Japan disaster causes shortage of lithium ion batteries for Apple The earthquake and tsunami disaster has caused a Japanese chemical maker to shut down, resulting in constraints in the supply of lithium ion batteries for Apple's portable devices. Sam Oliver 15 years ago 22
Japan disaster hasn't 'meaningfully impacted' Apple's iPad 2 supply Despite initial concerns that the earthquake in Japan might result in a shortage of components for devices like Apple's iPad 2, a new report says the impact so far has only been "modest" at worst. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 47
Apple may agree to component price hikes to secure touch panel supply Apple could agree to pay more for touch panel components from overseas suppliers to secure supply in the face of the Japan earthquake, according to a new report. Sam Oliver 15 years ago 19
Japan Apple Stores serve as rallying point after massive quake Crowds have flocked to the Apple Stores in Japan in order to stay connected after last week's devastating earthquake, according to e-mails reportedly from an Apple retail store manager in Japan. Josh Ong 15 years ago 40
Japanese publishers censure Apple over App Store copyright violations A consortium of Japanese publishers rebuked Apple on Tuesday for approving App Store apps that violate the copyrights of several famous Japanese authors. Josh Ong 15 years ago 42
Softbank to offer fully subsidized iPad in Japan with 25-month contract Japanese carrier Softbank will begin offering the 16GB iPad 3G for free when customers sign up for a 25 month, $56 a month contract, a new report claims. Josh Ong 15 years ago 26
Apple must publicize iPod nano fix in Japan, iPhone 4 to access DoCoMo Apple has been ordered to inform customers in Japan how to receive a replacement battery for iPod nanos that can catch fire, while a wireless provider has taken steps to allow unlocked iPhone 4 devices on the DoCoMo network. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 19
Inside Apple's iOS 4: new feature parity with Snow Leopard Apple's iOS 4 features the biggest foundational leap for developers since the company first opened up iPhone OS 2.0 to development, now catching up to the core features of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. Prince McLean 15 years ago 81
iPad 3G is SIM-locked to Softbank Mobile network in Japan Despite Apple's claims that the iPad would ship unlocked, allowing owners of the 3G model to access any compatible wireless data network they might choose, the device is locked to carrier Softbank Mobile in Japan. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 87
Japanese Apple resellers halt Web sales, China iPhone price cut planned Online electronics discount stores in Japan have reportedly been asked by Apple to cease sales of iPods, Macs and other products. Also, China Unicom may cut the price of the iPhone by 1,000 yuan, or nearly $150, in an effort to boost sales. Sam Oliver 16 years ago 16
Apple iPhone takes 72% of Japanese smartphone market Apple's smartphone presence in Japan has more than doubled in the last year, with the iPhone taking an estimated 72 percent of total sales in the country. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 101
Apple's iPhone commands 46% of Japanese smartphone market Nearly half of all domestic smartphone users have turned to the iPhone in Japan, giving Apple a dominant position in the market, according to a new study. Slash Lane 16 years ago 68
Japanese iPhone 3G sales better than reported Despite a widely publicized report that suggested iPhone sales in Japan were less than half of initial expectations, independent data shows that sales are right in line with expectations in a market that is often difficult for Western companies to enter. Prince McLean 17 years ago 76
