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Further Confirmation of June 9th iPhone Introduction?
Gizmodo is reporting that "sources close to the 3G iPhone launch" have confirmed that the next-generation iPhone will see an introduction at WWDC 2008 on June 9th. The report comes as no surprise following a mass of reports all pointing towards a June release, the…
Apple Seeking Over-the-Air Music Downloads for iPhone
A New York Times blog reports that Apple is currently in negotiations with music labels to offer more mobile music content via the iTunes Store. One executive familiar with the negotiations claims that Apple's hoping for "a big launch in June,". According to the article…
MacBook Revision Due Q308?
A M arketwatch article relays a report from the Commercial Times which points towards MacBook revisions in the July - September quarter. According to the Commercial Times both AU Optronics Chi Mei Optoelectronics have recieved significant orders for the displays to go in the next…
O2 Chief Hints at 3G iPhone
Speaking after the announcement of O2's first-quarter financial results, chief executive of Telefónica Europe Matthew Key said that he will be making an announcement with Apple in "the coming weeks". When asked about the whereabouts of the 3G phone he said: "That's more of a…
Next Gen iPhone with GPS, Video Conferencing, TV?
LeMatin.ch ( Google Translation ) is reporting that sources at Swisscom have confirmed that Switzerland will receive the iPhone this Summer. Of particular interest in the report is that the iPhone will reportedly come with GPS, Video Conferencing, and Mobile TV functions. Reports of GPS…
HBO TV Coming to iTunes Soon?
According to a report by Portfolio.com , HBO TV shows will soon be joining many others on the US iTunes Store. Apple is close to announcing it has signed a deal to sell HBO programs and movies on the iTunes website, according to HBO employees…
AT&T Leaks Black iPhone?
AppleInsider is reporting that AT&T is now listing a new iPhone model on its website. The option to select "iPhone Black" is visible alongside the normal "iPhone" for existing AT&T customers who are logged into their AT&T account. The apparent error adds credence to rumours…
In Brief: Latest iPhone OS 2.0 Beta Confirms 3G, 2.6GHz MacBook a Typo?
Latest iPhone OS 2.0 Beta Confirms 3G One developer who has received the latest iPhone OS 2.0 beta has activated a hidden setting that enables or disables 3G. Currently no 3G iPhone exists so when activated the current EDGE iPhone crashes but the setting confirms…
AT&T Blocking Out June 15 to July 12 for iPhone Launch?
Last year it was reported that AT&T has blocked holiday allowance to employees between June 15 and July 15. Of course the iPhone subsequently saw its release on June 29 . Boy Genius Report is today noting that another AT&T memo informs employees that vacation…
In Brief: Multiple Carriers for Italian iPhone, Video on French iTunes Store Soon?
Multiple Carriers for Italian iPhone Rumours that Telecom Italia would carry the iPhone have been officially confirmed by the Italian carrier today. Telecom Italia announced today it has signed a deal with Apple to bring the iPhone to Italy later this year. Vodafone also announced…
In Brief: Boston Apple Store to be Worlds Largest?
Boston's flagship Apple Store is set to open this month and details are being leaked that the three-story Apple Store will be Apple's largest to date. Gizmodo reports that the store will handle 10 times the average foot traffic of a normal Apple Store. "According…
T-Mobile Confirms 3G iPhone Coming to Austria?
Austrian newspaper Der Standard writes that T-Mobile Austria announced during a press conference in Vienna that the Austria will be the test market for the 3G iPhone and would be available soon. The article also states that the new iPhone will be available with more…
Apple Places Order for 24-25 Million 3G iPhones?
AppleInsider reports that Foxconn Electronics has been chosen by Apple to assemble the upcoming 3G iPhone, with shipments expected to begin this June. Citing the Chinese newspaper Commercial Times the rumour site states that Foxconn was recently instructed to begin putting components together for a…
iControl Remote Control Functionality Coming to iPhone?
TUAW reports that an unnamed source has pointed out multiple strong entires in the latest beta of the iPhone 2.0 firmware update. The code refers to selecting from different media categories and mentions dialog boxes that let users choose a particular source. The application that…
iMac Refresh Confirmed by Retail Sources?
Mac Rumors has added some significant credence to this weeks rumour that the iMac will see a minor refresh this coming week. The rumour site reports that new iMac part numbers have appeared in some retail systems according to sources. The price points appear to…
Second-Gen iPhone with 3G, GPS?
Engadget is reporting on "authority" that second-generation iPhone is already in testing and one of their trusted sources got a chance to check one out. The second-generation iPhone will reportedly be "about the same size" as the current iPhone, feature 3G and "proper GPS." The…
Long Awaited iMacs Due Next Week?
GeekSugar is claiming that the much-awaited iMac revision is due next week. According to the site which correctly predicted MacBook and MacBook Pro updates in the past, the iMac will remain at the current price points and will "probably" receive a speed bump as well…
France's Orange Up Next for iPhone Price Cut?
French newspaper Les Echoes is today reporting that French iPhone carrier Orange is the next operator to lower the price of the iPhone due to poor sales. Apple is reportedly urging the carrier to adopt a subsidised pricing model after selling a mere 100,000 units…
Unlocked 3G iPhone for Italy?
Reputable Italian publication Repubblica is reporting that Telecom Italia will launch the iPhone in Italy within the next few weeks and begin selling units in the Summer. Although the iPhone will be sold through TIM (Telecom Italia Mobile) it will not be locked to any…
In Brief: Blank MacBook Pro Displays, iPhone Coming to India in September?
Blank MacBook Pro Displays It appears that some using mid-2007 MacBook Pro notebooks and have updated to the latest EFI firmware are having issues with displays becoming unusable. According to a growing discussion on Apple's support forums, users report that although their MacBook Pro is…