Alex Brooks — page 124
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Apple Plans to Add Adobe Flash via Update
Walt Mossberg has posted a list of common questions about the iPhone. When asked about the iPhones ability to play online video, Mossberg answered: At launch, the iPhone version of the Safari browser is missing some plug-ins needed for playing common types of Web videos…
O2 Denies Rumours of Deal with Apple UK
Following rumours circulated earlier , O2 has come out and said that it has not signed a deal with Apple to be the exclusive carrier of the iPhone in the UK. "No deal has been signed with Apple," O2 spokesman David Nicholas said today by…
O2 Wins iPhone in UK, Orange in France? [Update]
The Times Online is reporting that O2 has won exclusive rights to the iPhone in the UK. O2 has beaten its rivals to win the exclusive UK rights to offer Apple’s iPhone. The tie-up, the mobile phone industry’s most sought-after deal in years, marks a…
iPhone Carrying Logo Files for T-Mobile, Vodafone
Mac Rumors notes on some interesting results that have come from some efforts to hack into and explore the iPhone. On the iPhone are several logo files, besides the default AT&T and Cingular logos there are also files for T-Mobile and Vodafone , both of…
In Brief: WWDC Leopard Build Reaches ADC
Apple has finally released the WWDC build of Mac OS X Leopard (Build 9A466) to normal paying ADC members who didn't attend WWDC this year. The build is said to be exactly the same as the one distributed at WWDC on DVD.
European iPhone Deal to be Announced When Sales Figures Peak 1 Million
Last Friday it was widely reported that Monday July 2nd would bring Europe an announcement regarding the iPhone. Guy Kewney of Newswireless.net who originally broke the story puts the delay down to legal wranglings as well as Apple waiting to announce the sale of 1…
Apple to Sell iPhone Via T-Mobile in Germany?
According to The Washington Post Apple has set a deal with T-Mobile to bring the iPhone to the German market. The phone will reportedly sell for 450€ (around $612) starting on November 1st. The article offers no information on features of the phone.
In Brief: Apple Denies Universal iTunes Pull-Out
Following yesterdays news that Universal Music Group was considering to not renew its contract with iTunes but to create a "short term" sales agreement. Apple has denied this stating; “We are still negotiating with Universal.” “Their music is still on iTunes and their not re-signing…
iPhone Sales and Store Inventory
Analysts have been clambering to give an opinion on how many units they think Apple shipped over the weekend, but Apple has been reluctant to release any details regarding sales. On the other hand AT&T spokesman Mark Siegel gives the most official word on iPhone…
Apple Snaps Up iPhone.com for Seven-Figure Sum
Apple had made a last minute decision to snap up the domain name iPhone.com. Jay Westerdal of Name Intelligence has written on his blog that Apple has purchased iPhone.com from domain owner Michael Kovatch for what could be "at least a million dollar sale." Kovatch…
Audio Update 2007-001
Apple has released an update to fix an issue brought to light since the release of Mac OS X 10.4.10 where by speakers would pop prior to a sound. Audio Update 2007-001 is recommended to all users of Mac OS X 10.4.10 on Intel Macs…
Apple Releases V1.1 of Mac OS X 10.4.10 Update
Following the release of Mac OS X 10.4.10 a couple of weeks ago , Apple has now followed up with an update to this. V1.1 of 10.4.10 which weighs in at 72MB is described as: The 10.4.10 Update is recommended for PowerPC and Intel-based Mac…
Goldman Sachs Pins iPhone Sales at 700,000
Following other analysts estimates earlier today, Goldman Sachs analyst David Bailey has decided to weigh in on the fun. Bailey pegged Apple's 3 day sales figures at 700,000 well above Gene Munsters 500,000. Apple is yet to comment on how many iPhones have been sold…
Apple Shifts Half Million iPhones? AAPL Drops in Morning Trading
Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster told reporters on Monday morning that his firm believes Apple may have sold 500,000 iPhones over its first weekend. The Los Angeles Times also reported similar figures citing an analyst from Global Equities Research. Shoppers snatched up about 525,000 of…
Universal Music Group Not Renewing iTunes Contract
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Universal Music Group is going to notify Apple that it will not be renewing its contract with the iTunes Store but instead creating a "short term" sales agreement. The agreement would keep Universal's catalogue on iTunes for…
Apple Planning Several iPhone Updates Before Leopard Release?
Howard Forums has an interesting post saying that Apple intends to solve many initial issues with the iPhone in the coming months prior to the release of Leopard. The information is said to be sourced from a mobile interface designer who met for coffee with…
In Brief: iPhone Restore Image, Apple Posts Launch Day Galleries
iPhone Restore Image World of Apple readers are reporting that an iPhone OS Restore images is available for download from Apple's website. The image was discovered through iTunes, which offers to restore an iPhone to factory settings in the event of a problem. The download…
Woz First in Line for iPhone
Steve Wozniak looks at iPhone packaging | Courtesy AppleInsider Steve Wozniak, Co-founder of Apple was first in line at Santa Clara Apple Store for the launch of the iPhone yesterday. Woz chose to stand in line rather than take a free phone from his previous…
AT&T Causes Major iPhone Activation Issues
After mass hysteria across America, users have begun settling down with their iPhones and attempting to activate them via iTunes. AT&T's remote activation system appears to be seriously bottle necked with some users waiting over 8 hours for activations to come through. ( Mac Rumors…
In Brief: Online Store Returns, Apple Posts iPhone User Manual
Online Store Returns Several hours ago Apple took the online Apple Store offline to make preparations for the release of the iPhone. The store has now returned with the iPhone and accessories available for purchase. Estimated shipping dates are 2-4 weeks on both iPhone models…