Good ole’ Steve Jobs sure is getting ready for the launch of his precious baby, the Apple iPhone. First he opens up the iPhone to limited third-party development, and now we find this Apple patent application that outlines an accessory detector for a “mobile handset” of some sort. We fairly certain that this “mobile handset”…
Apple iPhone sold on eBay for $800 – Was it a hoax?
We found this eBay auction from Mekasco. Merely weeks before the actual product launch, this guy sold a “real” Apple iPhone to an experienced buyer for $800! The interesting thing is that, even though the box and the actual Apple iPhone looks a bit fake, an eBay veteran seems to have picked this thing up.…
HTC plans Major annoucement for June 5 – Possible iPhone ‘Killer’ in the works
Our favorite little Windows Mobile ODM-turned smartphone manufacturing powerhouse has a major announcement in the pipeline for this June 5th. We’re not sure what the super-secret launch will be, but Smartphone Thoughts has it, on insider tips, that the new device from HTC will be based on the as-yet unannounced HTF Elf platform. Further speculation…
iPhone to support 3rd party apps!
You’ve read this correctly — iPhone WILL support 3rd party apps. But don’t expect the full openness as Symbian, Windows Mobile or Palm OS have — all apps will rather pass through some Apple’s approval process. In an interview with Walt Mossberg, Steve Jobs said: “This is an important tradeoff between security and openness. We…
AT&T COO calls Apple iPhone Revolutionary – Again
Hype around the Apple iPhone is like a never-ending storm of praise and criticism. The latest bit of praise comes from AT&T’s COO, Randall Stephenson, as he is set to take over as CEO this Sunday – saying , “I don’t know what your expectations are for the iPhone, but they’re probably too low.” The…
Apple iPhone display panels likely to be source from Japan
The Apple iPhone launch has us all up in a tizzy, and we can’t help but let you in on every little tidbit of news regarding the Apple iPhone. It looks like we’re going to see a couple Japanese panel-makers sourcing the multi-touch display panels for the Apple iPhone. Speculation has AU Optronics and Innolux…
Apple iPhone spotted in the Wild!
GeekNuz spotted this guy playing with his iPhone at a local eatery in Silicon Valley (of course), over the weekend! That’s right, he was playing with his very own iPhone – in the open! The guy in the picture was confirmed as an Apple employee and was talking it up with his dining companion as…
Quanta Clinches Second Apple iPhone Contract – 5 Million iPhones Slated for September
The Apple iPhone is imminent, and so are the massive shipments of iPhones that Apple will need to cover the demand. Foxconn (Han Hai Precision Industry) has already locked down the Apple iPhone manufacturing contract for the initial launch window, but it’s hard to imagine that a single component integrator can handle the global iPhone…
No Apple iPhone Pre-Orders? Not if you goto an AT&T store!
A Channel Checkers survey reveals that the official AT&T policy on prohibiting Apple iPhone pre-orders is not being upheld by AT&T (Cingular) stores. Out of 36 stores surveyed, approximately 64% of store representatives are quietly taking down a waiting list for the upcoming Apple iPhone. It should be noted that 36% of stores reported that…
iPhone release date known, again; Set for June 20
It’s hard to justify the fourth post about the null release date. Still, if everything goes well, Apple may push the whole handset industry forward and that’s something to look forward to. So here goes… According to CNBC “On the Money” report, Apple iPhone will be “in stores” on June 20. Apparently, staff sales/support training…