In news that should shock no one, Verizon Communications’ CEO Ivan Seidenberg said the nation’s largest cellular carrier is open to carrying the mega-successful iPhone. “It’s their call,” Seidenberg said at a conference. “Eventually, it’s our view we’ll get to carrying Apple.” Verizon’s CEO also said he has told Apple he wants to offer the…
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Apple iPad benchmark shows massive boost in performance over the iPhone 3GS
The iPad is fast. It’s blazing fast – especially compared to the iPhone 3GS. But, did you know that it’s capable of processing native iPhone OS apps an average of two times faster than an iPhone 3GS? Did you know it does that with much of the same specs as the 3GS? Well, consider yourself…
Apple responsible for some iPhone connectivity problems
Everyone was quick to cast aspersions on AT&T for not being able to keep up with the demand of the iPhone but a new report suggests Apple’s device wasn’t properly optimized for transmitting and receiving data. This does make sense because beyond the ill-fated Moto Rockr, Apple had no experience in the cellular space. After…
WSJ: Apple working on two iPhones for this summer, one for Verizon
Here we go again, but this time it’s from the respected Wall Street Journal. Sources in the know said Apple is working on two iPhones for this summer and one will be coming to Verizon Wireless. The fact that there will be a new iPhone this summer is not surprising, as Apple normally refreshes its…
Have iPhones, Will Sing: ‘AppleGirl’ Cranks Out Beyonce, Lady Gaga Hits with iPhone Backup
It’s time to meet applegirl002. I’m not sure where the heck she came from, but after watching her setup and perform ‘Irreplaceable’ by Beyonce in the video above, I had to post it. If you can get through the first 1:30 or so while she sets up the beat and melody on her 3 iPhones……
China Mobile asks Apple to make iPhone variant for its home-grown 3G network
China Mobile has yet to bring the Apple iPhone under its wing, but that doesn’t mean it’s not trying. Following years of butting heads with Apple over revenue-sharing negotiations, China Mobile is apparently crawling back to Steve Jobs in hopes that the iPhone Godfather will give the wireless network an iPhone variant that’s compatible with…
Apple gives iPhone devs more scheduling freedom
One constant complaint I hear from iPhone developers is that it is very difficult to manage limited-times promotions. This may seem like a minor issue but there could potentially be lots of marketing dollars associated with this effort, and not having a firm launch time can be a major problem. It looks like Apple is…
Apple bans screen protector films for iPhones, iPods, Macs (oh my!)
Say you’re a world-renowned consumer electronics maker and you’ve got more gadgets running around the world than the US has citizens. You’d probably welcome the glut of protective cases and screen protecting films that accessory makers are selling to protect the “shininess” of your devices. Well, Apple doesn’t follow traditional lines business practices. To prove…
iPhone developer agreement published, favors Apple
When Apple zaps applications from the App Store, many times the end users and developers are confused. But according to the leaked iPhone Developer Program License Agreement, Apple has the right to kill any app, any time, and the company can even remove apps remotely from your handset. The Electronic Frontier Foundation leaked the document…
Apple patent for iPhone combo lock secures your eWallet
Apple wants you to use your iPhone as your internet surfboard, your music player, your camera, your casual gaming machine, oh, and as a phone too. But, pushing the iPhone into every corner of your daily life isn’t enough for Apple. A new patent application hints at Apple’s larger-than-life plans for their iconic smartphone. If…