The First Batch Of One-Year iPhone Warranties Are About To Expire, Or Why You Shouldn’t Be An Early Adopter
June 30, 2008
Hey, Apple fanboys! Yeah, you, the ones who stood on line foaming at the mouth so you could be the first to purchase those precious little pocket diamonds that didn’t sell out. Your limited one-year warranty expires tomorrow, so break your phone while you can. As for the rest of us, let’s look back at a year of the iPhone and remember the perils of being an… Continue reading
Rogers iPhone 3G in-store activation process gets detailed
June 30, 2008
Filed under: Cellphones
For the smattering of Canadians wealthy enough to pick up an iPhone 3G from Rogers Wireless without worrying over the lack of an unlimited data plan, we’ve stumbled across what appears to be internal verbiage detailing the in-store activation process. Quite frankly, there doesn’t seem to be any real surprises… Continue reading
Surprise! Apple to refresh iPod nano / touch, make tons of iPhones
June 30, 2008
Filed under: Cellphones, Portable Audio
Analysts love to come up with all sorts of conjecture based on history, numbers, and general guesswork. In this case, FBR Research analyst Craig Berger has a few predictions to give us regarding the future of Apple’s iPod and iPhone lines. We’ll keep them short and sweet here and leave the static mulling to you. First, he anticipates an updated, lower-priced iPod nano in the near future along with product refreshes for both the iPod classic and touch. That sounds about right, as Apple is almost due for updates of those products anyway. As far as Apple’s production rate, he states Apple has increased iPod production around 15 percent and sees Apple shipping 15 million iPhone 3G by the end of the year (he’s a huge fan of the number “15″). Nothing really surprising here, but if all this pans out, Apple will dig deeper into the smart phone market while tightening its stranglehold on the PMP landscape.
Defective iPhone Screen? Here’s A New One. Oops, Its Screen Is Defective Too (Repeat 5 Times…)
June 30, 2008
Anthony is on his 5th iPhone. The screen is only viewable when held at an angle, as shown in the video he made. This sucks. Anthony has been in contact with various Apple store, and corporate representatives, including the direct underlings of Steve Jobs. They keep apologizing and sending him “new” iPhones, each of which still has the screen problem. … Continue reading
Treo 800w spec sheets and training materials reveal details, lack of MMS
June 30, 2008
Filed under: Cellphones
We’re not sure where our tipster got these photos (nor are we going to ask), but they appear to be screens from the Treo 800w’s specification and knowledge training documentation. New tidbits include a 333 Mhz processor, 4.4.1 x 2.28 x 0.73-inch dimensions, 320 x 320 pixel screen, and a weight… Continue reading
Surprise! Apple to refresh iPod nano / touch, make tons of iPhones
June 30, 2008
Filed under: Cellphones, Portable Audio
Analysts love to come up with all sorts of conjecture based on history, numbers, and general guesswork. In this case, FBR Research analyst Craig Berger has a few predictions to give us regarding the future of Apple’s iPod and iPhone lines. We’ll keep them short and sweet here and leave the static mulling to you. First, he expects an updated, lower-priced iPod nano in the near future along with product refreshes for both the iPod classic and touch. That sounds about right, as Apple is nearly due for updates of those products anyway. As far as Apple’s production rate, he states Apple has increased iPod production around 15 percent and sees Apple shipping 15 million iPhone 3G by the end of the year (he’s a massive fan of the number “15″). Nothing really surprising here, but if all this pans out, Apple will dig deeper into the smart phone market while tightening its stranglehold on the PMP landscape.
Surprise! Apple to refresh iPod nano / touch, make tons of iPhones
June 30, 2008
Filed under: Cellphones, Portable Audio
Analysts love to come up with all sorts of conjecture based on history, numbers, and general guesswork. In this case, FBR Research analyst Craig Berger has a few predictions to give us regarding the future of Apple’s iPod and iPhone lines. We’ll… Continue reading
Apple Files Patent App To Allow Wireless Ordering At Stores
June 29, 2008
Apple has applied to patent a wireless ordering system that would allow shoppers to place orders from, for example, their iPhones as they approached, oh, let’s say a Starbucks, bypassing an ordering line altogether and going straight to the pick-up counter. The system would also grant stores to keep data on repeat customers to speed up future transactions.
Customers might tap a button to order their favorite drink, state a double-shot mocha, as they stroll up to the nearest coffee shop. When the drink is ready go to, the device—such as an iPhone—would chime or blink to let the thirsty one know it’s time to scoop up the order at the counter.
The patent puts Apple’s partnership with Starbucks in a new light. The technology promises to morph Apple from the business of simply selling gadgets and music and movies that can be played on those devices into an intermediary in all kinds of exchanges.
We’ve seen various schemes to work cellphones into the transaction space over the years, and so far nothing’s caught on. But considering how much market share the iPhone has already grabbed, we wouldn’t be surprised if by this time next year we go into a Starbucks and see iPhones chiming like upscale versions of those wireless pager coasters restaurants use.
“Apple’s Piping Hot Innovation” [Forbes via Dealerscope]
RELATED
Patent Application For “Wireless communication system” [US Patent Office]
Surprise! Apple to refresh iPod nano / touch, make tons of iPhones
June 29, 2008
Filed under: Cellphones, Portable Audio
Analysts love to come up with all sorts of conjecture based on history, numbers, and general guesswork. In this case, FBR Research analyst Craig Berger has a few predictions to give us regarding the future of Apple’s iPod and iPhone lines. We’ll keep them short and sweet here and leave the static mulling to you. First, he anticipates an updated, lower-priced iPod nano in the near future along with product refreshes for both the iPod classic and touch. That sounds about right, as Apple is nearly due for updates of those products anyway. As far as Apple’s production rate, he states Apple has increased iPod production around 15 percent and sees Apple shipping 15 million iPhone 3G by the end of the year (he’s a huge fan of the number “15″). Nothing really surprising here, but if all this pans out, Apple will dig deeper into the smart phone market while tightening its stranglehold on the PMP landscape.
Apple Files Patent App To Allow Wireless Ordering At Stores
June 29, 2008
Apple has applied to patent a wireless ordering system that would allow shoppers to place orders from, for example, their iPhones as they approached, oh, let’s state a Starbucks, bypassing an ordering line altogether and going straight to the pick-up counter. The system would also allow stores to keep data on repeat customers to speed up future transactions.
Customers might tap a button to order their favorite drink, state a double-shot mocha, as they stroll up to the nearest coffee shop. When the drink is ready go to, the device—such as an iPhone—would chime or blink to let the thirsty one know it’s time to scoop up the order at the counter.
The patent puts Apple’s partnership with Starbucks in a new light. The technology promises to morph Apple from the business of simply selling gadgets and music and movies that can be played on those devices into an intermediary in all kinds of exchanges.
We’ve seen various schemes to work cellphones into the transaction space over the years, and so far nothing’s caught on. But considering how much market share the iPhone has already grabbed, we wouldn’t be surprised if by this time next year we go into a Starbucks and see iPhones chiming like upscale versions of those wireless pager coasters restaurants use.
“Apple’s Piping Hot Innovation” [Forbes via Dealerscope]
RELATED
Patent Application For “Wireless communication system” [US Patent Office]
