Apple 2009 SmartPhone Articles

Apple Very Optimistic About the iSlate: Has Ordered 10 Million Units 12/31/2009

According to an industry insider in China, Apple's first tablet computer will have a webcam and a 10.1-inch touchscreen, and will act like b

Apple Appears Ready to Release a $99 iPhone 3GS 12/30/2009

Apple is apparently in the verge of replacing the second-generation iPhone 3G 8 GB that's still in its product lineup with an updated versio

Nokia Asks ITC to Investigate Apple 12/29/2009

Nokia raised the bar in its ongoing patent dispute Apple, Inc. today by filing a complaint with the United States International Trade Commis

Apple's Tablet Could Be Called the iSlate, Have a 10-Inch Screen 12/28/2009

In the last few days, there has been a flurry of unconfirmed reports about Apple's plans to release a tablet computer. The latest of these r

Steve Jobs Is Reportedly Pleased with Apple's Latest Tablet Design 12/27/2009

According to a long series of leaks and rumors, Apple has been toying with making a tablet-shaped computer for years. However, no one at the

Apple's Super-Size iPhone Might Not Be as Large as Expected 12/23/2009

Although a wide array of sources agree that Apple intends to release a tablet computer in the first part of next year, there's little agreem

Apple Counter-sues Nokia for Patent Infringement 12/11/2009

In October, Nokia filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the iPhone infringes Nokia patents for cellular-wireless networking and Wi-Fi

Apple's Super-Size iPhone Could Debut this Spring 12/9/2009

A market analyst has gone out on a limb to predict that Apple will introduce a large tablet computer this spring. Rumors of this device have

Apple's Super-Sized iPhone Tablet May Launch Later than Expected 11/19/2009

Apple's unannounced but much-rumored tablet computer apparently isn't going to debut in the first half of 2010 has had been previously thoug

Apple May Release a $99 iPhone 3GS Soon 11/6/2009

Apple is reportedly considering replacing the iPhone 3G in its lineup with a stripped-down version of the newer iPhone 3GS. This will suppos

Nokia Suing Apple for Patent Infringement 10/22/2009

Nokia has just announced that it has filed a complaint against Apple with the Federal District Court in Delaware, alleging that Apple's iPho

Apple iPhone Sales Up 7% Last Quarter 10/19/2009

Apple sold 7.4 million iPhones in the third quarter of this year, helping to make it the most profitable quarter ever for this company.

Apple Releases iPhone OS 3.1.2 10/17/2009

Apple has released a small update for the system software on the iPhone and iPod touch. Version 3.1.2 is a classic "bug fix" update, with no

Apple's Tablet Will Be a Super-Sized iPhone or iPod touch 9/30/2009

One of the most significant open questions about Apple's much-rumored tablet may have been settled -- which operating system it will run. Ac

Downloads from Apple's App Store Top Two Billion 9/29/2009

Apple has announced that more than two billion apps have been downloaded from its App Store since it launched in mid-2008.

Apple iPhone Finally Gets MMS Service 9/25/2009

AT&T and Apple have released an update that brings support for MMS (multimedia Messaging Service) to the most recent iPhone models. Those wh

Apple Tablet Now Expected in February from AT&T 9/15/2009

New evidence has emerged that AT&T will introduce its first Apple tablet computer early next year. Some pricing information and other detail

Apple Makes the iPod touch More Powerful, More Affordable 9/9/2009

Apple refreshed its iPod touch line today, introducing two models that are faster and have higher storage capacity. In addition, it has star

Apple iPhone Finally Getting MMS Service Late this Month 9/3/2009

AT&T and Apple plan to release an update that will bring support for MMS (multimedia Messaging Service) to the most recent iPhone models.

Apple's Tablet Could Be Larger than Expected 8/29/2009

There have been numerous rumors saying that Apple is prepping a tablet with a 10-inch screen, but a new report says this device could be muc

Apple Dropping Palm OS Support from OS X 8/26/2009

Unconfirmed reports say that the next version of Apple's Mac OS X will no longer have support for devices running the Palm OS.

Apple May Be Considering Two Different Tablet Designs 8/23/2009

Until now, the rumors about Apple's upcoming super-sized iPod touch have said it will have a 10-inch touchscreen. However, the latest unconf

Apple's Super-Sized iPhone May Not Be Out Until Early 2010 8/14/2009

Apple may not be able to get its tablet PC -- a device that will supposedly be something of a merger of an iPhone and a Mac notebook -- on t

Apple Replacing Entry-Level iPhone with a New Version of the iPhone 3G S 8/5/2009

When the new iPhone 3G S debuted in June, Apple took an unusual step: it held on to the previous version and offered it at $100. However, th

Rumors of an Entertainment-Oriented Apple Tablet Persist 7/27/2009

A new report adds to the growing evidence that Apple intends to release a tablet-shaped computer with a 10-inch touchscreen and a focus on m

Apple Breaks Palm's Pre's iTunes Synchronization 7/15/2009

Apple has just released a new version of iTunes that deliberately disables the Palm Pre's ability to synchronize with this desktop media sof

Apple Netbook Supposedly On Track for this Fall 7/13/2009

Apple execs have publicly denied that their company is working on a netbook, but unconfirmed reports say one is in the pipeline. The latest

Apple iPhone Users Can Now Use TeleNav's Turn-by-Turn Navigation Service 6/27/2009

TeleNav's turn-by-turn GPS navigation application is now available for the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. This service -- which is being re-bra

Apple Sold Over a Million iPhone 3G S Units Opening Weekend 6/23/2009

Apple has announced that it had sold over one million iPhone 3G S models by Sunday, June 21, the third day after its launch.

Apple iPhone 3G S Review 6/20/2009

The iPhone 3G S -- Apple's third-generation smartphone -- has just hit store shelves. Nick Spohnholtz brings us this review, in which he con

Apple iPhone 3G S Hits Store Shelves 6/19/2009

The Apple iPhone 3G S is now available in Apple and AT&T retail stores, and many of those who pre-ordered this device will receive it in the

Apple Warns Palm Pre Users that It Could Disable iTunes Sync 6/17/2009

The Palm Pre allows users to transfer music and video from their PC or Mac with Apple's iTunes desktop software -- just like an iPhone or iP

Apple iPhone OS 3.0 Review 6/16/2009

iPhone 3.0 is the system software for the new iPhone 3G S, but it's also available as an upgrade for the current iPhone 3G and the iPod touc

Apple Unveils the iPhone 3G S 6/8/2009

Apple has just taken the wraps off its third smartphone: the iPhone 3G S. The S is for "speed," and this upcoming model will be faster than

Apple May Be Prepping Less Expensive iPhone with No Internal Storage 6/7/2009

The smartphone Apple is going to announce tomorrow will be less expensive than the current one, if an unconfirmed report is correct. Evidenc

Analyst Predicts an Apple Tablet in 2010 5/21/2009

Rumors of a some kind of Apple tablet PC have been around for years, and an industry analyst has gone out on a limb to predict that one real

Apple May Add a Camera to the iPod touch 5/15/2009

There have been plenty of rumors about the new iPhone model that is supposedly coming early this summer, but less is known about the iPod to

Neither an Apple Netbook nor a Mac Tablet Seems Very Likely 4/24/2009

There have been persistent rumors for the last several months that Apple is working on either a netbook, a tablet, or maybe even both. But t

Downloads from Apple's App Store Top One Billion 4/24/2009

Customers have now downloaded one billion applications from Apple's iPhone App Store. This on-device source for software has been a phenomen

And the Manufacturer of Apple's Netbook Is Going to Be... 4/20/2009

The parade of information about Apple's upcoming netbook continues. The latest report indicates which company may be handling the manufactur

Future Apple iPhone and Netbook May Use OLED Screens 3/21/2009

LG will reportedly make OLED displays for use in the next generation of the Apple iPhone and iPod touch, as well as this company's first net

Apple May Be Prepping Six New iPhone and iPod touch Models 3/20/2009

Developers hunting through the new iPhone 3.0 software have turned up evidence of no less than six upcoming smartphones, handhelds, and simi

Apple Dishes the Details on iPhone 3.0 3/17/2009

Apple has just given the world its first look at iPhone 3.0 -- an upcoming version of the system software for its smartphone and handheld. A

Details on Apple's Netbook Trickling Out 3/10/2009

One of the most solid reports yet on Apple's rumored plan to release a netbook emerged yesterday, and this has been followed by a additional

Apple Netbook May Be Coming this Fall 3/9/2009

According to reports coming from hardware companies in China, Apple will release a touchscreen-based netbook later this year. However, it's

Apple May Be Bringing Real Multi-tasking to the iPhone 2/8/2009

Apple may be preparing to remove one of the biggest limitations in the iPhone, the inability for multiple third-party applications to run at

Apple iPod touch (Gen 2) Review 1/30/2009

The second-generation iPod touch offers a slimmed down look, substantially improved battery life, and a wide range of software options. Is t

Mention of Apple's Next Smartphone is Buried in the iPhone System Software 1/29/2009

Deep in the iPhone's system software is a clear reference to the next version of this smartphone, a model whose multi-core processor could m

Apple Releases a New Minor System Software Update for the iPhone and iPod Touch 1/27/2009

According to Apple, version 2.2.1 of the iPhone system software makes the Safari web browser more stable.

Apple Says ''No'' to Low-Cost iPhone 1/22/2009

Apple's acting CEO has flatly stated that his company isn't going to release a less expensive version of its smartphone, dealing a blow to r

Apple Approves Multiple iPhone Web Browser Enhancements 1/14/2009

Apple appears to have had a change in policy, and has recently allowed several applications that enhance the the iPhone's web browser for to

Apple Removes DRM Restrictions from iTunes 1/6/2009

Apple announced today that the entire iTunes library will be available without the unpopular restrictions on copying files that were previou