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Apple Experiencing Issues with 3G iPhone Ramp?
Analyst, Nicolas Gaudois for UBS Invesment Research has issued a report to clients today in which he took the news of profit warnings from baseband chip maker Infineon as a sign that Apple's future iPhone model could see delays in ramping up manufacturing. "In our…
SDK Icon Files Reveal New iPhone Design? Strings Point towards 3G
SDK Icon Files Reveal New iPhone Design? MacRumors is reporting that one reader of the site has found an interesting icon file in a file called "iPhone.icns" which comes with the latest iPhone SDK beta . The icon file appears to show clear differences around…
Orange Offering Upgrade Deals for Next iPhone?
According to French technology site PCInpact ( via Electronista ) multiple readers of the site have been contacted by Orange regarding upgrading to future iPhone models. Apparently two solutions are on the table, the first entails a direct swap. A trade-in for the current model…
In Brief: AAPL Stumbles on 3G iPhone Delay Rumour
SeekingAlpha.com reports on a slight slump in AAPL shares on Thursday afternoon after a rumour began circulating that the 3G iPhone would be delayed. One trading source tells me there are “rumors of a rumor” of a 3G delay. You have to love stocks moving…
AT&T Hiring Temporary Staff for June
AT&T is repeating last years pattern of hiring retail temps to help in retail stores during the month of June. A request has been made of Kelly Services temp agency that will see workers join AT&T as greeters for a project known only as "Summer…
3G iPhone On-Route to US?
ImportGenius.com is reporting that the much-rumoured and highly anticipated 3G iPhone could be shipping into the US at this very moment. The site reports that 188 ocean containers have been shipped to Apple Inc of a product that has never been declared on any previous…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
iPhone Discounts Clearing Inventory for "radically different" 3G iPhone?
The Times Online is reporting today that the UK and German discounts on 8GB iPhones are an attempt to clear inventory ahead of the launch of the 3G iPhone. The report which fails to state any sources claims that Apple has already placed orders for…