Verizon CEO has told Apple he wants to offer the iPhone
The chief executive of Verizon said Tuesday he has told Apple his company would like to carry the iPhone, and he even cited a recent report that said Apple is working on a CDMA-capable iPhone.
Verizon CEO has told Apple he wants to offer the iPhone
Verizon CEO has told Apple he wants to offer the iPhone
Apple is apparently not taking a breather following the iPad's high-energy launch. The company is inviting journalists to a press event on April 8 that will provide a sneak peek at the iPhone's next operating system, version 4.0. Following so closely on the heels of the iPad's Saturday release, the announcement on Monday took many by surprise.
Apple Yanks iPhone Out of iPad's Shadow
Apple Yanks iPhone Out of iPad's Shadow
iFixit and Chipworks this week X-rayed and dismantled the Apple A4 processor that powers the new iPad, discovering a three-layer design with two layers of Samsung RAM and one with the actual microprocessor.
Apple's iPad A4 processor X-rayed to reveal three-layer design
Apple's iPad A4 processor X-rayed to reveal three-layer design
Apple's unveiling of iPhone OS 4.0, set for Thursday, will likely include full multitasking support, the new iAd mobile advertising service, and gaming related announcements, one analyst said Tuesday.
Apple set to reveal multitasking, iAd with iPhone OS 4.0 - report
Apple set to reveal multitasking, iAd with iPhone OS 4.0 - report
Members of the iPhone hacking community have demonstrated a way to jailbreak Apple's iPad -- as well as the iPhone 3GS and third-generation iPod touch -- with a public release of the software said to be forthcoming.
iPad 'jailbreak' demoed, compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPod touch
iPad 'jailbreak' demoed, compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPod touch
Apple announced Monday that it had sold over 300,000 iPads over Easter weekend. That was fewer than analysts had forecast, but many still raised their estimates for Apple nonetheless. Analysts expect the iPad to remain a major player in the tablet PC category, although several challengers will hit the market later in the year.
iPad-Happy Analysts Shower Apple With Love
iPad-Happy Analysts Shower Apple With Love
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs made an appearance Saturday for the iPad launch, talking with customers and even giving a hands-on demo of the device at his company's Palo Alto, Calif., store
Steve Jobs appears at Palo Alto Apple store for iPad launch
Steve Jobs appears at Palo Alto Apple store for iPad launch
A new report claims that Apple could release updates to its MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air notebook computers in April, with alleged Intel processor supply issues said to be resolved.
Taiwanese paper claims Apple will refresh entire MacBook line soon
Taiwanese paper claims Apple will refresh entire MacBook line soon
Apple on Monday announced that it will formally introduce the next version of its mobile operating system, iPhone OS 4.0, at a special event scheduled for this week, April 8.
Apple to introduce iPhone OS 4.0 on April 8
Apple to introduce iPhone OS 4.0 on April 8
Some who purchased their iPad on launch day have experienced wireless connectivity issues with their new device, with reports of weak Wi-Fi reception, dropped signals and difficulty connecting to a network.
Apple iPad owners report Wi-Fi connection issues
Apple iPad owners report Wi-Fi connection issues
Boy Genius Report noted over the weekend that Apple's new iPhone OS 3.2 released with the iPad contains references to four new iPhone OS devices. While the new listings, which appear to correspond to two new iPhones, an iPod touch, and an iPad, are not terribly surprising given Apple's product development timelines, they still provide reassurance of the company's future plans.
iPhone OS 3.2 Reveals References to New iPhone, iPod, and iPad Models
iPhone OS 3.2 Reveals References to New iPhone, iPod, and iPad Models
Apple announced this morning that they had sold over 300,000 iPads on the first day. The sales included deliveries of pre-ordered iPads as well as direct sales at Apple Retail Stores and shipments to channel partners.
Apple Sells Over 300,000 iPads on First Day
Apple Sells Over 300,000 iPads on First Day
Apple on Monday announced that it sold over 300,000 iPads in the U.S. on its first day of availability, including preorders shipped directly to customers, and purchases at Apple retail stores and Best Buy outlets.
Apple sells more than 300,000 iPads on launch day
Apple sells more than 300,000 iPads on launch day
Aided by nearly 5 million iPad sales in the first 12 months, one prominent Wall Street analyst believes Apple stock will skyrocket to $305, while a number of others believe the iPad launch was a resounding success.
Successful iPad debut expected to propel Apple stock past $300
Successful iPad debut expected to propel Apple stock past $300
Despite apparently using the same single core, Cortex A8 generation of its ARM processor core, the same Power VR SGX 535 graphics core, and the same amount of system RAM, the iPad is around twice as fast as the iPhone 3GS in running native Cocoa Touch apps.
Benchmarks rate Apple's iPad 2x as fast at apps as iPhone 3GS
Benchmarks rate Apple's iPad 2x as fast at apps as iPhone 3GS
Following the iPad's first full day of sales, Wall Street analyst Gene Munster with Piper Jaffray increased his prediction to between 600,000 and 700,000 sold in the first 24 hours.
Piper increases first-day Apple iPad sales forecast to 650K
Piper increases first-day Apple iPad sales forecast to 650K
Apple raised eyebrows during the original iPad unveiling when it casually noted that the new device would be using a new, Apple-designed System on a Chip named the A4. The company's future custom silicon plans are likely to expand even faster following its acquisition of Intrinsity, a privately owned ARM design firm.
Inside Apple's iPad: the A4 processor
Inside Apple's iPad: the A4 processor
While Apple stores had long lines at 9 a.m. to buy the iPad and a number of locations sold out in a matter of minutes, other stores outside of Apple's typical tech urban strongholds saw crowds dissipate relatively quickly.
WSJ: After strong initial demand, some lines for Apple iPad 'thin'
WSJ: After strong initial demand, some lines for Apple iPad 'thin'
Apple's iPad scales the iPhone OS up to a 1024x768 resolution, 9.7 screen. But this device isn't just a larger iPod touch; it has been given a series of unique features (some of which are likely to show up in future iPhone and iPods) and new level of hardware and software sophistication.
First Look: Apple's new iPad
First Look: Apple's new iPad
Both Apple's retail stores and Best Buy outlets experienced supply on Saturday for the launch of the iPad, while some Apple Specialist locations received demo units on Friday. Also, videos from Apple stores around the U.S. on the iPad's first day of sales.
iPad launch roundup: Apple retail, Best Buy experience tight supply
iPad launch roundup: Apple retail, Best Buy experience tight supply