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Rumor: Apple plans more than one low-cost iPhone model

Posted on May 7, 2013 by admin

A parts supplier with a good track record of providing advance information on smartphones is now saying that it has heard that Apple is planning more than just a single model of the so-called “low-cost” iPhone. The rumored phone, which has been speculated on for over a year, is said to be aimed at developing markets where pre-paid phones and plans dominate and is thought to be largely plastic-based, but have most of the same functionality as current iPhone models — but cost around $330-$400, as much as 50 percent less than the off-contract price of a current iPhone….         Continue reading →

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T-Mobile stores see extra traffic on iPhone 5 launch day

Posted on April 12, 2013 by admin

A number of US T-Mobile stores saw small lineups today for the carrier’s launch of the iPhone 5, reports say. The information is confirmed by photos, first-hand accounts, and calls to some locations. In some cases, according to AppleInsider, shops reported having a “full store” for some time after opening. Documents obtained by TmoNews reveal that T-Mobile is limiting orders to one phone per person every 14 days, and that it has over 240,000 launch units to sell….         Continue reading →

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Photos show alleged cover glass for fifth-gen iPad

Posted on April 10, 2013 by admin

Photos obtained by French site Nowhereelse.fr show what may be the cover glass for a fifth-generation iPad. The part appears to follow in the steps of the iPad mini, with substantial trimming of the side bezels, along with some other, more minor proportion changes. The layout is consistent with recent rumors about the fifth-gen redesign….         Continue reading →

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Rumor: next iPhone to be announced June 20, arrive in July

Posted on March 29, 2013 by admin

A new rumor from Japan echoes previous speculation that the next iPhone — presumably the “iPhone 5S” — may be formally announced at a special event on Thursday, June 20. MacFan, currently celebrating its 20th anniversary as a Mac enthusiast site, claims that the new model will go on sale in July, a few weeks after its introduction. According to the report, a “low-cost” version of the iPhone aimed at the larger… Continue reading →

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[u] Exclusive: US DoD to purchase 650,000 iOS devices

Posted on March 20, 2013 by admin

(Updated with more information from the Department of Defense) Electronista has discovered that the mobile device testing program currently underway at the Department of Defense has produced a pending purchase order for Apple hardware. Following completion of the first phases of the project, as well as a few other initiatives coming to fruition, the Department of Defense will be ordering just over 650,000 iOS devices from the Cupertino manufacturer following conclusion of the sequester…. Continue reading →

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Apple among 60 major companies backing gay marriage

Posted on February 27, 2013 by admin

Apple is joining with at least 60 other large corporations in submitting a filing to the Supreme Court in support of extending marriage rights to gay people and against California’s Proposition 8, continuing the iPhone maker’s long record of supporting equal rights for homosexual couples. Other “friend of the court” filings are coming from diverse sources, including one that includes over 75 well-known Republican leaders — including New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, among others…. Continue reading →

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Canadian carrier: BlackBerry Z10 outselling iPhone, Samsung

Posted on February 26, 2013 by admin

BlackBerry could have a winner on its hands with its new Z10 smartphone. At least, that’s the story according to the owner of one telecom owner in Canada, where the Z10 is available for purchase. The new flagship BlackBerry model is said to be seeing stronger sales than both Apple’s iPhone 5 and Samsung’s Galaxy phones…. Continue reading →

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Vodafone UK warns iPhone 4S owners about iOS 6.1

Posted on February 8, 2013 by admin

Carrier Vodafone UK is warning iPhone 4S owners against upgrading to iOS 6.1, accounts say. “If you’ve not already downloaded iOS 6.1 for your iPhone 4s [sic], please hold off for the next version while Apple fixes 3G performance issues. Thanks,” reads a text message being sent out to subscribers. Vodafone hasn’t gone into any more detail on performance problems…. Continue reading →

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Apple, Samsung take 103 percent of 2012 cellphone profits

Posted on February 6, 2013 by admin

Together Apple and Samsung seized about 103 percent of 2012 cellphone industry profits, and 101 percent in the fourth quarter, according to Canaccord Genuity estimates. Breaking down the 2012 figure, Apple claimed 69 percent, while Samsung took 34. A total greater than 100 is possible because of operating losses at companies like BlackBerry, Motorola, and Nokia…. Continue reading →

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Opinion: An Apple iOS UI redesign? Nice, but not essential

Posted on February 6, 2013 by admin

One of the issues that some people seem to have with Appleís five-year old iOS mobile operating system is that it has not fundamentally changed since it was introduced in 2007. As a regular iOS user over that period of time, I have to confess that I am one of those that have become bored with its sameness. However, that does not make it fundamentally less effective or efficient than it was when it was first unveiled…. Continue reading →

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