By now, everyone and their grandma is expecting the Apple iPhone to launch on Cingular/AT&T with a 40 minute battery life. First, Dvorak starting talking smack on the iPhone. Then we get “reports” straight out of the component integrator, FoxConn, that the iPhone’s design falls short in terms of performance. But, would Apple really launch…
Apple say iPhone and AppleTV to get FREE applications and software features
Apple has announced their Q2 financial results, and they’re lookin’ good. Year-on-year growth of 34%, $885 million in profits and $12 billion in cash are nice numbers, by any measure. But, the numbers are not what interests us here. As almost an answer to our concerns over Apple’s iPhone (with that notoriously closed system) being…
Microsoft argues iPhone is irrelevant to business users
Now there’s something new… NOT! Of course Microsoft will try to kill the iPhone even before its official release. Still, there’s a point to be made. Chris Sorenson, Microsoft’s Asia-Pacific head of smartphone strategy, agrees that iPhone will be a great music device, and is sure that Apple will do the UI as best as…
Nearly 1 In 5 Adults In US Will Buy Apple’s iPhone
At least that’s what Harris Interactive Technology Research is reporting from the results of their web-based survey. With 47% of the United States’ adult population aware of the hot new Apple iPhone, 17% responded that they were planning on scooping one up in the near future.
AT&T: Apple iPhone On Target For Launch – Wants To Push 1 MILLION Units On Launch
There’s been plenty of Apple iPhone news of late. Most of it regarding @LINK0@ and delayed launch @LINK1@. But Cingular has officially put the kibosh on such rumors, with AT&T COO, Randall Stephenson, saying “Our expectations are good. Our testing has been good. The iPhone is on target to launch in June.” When asked how…
Apple iPhone Rebate / Subsidy Now A Possibility!
According to an American Technology research report released today, the boys up in Cupertino may be considering a rebate or carrier subsidy for the up-coming Apple iPhone. Analyst Shaw Wu’s sources have indicated that Apple could likely be offering a break on the uber-expensive iPhone – to the tune of $50-$150.
Apple Patent Hints At Secret iPhone Feature
Boy, do we love patent applications (especially from the fellas in Cupertino)! This newest snippet from the USPTO gives hint to a possible un-announced feature in the Apple iPhone. The patent mentions a “wireless controller can be a portable remote controller, and the host device can be a personal computer, a home stereo, a portable…
iPhone delayed until late June
Following the Apple TV and Mac OS Leopard, the iPhone will also be late. According to Apple, iPhone will hit the Cingular’s shelves somewhere in late June. Forget about June 11th, the date we’ve talked about previously. The official wording goes something like this – “iPhone contains the most sophisticated software ever shipped on a…
iPhone to cause Leopard delay
It’s not an easy task to make a mobile phone, and Apple seems to have some problems with it. Don’t get me wrong, I can’t wait to get my hands on the iPhone. But not my iPhone, as I’ll wait for the iPhone 2. In order to start shipping it ’till June, Apple is reportedly…
First 3rd party iPhone app available?
Even though there were no official word from Cupertino which 3rd party apps will be available for the upcoming iPhone, eagle-eyed T3 editors found an application on Apple Dashboard that is compatible with the device. Card game, Scenario Poker, description includes “Zoomable!”and “Designed for the size of iPhone’s touch screen.” According to Gizmodo it’s most…