US NOAA ditches BlackBerry, chooses Apple's iPhone and iPad
Thu, Feb 9, 2012 - The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is the latest government organization to adopt Apple's iPhone and iPad after ditching Research in Motion's BlackBerry. ( 75 comments )
Sprint sold 1.8M iPhones in holiday quarter, 40% to new subscribers
Wed, Feb 8, 2012 - Sprint, the third-largest wireless carrier in the U.S., announced on Wednesday that it sold 1.8 million iPhones in the fourth quarter of 2011, with 40 percent of those to new subscribers. ( 33 comments )
NPD: Apple's iPhone 4S, 4 & 3GS were top 3 US smartphones over holidays
Mon, Feb 6, 2012 - Apple's iPhone lineup dominated smartphone sales during the holiday 2011 quarter, with the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS taking the top three spots, respectively, in total U.S. sales. ( 45 comments )
Apple pulls all 3G iOS devices but iPhone 4S from German online store
Fri, Feb 3, 2012 - Apple has removed all 3G/UMTS-capable iPad and iPhone models from its German online store in response to an injunction based on a wireless standard FRAND patent owned by Motorola Mobility. ( 105 comments )
iPhone 4S accounts for 90% of US iPhone sales, 42% of customers break contract to buy
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 - Despite the customary price drop of Apple's last generation iPhone 4 and the free-on-contract iPhone 3GS, the company's newest handset dominated sales and has seen strong numbers not only from early adopters, but "conventional" smartphone users as well. ( 48 comments )
Massive holiday quarter pushes iPhone sales past Android in US
Wed, Jan 25, 2012 - Apple's share of smartphones sold in the U.S. doubled in the fourth quarter of 2011, pushing iPhone sales just past the myriad of devices that run Google's Android platform. ( 74 comments )
Verizon's 4.2M Q4 iPhone activations were more than half of its smartphones
Tue, Jan 24, 2012 - Verizon on Tuesday revealed its quarterly earnings for the fourth quarter of 2011, in which it sold 7.7 million smartphones, 4.2 million of which were iPhones. ( 32 comments )
Briefly: Canadian Galaxy Tab sale, Camera-free iPhones in Singapore
Fri, Jan 20, 2012 - Samsung has instituted a temporary sale for its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Canada to boost sales while Singapore carrier M1 is now officially carrying camera-less iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S models following a premature launch earlier in January. ( 12 comments )
Briefly: Apple MEMS microphones, EU to rule on Google's Motorola takeover
Thu, Jan 19, 2012 - Apple passed Samsung as the world's largest buyer of miniscule MEMS microphones in 2011, while a European Union judgment on Google's proposed buyout of Motorola Mobility is set to take place in February. ( 8 comments )
iPhone 4S users consume nearly twice as much data as iPhone 4 - study
Fri, Jan 6, 2012 - A wireless industry study has found that iPhone 4S owners on average use roughly twice as much data as iPhone 4 owners and three times as much as iPhone 3G users. ( 21 comments )
iPhone 4S call audio issues to remain with new iOS 5.1 build
Tue, Jan 3, 2012 - Some iPhone 4S owners have been experiencing a sporadic yet persistent issue that mutes all audio when a user places a call, and new reports claim that Apple's upcoming iOS 5 build will leave the problem unsolved. ( 23 comments )
Apple iOS 5 trounces Windows Phone browser in speed tests
Mon, Jan 2, 2012 - An unofficial benchmarking video shows Microsoft's native Windows Phone 7.5 Mango browser lags behind Apple's Safari for iOS in various speed tests, with the Nokia Lumia 800 testbed even being outperformed by an iPhone 4 running iOS 4.3. ( 31 comments )
Hackers claim Siri port to iPhone 4 avoids copyright infringement
Tue, Dec 27, 2011 - Hackers have managed to successfully port Apple's Siri personal assistant to a device other than the iPhone 4S, and they claim to have done it without violating any copyright laws. ( 44 comments )
Foxconn to double size of iPhone plant making it biggest in world
Mon, Dec 26, 2011 - Chinese manufacturer and Apple partner Foxconn plans to expand the size of its iPhone-producing Zhengzhou plant, with the $1.1 billion construction expected to make it the largest smartphone-producing facility in the world. ( 58 comments )
Motorola wins major injunction against Apple's iPhone, iPad in Germany
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 - Motorola Mobility on Friday won a major patent infringement decision against Apple in Germany, a ruling that includes an injunction against the iPhone and 3G-capable iPads. ( 138 comments )
Rumor: Production of two-year-old iPhone 3GS to reach 2M in Dec. quarter
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 - Asian supply chain sources claim OEM production of the iPhone 3GS remains steady with expected volume of two million units in the current quarter and 1.4-1.6 million units in the first quarter of calendar 2012. ( 58 comments )
Holiday iPhone, Mac sales ahead of expectations, iPad 'a little light'
Wed, Dec 7, 2011 - Indications from Apple's supply chain suggest that iPhone and Mac sales are picking up strength ahead of Christmas, while the iPad remains on pace for a record setting quarter, albeit with softer sales than expected. ( 43 comments )
iPhone battery woes persist with Apple's first iOS 5.1 beta
Fri, Dec 2, 2011 - Released earlier this week, Apple's first beta of iOS 5.1 issued to developers reportedly does not address battery problems experienced by some users, as solutions to the complex problem continue to elude. ( 117 comments )
iPhone 4S is Apple's most popular phone yet with 96% satisfaction rate
Thu, Dec 1, 2011 - The iPhone 4S carries the highest customer satisfaction ratings of any Apple smartphone yet, with a new survey finding that 96 percent of users consider themselves satisfied with their purchase. ( 53 comments )
JP Morgan ups holiday quarter iPhone estimates to 28 million
Thu, Dec 1, 2011 - J.P. Morgan bumped up its projections for shipments of Apple's iPhone in the December quarter to 28 million units, revising its revenue estimates for the company accordingly to $38.69 billion. ( 12 comments )
'Key component' said to be limiting Apple's iPhone 4S supply
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 - Supply constraints remain Apple's only issue in meeting strong demand for the new iPhone 4S, with one new report claiming those constraints are being caused by limited availability of one crucial component. ( 77 comments )
Smoking, glowing iPhone 4 causes airplane scare
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 - Reports that an Australian regional airline had to extinguish a glowing red iPhone 4 that was emitting "dense smoke" on an airplane have sparked concerns over the handset's battery safety. ( 62 comments )
Leaked photos show Brazil-made 8GB iPhone 4 with custom model number
Fri, Nov 25, 2011 - A set of recently-leaked photos depicts an 8GB iPhone 4 produced by Foxconn in Brazil and allegedly bearing a localized model number. ( 36 comments )
iPhone 4S quickly jumps to second-most popular camera phone on Flickr
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 - Little more than a month after arriving on the market, Apple's latest handset has already become the second-most popular camera phone on photo sharing website Flickr, behind only its predecessor, the iPhone 4. ( 21 comments )
Briefly: iPhone 4S passes China tests, Apple UK site #2 in traffic, Google updates iPad app
Mon, Nov 21, 2011 - The iPhone 4S has finally been approved for sale in China, Apple's online store was the second most trafficked retail site in UK between August and October while Google updated its search app for the iPad with a new UI and gesture controls. ( 7 comments )
Apple's iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS were two best-selling US smartphones in Q3 2011
Mon, Nov 14, 2011 - Demonstrating the success Apple has had in continuing to sell previous-generation iPhone models at a discounted price, the iPhone 3GS was the second-best-selling smartphone in the U.S. last quarter, bested only by Apple's iPhone 4. ( 30 comments )
Apple looking into remaining battery life issues after iOS 5.0.1 update
Fri, Nov 11, 2011 - Following this week's iOS 5.0.1 update for the iPhone, some users still continue to experience battery issues, and Apple has said it is investigating the matter. ( 65 comments )
Apple releases iOS 5.0.1 with fix for iPhone battery life bugs
Thu, Nov 10, 2011 - Apple on Thursday issued iOS 5.0.1, an incremental update for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch that addresses a well-publicized bug that resulted in shorter battery life. ( 128 comments )
Consumer Reports declares Apple addressed antenna issue with iPhone 4S
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 - Consumer Reports on Tuesday announced it is recommending the iPhone 4S to customers, stating that Apple's latest handset "doesn't suffer the reception problem we found in its predecessor." ( 101 comments )
Apple Security Chief 'retires' after lost iPhone 4S fiasco
Fri, Nov 4, 2011 - John Theriault, Apple's head of security, has left the company on early retirement, possibly as a result of how the case of a lost iPhone 4S prototype was handled this summer, according to a new report. ( 15 comments )
Apple testing second beta of iOS battery fix for iPhone users
Fri, Nov 4, 2011 - Apple is apparently working quickly to publicly release iOS 5.0.1, as evidenced by the company's second beta in two days released on Friday. ( 12 comments )
With 4% market share, Apple's iPhone rakes in 52% of mobile profits
Fri, Nov 4, 2011 - Apple is estimated to have taken in 52 percent of the handset industry's operating profits last quarter, despite only having a 4.2 percent global handset market share. ( 102 comments )
Lawsuit accuses Apple's iPhone 4S of violating VPN patent
Thu, Nov 3, 2011 - Apple is the target of a new lawsuit that asserts a number of the company's products, including the newly released iPhone 4S, infringe on a virtual private network patent. ( 24 comments )
Jailbreak hack enables Siri on iPhone 4, 4th-gen iPod touch
Sun, Oct 30, 2011 - Hackers have succeeded in bringing a limited port of Apple's new Siri voice assistant feature onto "jailbroken" versions of the iPhone 4 and the fourth-generation iPod touch, though they have noted that the workaround is not ready for a public release. ( 168 comments )
Apple engineers working with iPhone 4S users to fix battery woes
Fri, Oct 28, 2011 - Responding to complaints of battery life issues with the iPhone 4S, engineers from Apple are said to have contacted customers directly in an effort to solve any issues. ( 99 comments )
Subsidies for Apple's iPhone are 40% higher than the industry average
Wed, Oct 26, 2011 - The iPhone will be a $15 billion investment for Sprint over the next few years, as subsidies for Apple's smartphone carry a price 40 percent greater than other competing handsets. ( 31 comments )
iPhone used to record parts of Marvel's 'The Avengers' feature film
Fri, Oct 21, 2011 - It was revealed on Thursday that the cinematographer filming 'The Avengers' used an iPhone to shoot footage for the upcoming high-budget film. ( 46 comments )
Samsung Galaxy Nexus screen held back by subpar subpixels
Fri, Oct 21, 2011 - Though the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus sports a 720p HD display, its 4.65-inch screen is said to be held back by cheaper technology that gives it a lower pixel density and poorer color accuracy than Apple's Retina Display found on the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4. ( 200 comments )
Verizon sold 2M iPhones last quarter, 700K less than AT&T
Fri, Oct 21, 2011 - Verizon, the largest wireless carrier in the U.S., sold two million iPhone 4 units last quarter, falling 700,000 short of rival AT&T. The carrier also declined to reveal its launch numbers for the iPhone 4S. ( 27 comments )
Samsung ships 20M smartphones, besting Apple's 17.1M iPhones
Thu, Oct 20, 2011 - Samsung reportedly shipped 20 million smartphones last quarter, pushing it ahead of rival Apple in terms of total units. ( 144 comments )
Apple takes 56% of AT&T smartphone activations as iPhone 4S hits 1M
Thu, Oct 20, 2011 - AT&T announced on Thursday that it activated 2.7 million iPhones last quarter, while it activated more than 1 million of the iPhone 4S alone since it launched last Friday. ( 27 comments )
iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 break Sprint one-day sales, AT&T activation records
Fri, Oct 14, 2011 - Sprint confirmed on Friday that launch day sales of Apple's iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 topped the carrier’s previous one-day sales record while AT&T announced a record number of activations. ( 36 comments )
Inside Apple's iPhone 4S: 'S' is for Sales
Fri, Oct 14, 2011 - Already drawing record preorders and long lines, Apple's just-launched iPhone 4S is poised to become the best selling smartphone yet in the history of the company. ( 30 comments )
AppleCare+ offer extended to iPhone 4 and 4S pre-orders until Nov. 14
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 - Apple is offering customers who pre-ordered the new 8GB iPhone 4 or the iPhone 4S an extended opportunity until Nov. 14 to buy an AppleCare+ warranty for their device. ( 20 comments )
Gizmodo editors escape indictment but called "juvenile" in iPhone 4 prototype case
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 - There was not enough evidence to indict Gizmodo editors in last year's iPhone 4 prototype debacle, though actions and correspondence by the site's editors were called "juvenile" by the court case's prosecuting district attorney. ( 46 comments )
As iPhone 4S sets records, Apple's legacy models show strong sales too
Mon, Oct 10, 2011 - With the soon-to-be-launched iPhone 4S gaining the most attention, Apple's previous-generation iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS handsets are quietly racking up big sales after recent price drops. ( 81 comments )
Apple sells out of iPhone 4S for Oct. 14 delivery, now quoting 1-2 weeks
Sat, Oct 8, 2011 - Just 24 hours after opening up pre-orders for the new iPhone 4S, Apple has rolled back expected shipping times for the device from expected delivery on the Oct. 14 launch date to an estimate of 1-2 weeks. ( 239 comments )
Sprint confirms unlimited data plans for iPhone subscribers
Wed, Oct 5, 2011 - America's third largest carrier Sprint is finally able to carry the iPhone, and is celebrating by offering a $69.99 unlimited data plan with 450 voice minutes and unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling, or a $99 plan with unlimited data and calls. ( 80 comments )
Apple showcases iPhone 4S camera with high-resolution sample photos
Tue, Oct 4, 2011 - Apple has added a collection of "unretouched photographs" taken by the new iPhone 4S to its website, highlighting the handset's new 8-megapixel next-generation shooter. ( 84 comments )
Sprint confirms unlimited data plans for iPhone subscribers
Tue, Oct 4, 2011 - America's third largest carrier Sprint is finally able to carry the iPhone, and is celebrating by offering a $69.99 unlimited data plan with 450 voice minutes and unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling, or a $99 plan with unlimited data and calls. ( 0 comments )
iPhone 4 drops to $99 while Apple makes iPhone 3GS free with contract
Tue, Oct 4, 2011 - As was rumored, Apple has opted to keep the iPhone 3GS alive as a free phone with a new service contract, while the 2010 iPhone 4 is now $99 with a carrier subsidy. ( 43 comments )
Apple seen selling iPhone 3GS free with subsidy, $399 without contract
Mon, Oct 3, 2011 - Though the iPhone 3GS was first released in 2009, one analyst has said Apple will continue to sell its third-generation handset after the "iPhone 5" is announced, offering it for free with a service contract or for $399 unsubsidized. ( 79 comments )
Leaked photos from Foxconn Brazil show new 'N90A' iPhone 4 model
Sun, Oct 2, 2011 - Newly released photos, allegedly leaked from a Foxconn factory in Brazil, depict a new iPhone model codenamed "N90A," that is believed to be a cheaper version of the iPhone 4 to will be announced next week. ( 81 comments )
Chinese police break up sophisticated fake iPhone ring
Thu, Sep 29, 2011 - Police in Shanghai, China have arrested five suspects accused of participating in a complex iPhone counterfeiting outfit that used genuine parts to make and sell convincing fakes of Apple's bestselling smartphone. ( 11 comments )
Sprint briefs employees on Apple's iPhone 4 ahead of Oct. launch
Tue, Sep 13, 2011 - Sales associates at Sprint, the third-largest wireless carrier in the U.S., are said to have been briefed on the impending launch of Apple's iPhone 4, but not a fifth-generation model. ( 54 comments )
'Unprecedented' demand for Apple's iPhone 5 exceeds iPhone 4 hype
Tue, Sep 13, 2011 - A new survey has found "unprecedented" demand for Apple's next iPhone, with 31 percent of respondents indicating they are likely to buy the anticipated handset. ( 107 comments )
iPhone 4 sales 'surprisingly robust' ahead of Apple's iPhone 5 debut
Fri, Sep 9, 2011 - More evidence of continuing strong iPhone 4 sales surfaced in a new report on Friday, in which Apple's supply chain has indicated consumer demand for the more-than-a-year-old smartphone remains despite an anticipated fifth-generation iPhone announcement. ( 43 comments )
Lowe's deploying 42,000 iPhone-based POS systems in retail overhaul
Thu, Sep 8, 2011 - Home-improvement retailer Lowe's plans to outfit employees with 42,000 iPhone 4s next month, with custom apps that will make use of the device as a point-of-sale system as part of a technology heavy retail overhaul. ( 37 comments )
Apple's iPhone 4 ship times slip ahead of iPhone 5 debut
Thu, Sep 8, 2011 - All new iPhone 4 orders in the U.S. now take one to three business days to ship through Apple, a sign that the company is running low on inventory ahead of introducing its fifth-generation model. ( 29 comments )
iPhone 4 remains top-selling US smartphone despite growing iPhone 5 hype
Tue, Sep 6, 2011 - Even as rumors of Apple's fifth-generation iPhone persist ahead of an anticipated launch, sales of the iPhone 4, first released in 2010, reportedly continue to top the competition at both AT&T and Verizon. ( 50 comments )
Two suspects plead not guilty in lost prototype iPhone 4 case
Thu, Sep 1, 2011 - The two suspects charged in the 2010 incident where prototype iPhone 4 was lost in a bar have pleaded not guilty to charges of misdemeanor theft. ( 27 comments )
Prototype next-gen iPhone parts show same screen size, design as iPhone 4
Mon, Aug 29, 2011 - Pictures that show a purported next-generation iPhone prototype feature a screen size and design that appears largely identical to the current iPhone 4. ( 88 comments )
Apple's 2-year-old iPhone 3GS still America's No 2. smartphone
Mon, Aug 22, 2011 - Apple isn't just holding onto the top spot among US smartphones with last year's iPhone 4. It's also occupying the second most popular slot with its budget priced iPhone 3GS, which is only available in the country on one carrier. ( 53 comments )
Apple, HTC rumored to cut back on handset orders due to economy
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 - A new report claims handset vendors, including Apple and HTC, will reduce orders for smartphone chipsets in the fourth quarter of this year because of worries about the world economy. ( 35 comments )
Apple accused of selling refurbished iPhones as new in China
Thu, Aug 18, 2011 - A well-known consumer rights advocate in China has filed two lawsuits against Apple after customers reported purchasing iPhone 4s from Beijing Apple Stores only to discover their warranties were for less than a year, prompting allegations that the handsets were refurbished. ( 62 comments )
Verizon's Android share down dramatically following iPhone 4 launch
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 - In less than six months, Verizon Wireless' share of Android phones sold in the US has eroded from 51.4 percent to 41.1 percent, indicating a huge shift among Verizon subscribers to iPhone 4. ( 69 comments )
Apple to build 26M fifth-gen iPhones in second half of 2011
Mon, Aug 15, 2011 - Apple is reportedly prepared to build a massive 56 million iPhones in the second half of 2011, with more than half of those being the new fifth-generation model. ( 13 comments )
DA decides not to bring charges against Gizmodo in iPhone 4 case
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 - The San Mateo County district attorney's office has filed misdemeanor charges against two people involved in finding and selling an Apple iPhone 4 prototype to Gizmodo, but has decided not to bring charges against any employees of Gizmodo or its parent company, Gawker Media. ( 57 comments )
China Telecom predicted to sell iPhone 5, 'simplified iPhone 4' in Oct.
Wed, Aug 3, 2011 - China Telecom may have reached a "preliminary agreement" to carry Apple's next-generation iPhone and a "simplified iPhone 4" as early as the end of October, according to a new analyst report. ( 8 comments )
Leak suggests Radio Shack to slash iPhone 4 prices by $30 [u]
Sat, Jul 30, 2011 - According to a new leak, Radio Shack is planning to drop the price of the 16GB and 32GB AT&T iPhone 4 on Sunday to $169.99 and $269.99 respectively, while the price of the 8GB iPhone 3GS is expected to fall to $19.99. ( 17 comments )
Apple bursts past Nokia to become world's largest smartphone maker
Fri, Jul 29, 2011 - Just four years after releasing the iPhone, Apple has managed to pass Nokia and fend off a challenge from Samsung in the second quarter on its way to a new milestone as the world's No. 1 smartphone maker in terms of volume. ( 50 comments )
Apple's 142% iPhone growth outpaces mobile phone market by 12x in Q2
Fri, Jul 29, 2011 - A massive iPhone shipment increase of 141.8 percent year over year gave Apple a growth rate more than 12 times that of the global mobile phone market in the second quarter, leaving the company poised to overtake LG as the No. 3 handset maker in the world. ( 6 comments )
First Windows Phone 7 'Mango' handsets rumored to challenge iPhone 5 in Sept.
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 - On the heels of news that Microsoft's "Mango" update for Windows Phone 7 has been released to manufacturing, industry sources claim HTC, Samsung and LG will launch the first Mango-based smartphones in September, presumably coordinated to directly compete with Apple's next-generation iPhone. ( 49 comments )
Photos claim to show Apple's lighter, cheaper iPhone 4 prototype
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 - New photos claim to show a prototype iPhone 4 that has received slight modifications to make it cheaper, lighter and faster, suggesting it could replace the iPhone 3GS to become Apple's new entry-level handset when a fifth-generation iPhone launches. ( 44 comments )
Apple releases iOS 4.3.5 to address certificate violation issue
Mon, Jul 25, 2011 - Apple on Monday released iOS 4.3.5 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, addressing a security vulnerability related to certificate violation. ( 18 comments )
AT&T activated 1.3M more iPhones than rival Verizon in Q2 2011
Fri, Jul 22, 2011 - Bolstered by remaining exclusivity with the $49 entry-level iPhone 3GS, AT&T activated 1.3 million more iPhones than Verizon in the second quarter of calendar 2011. ( 34 comments )
iPhone 4 survives 13,500-foot fall from skydiver's pocket
Mon, Jul 18, 2011 - After slipping out of a skydiver's pocket, one of Apple's iPhone 4 units survived a 13,500-foot drop and can still make and receive calls. ( 63 comments )
Massive Android activations not viewed as concern for Apple
Fri, Jul 15, 2011 - Though activations of new Android devices are now significantly outpacing iOS, it is viewed as representative of a larger trend of surging growth in the smartphone market, which will also benefit Apple. ( 168 comments )
Verizon says LTE phones incompatible with other carriers
Fri, Jul 15, 2011 - Verizon Wireless confirmed on Thursday that 4G LTE phones it sells will be incompatible with rival networks in the U.S. because of spectrum differences. ( 40 comments )
iPad 2, Verizon iPhone took wind out of Android's sail with developers
Thu, Jul 14, 2011 - The launch of the iPad 2 and Verizon iPhone helped Apple's iOS take away some developer support from Google's Android platform, according to a new report. ( 59 comments )
JP Morgan predicts Apple sold nearly 20M iPhones in record June quarter
Thu, Jul 14, 2011 - Next week Apple could post its strongest quarter yet for iPhone sales, as Wall Street firm J.P. Morgan predicted on Thursday sales of 19.6 million iPhones in the June frame. ( 25 comments )
China Telecom deal viewed as $9B revenue opportunity for Apple
Thu, Jul 14, 2011 - Recent reports that China Telecom will begin offering the iPhone by the end of the year have prompted investment firms to crunch the numbers on the deal's potential revenue opportunity, with one analyst arriving at a figure of $9 billion. ( 15 comments )
Apple predicted to report record 8.5M iPad sales next week
Tue, Jul 12, 2011 - With Apple's next quarterly earnings report just a week away, the company is expected by one analyst to have sold a record 8.5 million iPads, along with 17.53 million iPhones. ( 24 comments )
Verizon iPhone 4 accounts for 32% of all US iPhone 4 traffic
Fri, Jul 8, 2011 - After just four months on the market, the iPhone 4 on Verizon makes up nearly a third of the U.S. iPhone 4 market, according to one analytics firm. ( 33 comments )
Hackers release new browser-based iOS 'jailbreak' based on PDF exploit
Wed, Jul 6, 2011 - Hackers have once again released a "jailbreak" for iOS devices that can be completed through the Mobile Safari Web browser, taking advantage of an exploit found in the operating system's PDF reader. ( 74 comments )
Apple profits to benefit as memory, display pricing improves
Wed, Jul 6, 2011 - Pricing for memory, NAND flash memory and displays in Apple's overseas component supply chain is said to be improving, positioning to place the company in a favorable and more profitable position in the coming months. ( 12 comments )
Prototype iPhone 4 listed for sale on eBay [u]
Mon, Jul 4, 2011 - A prototype version of Apple's iPhone 4, based on test hardware built before the device went into mass production, has appeared for sale on eBay [updated]. ( 29 comments )
AT&T adding iPhone to standard insurance plan on July 17
Mon, Jul 4, 2011 - AT&T has announced that, effective July 17, newly activated or upgraded iPhones will be eligible for the company's standard mobile insurance plan, which costs $4.99 a month. ( 17 comments )
40% of European smartphone buyers plan to buy iPhone next, 19% choose Android
Fri, Jun 24, 2011 - According to a recent survey, smartphone purchasers in Europe are twice as likely to buy Apple's iPhone than a Google Android device as their next handset. ( 47 comments )
Apple's iPhone is top-seller at 58% of AT&T, Verizon stores
Thu, Jun 23, 2011 - A new survey has found Apple's iPhone is the top-selling handset at 58 percent of responding AT&T and Verizon stores. ( 108 comments )
Analyst: Android US smartphone share drop to continue
Tue, Jun 21, 2011 - After Google's Android experienced its first loss of market share in a region since 2009 during the March quarter, one analyst believes Apple's iPhone will continue to win back share in the U.S. smartphone market. ( 76 comments )
HTML5 performance in Apple's iOS 5 tops Windows Phone 'Mango'
Mon, Jun 20, 2011 - Though Microsoft has touted its forthcoming update to Windows Phone 7, codenamed "Mango," as having better HTML5 performance than Apple's iPhone, new tests run using an iPhone 4 with the iOS 5 beta outpace the Windows Phone results. ( 52 comments )
Apple now selling unlocked GSM iPhone 4 in US, starting at $649
Tue, Jun 14, 2011 - Apple updated its online store on Tuesday to begin offering unlocked models of the iPhone 4, starting at $649. ( 91 comments )
Apple to sell unlocked iPhone 4 for $649; iCloud mirroring some MobileMe web services
Mon, Jun 13, 2011 - Apple is rumored to begin selling unlocked versions of the iPhone 4 in the U.S. starting at $649 on Wednesday, while iOS 5 beta users have discovered that iCloud.com is mirroring some of MobileMe's web services. ( 41 comments )
Leaks suggest unlocked iPhones coming Wednesday, voice recognition in iOS 5 [u]
Sun, Jun 12, 2011 - A pair of leaks have hinted that Apple begin selling unlocked iPhones at U.S. Apple Stores on Wednesday and add voice recognition support from Nuance in iOS 5. ( 79 comments )
More evidence emerges of hybrid GSM-CDMA 'iPhone 4S'
Fri, Jun 10, 2011 - A new report provides further evidence that Apple is looking to release a global iPhone capable of connecting to both GSM and CDMA networks later this year. ( 32 comments )
With later arrival of new iPhone, HTC may challenge Apple as top US smartphone maker
Fri, Jun 10, 2011 - Handset maker HTC has seen strong sales of its Android-based smartphones on all four U.S. carriers, putting the Taiwanese company in a position to contend with Apple for the title of top smartphone seller in the U.S. ( 117 comments )
Briefly: iTunes in the Cloud held up in UK; iPhone in space; Android messaging
Fri, Jun 10, 2011 - The music portion of Apple's new iCloud has reportedly been delayed in the U.K. as the company negotiates with rights holders. Meanwhile, the iPhone is going to sent into space for to for a series of diagnostic experiments. Also, a new report claims Google is working on a rival messaging service to the recently announced iMessage feature in iOS 5. ( 45 comments )
Walmart offering Apple's 16GB iPhone 4 for $147 through June 30
Mon, Jun 6, 2011 - Though a new iPhone is not expected to be announced this week, through the rest of June Walmart is offering the 16GB iPhone 4 for $147, or more than $50 off the usual $199 price, with a two-year contract. ( 17 comments )
Apple's iPhone ranks in middle of pack for radiation
Fri, Jun 3, 2011 - As concerns grow over the potential negative health effects of cell phone radiation, Apple's iPhones have been noted as producing average amounts of radiation, while several Motorola handsets are rated as emitting the most. ( 48 comments )
