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Sharepoint and Project Server 2007

2009-04-08T08:15:00.000-07:00

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Laptops India

2008-04-09T22:11:00.000-07:00

Reviews on laptops hard to find in India ?Laptops IndiaWill set up a page to compare laptops in the Indian market soon

2008-02-12T09:22:00.000-08:00

THE 'APPLE iPHONE' EXPERIENCE You can love it, you can hate...but you can't ignore it. The world has been speculating the iphone ever since it's annoncement by Apple Inc in January 2007. With exciting features to flaunt, the iphone was adjudged the Time magazine's 'Invention of the Year' in 2007. Powered by a multi-touch software and a virtual keyboard (bare skin is a requirement!), the stylus

Where to buy an iPhone in India

2007-11-15T09:20:00.000-08:00

There are plenty of websites and people willing to sell the iPhone in India unlocked, so I thought I'd compile a list to make it easier for people to find places near them to get an iPhone. (No shortage of people wanting to buy an iPhone in India, see an unofficial poll here)Most of the places selling iPhones are either in Mumbai or Delhi. Hopefully there will be sellers in other cities also, who

Mundu IM Brings Instant Messaging to the iPhone

2007-11-09T23:29:00.000-08:00

LONDON, November 8 /PRNewswire/ --- Free Service to Fill Instant Messaging Void for iPhoneGeodesic Information Systems today announced a brand new member of theirMundu(TM) product line, Mundu IM - iPhone Edition, specifically designed andoptimized to work with the Apple Safari web browser on the iPhone. Mundu IM,winner of multiple industry awards and a leader in Mobile Instant Messaging,has been

Wanna Unlock your IPhone in India ?

2007-11-09T23:25:00.000-08:00

Raza Noorani (20) and Nigel Jairaj (21); main occupation: B.Com students; side occupation: unlocking Apple iPhones (till recently, it was cracking PSPs)...Apple Computer may delude itself that the India launch of its iconic iPhone is slated for not before next year, but iPhones are proliferating ever since the gizmo's US launch about a month and a half back. Both Noorani and Jairaj are ready to

The French and their iPhone....

2007-11-09T23:17:00.000-08:00

Apple iPhone fans could get French bargainBy Claudine BeaumontGadget fans eagerly awaiting this evening's UK launch of the Apple iPhone could save their money and buy an unlocked handset in France instead, thanks to a loophole in French telecommunications law.The iPhone, which costs £269, goes on sale in Britain at 6.02pm tonight, and iPhone owners will have to sign up to an 18-month contract

iPhone reaches Europe

2007-11-09T23:10:00.000-08:00

By Nicola Leske and Kate HoltonFRANKFURT/LONDON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Apple fans queued through the night in Germany and Britain to be among the first in Europe to buy an iPhone, the must-have gadget that is set to shake up the mobile industry.Over 10,000 iPhones were sold by Friday afternoon in Germany, a T-Mobile spokeswoman said, after it went on sale at midnight in a Deutsche Telekom (DTEGn.DE:

Ipod Touch available in India on ebay and sify

2007-10-14T12:06:00.000-07:00

Loads of people in India offering the iPod Touch on ebay and Sify.Link to page on EBayLink to iPod Touch page on SifyThe 8GB touch is going for around Rs. 15,000 and the 16GB for around Rs. 18,500.Previous post on the iPod Touch - India

Ipod Touch - India

2007-09-30T08:47:00.000-07:00

I had a chat with an Apple store employee (Apple Store at Gold Adlabs, Pune), the Ipod touch will be available in India on 15th October.The 8Gb 'Touch' will cost ~Rs: 17,000(Should cost cheaper in the Grey market).The 'Touch' is the closest we can expect to get to the iPhone.Oh well, if we cant have an iPhone, at least , we'll have a lookalike.

Reuters: Deutsche Telekom wins iPhone deal

2007-09-15T08:16:00.000-07:00

Reuters has announced that Deutsche Telekom has won the contract to sell the iPhone in Germany. Deutche Telekom owns T-mobile and will share voice and data revenues generated by the Phone.According to Reuters:Apple is expected to hand a UK sale deal to Spanish Telefonica's O2 UK unit, and a French deal to France Telecom's Orange, analysts say, though the companies have maintained strict silence

Apple Stock takes a Beating after Price cut

2007-09-07T19:22:00.000-07:00

Apple lost Billions from it's market cap after a price cut on the Apple iPhone.Apple stock received a thrashing from Wall Street over the last three days, as investors showed their displeasure with the company's missteps in iPhone pricing by shaving billions of dollars off the company's market cap.The sell off started Wednesday when Apple chief executive Steve Jobs surprised customers and

Buying an iPhone ? You might want to check the MotoRazr 2 first.

2007-06-29T11:22:00.000-07:00

The new Razr2 is a pimped up version of the original Razr, with a full HTML browser, Google mobile search, a music player, and a videoconferencing feature. It will work on the HSDPA, EVDO and GSM networks, with a new 'CrystalTalk ' technology that ensures the ideal audio environment for a user to talk in.The Razr2 at $ 630 (in Korea is certainly not cheap, but has several improvements over it's

Picture - iPhone Accessories

2007-06-27T09:00:00.000-07:00

Picture of iPhone Accessories included with the iPhoneEdit: The bluetooth headset will have to bought separately ($129)

11 things all reviews say about the iPhone

2007-06-27T06:33:00.000-07:00

Too tired to read all the iPhone reviews ? Well, here's 10 things all them say.The Hype surrounding the iPhone is Justified, but so are it's limitations.The glass does get smudgy, but it's easy to clean and doesn't scratch easily.The software and the web browser is amazing and simple and fun to operate.Call Quality is average.The camera sucks.Real life battery - 5 hours of video, 23 hours of

iPhone rival - HTC enters India through Airtel

2007-06-26T21:10:00.000-07:00

Airtel is providing the HTC Touch to it's Indian customers for Rs. 20,000 ( US $ 500) . The Touch entered the Indian barely a week after it entered the International market.The HTC Touch has a new navigation technology called TouchFLO which navigates through the phone based on user gestures and touch. The early introduction of the iPhone may help it to capture the Indian market before the iPhone

Why wait in line for an iPhone when you can buy one at Froogle for $999,999.00

2007-06-26T06:23:00.000-07:00

Froogle (or 'Google Products' as it is known nowadays) has listed the iPhone for sale at a massive $999,999. Detek.biz , the company that listed the iPhone on Froogle, doesn't officially mention the price at their website, but they do provide an inquiry form where any questions on the iPhone can be forwarded to them.An iPhone at $999,999 maybe a little out of reach of the average buyer, but there

Apple iPhone Pros and Cons

2007-06-20T22:15:00.000-07:00

Matt Casamassina at IGN talks about some of the pros and cons of the iPhone. Some of the cons could eventually be solved by Apple, like no IM for the iPhone (Although, there is a Web version of it at: publictivity. (Requires Safari))Pros:It's Smaller Than You Realize and it's Got Style to Spare Multi-touch Tech and Sleek, Simple InterfaceMusic-player, Movie-player, Internet Browser and Phone in

Analyst firm Gartner tells IT executives to avoid the iPhone

2007-06-20T01:33:00.000-07:00

Why you should stay away from the iPhone if you're an IT professional.The analyst firm Gartner will tell IT executives to keep Apple’s iPhone away from their networks, in a research report to be released within a week.“We’re telling IT executives to not support it because Apple has no intentions of supporting (iPhone use in) the enterprise,” Gartner analyst Ken Dulaney says. “This is basically a

Apple revises specs for the iPhone - Battery life to be longer

2007-06-19T06:24:00.000-07:00

Apple revised it's battery estimates for the iPhone on Monday. The new battery estimates are significantly better than the previous battery life. Apple also states the conditions under which the battery life were tested.The old iPhone battery life at Apple was:Up to 5 hours Talk / Video / BrowsingUp to 16 hours Audio playbackNew Battery Estimates: Up to 8

Kevin Rose of Digg talking about the iPhone in Dec '06

2007-06-17T13:27:00.000-07:00

Kevin was at first reluctant to talk about the iPhone in December '06, because he was worried about putting his source at risk, but eventually he talked about some of the features of the iPhone, most of which turned out to be not true. Remember though, this happened in December '06, one month before the iPhone was released.Here are some of the stuff he claimed back then.First he says the iPhone

Survey says 30 % of Britishers want an iPhone

2007-06-15T06:47:00.000-07:00

30% of people living in the UK want an iPhone. That's 7 million iPhones !According to research by M:Metrics, 56% of British and 64% of Americans were aware of the iPhone. 30% of UK mobile owners wanted one and reported a strong interest in buying a piece. 14% of Americans said they would consider buying one too.Mark Donovan, a senior analyst at M:Metrics said: "While other devices - some of them

Mobile Developers disappointed with the iPhone

2007-06-15T01:15:00.000-07:00

No one ever said Apple marketers weren't clever. So if they wanted to start a firestorm of ISVs developing applications for the iPhone, how better to do that than to make development as simple as possible with the least barriers?Nevertheless, until we hear more details from Apple about the way in which applications are handled on the iPhone, we won't know how clever Apple really is.At WWDC07,

iPhone may go it alone in Europe

2007-06-13T06:31:00.000-07:00

EUROPE - Apple might choose a retail-only strategy when it launches its iPhone in Europe, as operators are complaining about the firm's arrogant demands."Operators consistently told us – not for attribution, of course – that they had spoken to Apple and found the company 'unbelievably arrogant,' making demands that 'simply can not be justified, no matter how hot the product is,' Avi Greengart, a

First Third Party App for the iPhone

2007-06-12T21:18:00.000-07:00

The first third party app for the iPhone that runs on the Safari Web Browser has been created. It's a simple shopping list that's made using Javascript. You need Safari to run the App.The iPhone will be released on June 29 in the U.S.

The iPhone VS the HTC Touch

2007-06-10T06:54:00.000-07:00

The HTC touch is the newest smart phone out there that's touted to be able to compete with iPhone, but in terms of raw specs, how exactly does it compare with the iPhone ?Well, first, the 'Touch' uses a new navigating interface called the TouchFLO where you can sweep your fingers on the screen to operate the phone. Moving your fingers along the screen lets you navigate. The screen size at 2.8

Do you fit the iPhone buyer profile ?

2007-06-08T09:38:00.000-07:00

'Solutions Research Group' has released a survey showing the likely profile of an iPhone buyer.According to SRG, 72% of those interested in the $499 version will be male.The average age will be 31 years58% would have completed collegeAround 43% of the buyers would be from New York or California. This could increase your chance of getting an iPhone outside of those states.Around 15 % from T-mobile

Apple iPhone for sale on eBay, Froogle

2007-06-06T22:31:00.000-07:00

The iPhone is selling on eBay, for some absurd prices and some of the sellers have no previous selling histories. There are around 12 pieces for as of right now, and most of them are priced above the official Apple recommended price. Some of the sellers could be fake, so watch out.Apple iPhone's on eBayFroogle (or is it Google Product Search now ?) is also selling the iPhone , some for an insane

Guy working at Restaurant gets to check out the iPhone

2007-06-06T22:11:00.000-07:00

A server working at Balthazar in NYC got to check out a customer's iPhone for around 5 minutes.I work at Balthazar in NYC, a place that fancy people tend to hang out in quite a bit. One of my customers was testing out the iPhone. Apparently only 20 people in the world have a working iPhone at the moment! It's that secret. That phone is amazing!The design of the unit has little to do with its

iPhone Ads

2007-06-06T13:21:00.000-07:00

All 3 recently released Ads for the iPhone. Watch how Google maps loads amazingly quick, even though you might have to do that on an EDGE network which isn't known for it's high speeds. Also note the minimum 2 year activation plan requirement.Apple better clear up what they mean by the "new 2 year activation plan" soon or there's going to be a lot of confusion on D-Day.A previous Ad was also

Another iPhone lookalike - HTC Touch

2007-06-06T05:34:00.000-07:00

June 05, 2007 (IDG News Service) -- High Tech Computer Corp. announced the HTC Touch, a device based on the Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional operating system that's designed with one-touch screen features giving users instant access to e-mails, contacts and appointments.Taiwan's HTC is the largest maker of mobile devices based on Microsoft Windows operating systems, and its use of a 2.8-

It's official, iPhone to be released on June 29th

2007-06-03T21:44:00.000-07:00

It's official, the iPhone will be available at Apple and AT&T/Cingular stores on June 29 2007.Apple has displayed the date in it's Ads.Never Been an iPodHow ToCalamariNo comment on how many iPhones will be on available for sale on June 29. Steve Jobs has already warned about the shortage of iPhones at Apple Stores on June 29. So your best bet to get one is at an AT&T/Cingular store.Happy

iPhone release date speculation - 2

2007-06-03T02:51:00.000-07:00

More speculation on the iPhone release date.....The only thing holding back the tidal waves of excitement about the release of the iPhone is that Apple has not announced an official date; it is very hard to take off work, pack your tent and thermos and prepare for a campout when you have no time frame to work with. Well, AppleInsider is reporting that a credible source claims June 29th could be

Google is the iPhone's secret ingredient - Time

2007-06-01T13:48:00.000-07:00

Apple and Google just can't stand to be apart. Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced this week that Apple TV will soon play YouTube videos. Google recently unveiled a desktop search program especially for Mac users. And Google tools increasingly appear to be a key part of the secret sauce behind Apple's signature new gadget, the iPhone, set for release in June.Both brands are beloved by legions of fans,

iPhone release date, Availability and Third Party Applications

2007-05-31T21:59:00.000-07:00

Steve Jobs had a Q&A with the Wall Street Journal's "D : All Things Digital" where he answered some quick questions on the iPhone.He Confirmed that the iPhone would be available by late June.When Mossberg (WSJ's technology columnist) asked him if it might be the last day of June, Steve replied "Uh, yeah ..."When asked if there would be enough iPhones to make it available to more people on the

New Apple Patent to keep iPhone signals clean and interference proof

2007-05-31T11:09:00.000-07:00

Apple has developed a way to keep the iPhone and any other future wireless handhelds free of interference, according to a newly granted US patent. The filing, originally made just weeks before the iPhone's announcement at Macworld San Francisco, is meant to address the potentially dangerous problem of interference from peripherals brought near or attached to the device. A detector chip placed

Quanta shares rise on iPhone speculation....

2007-05-30T10:05:00.000-07:00

Shares of Quanta Computer Inc. rose yesterday in the wake of news reports that it is manufacturing iPhones for Apple, with shipments starting in September.The world's biggest contract maker of notebook computers, Quanta counts Dell Inc and Hewlett-Packard Co among its major clients.Its share price inched up 0.4 percent to close at NT$50.8 on the Taiwan Stock Exchange yesterday.Two local business

Panels for Apple iPhone could come from Japan

2007-05-30T09:54:00.000-07:00

Local report from Taiwan says iPhone panels may come from JapanAlthough market speculations recently indicated that AU Optronics (AUO) and Innolux Display may receive orders from Apple for its iPhone panels, sources at panel makers recently said the major suppliers for the panels may be two Japan-based players while an unspecified Taiwan-based company may be a secondary source for the iPhone

iPhone release date speculation

2007-05-29T06:27:00.000-07:00

Speculation is rife on the iPhone's release date and availability. A report from 'BoyGenius' claims it could be released on June 11, based on one of their sources seeing an AT&T poster.A couple sources of ours have seen AT&T posters saying "June 11th", but Apple usually launches products on a Tuesday. Apple's WWDC is on Monday, the 11th of June. Can we put 2 + 2 together?CNBC claimed the release

iPhone touch screen will be phenomenal

2007-05-29T02:07:00.000-07:00

Only 20 days or so and we'll find out for ourselves, but meanwhile, an AT&T employee, says the iPhone touch screen will be the next best thing to sliced cheese....Glen Laurie, AT&T’s iPhone connoisseur has fed us with a few morsels of information on the soon-to-be released touch-screen phone. While he didn’t let out much in the way of the iPhone’s finer details, he did have something rather

iPhone Australia

2007-05-28T22:21:00.000-07:00

The iPhone isn't expected in Australia until the end of 2007 and should probably arrive at the same time it arrives with the rest of Asia. However the list of Australian Networks supporting EDGE technology for mobiles is limited to just Telstra.But Telstra has publicly attacked the iPhone calling it 'old hat'. Greg Winn, the Chief of Telstra has also suggested that Apple should forget doing

iPhone release date may be June 20th

2007-05-26T02:33:00.000-07:00

.....so says CNBCThey got the info from an AT&T store employee.Meanwhile, 20th June isn't the only date being thrown around. There's also 11th June and 15th June.

Nearly everyone thinks the iPhone is better than their current phone

2007-05-25T08:47:00.000-07:00

90% of people think the iPhone is better than their current phone. This, without them ever getting their hands on an iPhone.They were made to watch a video of the iPhone.I wonder if the results would change when they get to actually hold one in their hands.Boston, MA - May 24, 2007 - The Strategy Analytics Wireless Device Labs probed consumer perceptions of the iPhone experience in a series of

iPhone may get GPS capability in next version...

2007-05-24T09:24:00.000-07:00

At least according to Apple Tech News.....Because of the high expectations placed upon the iPhone, Apple is certain to use a chipset using Assisted GPS technology, which cuts down the time needed to determine a location using GPS. (A-GPS) is necessary in urban areas with tall buildings or locations with heavy tree cover.From WikipediaA-GPS or Assisted-GPS, is a technology that uses an

AT&T Cingular Re-Branding

2007-05-23T07:41:00.000-07:00

AT&T is changing the Cingular name.....Top U.S. phone company AT&T said it will step up its rebranding campaign at Cingular Wireless stores, seeking to raise AT&T's profile ahead of the launch of Apple's iPhone.The company will replace the Cingular name with AT&T in the interiors of its 1,800 shops on Monday, ahead of the iPhone launch in late June.AT&T acquired BellSouth last year, a move that

AT&T will hold on to the iPhone for 5 years....

2007-05-23T07:25:00.000-07:00

A report from 'USAToday' says AT&T will have exclusive distribution rights for the iPhone for 5 years in the United States.....By Leslie Cauley, USA TODAYThe Apple iPhone, due out next month, has been breathlessly hailed as offering consumers the ultimate wireless experience.It also could give AT&T, its exclusive U.S. distributor, the ultimate experience for a wireless carrier: an easy way to

iPhone availability may be suspect

2007-05-23T07:21:00.000-07:00

News report from 'Macsimum' says the iPhone may be in short supply during the initial launch...A quick survey by the Channel Checkers research group shows that demand for the iPhone is probably going to surprise everyone when the device launches. The firm expects “sell-outs and complaints about lack of availability of the phone.” The Channel Checker survey of 36 stores showed that 64

iPhone VS Palm Treo 700p

2007-05-22T09:34:00.000-07:00

The Palm Treo 700p looks very similar to previous Palm Treo's, but has a more rounder look than the previous Treo's. It uses the same processor as the Treo 650, and even the operating system looks the same as the previous version except for a few changes.With a price tag of around $299, the Palm Treo looks very competitive against the iPhone. But the iPhone OS does look to be superior and in a

iPhone in Asia

2007-05-21T22:59:00.000-07:00

The iPhone will probably arrive in Asia (which has some of the fastest growing mobile networks) sometime during the first half of 2008. And if the rumor of Apple adding 3G capability to the iPhone is true, it should sell like hot cakes in Asia, at least according to an informal poll among Indian mobile users.But 3G networks are costly to install and some industry analysts say could cost up to 300

The iPhone UK Poll.......

2007-05-20T00:04:00.000-07:00

Would You buy an iPhone when it arrives in the UK ? Take part and view the results of the iPhone UK poll and see what most internet users will do when the iPhone arrives in the UK.

The Apple iPhone VS The Sony Ericsson W950i

2007-05-19T11:53:00.000-07:00

The Sony Ericsson W950i is a cool phone, and the lack of a camera doesn't really matter to me. I rarely use the camera on my mobile. (That's what real cameras were made for.)But the high price ($419-699) is a turnoff.Technical Specifications of the Sony Ericsson W950i compared to the iPhone... Apple iPhone Sony Ericsson W950i Screen size

The iPhone in the UK

2007-05-19T04:58:00.000-07:00

The iPhone isn't available in the United Kingdom and probably will not arrive there till the latter half of 2007, but Amazon.co.uk has already started displaying the 8GB iPhone. But it's not for sale though.I wonder how legal this is, considering how the iPhone will be available for sale in the US only at Apple and select AT&T stores. Would Amazon even be allowed to sell the iPhone in the UK ?

iPhone may increase interest in Music and Video phones

2007-05-19T01:13:00.000-07:00

ReutersPublished: Friday, May 18, 2007NEW YORK -- Cell phones sporting bigger screens, music, video and Web-surfing capabilities may try to steal some of the spotlight when Apple Inc.'s iPhone debuts next month.Although few have seen or used the gadget, it could draw consumer attention to other pricier, high-end handsets, executives at the Reuters Global Technology, Media and Telecoms Summit said

iPhone Europe - Poll

2007-05-18T09:22:00.000-07:00

The iPhone is slated to arrive in Europe this year end, but it may also arrive, according to some sources, in November.Would you buy the iPhone when it arrives ?

The iPhone in India ? Would you buy it ? - Poll

2007-05-18T02:55:00.000-07:00

The iPhone is slated to arrive in Asia in 2008, and presumably will also enter the fastest growing mobile market (India, for those that didn't know) around the same time.But would you buy it ?Why ? Why not ? Please post your comments below.Where to Buy an iPhone in India ?

U.S. regulators clear the way for the iPhone...

2007-05-17T22:21:00.000-07:00

The iPhone is one step closer to being released....AN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Apple Inc. said Thursday that U.S. regulators have cleared the way for Apple to begin selling its iPhone cell phone in the U.S. next month.The Federal Communications Commission signaled its approval with a posting on its Web site early Thursday, which sent Apple shares up 2% to $109.44The iPhone is Apple's boldest

Another bunch of iPhone surveys.........this time in Europe and the UK

2007-05-16T09:08:00.000-07:00

and what do all the surveys tell us ?...That the iPhone will be a success.....Like we didn't already know !First the UK iPhone survey (from IPhone.tv)Demographics The male/female split worked out pretty nicely - 46.6% were male and 52% female (and yes, a handful either weren't sure, or didn't care to respond) Most (33.6%) were in the 25-34 age group, followed by 25.1% in the 35-44 age group,

Apple iPhone VS Motorola RAZR V3x

2007-05-16T06:08:00.000-07:00

The Motorola RAZR V3x is a pretty decent phone with a 2 MegaPixel camera(Thefirst in a MotoRazr), but is it worth buying over the iPhone, despite it'sattractive price tag ?The Motorola RAZR V3xA comparison between the iPhone and the Razr V3x.... Apple iPhone Motorola RAZR V3x Screen size 3.5 inches 2.2 inches Screen resolution

The iPhone and Europe.....T-mobile VS Vodafone

2007-05-15T22:03:00.000-07:00

Who will get to carry the iPhone torch in Europe ?One report from Macworld says it's definitely going to be T-mobile...... Europe's mobile networks are battling for rights to distribute the iPhone here – and now it seems T-Mobile may lead the pack. Contrary to previous reports which have claimed Vodafone or (possibly) Orange as most likely to seal the European distribution deal for Apple's

Apple iPhone VS LG KE850 Prada

2007-05-14T05:45:00.000-07:00

The LG Prada is a look-alike cousin of the iPhone and was designed by both LG and Prada.Prada, presumably gave it it's unique design.On the whole, a nice looking phone, but the low storage capacity and the price ($ 790 !! ) is a turnoff.Still the Apple iPhone for me please......Technical Specifications.... Apple iPhone LG Prada KE850 Screen size 3.5

First iPhone Released........

2007-05-13T20:07:00.000-07:00

......to Stan Sigman, CEO of AT&T Wireless.While investors we’re very excited about the upcoming launch of iPhone and Apple is putting most of its energies into the June release, AT&T has released what appears to be the “first iPhone in Texas” ahead of the official launch schedule.Stan Sigman, CEO of AT&T Wireless (Cingular), a graduate from West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) in 1970 was the

T-mobile may snag iPhone Contract in Europe

2007-05-12T10:01:00.000-07:00

T-mobile and Vodafone were in a close race to get the iPhone contract in Europe, but it looks like, T-mobile has emerged as the frontrunner.T-Mobile has emerged as the frontrunner in the race to secure the exclusive European distribution rights for Apple's much-anticipated iPhone. The hotly contested contract will be worth millions of pounds to the winning operator.Europe's biggest mobile phone

What happened at the Apple shareholder meeting ?

2007-05-12T09:44:00.000-07:00

What Steve Job had to say to Greenpeace.......“I think your organization particularly depends too much on principle and not enough on fact,” Jobs said to the Greenpeace representatives. “You guys rate people based on what people say their plans are in the distant future, not what they are doing today. I think you put way too much weight on these glorified principles and way too little weight on

3rd party Applications may make it into the iPhone afterall....

2007-05-11T03:52:00.000-07:00

So now we can look forward to battery draining applications....It looks like Apple may open up the iPhone to third-party apps after all. The news came at an Apple shareholders' meeting held in Cupertino, California yesterday.The decision is something Apple "is wrestling with," said company CEO Steve Jobs. He had previously said that the Apple iPhone would effectively run as a closed system, based

Apple could exceed sales figures for the iPhone

2007-05-10T09:01:00.000-07:00

Was this really unexpected......?At Macworld in January, Steve Jobs set Apple's goals at a one percent market share for the iPhone's first year. Analyst Shebly Seyrafi, however, thinks that despite the incredible amount of hype the company is pumping into its latest gadget, it's still underestimating the iPhone's performance. Syrafi estimates Apple will overshoot its goal by about 7 million

Motorola preparing for competition from the iPhone....

2007-05-10T08:54:00.000-07:00

Motorola CEO says they're ready...Motorola is preparing itself for the iPhone through new hardware, company CEO Ed Zander said at a conference yesterday. The executive claimed that much of Motorola's cellphone strategy is shifting towards Internet access and media playback, and that the company would announce a high-end phone at a European event next week that would reinforce the firm's position

When will the iPhone arrive in Europe ?

2007-05-09T09:20:00.000-07:00

Well, no one's sure when the iPhone will arrive in Europe, but one thing most are sure of, is that it will support 3G (It better !).Some excerpts............. Apple has said that the iPhone will be released in Europe in the fourth quarter of this year, and third-generation (3G) mobile networks will be supported at an unknown date in the future.ArtsTechnicaAfter threatening to drop a large-scale

Apple iPhone VS the Helio Ocean

2007-05-09T05:19:00.000-07:00

The 'Helio Ocean' is the only phone that might prevent me from buying the iPhone.....Check this out....How does the iPhone compare with the Ocean.....?Technical Specifications........ Apple iPhone Helio Ocean Screen size 3.5 inches 2.4 inch Screen resolution 320 by 480 at 160 ppi 240 x 320, 260K colors

AT&T prepares for iPhone explosion

2007-05-09T01:55:00.000-07:00

Staff leave cancelled as US mobile firm prepares for Apple iPhone to take over the mobile marketJonny EvansAT&T expects massive sales of Apple's iPhone when it ships in the US, while Orange, Vodafone and other European operators scuffle for distribution rights in the UK.The latest reports indicate sales teams at AT&T are being warned that they will get no time off during the first few weeks of

Apple may sell 17 million units in 2008

2007-05-09T01:49:00.000-07:00

17 million units in 2008, 25 million in 2009 for the iPhone....Shebly Seyrafi, an analyst with Caris & Co., this morning raised his price target for Apple (AAPL) to $115 from $110, asserting that iPod sales in the June quarter should be up from the March quarter. Seyrafi says he now sees iPod units in the quarter growing to 11.9 million units from 10.5 million in Q1; his previous forecast called

Will the iPhone be subsidized ?

2007-05-09T01:42:00.000-07:00

Speculation on whether the iPhone will be subsidized.....Wireless carrier AT&T is looking to use next month's launch of iPhone as an important branding opportunity, but now appears unlikely to offer subsidies on the Apple handset, according to comments made during a recent AT&T investor gathering."There was a major focus on the launch of the iPhone, expected in late June (based on Apple’s latest

Apple execs : iPhone will ship on time and in volume

2007-05-09T01:34:00.000-07:00

Apple management seems confident that the iPhone will ship on time....Investment banking analysts for UBS just returned from a meeting in Cupertino with members of Apple's executive team, who were described as being "confident" about their company's strategy and "very upbeat" about the prospect for new products.In attendance at the meeting were USB analyst Ben Reitzes and Apple executives Peter

Singapore's UTAC wants business from iPhone competitors

2007-05-08T05:30:00.000-07:00

Chip tester hopes for business from iPhone competitors. How many of them will pop up when they see the iPhone's popularity ?By Vladimir GuevarraLast Update: 5:12 AM ET May 8, 2007SINGAPORE (MarketWatch) -- Singapore chip tester and assembler United Test and Assembly Center Ltd. said Tuesday it is looking at getting some business from Apple Inc.'s competitors who are expected to come up with their

The Apple iPhone VS the Nokia N95 VS the Blackberry Curve

2007-05-07T07:30:00.000-07:00

A head to head comparison of the Apple iPhone VS the Nokia N95 VS the Blackberry Curve.(Scroll down for the comparison with the Blackberry Curve).Please note that the both the Nokia N95 and the Blackberry Curve have a lot more features than the ones listed here. For a full list of their features, check out their websites. (Website Address mentioned at bottom of table.) Apple iPhone

Vodafone likely to get iPhone contract in Europe

2007-05-06T15:40:00.000-07:00

Will Vodafone be iPhone's carrier in Europe ?Apple has yet to say with which international carriers it plans to partner on iPhone distribution, but one Wall Street analyst is citing sources in saying that heavyweight Vodafone is all but a shoe-in for Europe."Our sources indicate that Vodafone is most likely iPhone's carrier partner for Europe," analyst Shaw Wu, an analyst at American Technology

Tentative iPhone launch dates....

2007-05-06T14:45:00.000-07:00

According to an email published at AT&T, the iPhone might be launched between Jun 15 and July 15.....While everyone knows that the Apple iPhone is coming out in June, there has been a significant amount of speculation as to its precise date of release. Apple has been elusive as usual on the matter, stating only that the phone is "scheduled to ship in late June." The Boy Genius Report received an

The Apple iPhone - Closed for Developers ?

2007-05-04T07:51:00.000-07:00

With the iPhone closed to developer applications, do other smartphones have an advantage ? - at least in terms of the number of SDK's (Software Development Kits) provided ? I came across a story about iPhone that claimed it didn't qualify as a smartphone because it wouldn't support custom applications. I certainly agree that open development is a requirement for a smartphone. But iPhone, closed

AT&T's getting ready for the iPhone

2007-05-03T21:40:00.000-07:00

The iPhone is finally arriving .....From 'BoyGenius'...This one came from a pretty high-up source of ours, and it turns out to be pretty interesting. Apple iPhone displays will soon be hitting AT&T stores across the country and yes, we got some details! First off, it was relayed to us that many stores will actually have to be rewired because the display demands it's own power supply, and even

ABC news Video podcast on the iPhone.....

2007-05-02T14:14:00.000-07:00

ABC News reports on the iPhone at MAC World and Steve Jobs gives a brief interview...

Apple iPhone VS the LG KE850 Prada ?

2007-05-01T21:44:00.000-07:00

Can the LG KE850 Prada compete against the Apple iPhone ? Well the LG KE850 Prada looks loaded according to this article....It may be missing the iTunes music player and hefty storage capacity of the iPhone, but the new LG Prada KE850 has the design and functionality to steal Apple’s thunder. Assuming the iPhone ever arrives in the UK, that is.The similarity between the two devices is uncanny,

Another iPhone survey - 6 Percent this time.....

2007-05-01T21:31:00.000-07:00

Yes, yet another survey on the iPhone, and this time, it's six percent of the mobile carrying population that wants one...... Peter Cohen - MacCentral Tue May 1, 12:42 PM ET Market research firm Markitecture reported Tuesday the results of a recent survey to judge interest in the iPhone among existing cell phone users. While the iPhone ranked surprisingly high in consumer awareness,

Steve Ballmer's comments on the iPhone and other Apple stuff.....

2007-04-30T09:14:00.000-07:00

Steve Ballmer gave an interview to USA Today.......His comments on the iPhone :)Q: People get passionate when Apple comes out with something new — the iPhone; of course, the iPod. Is that something that you'd want them to feel about Microsoft? A: It's sort of a funny question. Would I trade 96% of the market for 4% of the market? (Laughter.) I want to have products that appeal to everybody. Now

The iPhone's impact on the Mobile Music Download scene....

2007-04-30T08:54:00.000-07:00

iPhone's impact on the music download market.....SourceMedia analyst Screen Digest has completed some interesting research into the global market for over-the-air (OTA) mobile music downloads, as well as speculating on what impact the iPhone may have on this market. By the end of 2006, the global market for OTA mobile music was worth around £113m, most of which was generated by single track

Does the 3G iPhone exist ?

2007-04-29T01:43:00.000-07:00

Does the 3G iPhone exist ? If not, how will it affect iPhone sales in non-US markets ? Especially Europe and Asia ? cjs from iPhoneFAQ writes........SourceSome of us have been confused since the moment the iPhone was announced with a lack of support for 3G (third generation) networks. The iPhone is, after all, a next generation device. Why, then, would a next generation device lack support for

Apple iPhone: The best business phone

2007-04-28T06:01:00.000-07:00

Will the iPhone make a good business phone ?Source So Microsoft is out there saying that the iPhone is useless and irrelevant to business or lacks business savvy. Maybe they need to be more clear and argue that the iPhone is irrelevant to the enterprise. I can buy that argument, but business in general, especially small business? I don’t and can’t buy that argument. My stance is that the

iPhone's launch harkens more growth for Apple

2007-04-28T05:55:00.000-07:00

More growth for Apple, the iPhone route. Can the iPhone do an 'Ipod' to Apple's Growth and profit margins ?SourceBy Jefferson GrahamGannett News Service LOS ANGELES — Today, the iPod; tomorrow, the iPhone.Investors Thursday cheered Apple's record second-quarter results, which showed major sales growth for its

Fake iPhone Copy - The Meizu miniOne M8

2007-04-27T10:43:00.000-07:00

The fake iPhone Copy market is heating up, another one emerges......SourceWith the iPhone's release less than two months away, the competition is heating up. Sort of, at least. As other cell phone companies release various mp3 phones, the Chinese tech manufacturer Meizu has grand plans to release the miniOne, originally dubbed the M8, the most blatant iPhone rip off yet. At a casual glance, one

Why the iPhone will succeed, at any price

2007-04-27T10:41:00.000-07:00

SourceApple iPhone Vs. Motorola Vs CanonThe press loves to talk about Apple. The cynics chalk it up to Steve Jobs's public relations savvy, while some journalists might counter that Apple products are unique, influential and iconic. With the iPod, Apple swept through and dominated the portable music player market. Now it's threatening to do the same with cell phones. Mobile-phone makers are

Apple iPhone's Slippery Secret

2007-04-27T10:36:00.000-07:00

Source Just how slippery is Apple's (AAPL) iPhone? Scattered reports from people who have put their hands on pre-release models say that its main problem is not the rumored battery life shortfall, but the sleek, slippery surface. I handled one for about 15 minutes in January and didn't find it any more prone to flying out of my hands -- or my shirt pocket -- than an iPod. But others who have

Apple hunts flash memory for iPod, iPhone

2007-04-27T10:27:00.000-07:00

SourceApple is attempting to secure huge orders for flash memory components for iPods and iPhones Jonny Evans iPods prices may stop falling as

iPhone will auto update with new software apps

2007-04-26T13:25:00.000-07:00

SourcePosted in Apple iPhone by Graeme Atkinson on 26 Apr 2007Speaking to analysts and members of the press on a conference call yesterday, Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer has announced that the iPhone will receive auto updates free of charge once it is launched. Apparently Apple will be adding new software applications and upgrades throughout the lifetime of the iPhone.

The iPod + the Mac + the iPhone = A virtuous cycle

2007-04-26T13:22:00.000-07:00

SourcePosted Apr 26th 2007 8:30AM by Eric BuscemiFiled under: Earnings reports, Apple Inc (AAPL)Apple Inc's (NASDAQ: AAPL) virtuous cycle continues to build momentum. The iPod brought Apple back to life, a new life which the company is using to drive positive results for its Mac products.Mac shipments were up 32%, three times the PC industry growth rate. Apple saw 79% growth in notebooks and has

Cingular's smartphone sales dip ahead of iPhone

2007-04-26T13:18:00.000-07:00

SourceBy Katie Marsal Published: 11:00 AM EST Cingular retail stores are already experiencing a slow down in sales of their high-end handsets ahead of iPhone, according to investment research firm PiperJaffray, which on Thursday raised its price target on shares of Apple to a new high of $140."We believe that the iPhone will benefit from this pent-up demand,"

Apple's Green Road Paved With iPhone Takers

2007-04-26T13:15:00.001-07:00

SourceBy Nicholas Carlson Apple (Quote)is in a good position to take on the challenge of reshaping its business model around the upcoming iPhone, financial analysts said after the company announced its earnings yesterday. Apple reported a net profit of $770 million. That's 87 cents a share and 23 cents above Wall Street forecasts. Sales rose 20 percent to

Five Reasons Why Apple's iPhone is Better Than the Rest

2007-04-25T04:18:00.000-07:00

SourcePaul Kedrosky writes why he thinks the Apple iPhone is better than the rest....Paul Kedrosky submits: Having now wandered in the wilds of various cellphones over the last few months, I am re-reminded why Apple's (AAPL) iPhone is underestimated. I have a Palm (PALM) Treo 700, a Research in Motion (RIMM) Blackberry 8800, and a Samsung TV phone, and they all suck. Here are five things that

Apple's iPhone and The Future of Nokia

2007-04-25T04:12:00.000-07:00

SourceSramana Mitra writes why she thinks Nokia is going to continue to dominate the low-end mobile market, but might have to struggle to stay in the high-end market.Sramana Mitra submits: We have been discussing the impact of Apple's (AAPL) iPhone on the rest of the cellular handset and laptop ecosystem. Frank Levinson wrote an important piece when the iPhone was first announced, which you

Sr. iPhone Support Rep. - Jobs available

2007-04-24T16:44:00.000-07:00

Apple is hiring support Reps. for the iPhone. Aftercollege.com has a page on 'Sr. iPhone Support Rep.' for the iPhone......Apple, Inc. Position: Sr. iPhone Support Rep., Applications Due in May Company: Apple, Inc. Location: Austin, TX Type: Full time Number of positions: Monetary compensation: . Job Description:Apply today. Training classes begin in May.The Sr. iPhone

Is the Apple iPhone a copy of the Deeda Pi..........?

2007-04-24T11:02:00.000-07:00

...or is it the other way around......A couple of days back there was a flurry of articles that claimed that the Deeda Pi was an Apple iPhone clone. Brevisys (the makers of the Deeda Pi) even has a press release saying that they're flattered that Deeda Pi clones have been unveiledFrom the Press report...... January 15, 2007

Apple's iPhone and the Future of Research in Motion

2007-04-24T07:25:00.000-07:00

SourceSramana Mitra submits: Frank Levinson wrote an important piece when Apple's (AAPL) iPhone was first announced. As we approach the launch of the iPhone, I would like to review what is going on in the rest of the ecosystem, and how the players are preparing. Let’s start with Research in Motion (RIMM). The company has recently announced results, and after a strong 6 month run up, the stock

Apple iPhone Rocks Cell Phone Industry

2007-04-24T07:22:00.000-07:00

SourceThe latest ChangeWave consumer cell phone survey shows the startling impact the Apple (AAPL) iPhone continues to have on the cellular industry. The survey of the ChangeWave Alliance reveals the huge ripple effect created by the upcoming June release of the iPhone. The survey also uncovered an additional surge in demand for the iPhone if the proposed price point of the device is lowered.