Steve Jobs on P.A. Semi, love for Intel; 3G BlackBerry delayed

Apple chief executive Steve Jobs in a new interview dispels rumors that the company's recent acquisition of chipmaker P.A. Semi was a result of some kind of discord with Intel. Meanwhile, RIM will reportedly delay the release of its 3G BlackBerry handset in a move that could play to Apple's advantage.

AppleInsider Staff 18 years ago 94

Reports: iPhone share slips as 8GB model discontinued in UK

Apple is among the handset makers who saw their share of the market slip early this year as the company slowed iPhone shipments, and is now reported to have discontinued the 8GB model in the UK ahead of a 3G version.

AppleInsider Staff 18 years ago 34

Briefly: Belgium iPhone; 512GB SSDs in sight; Apple web traffic up

Belgium is the latest nation rumored to receive an unlocked 3G iPhone by June. Meanwhile, Toshiba says it plans over the next year or so to quadruple the capacity of its flash-based solid-state drives (SSDs) while simultaneously reducing costs by as much as 50 percent. And traffic to Apple's web properties rose 13 percent during the first quarter of 2008.

AppleInsider Staff 18 years ago 6

France's Orange may be next to cut iPhone price, eat losses - reports

Apple is in talks with its exclusive French wireless carrier, Orange, to lower the price of the iPhone in France following disappointing sales, Les Echos is reporting.

Katie Marsal 18 years ago 304

Apple orders aluminum 13-inch MacBook shells, 3G iPhone chips

Separate reports have revealed that Apple's next wave of products for 2008 is soon to enter various stages of production, with orders placed for aluminum shells for the company's next-generation 13-inch MacBooks and a manufacturer chosen for the iPhone's 3G chipset.

Katie Marsal 18 years ago 149

UK iPhone price cut boosts confidence in June 3G launch

A 100 pound price cut on Apple's 8GB iPhone in the UK, confirmed by wireless carrier O2 on Wednesday, is the latest bit of anecdotal evidence to hint towards near-term release of a redesigned 3G model, according to one Wall Street analyst.

Katie Marsal 18 years ago 24

Apple, O2 to slash 8GB iPhone price in the UK - report

Apple and wireless partner O2 this week will slash the price of its iPhone handset in the UK to 169 pounds from 269 pounds as part of a limited promotion, according to a new report.

AppleInsider Staff 18 years ago 21

JPMorgan: MacBook escaping industry-wide downturn

A new investment note from JPMorgan reveals confidence that Apple's MacBook line is strong enough overcome dropping notebook sales at its rivals, but cautions that the post-holiday lull may eat into the company's iPhone and iPod numbers.

Katie Marsal 18 years ago 19

Report: Apple prepping Australia for June (3G?) iPhone arrival

A debatable report out of one of Australia's largest Apple communities this week claims the wheels are in motion to launch the iPhone in the region this June, and that a 3G model is likely to take center stage.

Slash Lane 18 years ago 54

Latest iPhone 2.0 beta reveals 3G chipset

Hidden away in the latest test firmware for iPhone developers is the mention of the chipset that will likely power third-generation cellular Internet access in Apple's next generation of the device.

Katie Marsal 18 years ago 88

Analyst triggers stock surge; flash sales may tumble 66 percent

An investor note by Thomas Weisel Partners has triggered a rush on Apple stock after suggesting that the iPhone and Mac would drive Apple sales for years. Also, iSuppli sees a lack of flash orders from Apple; Microsoft and Yahoo have traded shots over a takeover bid; and Apple may take the matter of an 8800 GT upgrade card into its own hands.

Katie Marsal 18 years ago 29

WSJ's Mossberg says 3G iPhone due in 60 days

Speaking at a Beet.tv executive summit, well-known Wall Street Journal writer Walt Mossberg has stirred the pot by stating that an iPhone with 3G access will be available within 60 days.

Katie Marsal 18 years ago 82

Piper: German iPhone cut clearing inventory ahead of 3G launch

Investment bank Piper Jaffray said Friday it has confirmed a T-Mobile Germany price cut on the 8GB iPhone from €399 to €99, adding that it's a sign Apple is looking to drain existing inventories ahead of 3G iPhone launch no later than June.

Slash Lane 18 years ago 17

Hon Hai rumored for 3G iPhone contract as Gartner backtracks

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., a long time Apple manufacturing partner and the largest builder of electronics components worldwide, is rumored to have landed the 3G iPhone contract. Meanwhile, Gartner is backtracking on claims that Apple has placed orders for 10 million of the next-generation handsets.

AppleInsider Staff 18 years ago 13

Gartner analyst stokes 3G iPhone rumors

An analyst for market research firm Gartner said Tuesday he believes Apple to have placed orders for 10 million 3G iPhones which would employ a more modern form of display screen that could pave the way for a slimmer handset with improved battery life.

Katie Marsal 18 years ago 77

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