Briefly: AT&T objection, Skyfire sold-out, PayPal vulnerability

AT&T issued a statement Wednesday refuting T-Mobile's claim to "America's largest 4G network." The Skyfire browser iOS app, which converts Flash video to HTML5, "sold-out" after just 5 hours of availability, and a security flaw in the PayPal iPhone app could let hackers intercept user passwords.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 45

T-Mobile US ad parodies Apple, shows iPhone 4 saddled by AT&T

A new advertisement from T-Mobile parodies Apple's iconic "Get a Mac" ads, suggesting that the AT&T network and the lack of 3G support for FaceTime have weighed down the iPhone 4.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 66

Apple brings unlocked, contract-free iPhone to Germany

As T-Mobile loses its iPhone exclusivity in Germany to O2 and Vodafone, Apple has begun offering the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 unlocked without a contract to German customers, with the 16GB iPhone 4 model selling for 629 euros.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 22

Vodafone iPhone 4 could launch in Germany Oct. 28

Deutsche Telekom will lose its iPhone 4 exclusivity in Germany when Vodafone begins selling the smartphone on Oct. 28, a new report claims.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 10

Oct. 11 Windows Phone 7 launch event confirmed

Microsoft has sent out invitations to a Worldwide Launch Event for Windows Phone 7 on October 11 in New York City. The launch will feature an exclusive lineup of T-Mobile devices.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 72

Verizon-Apple iPhone agreement 'may not ever get resolved'

Struggles between Verizon and Apple are a sign that a deal to bring the iPhone to Verizon's network may never happen, even once the carrier's high-speed 4G network is established, one Wall Street analyst has said.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 142

Samsung Galaxy Tab to take on Apple's iPad via all 4 US carriers

Samsung's Android-powered Galaxy Tab will be coming to all four major U.S. wireless carriers in the coming weeks and months, as the company hopes to compete with Apple's iPad in the booming touchscreen tablet market.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 241

Canadian wireless executive fuels rumors of T-Mobile US iPhone

An official with new Canadian wireless carrier Videotron claimed this week that Apple will manufacture an iPhone capable of 3G speeds on his company's network, as well as T-Mobile in the U.S.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 17

T-Mobile US rumored to get Apple's iPhone 3GS, but not iPhone 4

A new rumor shared by the editor-in-chief of Wired suggests that T-Mobile, the smallest of the four major cell phone carriers in the U.S., will offer the iPhone 3GS later this year, but not the iPhone 4.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 58

iPhone expected to become multi-carrier in Germany by October

Another prominent exclusive arrangement with Apple for the iPhone is expected to conclude in a matter of months, when it is anticipated that Deutsche Telekom will lose sole access to the iPhone in Germany.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 22

Verizon, Apple iPhone talks continue toward possible 2011 launch

A potential deal between Apple and Verizon — which could result in a CDMA iPhone capable of simultaneous voice and data — is still being ironed out, according to one Wall Street analyst.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 46

Android tops BlackBerry, iPhone grows in US smartphone OS share

Google Android ousted Research in Motion's BlackBerry platform as the top-selling smartphone operating system in the U.S. for June quarter, while Apple's iPhone — available in just two models and on one carrier — took third.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 273

Hackers release carrier unlock for Apple's iPhone 4

Hackers on Wednesday released a carrier unlock for the iPhone 4, allowing users with "jailbroken" devices to use their handset on carriers not approved by Apple.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 62

US government legalizes iPhone 'jailbreaking,' unlocking

The U.S. government on Monday announced new rules that make it officially legal for iPhone owners to "jailbreak" their device and run unauthorized third-party applications. In addition, it is now acceptable to unlock any cell phone for use on multiple carriers.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 219

T-Mobile, Apple rumored to be in 'advanced talks' for Q3 iPhone launch

T-Mobile USA is said to be in discussions with Apple to bring the iPhone to the wireless carrier this fall, ending AT&T's exclusive hold on the handset, according to a new rumor.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 71

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