Barclays says Apple has more than doubled iPhone production Analysts for Barclay's Capital are reporting Monday that their contacts in the Far East tell them that Apple has doubled its iPhone production for the current quarter, suggesting the company has baked high expectations into the launch of new models that will reportedly arrive in June. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 61
iPhone 3.0 beta caught hiding video editing graphics? The founder of Austrian site Benm.at claims to have found multiple unused graphical controls that relate directly to video editing. Among the controls are grab points that would let users define the start and end of clips as well as repeating, tile graphics and references to an 'edit bar.' Katie Marsal 17 years ago 42
New Palm Pre apps underscore Apple's iPhone limitations While third-party apps are being trumpeted as the iPhone's strength, key Palm Pre demos this week were designed to highlight their restrictions by taking advantage of those precise things that Apple won't allow. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 212
FCC asked to investigate iPhone's restriction on Skype calls An Internet advocacy group has asked the Federal Communications Commission to investigate whether Apple and its US wireless partner AT&T are violating federal guidelines by restricting consumers from using Skype's new iPhone application to make low-cost internet calls over AT&T's network. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 60
Apple proposes iPhone that calls security agency when stolen In the latest installment of Apple's iPhone security-related patent filings, the Cupertino-based company describes the implementation of loss prevention software that would notify a security agency in the event the handset is lost or stolen, which could in turn lead to a police officer being dispatched to the current location of the device based on GPS coordinates. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 45
Report: two distinct iPhone models nearing production A little-known equity research firm is out with a new report this week which could potentially shed some color on recent discoveries in Apple's iPhone 3.0 beta software that suggest two architecturally unique iPhones may be in the cards for this spring. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 53
RBC says iPhone 3G 'Pro' won't boost iPhone momentum The Royal Bank of Canada is maintaining its bearish near-term outlook on shares of Apple, claiming that although consumer interest in a new version of the iPhone remains healthy, sales of the new device are unlikely to provide the company with the same boost seen during the transition from the original iPhone to the iPhone 3G. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 64
Apple developing 'stealth' biometric security for iPhone Apple has developed a new technique that would hide a biometric reader inside an iPhone or a Mac and let owners lock down their systems with fingerprints or even facial recognition — all without ever having to break from their usual routine. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 51
Orange to subsidize MacBooks alongside mobile broadband sales Orange, the United Kingdom's top rated mobile broadband provider, is said to be wrapping up talks with Apple to offer subsidized MacBooks to customers who sign up for its 3G service. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 15
Apple posts fix for 17-inch MacBook Pro's visual glitches Addressing widespread reports of visual artifacts on the 17-inch MacBook Pro's display, Apple on Wednesday night released a firmware update that it hoped would clear up the issues for its premium notebook. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 34
Blockbuster partners with TiVo, says Apple products in sight In the latest move to rejuvenate its weathered brand, Blockbuster plans to make its premium digital movie catalog available to TiVo subscribers before ultimately extending the service to devices made by Apple and other hardware vendors. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 57
Apple sued for promoting iPhone as eBook reader An overseas communications firm is suing Apple for promoting its iPhone handset as a touchscreen digital book reader, a concept it claims to have patented over seven years ago. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 84
AT&T execs said touting new, faster iPhone for mid-June One or more of AT&T's more senior officials have reportedly slipped important details about the next iPhone, including a June unveiling and a continued emphasis on speed. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 41
Improved speech dictionary to ship with Mac OS X 10.5.7 Among the changes due in the next update to Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system is an updated speech dictionary, recent beta distributions of the software reveal. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 17
Apple's 3G iPod shuffle reviewed: a step too far? The iPod shuffle has taken on an unusual role in Apple's lineup both as its price leader and as an example of the company's efficiency in design. But with its third version now out the door, there may be signs Apple isn't sure of where to go next with its least expensive media player. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 128
iPhone 3.0 listings show four all-new iPhone, iPod touch models Tucked within Apple's iPhone 3.0 beta firmware are hardware strings that mention not one but two unreleased iPhone models as well as similar changes in store for the iPod touch. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 45
Apple now offering HD movie purchases, rentals through iTunes Once only available through the Apple TV, HD movies can now be purchased or rented directly through iTunes on Macs and PCs. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 84
Developer shows working iPhone 3.0 tethering over USB Confirming what Apple had hinted at in its iPhone 3.0 presentation, a developer has successfully, if unintentionally, enabled data tethering on the new iPhone firmware. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 26
Apple's iPhone 3.0 expands the 'yawning' competitive gap While the vast majority of smartphone makers are betting that beefed-up handset hardware alone will attract new feature phone users, Apple demonstrated Tuesday that software stands to be the biggest differentiating factor as the market matures, and is further distancing itself from rivals as a result. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 105
Watch the QuickTime stream of Apple's iPhone 3.0 Software event Apple has posted the stream for the unveiling of its iPhone 3.0 software overhaul and its matching iPhone SDK. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 25
iPhone 3.0: 100 new features for users; 1,000 new APIs for devs Apple on Tuesday previewed its iPhone OS 3.0 software which includes over 1,000 new APIs for developers and over 100 new features for end users, including Copy & Paste, multimedia messaging, and a landscape mode for applications like Mail and Notes. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 170
Apple issues Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter Firmware Update Apple appears to be distributing a new firmware update that will attempt to address flickering and blank video issues on the latest generation of MiniDisplay Port-equipped Macs connected to external displays using the company's Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 28
Late rumor has iPhone 3.0 getting copy-and-paste, multitasking Apple may be adding some of the iPhone's most heavily requested software features — including multitasking the ability to copy and paste text — with the unveiling of the 3.0 update this week. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 138
Apple sued over exploding iPod touch, iMac display issues Apple's build quality has been called into question as fresh lawsuits blame the company for an iPod touch that caught on fire as well as the widely-known vertical line defect on iMac displays. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 127
