Apple's current iPad software won't allow iPhone tethering
When AT&T customers in the U.S. finally have access to tethering on their iPhone, it won't work with Apple's iPad due to software limitations, not AT&T policy.
News Archives for 06/03/2010
AppleInsider Staff
Microsoft CEO hopes to reenter phone market, disputes PC shift
At All Things Digital, Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer admitted having fallen behind in the mobile business, but expressed a hope of reentering the market with its upcoming products. He also took issue with comments by Steve Jobs on the shift away from PCs.
Prince McLean
Apple rewards elementary school students' excitement for iPad
Thirteen fifth-grade students in Florida were given free iPads by Apple, and could appear in a forthcoming advertising campaign after they were photographed excitedly eyeing the company's new hardware.
Slash Lane
Apple's supply of Mac minis dwindle ahead of new models
Supply of Apple's existing Mac mini lineup has become increasingly constrained over the past two weeks as the company prepares to introduce refreshed models that may serve as a harbinger for some new I/O technology on the Mac.
Kasper Jade
Gizmodo editor's devices being examined in prototype iPhone case
The computers and devices of Gizmodo editor Jason Chen, seized in April as part of an investigation into the obtained prototype Apple iPhone, are now being examined for evidence.
Katie Marsal
Google adds iPhone App Store links to mobile search results
Google has added App Store results to its mobile search page, allowing users to find and quickly download applications for their iPhone or iPod touch through a simple browser search.
Sam Oliver
Apple exploring 'particle gun' based wireless authentication
A new patent application from Apple describes a new, secure method of digital rights management that would identify the authenticity of a device based on the unique physical emission properties of a "particle gun."
Neil Hughes
HP: We didn't buy Palm to be in the smartphone business
Hewlett-Packard chief executive Mark Hurd said today his company didn't buy Palm to enter the smartphone business, but rather plans to use its technology to power "small form factor web-connected devices."
Daniel Eran Dilger
AT&T data changes seen as benefit for BlackBerry over iPhone
AT&T's removal of unlimited data plans for new iPhone customers hurts Apple's iPhone, despite the lower prices, and helps competitor Research in Motion's line of BlackBerry handsets, one prominent analyst believes.
