speaking to analysts for RBC Capital Markets this week, Apple's Vice President of iPod Product Marketing, Greg Joswiak, said the first software update for his company's iPhone handset is due to arrive shortly. ( 29 comments )
Briefly: Sony boss calls Jobs "greedy," Vodafone on iPhone, more...
Thu, Jul 19, 2007 - Sony's chief has accused Apple, Inc. head Steve Jobs of wanting absolute control over the market. Also, Vodafone said it would warm up to the iPhone under the right conditions, and Apple hoped to inspire its phone's young development community. ( 124 comments )
RBC report weighs in on Apple's iPhone, iPod roadmaps
Thu, Jul 12, 2007 - Apple Inc. may be planning to manufacture as many as 8 million iPhones before the end of the 2007 calendar year, ahead of second-generation models that will reportedly include more storage capacity and brandish higher-resolution displays, according to researchers at RBC Capital. ( 29 comments )
3G iPhone could arrive overseas by early 2008
Fri, Feb 23, 2007 - Even though its vanguard cellphone isn't yet out the door, Apple is allegedly preparing a quick follow-up model with 3G wireless installed. ( 91 comments )
