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In Brief: Cingular Exec Points at Future iPhones, Apple Airs New ‘Get a Mac’ Ad

Cingular Exec Points at Future iPhones

A senior Cingular executive appears to have revealed a little more than intended to according to PC Magazine in the US.

Speaking at CES, Glenn Lurie, Cingular's president of national distribution told media that the existing deal between Cingular and Apple covers "all models" of the iPhone including other devices that are in development and "coming out very quickly."

Lurie was asked by the journalists how the deal went with Apple and how much give-and-take was required, he answered "I'm not sure we gave anything." Continuing by saying "I think they [Apple] bent a lot."

Apple Airs New 'Get a Mac' Ad

Apple has debuted a new "Get a Mac" advert online, via Wired.com, CNN.com and NBC.com.

The focus of the advert is on the built-in iSights included with the current Apple computer line-up.

The advert is not currently posted on Apple's website but is available on YouTube.