Apple Store relaunches with new Verizon iPhone 4

At midnight, Apple replaced its "be back soon" notice with an active online storefront offering the new iPhone 4 on both US carriers: AT&T and Verizon Wireless.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 13

Apple granted patent where carriers bid to provide service to iPhones

A patent recently granted to Apple could wrest power away from the wireless carriers by creating a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) system that would allow networks to bid against each other over wireless services provided to iPhone users.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 84

Sprint counters Verizon iPhone 4 with dual-screen Android phone

Just days before Verizon and Apple are set to begin general sales of the iPhone 4, Sprint has countered by unveiling an exclusive new Android-powered dual-touchscreen smartphone from Kyocera, a unique device touted as an "industry first."

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 170

Verizon iPhone 4 uses world mode MDM6600 Qualcomm baseband [u]

iFixit's teardown of the Verizon iPhone 4 reveals the use of Qualcomm's MDM6600 chip, a "world mode" baseband capable of supporting both CDMA/EVDO and GSM/UMTS networks, although the phone is still CDMA-only.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 76

Best Buy preps for Verizon iPhone launch, white iPhone 4 arrival

Best Buy retail stores are expected to have dozens of handsets available for this week's launch of the Verizon iPhone 4, while the retailer has also begun to plan shelf space for the anticipated arrival of Apple's white iPhone 4 model.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 11

First Verizon iPhone 4 delivered, Genius comes to mobile iTunes Store

A customer who was among the first to preorder the new Verizon iPhone 4 picked up their unit on Saturday, while many others hope to receive the handset in the mail on Monday. Also, Apple has added Genius recommendations to its mobile iTunes Store for the iPhone and iPad.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 22

AT&T, Verizon fighting for iPhone 4 users in new ads

Apple's two US carriers are now fighting to sell users on their version of the iPhone 4, with Verizon touting its network capacity while AT&T stresses network speeds and simultaneous voice and data

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 27

Apple prepared 2 million Verizon iPhone 4 for preorders, retail [u]

Apple prepared 2 million CDMA iPhone 4 units to deliver to Verizon Wireless and its own retail stores through January, manufacturer reports indicate, suggesting that this year's preorders and launch of iPhone 4 on Verizon may actually exceed those of last year's iPhone 4 on AT&T.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 41

Verizon iPhone 4 shipments on track for early Feb. 7 delivery

Customers who were among the first to order a Verizon-compatible iPhone 4 began receiving notifications on Friday that their handset is scheduled for delivery on Monday, Feb. 7.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 50

Over 60% of Apple's first-wave iPad 2 production to be 3G models

The majority of Apple's second-generation iPad models now being built will include either GSM/UMTS or CDMA 3G support, according to checks of overseas manufacturers, suggesting the company plans on forging stronger relationships with wireless carriers alongside the device's introduction.

Daniel Eran Dilger and Kasper Jade 15 years ago 55

Preorders of Apple's iPhone 4 break Verizon sales record in 2 hours

Verizon on Friday declared that presales of the iPhone 4 exceeded any other launch in the company's history in just the first two hours, though the carrier declined to provide actual sales figures.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 70

Verizon iPhone 4 preorders sell out on first day

Initial demand for the Verizon iPhone is strong, as Apple and Verizon both appear to have run out of pre-sale stock of the new CDMA iPhone and are directing customers to wait until Feb. 9 to purchase the device online or Feb. 10 for in-store purchases.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 48

54% of Verizon's Android, Blackberry users to switch to iPhone, survey says

More than half of Verizon's current Android and Blackberry users indicated they are likely to switch to the iPhone when it arrives on the Verizon network on Feb. 10, according to a new survey.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 103

Early bird Verizon iPhone 4 orders already shipping

Verizon subscribers who wasted no time ordering an iPhone 4 on Thursday have already received notification that their order has shipped, though whether the handsets will be delivered before the Feb. 10 launch date remains to be seen.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 86

Ahead of iPhone launch, Verizon throttles bandwidth of top data hogs

The top 5 percent of data users on the Verizon Wireless network may see slower throughput speeds, the carrier announced Thursday as it began accepting preorders for the iPhone 4.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 72

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