Randall Stephenson is just two years into his tenure as CEO of AT&T…
Month: May 2009
Thanks to Apple’s iPhone, AT&T tops Verizon in attracting switching subscribers
The U.S. cellular service provider market remains a two-horse race between AT&T and Verizon…
Analyst: Apple may offer 8GB iPhone model for $99; current iPhone 3G unit sales look good
In a research note this morning, RBC Capital analyst Mike Abramsky notes that Apple…
InfoWorld: Time for us to bury RIM’s BlackBerry and move on to a modern mobile: Apple’s iPhone
I was shocked to discover how bad an e-mail client the BlackBerry is compared to the iPhone…
Apple quietly updates $999 white MacBook with faster processor, more storage
Apple has quietly upgraded their US$999 white polycarbonate MacBook…
Apple launches 2009 Back to School promo: ‘Buy a Mac for college, get a free iPod touch’
Apple today launched their 2009 “Back to School” promo: “Buy a Mac for college, get a free iPod touch.”
Psystar continues taking orders for ‘Mac clones’ despite bankruptcy
Faced with mounting legal fees and unpaid taxes, Psystar, the controversial startup that’s challenging Apple…
RUMOR: Apple to create MacBook Air family with 3G, lower price points
Apple could be readying a new very attractive MacBook Air family of notebooks…
Microsoft confirms Zune HD to launch in the U.S. this fall (with image)
Microsoft Corp. today announced the evolution of Zune…
RUMOR: Apple’s next iPod nano to get camera; three new iPhones on the way
You know that we don’t run future iPod stories without having a lot of faith in the information…
Russound brings iPhone and iPod touch control to RNET
Russound has announced its first control solution designed to work with Apple’s popular iPhone and iPod touch…
Jim Cramer’s ‘Stop Trading!’ secret iPhone play: Skyworks
Jim Cramer on Tuesday’s “Stop Trading!” segment on CNBC aids that his secret play on the iPhone was Skyworks…
Wired’s Sorrel: Palm’s Pre is no more an iPhone killer than Microsoft’s Zune was an iPod killer
The Pre can’t run proper applications, instead using the WebOS, essentially a way to run web pages locally…
Next-gen Apple iPhone rumor roundup
With WWDC 2009 only two weeks away, the many rumors and leaks and informed guesses seem…
Analysts see few victors in ‘me too’ Apple App Store race
Mobile firms could struggle to match the success of Apple’s App Store when creating their own…
Nokia Ovi Store launch a complete disaster
This was supposed to be a glorious day for mobile phone giant Nokia…
RUMOR: Apple iPhone, iPod touch to get wireless movie, TV show downloads
A new rumor, complete with supposed screenshots, maintains that Apple is on the verge…
AMD claims Apple and Intel cut exclusive CPU deal in 2005; Intel denies allegation
An Advanced Micro Devices executive claims that Intel and Apple cut a deal in 2005…
Mac use explodes at University of Virginia; 37.5% of first-year students are Mac users
The University of Virgina collects and compiles information about students’ computer use…
InfoWorld: Microsoft and hardware vendors collude to fix netbook prices
Microsoft is colluding with netbook hardware vendors to deny customer choice and protect profits…
Would-be ‘Mac cloner’ Psystar files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; temporarily stalls Apple’s case
Unauthorized Mac clone maker Psystar has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection…
Making the move from an Apple Mac Pro to a Mac mini
Almost 8 months ago, I wrote about how my Mac was fast enough, and how…
U.S. Army promises to adopt Microsoft’s Windows Vista and Office 2007 by end of 2009
Even with Windows 7 and Office 2010 on the horizon, most companies…
Intel Core i5 could power Apple’s next iMac upgrade
Before the last upgrade of iMac models, several rumors were already indicating…
Apple looks to begin selling iTunes Store music across 27-nation European Union
Apple Inc. said it may start selling digital music via its iTunes music store throughout the 27-nation EU…
What’s next for Apple’s iPhone?
There is plenty of speculation regarding Apple’s iPhone…
Google’s biggest threat in mobile search: Apple iPhone apps
When I filled up the iPhone with mobile apps as part of my recent experiment…
In a matter of days, Apple could inflict much pain on Palm
For an outfit betting its future on one product (Palm), few prospects are more daunting…
Morgan Stanley upgrades Apple, raises target price from $105 to $180
This morning, brokerage firm Morgan Stanley issued an upgrade to Apple…
Nokia officially launches Ovi Store, inks U.S. deal with AT&T
After an early opening for some areas, Nokia today formally launched the Ovi Store…
Artist uses Apple iPhone to create The New Yorker cover
Apple’s iPhone can be a remarkable artists’ tool when put in skilled hands…
Apple’s iPhone 3.0 beta 5 contains next-gen iPhone, iPod touch images and references
Images in beta 5 of the iPhone 3.0 SDK make clear reference to next-generation hardware…
Microsoft to launch $80-$100 million ad campaign for rebranded search engine ‘Bing’
Microsoft “is set to launch an $80 million to $100 million campaign for Bing…
RUMOR: Apple’s 2009 ‘Back to School’ Mac promo to include iPhone
Apple’s upcoming Back to School promotion may include the iPhone…
North Carolina lawmakers push to give Apple massive tax break for $1 billion server farm investment
North Carolina lawmakers are pushing to give Apple Inc. a multi-million dollar tax break…
Cartier quickly withdraws suit against Apple over iPhone apps
A legal battle over iPhone application software appears to have ended almost…
Apple, MacMall offer special deals on Apple Macs, iPods during Memorial Weekend sales
There are several special deals on new and Apple Certified products this Memorial Weekend…
AT&T’s Apple iPhone 3G supply dries up; 16GB iPhone 3G model reportedly EOL’ed in Australia
With a little over three weeks to go before Apple’s annual developers conference…
Huge Crowds mob grand opening of Apple’s new Zurich retail store
“A big crowd turned out for the opening of Apple’s latest flagship store in Zurich on Friday…
Seagate Momentus 500GB hard drive tested in Apple MacBook
Apple won’t sell you a 500GB hard disk for your Mac yet, but Seagate will…
Report: Wintek wins Apple ‘iTablet’ touchscreen contract
“Wintek has been selected as the panel module supplier for Apple’s upcoming e-book form factor netbook product…
Orange hits one million iPhone users in France, offers unlimited live French Tennis Open coverage
Orange iPhone customers topped the million mark in May 2009…