Orange CEO: Apple's next iPhone will be smaller, thinner with new SIM

France Telecom CEO Stephane Richard said in a recent interview that Apple has agreed on a compromise with wireless carriers to use a smaller SIM card instead of an e-SIM in order to make the next-generation iPhone even smaller and thinner.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 53

Apple pushing new industry standard for even smaller SIM cards

Apple is said to have proposed a new standardized SIM card even smaller than the current micro-SIM used in the iPhone 4, potentially allowing for even thinner devices.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 42

Price reductions on Apple's 3G iPad in UK fuel rumors of iPad 2 launch

Two mobile carriers in the U.K. have lowered their subsidized price for Apple's first-generation iPad, fueling speculation that the company is clearing inventory in anticipation of its still-unannounced "iPad 2."

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 29

Orange UK iPad 3G monthly data plans run £15 for 3GB, £25 for 10GB

Wireless carrier Orange U.K. gave the first glimpse at international 3G data plans for Apple's iPad, with four different pricing options, including a pay-as-you-go price plan.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 23

Despite Apple's absence, iPhone is talk of Mobile World Congress

(Mobile World Congress) Apple is not officially present at this week's Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, Spain, yet carriers are talking about the iPhone and rivals are introducing what they hope to pitch as "iPhone killers."

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 50

France Telecom exec implies Apple tablet to have 3G, Web cam [u]

An executive with wireless operator France Telecom suggested in an interview Monday that Apple will soon release a tablet equipped with a Web cam, and Orange customers across Europe will be able to use the device.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 100

Tesco undercuts other UK operators with £20 iPhone monthly plan

Tesco, the largest retail store in the U.K., has announced that its base plan for the iPhone will cost just £20 ($32.54) per month, which is a third lower than competing carriers.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 28

End of iPhone exclusivity means boosted sales in Europe

As exclusive contracts for the iPhone begin to expire throughout Europe, sales of Apple's handset have increased dramatically thanks to expansion to multiple carriers.

Slash Lane 16 years ago 101

Hit-or-miss site claims 4G iPhone part; French exclusivity ends

A Chinese Web site that has leaked parts of Apple products in the past with varying degrees of accuracy has claimed to have a fourth-generation iPhone part; and the French government has nixed the exclusive agreement between Apple and Orange.

AppleInsider Staff 16 years ago 34

Vodafone to sell Apple's iPhone in UK, too

Vodafone has reached an agreement to sell the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS in the U.K. and Ireland, an announcement that came just a day after Orange revealed it would also sell the handset.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 32

Apple's iPhone abroad: Orange UK to sell; China debut in October

When O2's exclusive contract for the iPhone expires this year, Orange will also offer the handset in the U.K.; and China Unicom will offer Apple's iPhone for $732.50 on October 1.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 38

Possible T-Mobile-Sprint merger could rival AT&T in subscribers

Deutsche Telekom, the owners of T-Mobile in the U.S., are reportedly looking into acquiring competitor Sprint. Together, the two companies would have a customer base that rivals AT&T.

Slash Lane 16 years ago 100

Proposed Orange-T-Mobile merger centered around iPhone

Two British wireless carriers hope to merge and create the nation's largest network, partially in a bid to grab Apple's attention and earn the right to sell the iPhone.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 32

Reports say iPhone could be coming to British T-Mobile

Multiple sources are reporting that that T-Mobile U.K. is in talks with Apple to bring the iPhone 3G – last year’s model – to its mobile service, taking away the phone’s exclusivity from competing carrier O2.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 14

Apple seeks 3G specialist for Macs as subsidy deals near

Apple is seeking an experienced communications engineer to join its Mac team and focus on debugging communications technologies — including 3G Wireless WAN — amid rumors that the company is nearing deals with 3G providers that would help subsidize the cost of new Macs.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 64

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