Archive: June 2010
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iPhone 4: Apple's most successful product launch ever
Apple today announced the launch of iPhone 4 was their "most successful product launch in Apple’s history", selling 1.7 million iPhone 4 in the first 3 days the product was on sale. For comparison, iPhone 3GS sold 1 million in its first 3 days on…
iPhone 4 release day news round-up
Apple today released iPhone 4 in the US, France, Germany, Japan and the UK. The launch was met with long queues across most retail stores, along with free coffee and breakfast at many. We were positioned outside Bath's Apple Store (SouthGate) from 7am, when the…
White iPhone 4 Available Late July
Apple has today released a statement regarding the availability of the white iPhone 4. The statement informs that white models of iPhone 4 will not be available until the second half of July. White models of Apple’s new iPhone 4 have proven more challenging to…
iPhone 4 Reviews Roll In
Before the release of a major product Apple gives a select number of the media a review unit about a week before the product launch. This year Apple appears to have selected slightly more media than in previous years. Joshua Topolsky of Engadget : We're…
iPhone 4 Deliveries Arrive Early
iPhone 4 pre-orders are beginning to arrive in droves with more expected tomorrow. The early arrivals have spurred the mainstream press onto publish their iPhone 4 reviews and many who have received their new iPhone have posted photos and video. Thus far the screen is…
iPad Sales Rocket Past 3 Million Mark
Apple has today announced that it has sold over 3 million iPads in just 80 days. Yesterday marked the 80th day of the iPad going on sale in the US. Using Apple's past sales figures it is clear that sales of the iPad are accelerating…
iOS 4 Available for iPhone and iPod touch
As expected Apple has released iOS 4.0 for the iPhone and iPod touch. iOS 4.0 can be downloaded using iTunes 9.2. The following devices are compatible with iOS 4: iPhone 3G iPhone 3GS iPhone 4 Second and third generation iPod touch (late 2009 models with…
Apple to Release iOS 4 Today
Apple has previously labelled June 21 as the day in which it will release its next major OS upgrade for iPhones and iPod touches. iOS 4 (nee iPhone OS 4) as it is known was first shown off by Apple in early April , ever…
Apple v. Kodak (and vice versa): The Latest Developments
There is a whole constellation of pending actions pending involving Apple and Eastman Kodak. Here is a summary list (with details on status to follow): International Trade Commission Investigative Report Number 337-703, Eastman Kodak v. Apple. Complaint involves patent no. 6,292,218 ("the '218 patent'"). International…
iPad Shipments Estimated at 1.2 Million Per Month
According to a brief report in the Digitimes Samsung will begin shipping 9.7-inch display panels to Apple in July at a rate of 300,000 - 500,000 units per month. The report also notes that LG who is already making iPad displays shipped 800,000 - 900,000…
Apple Revamps MobileMe Service
Following a short public beta of a new webmail system and a period of maintenance last night Apple has rolled out a new look MobileMe with a number of new features. During April Apple began a beta of a new look MobileMe webmail system delivering…
Apple Releases iTunes 9.2, Adding iPhone and iOS 4 Support
Apple has released iTunes 9.2 adding support for the forthcoming iPhone 4 hardware and iOS 4 firmware release. iTunes 9.2 includes the following enhancements: Sync with iPhone 4 to enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV shows, books and more on-the-go Sync and read books with…
Apple Issues Statement on iPhone 4 Pre-Orders
Following Tuesday's problematic iPhone 4 pre-ordering experience Apple has issued a statement. Within the short statement Apple acknowledges the problems with pre-ordering and blamed the largest number of iPhone pre-orders ever for the problems. Apple also said that 600,000 pre-orders had been placed for the…
Apple v. Psystar Appeal: Extension granted to Apple to File Reply Brief
As discussed here , Apple was due to file its reply to Psystar's opening brief in the appeal. However, on June 15, 2010, the following docket entry is noted: Filed clerk order (Deputy Clerk:CAG): The appellee's motion for an extension of time in which to…
iPhone 4 Sells Out, Pre-Orders Marred With Issues
On June 15 Apple and some select carriers began allowing customers to pre-order the iPhone 4 for delivery or pick-up on the official launch day, June 24. The morning began with the online Apple Store in the UK and US going up and down while…
Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.6.4
Following several months of developer testing Apple has today released Mac OS X 10.6.4, the update which is available to download from Apple or through Software Update addresses a number of issues . The fix list for Mac OS X 10.6.4 is below. General fixes…
Apple Unveils New Mac Mini Featuring HDMI Output
Apple has today quietly unveiled a brand new Mac mini featuring a new design, twice the graphics performances, HDMI out and an SD card slot. “The sleek, aluminum Mac mini packs great features, versatility and value into an elegant, amazingly compact design,” said Philip Schiller…
Apple Seeds Build 10F569 of Mac OS X 10.6.4 to Developers
Apple today gave a select number of developers access to the eighth build of Mac OS X 10.6.4. 10F569 includes the same seed notes as the last couple of builds and continues to contain no known issues. Mac OS X 10.6.4 build 10F569 weighs in…
Five UK Carriers Plan to Host iPhone 4, O2 Announces New Tariffs
Today saw confirmation from the fifth UK carrier that it would carry the newest iPhone when it is released on June 24. At the time of publishing O2, Orange, Vodafone, Three and T-Mobile have all confirmed that they will carry iPhone 4. Yesterday O2 announced…
Apple Seeds Build 10F566 of Mac OS X 10.6.4
Apple today gave a select number of developers access to the seventh build of Mac OS X 10.6.4. 10F566 includes the same seed notes as the last couple of builds and continues to contain no known issues. Mac OS X 10.6.4 build 10F566 weighs in…