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The Future: Apple in China
The quiet season is behind us, it was the most prolonged period of quiet from Apple in terms of product releases that I’ve ever known. There’s nothing nefarious to read into; Apple is a company that absolutely loves patterns and consistency and there is no…
Apple and Nokia Settle Patent Dispute
After a long running dispute over a number of patents Apple and Nokia have settled the suit. The settlement covers all patent litigation between the companies, including the withdrawal by Nokia and Apple of their respective complaints to the US International Trade Commission. The dispute…
iOS 5 Available this Fall with Over 200 New Features
Apple has today announced a brand new version of iOS for iPhones, iPads and iPod tocuhes. iOS 5 will be available as a free software update for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, iPad, iPod touch (fourth generation) and iPod touch (third generation) this fall…
iOS 5 Rumoured to Drop 3GS Support
In a single Tweet Eldar Murtazin, editor-in-chief of Russian mobile phone blog Mobile-Review has cast speculation on whether the next major update to iOS will be compatible with the iPhone 3GS. The tweet posted earlier today reads: "Just one comment. Apple iPhone 3Gs wont be…
Apple Releases iOS 4.3.1
Apple has today released a minor software update for the GSM iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, iPad, and the third- and fourth-generation iPod touch. iOS 4.3.1 brings several bug fixes and improvements, labelled build number 8G4 the following notes are included: This update contains…
iPhone Scoops J.D. Power Award for 5th Time
Apple's iPhone has won the J.D. Power semi-annual consumer satisfaction survey for a fifth consecutive time. J.D. Power uses a number of factors to measure customer satisfaction, they are in order of importance: operation (30%); physical design (30%); features (20%); and battery function (20%). For…
Apple Planning Smaller, Cheaper iPhone
Today The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple plans to release a smaller and cheaper iPhone in the future. The report which cites a person who has actually seen the additional iPhone model says that the handset will be "half the size" of the…
iOS 4.3 Expected to Debut February 14
According to MacStories a reliable source has informed them that iOS 4.3 will be released on February 14 at 10 a.m. pacific time. iOS 4.3 which will be available for the iPod touch (3rd and 4th gen), iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPad as well…
Apple Releases Third Beta of iOS 4.3
A little under two weeks after the release of the second beta of iOS 4.3 to developers Apple has given registered iOS developers access to the third beta for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Apple TV. The third beta of iOS 4.3 carries the build…
Future iPhone and iPad Models to Pack NFC Technology
A report from Bloomberg this week highlights the possibility that the next model of iPhone and iPad could include "near field communication" or NFC for short. The technology allows that can send and receive information wirelessly over a distance of about 4 inches. Bloomberg cites…
iOS 4.3 Beta 2 Released to Developers
Just over a week after the release of the first beta of iOS 4.3 to developers Apple has given registered iOS developers access to the second beta for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Apple TV. The second beta of iOS 4.3 carries the build number…
iPhone 4 Comes to Verizon
Apple and Verizon have today announced with Verizon hosting an event in New York City that the iPhone will be available on the Verizon Wireless network beginning on Thursday, February 10. Qualified Verizon Wireless customers will be given the exclusive opportunity to pre-order iPhone 4…
Verizon iPhone Chatter Continues
Rumours and discussion around when and how the iPhone will make an appearance on Verizon's network have not stopped over the weekend, but at least numerous sources coming together is beginning to give a picture of what to expect in the coming weeks. Late last…
Verizon to Host Event January 11
Verizon Wireless has today sent out an invite to select members of the media inviting them to an event being hosted in New York City on January 11, 2011. The event which is largely expected to be the stage for the introduction of the Verizon…
Leaked iPhone Parts Surface, Destination Model Not Known
Today a video showing in great detail parts that look destined for an iPhone has surfaced. At this stage it is complete speculation whether the purported parts are for the iPhone 5, the Verizon iPhone or are an elaborate copy cat phone but they show…
Third Beta of iOS 4.2 Available, Second iTunes Beta
Today Apple gave iOS developers access to the third beta of iOS 4.2. iOS 4.2 will be the first version of iOS 4 for the iPad and will bring all the major enhancements such as folders, multitasking and Game Center. Early in September Apple announced…
iPhone Looks Set for Early 2011 Verizon Appearance
This week the hot news has been that Verizon looks set to begin selling the iPhone in early 2011. Although rumours of a Verizon iPhone have been around for years, this week saw numerous sources pointing towards the end of AT&T's exclusivity with Apple. It…
Apple and Nokia Litigation Crosses the Atlantic
Apple's ongoing battle with Nokia which began in October last year has spread across the Atlantic to the UK where the company is accusing Nokia of infringing nine smartphone patents. In a statement to the BBC Nokia stated that it was "unsurprised" by the move…
Second Beta of iOS 4.2 Available, iTunes Beta Also
Today Apple gave iOS developers access to the second beta of iOS 4.2. iOS 4.2 will be the first version of iOS 4 for the iPad and will bring all the major enhancements such as folders, multitasking and Game Center. Early in September Apple announced…
Apple Scoops J.D. Power Award Fourth Consecutive Time
For the fourth consecutive year Apple has come top of the J.D. Power customer satisfaction survey within the smartphone category, the iPhone got a score of 800 out of a possible 1,000 points. LG ranked top in the traditional handset category with a score of…