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Apple mellowing its tone on leaks?

Mon, Oct 6, 2008 - Following years of near-constant legal notices and other attempts to silence leaks and control the press, Apple appears to be softening its stance on rumors, an investigation suggests. ( 19 comments )

iPhone 3G now the second best-selling US mobile handset

Mon, Oct 6, 2008 - In a little over a year, Apple's iPhone has grown to become the second best-selling mobile handset in the United States, according to NPD. ( 33 comments )

Google Street View, auto-correction prefs in iPhone OS 2.2 beta

Mon, Oct 6, 2008 - A list of enhancements that may arrive in the next version of the iPhone operating system continues to grow with the unearthing of Google Street View support and an auto-correction toggle hidden in the most recent beta of the software. ( 39 comments )

Data suggests Apple has cruised past 10 million iPhone goal

Mon, Oct 6, 2008 - An effort on the part of members of Mac Observer’s AFB to track IMEI iPhone numbers has led two technology analysts to conclude that Apple has drastically surpassed analyst’ Q4 iPhone sales estimates, and reached its goal of selling 10 million iPhones in 2008 three months early. ( 61 comments )

AOL releases public beta of iChat-like Instant Messenger client

Tue, Sep 30, 2008 - On the heels of a successful launch of its AIM client for the iPhone, AOL on Tuesday announced a public beta of its next-generation AIM client for the Mac -- its first major update to the software in over four years. ( 19 comments )

Nokia, Apple iPhone to lock horns at last on Thursday

Mon, Sep 29, 2008 - After remaining near-silent as iPhone and other touchscreen cellphones took control of the high-end media phone business, Nokia on Thursday will try and reclaim what was once its own with its first touchscreen cellphone. ( 98 comments )

Next iPhone software update to deliver Safari, App Store tweaks

Mon, Sep 29, 2008 - Apple last week began testing iPhone Software v2.2 beta 1, the next software update for the iPhone and iPod touch that will deliver, among other things, subtle interface changes to Safari and a new version of the company's App Store application. ( 66 comments )

Apple seeks distance-based pairing, auto contact data patents

Sat, Sep 27, 2008 - A pair of filings for US patents made by Apple would make users' lives easier by letting them pair wireless devices just by bringing them together as well as filling out missing address book data simply by making a request through e-mail. ( 14 comments )

Hong Kong gets unlocked iPhone; Russian sales begin Oct 3

Fri, Sep 26, 2008 - Apple this week began selling unlocked iPhones through its online store in Hong Kong, allowing customers to active the handsets at home. Separately, the company's phase 3 iPhone launch will continue on October 3rd, when major Russian retailers begin offering the device. ( 33 comments )

China Mobile asking Apple to intentionally cripple iPhones

Thu, Sep 25, 2008 - China Mobile is eventually expected to offer the iPhone to mainland China but has requested that Apple deliver a model with Wi-Fi and 3G technology disabled, according to the South China Morning Post. ( 52 comments )

Official: iPhone phase 3 expansion begins at midnight

Thu, Sep 25, 2008 - Several international wireless providers have sent communications to their subscribers or issued press releases announcing plans to begin selling Apple's iPhone 3G on Friday, with some planning midnight launches. ( 11 comments )

Breakdown: Android G1, iPhone share little in common

Thu, Sep 25, 2008 - T-Mobile's new G1 smartphone based on Google's Android platform has been positioned against Apple's iPhone by the media, but that attempt to set up a dramatic showdown has fizzled as details show the two products aren't very similar. ( 69 comments )

Apple preparing to launch iPhone in 29 more countries

Tue, Sep 23, 2008 - Apple is gearing up for its third and final phase of international iPhone expansion during the 2008 calendar year, which will include launches in Russia, Brazil and Egypt, but not China or Korea. ( 43 comments )

Piper says G1 to have 'little or no impact' on iPhone sales

Tue, Sep 23, 2008 - While both Apple and Google appear to be emerging as pioneers in the mobile computing space, the iPhone sports a year-long head start over the Android-based G1 handset introduced Tuesday, and is unlikely to see any lost sales as a result, says investment bank Piper Jaffray. ( 59 comments )

Apple iPhone shoppers can now start buying process at home

Tue, Sep 23, 2008 - Apple this week announced its new "Begin at Home" iPhone buying procedure which is designed to help accelerate sales of the device during the upcoming holiday shopping season. ( 22 comments )

Apple recalls iPhone 3G power adapters over shock risk

Fri, Sep 19, 2008 - Apple on Friday afternoon recalled the ultracompact USB power adapter for iPhone 3Gs with warnings that they might pose a hazard to owners. ( 26 comments )

Potential iPhone usability and interface improvements

Thu, Sep 18, 2008 - A new series of iPhone-related patent filings touch on some interface enhancements that could potentially find their way into a future version of the handset's operating system, including more immediate access to application settings and interactive notification panel that presents a list of communications missed while the phone is in a locked state. ( 73 comments )

First Google-branded Android phone to arrive at iPhone pricing

Thu, Sep 18, 2008 - The first mobile handset running Google's Android software will showcase the search giant's brand and be priced in line with Apple's iPhone 3G, according to the Wall Street Journal. ( 76 comments )

First post-patch iPhone 3G lawsuit wants Apple to pay $5 million

Wed, Sep 17, 2008 - Jumping on an increasingly overloaded bandwagon, a Little Rock, Arkansas man has started a class action lawsuit expecting at least $5 million in damages for Apple and AT&T overselling iPhone 3G relative to the network load, even though a fix has already been put into place. ( 82 comments )

AT&T to tie iPhones into own Internet television, phone service

Tue, Sep 16, 2008 - AT&T said this week that it plans to eventually integrate the iPhone into its U-verse suite of Internet television and VoIP services, while also adding new features that will allow the handset act as a remote control. ( 35 comments )

Apple finding it difficult to crack Japanese cell phone market

Tue, Sep 16, 2008 - Apple's iPhone, a runaway success in the US and parts of Europe, is struggling to see similar success in Japan, where consumers who've long been privy to some of the world's most advance cell phones are passing over the touchscreen handset for cheaper and more familiar offerings. ( 156 comments )

iPhone app sales growing at twice the rate of iTunes music

Fri, Sep 12, 2008 - The notion that Apple's iTunes revenues hinge on music may soon be called into question, as Apple's recent metrics reveal that the App Store may be quickly outpacing its musical counterpart with growth twice as quick. ( 34 comments )

Apple releases iPhone Software v2.1

Fri, Sep 12, 2008 - Apple early Friday morning released the much-anticipated iPhone Software 2.1 Update recently billed by company chief executive as a "big update" that fixes "a lot of bugs." ( 316 comments )

Apple denies caving on NBC; Apple TV HD show update likely

Thu, Sep 11, 2008 - Apple is dismissing notions that it gave in to NBC's pricing strategy to get highly coveted TV shows back. Meanwhile, legal entanglements are likely to keep South Koreans away from iPhones until next year, and an Apple TV update for HD television shows is likely. ( 26 comments )

iPod 2.1 offers promise for Friday's 'big' iPhone software update

Wed, Sep 10, 2008 - Apple on Friday will unleash iPhone Software v2.1, a major bug fix release for all iPhone owners that will include a number of other improvements that iPod touch users are discovering as part of yesterday's similarly number iPod touch update. ( 93 comments )

iPhone snags cover of Best Buy circular ahead of Sunday's launch

Thu, Sep 4, 2008 - While there's no sign that sales of Apple's iPhone 3G have slowed, they're due for an incremental boost come Sunday when the device goes on sale at Best Buy retail outlets nationwide. ( 47 comments )

Third lawsuit joins into complaints about iPhone 3G speeds, bugs

Thu, Sep 4, 2008 - Now seemingly popping out of the woodwork, a spate of lawsuits accusing Apple and AT&T of misleading over iPhone 3G's data speeds have been joined by a New Jersey class action filing that also questions app reliability. ( 66 comments )

Apple suspected in new deal for PowerVR graphics in multi-touch devices

Thu, Sep 4, 2008 - Apple is believed to have extended a deal with Imagination Technologies that will see graphics cores from the chipmaker situated in future multi-touch devices for years to come. ( 9 comments )

AT&T wireless networks go down on East Coast

Wed, Sep 3, 2008 - AT&T's wireless data services experienced a meltdown earlier this morning, leading to widespread 3G and EDGE service outages across the broader North East and other parts of the country. ( 38 comments )

RBC says sub-$100 "iPod phone" market up for Apple's taking

Wed, Sep 3, 2008 - Apple could announce sales of more than 4 million 3G iPhones at its media event next week, according to investment bank RBC Capital Markets, which also suggests the company may be looking into a low cost "iPod phone" to build on its momentum. ( 52 comments )

Apple, AT&T sued for over-saturating 3G network with iPhones

Wed, Sep 3, 2008 - A San Diego-based lawsuit filed late last week alleges that Apple and its carrier partner AT&T have knowingly oversold iPhone 3G, promising fast speeds only to see a glut of customers bog down the network with devices that themselves are flawed. ( 98 comments )

O2 UK sets pay-as-you-go iPhone 3G prices, launch info

Mon, Sep 1, 2008 - O2 has removed one of the barriers to wider iPhone 3G adoption in Britain with news on Monday of when and how it will offer its Pay & Go prepaid service for Apple's cellphone. ( 34 comments )

Apple may be working with AT&T on iPhone tethering plan

Fri, Aug 29, 2008 - Apple is discussing with U.S. wireless carrier AT&T the possibility of offering iPhone 3G users the option to purchase an additional data plan that would allow the handset's 3G connection to be shared with notebook computers. ( 165 comments )

iPhone 3G finally reaching supply and demand balance

Fri, Aug 29, 2008 - After more than six weeks of almost constant iPhone 3G shortages, Apple is finally known to be getting a grip on its retail supply and has virtually every model in stock everywhere. ( 30 comments )

Apple: iPhone security holes, contacts lag, GPS quirks to be fixed soon

Thu, Aug 28, 2008 - A third software update for the iPhone 3G due next month will fix a broad assortment of problems and security issues that users have reported with the handset, say company spokespeople and a pair of alleged emails from chief executive Steve Jobs. ( 45 comments )

Behind the iPhone Software 2.0.2 fix to reduce dropped calls

Thu, Aug 28, 2008 - The recent iPhone 2.0.2 software update addressed a problem with the iPhone 3G's power control that was causing dropped calls, according to a new report. ( 38 comments )

Why Apple keeps its iPhone 2.0 SDK under NDA

Thu, Aug 28, 2008 - Apple's insistence on keeping iPhone 2.0 development under strict non disclosure agreements is frustrating efforts in the development community to share ideas, teach classes on iPhone development, and print reference books on the subject. ( 33 comments )

Repeat tests show iPhone 3G doesn't suffer from faulty hardware

Wed, Aug 27, 2008 - After lab results demonstrated that the iPhone 3G's antenna actually functions normally, critics complained that the tests didn't represent their own experiences. So the tests were performed again on two phones that had been experiencing severe problems for some users; the verdict was the same: no hardware problems found. ( 147 comments )

Apple iPhone ad banned in UK due to "misleading" claims

Wed, Aug 27, 2008 - Advertising regulators in the UK have ruled that one of Apple's iPhone television commercials mislead customers and ordered it banned from further broadcast. ( 174 comments )

Orange admits to capping 3G speeds in France

Tue, Aug 26, 2008 - Following an uproar on the part of disgruntled iPhone customers, French wireless carrier Orange will reportedly raise an unpublicized cap on 3G download speeds next month. ( 85 comments )

New BlackBerry suffering same 3G connection drops as iPhone

Tue, Aug 26, 2008 - Cellular access woes initially pinned on the iPhone 3G's particular hardware now appear likely to be thwarting the BlackBerry Bold's debut with AT&T, according to a new report . ( 68 comments )

Study points to network weakness as source of iPhone 3G woes

Mon, Aug 25, 2008 - The results of an informal study of iPhone 3G users worldwide are in, and they suggest that problems with 3G networks -- not the iPhone's hardware -- are the source of a growing number of complaints about poor reception and download speeds. ( 115 comments )

iPhone Software 2.1 to stifle open source copy-and-paste effort

Mon, Aug 25, 2008 - An open source project aimed at bringing universal copy-and-paste support to Apple's iPhone has hit a major roadblock due to security-related changes in the next version of iPhone software, according to the group's organizers. ( 43 comments )

iPhone 3G sales hampered by Windows Mobile

Fri, Aug 22, 2008 - Sources within Apple's retail stores report that sales of the iPhone 3G are being slowed down by handhelds running Microsoft Windows Mobile/WinCE. That's because the stores have been selling new iPhones to customers using the old EasyPay, a problematic Pocket PC handheld computer that's causing employees lots of grief. ( 75 comments )

Russian iPhone 3G deal demands 1.8 million sales per year

Fri, Aug 22, 2008 - A Russian newspaper has reported that the top three mobile providers in the country have reached agreements with Apple to sell at least 1.8 million iPhones per year through 2011. ( 50 comments )

Orange Poland shops allegedly creating fake iPhone 3G queues

Thu, Aug 21, 2008 - Not content to wait for the enthusiastic fans that greeted some iPhone 3G launches, Orange Poland is said to be paying actors to sit in line and attract genuine customers. ( 29 comments )

Apple may report unprecedented 3 million Mac quarter

Thu, Aug 21, 2008 - The investment banking division of the Royal Bank of Canada said Thursday that Apple's back-to-school promotion is showing signs that it will drive the company to a record-smashing quarter in which sales of Macs could exceed 3 million. ( 51 comments )

Class action suit claims Apple deceived over iPhone 3G speeds

Wed, Aug 20, 2008 - A lawsuit filed on Tuesday by an Alabama woman alleges that Apple has touted doubled Internet speeds with iPhone 3G when a rash of connection problems have made those speeds seemingly impossible to reach. ( 212 comments )

Apple: iPhone 2.0.2 update targets 3G issues

Wed, Aug 20, 2008 - Apple confirmed that the iPhone 2.0.2 update does indeed include changes to address issues related to 3G reception. USAToday cited company spokesperson Jennifer Bowcock as saying, "The software update improves communication with 3G networks." ( 103 comments )

Briefly: shots of Nike+ touch app not the real deal

Wed, Aug 20, 2008 - A series of images making the rounds on the Internet this week as 'leaked' screenshots of an upcoming Nike+ application for the iPhone and iPod touch are not authentic, AppleInsider has learned. ( 16 comments )

WWDC presenter talks iPhone development from .NET perspective

Wed, Aug 20, 2008 - At WWDC, noted author and cross platform development expert Kevin Hoffman presented a comparison of Apple's iPhone development tools with those available for Microsoft's Windows Mobile. ( 21 comments )

Rising iPhone browser share points to sales of 5 million 3G units

Tue, Aug 19, 2008 - The iPhone's share of the worldwide browser market has increased nearly twofold following the release of the iPhone 3G last month, leading researchers at PacificCrest to suggest that September quarter sales of the device may be tracking 1.5 million units ahead of expectations. ( 27 comments )

Second iPhone 3G carrier reaches Turkey as Russia nears deal

Mon, Aug 18, 2008 - Those looking to buy an iPhone in Turkey will have a second choice besides Vodafone. Simultaneously, two Russian carriers have allegedly been tapped to carry the device. ( 7 comments )

Apple launches iPhone 2.0.2 update

Mon, Aug 18, 2008 - In a quick turnaround from 2.0.1, Apple on Monday evening released version 2.0.2 firmware for iPhone and iPod touch. ( 220 comments )

Apple Enterprise sending thousands of Macs into hotels, cruise ships

Mon, Aug 18, 2008 - Apple's Enterprise Sales Group has been quietly installing thousands of iMacs, Mac minis, Mac Pros, and Xserves in hotels and cruise ships in a new push to bring the media rich experience of Apple's retail stores to the hospitality industry, where hoteliers are seeking to deliver personalized, unique experiences that will impress guests and bring them back for more. ( 55 comments )

Inside the iPhone 3G dropped call complaints

Mon, Aug 18, 2008 - Experts and analysts of all stripes are trying to explain what's wrong with the iPhone 3G, but their answers are frequently supported by bad science, outlandish claims, and pure speculation. Here's what's wrong in the reports, and why a simple firmware update is likely to solve the current issues. ( 85 comments )

Apple already padding iPhone 3G supply for second-wave carriers

Fri, Aug 15, 2008 - Although Apple is just coming to grips with iPhone 3G demand among the device's first batch of carriers, the next phase of new carriers should already have the stock it needs to handle its own introductions, AppleInsider has been told. ( 60 comments )

First Google Android phone sighting reveals awkward iPhone rival

Fri, Aug 15, 2008 - The first smartphone based on Google's Android mobile platform could hit the U.S. market as early as October, according to new reports, but a video of the handset leaked on the Internet reveals a device which lacks the elegance that's already drawn millions to Apple's iPhone. ( 154 comments )

iPhone 3G reception issues to be relieved by software update - report

Thu, Aug 14, 2008 - A small percentage of iPhone 3G users who say their phones are plagued by poor 3G network reception may soon see their connectivity problems rectified by a software update, a new report claims. ( 74 comments )

Apple's Best Buy play makes 12m iPhones "very conservative"

Wed, Aug 13, 2008 - An agreement for Best Buy to start selling iPhones will help make already strong estimates for Apple's device sales seem all too modest, according to an investment note from Lehman Brothers. ( 31 comments )

HSBC bank may ditch BlackBerry for 200,000 iPhones - report

Wed, Aug 13, 2008 - In what would surely be a blow Research in Motion, HSBC is considering a move that would strip its employees of their BlackBerry handsets and equip them with some 200,000 Apple iPhones instead. ( 78 comments )

Apple averaging 95 iPhone 3G sales per store, per day

Wed, Aug 13, 2008 - After spending 25 hours observing sales of iPhones at Apple's national retail chain, investment bank Piper Jaffray now estimates the company is on track to announce a more than fourfold increase in sales of the handset during its fiscal fourth quarter. ( 30 comments )

Sources: Best Buy to sell Apple's iPhone 3G nationwide

Tue, Aug 12, 2008 - Best Buy Co., Inc. is expected to announce as early as Wednesday plans to begin selling the iPhone 3G next month, making it the first independent U.S. reseller to offer the the coveted touchscreen handset outside of Apple and AT&T. ( 84 comments )

iPhone reception; Australian Mac sales boom; 30% off Office 2008

Tue, Aug 12, 2008 - AT&T is investigating reports from iPhone 3G users who claim their new phones can't maintain a solid 3G signal. Meanwhile, new figures show a huge jump in Apple's share of the Australian PC market. And Microsoft is offering students up to 30% off Office 2008 with the purchase of a new Mac. ( 66 comments )

SingTel to launch iPhone 3G in Singapore on Aug 22

Tue, Aug 12, 2008 - Following a series of email teasers, SingTel said Tuesday it will participate in Apple's second phase iPhone 3G launch by rolling out the new touchscreen handset to its customers in Singapore on August 22nd. ( 17 comments )

Verizon now touting own 'Visual Voice Mail' service

Mon, Aug 11, 2008 - Playing catchup with rival AT&T and technology available on Apple's iPhone since last year, Verizon Wireless on Monday introduced its own visual voicemail service to a limited number of subscribers for an added monthly fee. ( 79 comments )

iPhone 3G rocks Japanese smartphone market

Mon, Aug 11, 2008 - Mobile providers in Japan are crediting the launch of Apple's iPhone 3G with dramatically shifting large numbers of subscribers between providers. The impact of the new phone is also answering critics who insisted the iPhone would find only limited interest in Japan. ( 126 comments )

Apple's App Store sees first month sales of $30 million

Mon, Aug 11, 2008 - Users of Apple's new App Store have downloaded more than 60 million programs, generating a total of about $30 million in sales since the service launched one month ago, according to Apple chief executive Steve Jobs. ( 22 comments )

Apple releases new iPhone 2.1 beta as crackers break 2.0.1

Sat, Aug 9, 2008 - Apple has issued a third beta of its iPhone 2.1 upgrade but is being characteristically secretive with details of what it changes. Simultaneously, however, the just-launched 2.0.1 firmware has already been cracked to allow unofficial apps. ( 85 comments )

Inside MobileMe: Secrets of the Cloud and Mobile Push

Fri, Aug 8, 2008 - While Apple's previous .Mac service left many unclear as to what it offered beyond email and web hosting, its value under the new identity of MobileMe is far easier to communicate. MobileMe is all about push messaging, delivering immediate updates to mobile iPhone users over the air for their mailbox, calendars, and contacts as well as web bookmarks. This segment in the Inside MobileMe series looks at how the various components of the MobileMe service work together.  ( 26 comments )

IBM expands Lotus Notes Mac support to iPhone (screenshots)

Thu, Aug 7, 2008 - IBM has unveiled a sneak peek of its new Lotus iNotes, a web app client for its Lotus Domino messaging server to bring email, calendar, and contacts to iPhone. The move fulfills rumors of customized iPhone support for Lotus Notes and demonstrates IBM's evolving interest in Apple within the enterprise. ( 35 comments )

iPhone coming to 10 more Latin American countries on Aug 22

Thu, Aug 7, 2008 - America Movil said this week it will launch the iPhone in 10 additional Latin American countries later this month, bringing the roster of nations known to be participating in Apple's second phase iPhone 3G launch to 17. ( 7 comments )

Inside iPhone 2.0: MobileMe Push Messaging

Thu, Aug 7, 2008 - Here's a look at how Apple transformed its .Mac service into MobileMe and why the launch failed so spectacularly. In a followup segment, we'll dive deeper into how MobileMe works, how it compares to competing services, how the service delivers push messaging to the iPhone 2.0 software, and whether it's worth the annual subscription price. ( 56 comments )

New software would let iPhones access iTunes libraries from anywhere

Thu, Aug 7, 2008 - A new version of Apple's iPhone Software could provide iPhone and iPod touch users with access to their home computer's entire iTunes media library while on the go without having to first download those media items through a traditional sync, a new company filing has revealed. ( 34 comments )

Gartner approves iPhone for limited enterprise use

Wed, Aug 6, 2008 - Market research firm Gartner said this week that Apple's iPhone Firmware 2.0 update meets its criteria for 'appliance-level support status' for big businesses, but warned enterprises to approach expanded use of the handset slowly and with close examination. ( 26 comments )

India, Czech, Estonia, Poland also set for Aug 22 iPhone launch

Wed, Aug 6, 2008 - Wireless carriers in India, the Czech Republic, Estonia, and Poland have joined those in Romania, the Philippines, and Hungary by announcing local availability of Apple's iPhone starting on August 22nd. ( 14 comments )

Inside iPhone 2.0: the new iPhone App Store

Wed, Aug 6, 2008 - The long wait for official third party apps on the iPhone is over. From the moment the original iPhone was released, critics complained about Apple's closed platform and insisted that it could not meet their definition of "smartphone" because it couldn't run software created by other companies. In this segment, we'll take a look at the Apple's iPhone software development kit, the App Store, and iPhone 2.0's third party apps themselves. ( 21 comments )

Romania, Philippines, Hungary on tap for Aug 22 iPhone 3G launch

Wed, Aug 6, 2008 - The iPhone will make its way to Romania, the Philippines, and Hungary during the second phase of Apple's international iPhone 3G rollout later this month, local carriers announced on Wednesday. ( 19 comments )

Inside iPhone 2.0: iPhone OS vs. other mobile platforms

Tue, Aug 5, 2008 - As described in the previous segment introducing iPhone 2.0 software, Apple's latest mobile operating system reference release delivered a range of major and minor new features, but not without failing to address some long standing issues. Even worse, the initial version of the new iPhone 2.0 has eroded away the facade of near flawlessness Apple rolled out with the original iPhone last year, resulting in a product that is simply harder to be unreservedly enthusiastic about. This segment will compare the features exposed and architecturally available in the iPhone OS, and how it stacks up against other smartphone platforms. ( 43 comments )

Apple releases iPhone, iPod touch 2.0.1 Software Updates

Mon, Aug 4, 2008 - Apple on Monday evening released iPhone 2.0.1 Software Update, the first maintenance and security update for iPhone 3Gs and first-generation iPhones running iPhone Software 2.0. iPod touch 2.0.1 has also been released. ( 159 comments )

Apple already building iPhones at rate of 40 million a year?

Mon, Aug 4, 2008 - Apple is reportedly testing the limits of its overseas manufacturing facilities in order to keep up with demand for the new iPhone 3G, with production already cranked nearly sevenfold compared to the first-generation model. ( 54 comments )

Inside iPhone 2.0: the new iPhone 3G Software

Mon, Aug 4, 2008 - With the iPhone 3G hardware, Apple significantly improved upon last year's original iPhone. It also extended many of the benefits of its newest model to existing users in the form of the iPhone 2.0 software update (which is also available to current iPod touch users for a nominal $10 fee). This segment presents what's new in the 2.0 software, what hasn't changed, what's missing, what's wrong, and how it compares to other smartphone software platforms on the market. ( 34 comments )

Microsoft 10K warns of iPhone, Mac threats as iPhone nears 1.1% share

Sun, Aug 3, 2008 - A Microsoft filing with the US government reveals a newfound worry that the Windows developer's traditional stance of selling software alone won't work against an increasingly profitable Apple -- a concern that may magnify as iPhone 3G pushes Apple's cellular market share past one percent worldwide. ( 112 comments )

Telecoms fight for the right to party with iPhone 3G

Sat, Aug 2, 2008 - Apple's iPhone 3G is exciting more than just tech-savvy consumers wanting to play with the latest gadget. Worldwide, mobile service providers are fighting tooth and nail for the right to sell the new iPhone because of its ability to attract new customers and sell them on data service plans, which providers have previously found to be a difficult sell. ( 44 comments )

AT&T may hold on to exclusive iPhone deal until 2010

Fri, Aug 1, 2008 - In what may be a rare peek at negotiations between Apple and carriers, a prominent newspaper claims AT&T agreed to hefty iPhone 3G subsidies on the condition that it remained the lone US carrier for the handset until 2010. ( 31 comments )

Ten step guide to sharing your iPhone's connection with NetShare

Fri, Aug 1, 2008 - A tiny company called Nullriver today released what is arguably one of the most useful iPhone applications to date: NetShare. With a tiny bit of configuring, the $10 software allows you to share your iPhone's EDGE or 3G connection with your Mac notebook (or any computer in general). We've compiled an illustrated 10-step guide that we hope will simplify the configuration process and provide an overview of the software for those who may be considering it as a purchase. ( 56 comments )

New app lets your Mac share your iPhone's internet connection

Fri, Aug 1, 2008 - A new iPhone application available for download on the App Store will let your Mac or PC share the internet connection provided by your iPhone or iPhone 3G. ( 50 comments )

Carmack: iPhone more powerful than Nintendo DS, PSP combined

Fri, Aug 1, 2008 - Speaking at QuakeCon 2008 in Dallas this week, id Software co-founder Carmack praised Apple's iPhone as an emerging force in mobile gaming industry and revealed his firm to be working on two titles for the handset. ( 46 comments )

Inside iPhone 2.0: iPhone 3G vs. other smartphones

Fri, Aug 1, 2008 - As detailed in the previous segment introducing its hardware features, the second generation iPhone 3G catches up with two of the largest competitive features offered by other higher-end smartphones: faster 3G network access and GPS. Here's a look at how Apple's smartphone compares in other areas, as well as how it stacks up against the original iPhone. (Comparison chart on page 3). ( 61 comments )

Apple seeds developer tools for background-conscious iPhone apps

Thu, Jul 31, 2008 - Apple has equipped some of its developers with the tools needed to begin authoring iPhone applications that can receive data over the internet, like instant messages, even when they're not running. ( 42 comments )

Inside iPhone 2.0 review series: the new iPhone 3G hardware

Thu, Jul 31, 2008 - Apple has significantly improved upon last year's original iPhone while extending many of the benefits of its newest model to existing users in the form of the iPhone 2.0 software update. AppleInsider's week-long "Inside iPhone 2.0" series will present a detailed analysis and review of the iPhone 3G, the 2.0 software, the App Store, and push messaging. This first segment looks at the iPhone 3G hardware itself, what's new and different, what's bad, and what's missing. A followup segment on hardware will look how the new iPhone 3G compares to other smartphones, and whether it's worth the upgrade for existing iPhone users. ( 50 comments )

iPhone 3G owners report hairline cracks in their phone's casing

Thu, Jul 31, 2008 - Some early adopters of Apple's second-generation iPhone have witnessed thin cracks appear at the edges of the device that damage the phone's look and threaten to pose a larger threat down the road. ( 110 comments )

New iPod touch hidden in firmware; Microsoft's pro-Vista videos

Tue, Jul 29, 2008 - A simple reference in the beta of Apple's latest firmware could hint at a significant remake of the iPod touch. Also, Microsoft has posted the controversial "blind taste test" videos that promote an improved Vista, and a Wyoming county's schools will receive 3,000 MacBooks. ( 86 comments )

RIM's iPhone rival rumored for October with Rhapsody tie-in

Tue, Jul 29, 2008 - Blackberry maker Research In Motion is reported to be readying Thunder, its answer to Apple's iPhone, for an October release alongside a partnership with Real's Rhapsody music service. ( 76 comments )

Rogers commits to purchasing $150M in iPhones from Apple

Tue, Jul 29, 2008 - Rogers Wireless said Tuesday it wasn't expecting the opportunity to market the iPhone to its Canadian customers this year, but jumped at Apple's sudden offer with a commitment to purchase at least $150 million worth of the handsets. ( 31 comments )

Apple stores now open at 8 A.M. to handle iPhone 3G demand

Sat, Jul 26, 2008 - All of Apple's US retail outlets are now in a permanent launch mode and will open as much as two hours earlier each day to accommodate the unprecedented demand for the new iPhone. Also, at least some locations are now giving customers rainchecks for the day's iPhone 3G stock. ( 50 comments )

Apple now posting near-daily MobileMe outage updates

Sat, Jul 26, 2008 - Taking the matter head-on, Apple is now fully acknowledging the problems it's had with MobileMe in the past two weeks as well as the attempts to fix it -- to the point where company chief Steve Jobs is involved. ( 113 comments )

Copy & Paste references spotted in existing iPhone frameworks

Fri, Jul 25, 2008 - One developer burning the midnight oil has stumbled upon references to copy and paste in the frameworks of Apple's first beta of iPhone Software 2.1, potentially offering new hope for one of the most requested and conspicuously absent features of the company's mobile software. ( 58 comments )

Tight supply of iPhone 3G leaves customers waiting for hours

Thu, Jul 24, 2008 - Two weeks after it launched on July 11, the iPhone 3G is still hard to find in the US. Many Apple retail stores have no supplies at all, leaving buyers to track down the stores that do have remaining stock and wait in slow moving lines that stretched out for five hours. ( 45 comments )

AT&T says initial iPhone sales double that of last year

Wed, Jul 23, 2008 - AT&T said Wednesday that sales of Apple's iPhone 3G during the first twelve days were nearly double that of last year, this despite shortages that have seen backorders stretch one to three weeks at its retail stores. ( 27 comments )


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Apple to unleash first builds of Snow Leopard since WWDC
Apple threatens to shutter iTunes over proposed royalty hikes
Adobe Flash player for iPhone due 'soon' if Apple approves
Apple executives awarded $122 million in stock grants
AOL releases public beta of iChat-like Instant Messenger client
Apple still better positioned than most, firm says
Nokia, Apple iPhone to lock horns at last on Thursday
Next iPhone software update to deliver Safari, App Store tweaks
Apple shares tumble on downgrades from investment banks
Apple updates App Store to address developer misuse
Apple seeks distance-based pairing, auto contact data patents
Japanese iPhone 3G sales better than reported
Apple makes iTunes 8, iTunes U content accessible to the blind
Ballmer changes tune while dancing around Apple's success

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