The New York Times is dismissing recent rumours that Apple will soon release a smaller iPhone form factor. Citing “people briefed on Apple’s plans,” the report indicates that Apple has no plans to introduce such a device any time soon. Not only would a smaller iPhone not be significantly cheaper to manufacture, it would also likely force developers to rewrite […]
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Apple working on smaller and cheaper iPhones?
A report by Bloomberg suggests that Apple is working on new iPhone form factors. People “who have been briefed on the plans,” report that one version would be both smaller and cheaper than the current models. The cheaper device would allow Apple to compete against the growing number of Google Android devices which are available from entry-level up to high-end […]
Apple counting down to 10 billion App Store downloads
Apple has begun counting down to the 10 billion downloads milestone in its iOS App Store. As of today, nearly 10 billion apps have been downloaded from the App Store worldwide. Which is almost as amazing as the apps themselves. So we want to say thanks. Download the 10 billionth app, and you could win a US $10,000 iTunes Gift […]
Apple asks Gizmodo to return lost iPhone prototype
Apple has asked Gizmodo to return the Apple iPhone prototype lost in a bar a while back. The terse letter comes from Apple’s legal department: It has come to our attention that Gizmodo is currently in possession of a device that belongs to Apple. This letter constitutes a formal request that you return the device to Apple. Please let me […]
Apple sells 300,000 iPads on first day of sales
Apple sold over 300,000 Apple iPads on the first day that it was available in the United States. This includes pre-orders. It also indicated that over one million apps had been downloaded from the Apple App Store and over 250,000 ebooks from its iBookstore on that day alone. “It feels great to have the iPad launched into the world-it’s going […]
iPhone dispute between Apple and Cisco settled
Apple and Cisco have settled the lawsuit over Apple’s use of the Cisco-owned iPhone name. Going forward both companies will use the iPhone brand and they will also explore ways to make their products and services more interoperable. As part of the agreement, the two companies have agreed to dismiss all iPhone trademark legal actions. Other details of the settlement […]
Cisco sues Apple over iPhone trademark
Yesterday, the news was that Cisco and Apple were in discussions over the use by Apple of the name iPhone for its new mobile phone and a final agreement was expected shortly. Today, the news is not quite so optimistic with Cisco filing a lawsuit against Apple today for the infringement of Cisco’s registered iPhone trademark. “Today’s iPhone is not […]