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Just recently, during the Q4 Conference Call, Apple announced that it had sold 6.9 million iPhones in Q4 of 2008. Today, Canada’s leading telecommunications operator Rogers has declared an 84% jump in the 3rd quarter profits.
Rogers has reported a net income of USD 386 million, compared to USD 210 a year ago and the operator [...]
Apple’s Q4 Conference Call announcement brought us some astonishing iPhone news today. While the company posted a profit of $1.14 billion on revenues of $7.9 billion for the quarter, their sales figures for their devices were off the roofs. In the Q4 of 2008, Apple managed to sell 6,892,000 iPhone 3Gs compared to the 1,119,000 [...]
Continue ReadingThe design gurus over at Cupertino might just get a huge task on their heads, if the EU goes ahead with a ruling. The European Union is currently considering a requirement according to which, all cell phones sold should have batteries that can be easily replaced. No points for guessing which phone lacks this ability.
If [...]
Continuing with its game of Cat and Mouse, Apple has seeded a beta build of the firmware version 2.2 for the iPhone to its developers recently. However, unlike the previously seeded builds, this one was seeded with only “compatibility testing” in the release notes.
Even though Apple cleverly avoided any mention of bug fixes or new [...]
Hey you! Yes, yes you. That iPhone that you’re carrying and flaunting around, is that legit? You’d rather tell us, because the following might just interest you.
According to BGR, one of their loyal readers received a friendly email from AT&T, which goes like this.
Subject: Important information regarding your iPhone 3G
The new AT&T - Your world. [...]
I love my iPhone. Yes, it does lack many of the features found in phones much cheaper phones in the market. But the UI and the design makes up for what is lacking in the phone. Whether you agree with me or not is a different discussion altogether.
The iPhone lacks a physical keypad and there [...]
Today, if you have connected your iPhone to the computer, you might have noticed that Apple has made the iPhone firmware version 2.1 available via iTunes. And if you haven’t already done that, well, now would be a good time. As promised by Steve Jobs at the company’s ‘Let’s Rock’ event recently, the 2.1 version [...]
Continue ReadingYes, we’re reporting news about the iPhone 3G again. If you’re not the iPhone type, we’d still suggest that you be all ears for this. Apparently, even after having its fair share of problems and different lawsuits being filed against it, the Apple iPhone 3G is doing fairly well in the UK, reports MobileToday.
The device, [...]
Got this in from Apple:
Apple(R) today announced that iPhone(TM) and iPod(R) touch users have downloaded more than 100 million applications from its groundbreaking new App Store since its launch on July 11, 2008. More than 3,000 applications are currently available on the App Store, with over 90 percent priced at less than $10 and more [...]
Nearly two weeks ago, Ewan announced he was sending me an iPhone, and simultaneously I announced I really do not like the device. My ramble about the iPhone only summed up a few of my displeasures about the device, but I was more than willing to accept I maybe wrong.
Firstly, I should point out, the [...]
It’s all a bit gloomy for Apple really. Julia reported last week about Apple being sued, and today the Advertising Standards Authority have rapped them for some dodgy advertising.
Apparently the claim that the iPhone can access “all the parts of the internet” is giving a misleading impression to consumers, according to ASA. This has led [...]
Two of India’s biggest mobile service providers, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone have now officially announced the availability and pricing for the iPhone, ending over 2 months of rumors and speculations. The iPhone 3G goes on sale on August 22nd, 2008 throughout the country.
India, a country of over 350 million mobile subscribers has long waited [...]
I’m not sure if you’re already aware, but Ewan has sent me a first generation iPhone for me to have a play around with. But also, I’m not too hung up on the device either!
I’ve mentioned this before (and no, I’m not complaining), but the iPhone really isn’t my cup of tea. I’m not that [...]
A first generation Apple iPhone is making its way to Samantha’s place. Tomorrow she’s due to get her GCSE results — and we wish her every success with that.
Samantha isn’t your average 16 year old. She’s blessed with a critical brain and an unusual amount of mobile related intellect.
Ask your [...]
It looks like Apple is trying to restore itself in users’ good graces after a series of access problems and outages with its MobileMe online back-up service. After offering subscribers an extra 30 days on their subscription last month, the company has announced it’s now giving away another 60 days free.
From Apple’s support website:
The transition [...]
Online scammers - the type that usually send you badly worded emails with shoddy graphics asking you to give up all your bank details or eBay password - have found themselves a new target in the form of Apple’s MobileMe service.
According to Computerworld, the scammers sent out emails to MobileMe subscribers trying the usual ‘there [...]
It’s always the way. You charge the space fortress, breach its defenses, set a bomb in the heart of the enemy base and then flee only to discover that your spaceships and weapons have been created by your enemy and he has the stop button to both.
Returning from the world of sci fi. You charge [...]
This is my iPhone, it’s the iPhone I’ve been waiting for because it’s running on the Three network. Find out how to do this in Monday’s Mobile Industry Review podcast!
Continue ReadingI’m wondering if one of the primary reasons that my iPhone 3G is draining it’s battery at a shocking rate whenever it’s unplugged is due to the Exchange integration?
I was delighted when I was able to configure my device with my calendar, contacts and whatnot. It just sucked down all my data and whenever [...]
I had a note in the other day from Ed Lea. Ed has knocked up a new iPhone Application, now available in the iTunes store. He wondered if we’d be interested in reviewing it. Of course! In fact, here’s what he wrote:
I’ve been reading the various commentaries you guys have been [...]
Apples are just as naff as PCs. Now that’s a statement to frustrate every last person that shows affinity with the following conversation:
Them: “Apple’s are so much better than PC’s.”
Me: “Why?”
Them: “They’re so much better for the high end stuff. PC’s are for work, Mac’s are for home - have you not seen the [...]
How’s the battery life in your new iPhone 3G. I haven’t got one yet, in fact I’ve just signed up to a BlackBerry instead.
It’s not because of the battery life. And it’s not that I don’t think the iPhone isn’t impressive (albeit there are several things missing). It’s because I’m on Orange and so will [...]
Invisible Shield is the well-reviewed clear-plastic wrapper for mobile devices including iPods and laptops. Its incredible claim is that it protects devices making them scratch-proof. Having seen the demo videos I’ve no doubt that’s true.
One of the privileges of writing for SMS Text News is that you get to review stuff that manufacturers send out. [...]
Our man in the Valley Mike brings us his thoughts on iPhone Battery life.
Over to Mike…
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Is the iPhone 2.0 Software to Blame for Bad Battery Life?
What most bloggers seemed to have missed in their complaints over the new iPhone 3G’s battery life, is that this is a problem affecting people with first-gen iPhones as well [...]
Has anyone else been following this MobileMe fiasco? If you haven’t then click here. You back with me? Good.
I’m not sure what’s impressed me more, that an Apple application doesn’t simply work or that the company has kept users updated. Apple has demanded that one of its staff blog on the subject. The opening post, [...]
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