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AT&T finally offers data-only plan for deaf iPhone users 4/30/2008

After six months of dilly dallying, AT&T is now offering a data-only “Text Accessibility Plan” designed specifically for iPhone users who have hearing and/or speech disabilities.

Apple’s plan for advanced gaming graphics on future iPhones 4/30/2008

The next generation of iPhone appears set to claim exclusive access to advanced graphics core and video decoding technology, thanks to a secret licensing deal between Apple, mobile graphics leader Imagination Technologies, and Samsung, the iPhone’s ARM “system on a chip” manufacturer. The result may be an ideal platform for handheld gaming and high

iPhone to Feature Unlimited Movie Downloads, 37-Foot Screen 4/30/2008

After rumors of an extreme price-drop and black glossy appearance, new details about the iPhone 3G keep dripping like Princess Peach’s bathroom faucet: a New York-based TV station has got exclusive details, pointing out in its news ticker that Apple’s wonderphone will feature “unlimited movie downloads.” The channel’s rumor record is practically…

Browsing Web on your Mobile Phone 4/30/2008

Apple has placed orders for up to 25 million 3G iPhones 4/30/2008

The company has contracted Foxconn, its existing iPhone manufacturer, to build three million units of the new iPhone by the end of May. The contract calls for up to 25 million of the new products by the end of the next-gen iPhone’s lifecycle.

Rumor: AT&T to Subsidize New 3-G iPhones 4/30/2008

Worried about how much that new iPhone will set you back this June? Well, according to Fortune, AT&T is hoping to ease such price-related concerns by offering a $200 rebate or subsidy for those who sign two-year contracts.

Impress your friends with the missing iPhone ringtone 4/30/2008

Are you Apple’s biggest iPhone fan? Do you collect all of the commercials and try to mimic the disembodied hand? Now, you too can have that generic iPhone ringtone, as heard on TV.

Iphone Games Download 4/30/2008

Getting iPhone Games Downloads to Play On the Go One of the more advanced features that the iPhone has over the more traditional iPods is the addition of a touch screen user interface. That way, you can use the whole face of the iPhone as your controls, and the keyboard and keypad is onscreen as well. This has added a new dimension to the whole iP

iPhone going multi-carrier in Latin America? 4/30/2008

An effective duopoly down there may see América Móvil and Telefonica Movile share the spoils…

Cool iphone case mod (PIC ) 4/30/2008

Case modding is a popular pastime among pc users. But with the iPhone, with its closed casing, people are less daring to make hardware modifications. Jo Croiman is one of those rare exceptions. His plan: to create a completely polished iPhone with a mirror screen protector and a white, illuminated Apple logo.

Weplug Social Network Launches: Where’s the Beef? 4/29/2008

Weplug is a new social networking site out of France that aims to combine the best parts of Twitter, Facebook, and geo-location. The site has just entered public beta, and is available on the iPhone at the same URL.

Report: AT&T to sell 3G iPhone at $200 discount 4/29/2008

Might Apple be ready to formally embrace unlocking with a new iPhone pricing structure at AT&T?

Report: AT&T Will Cut iPhone Price “By As Much As $200″ 4/29/2008

T&T is preparing to subsidize $200 of the cost of a new iPhone, bringing the price down to $199 for customers who sign two-year contracts, the source says. Apple is expected to have two versions of the new iPhone, an 8-gigabit-memory and a 16-gigabit-memory model with price tags widely expected to be $399 and $499.

3G iPhone to be discounted to $199 by AT&T? 4/29/2008

It’s almost enough to get me to sign a 2-year contract with AT&T…

Boom! 3G iPhone. One more thing: $199 4/29/2008

Apple chief executive Steve Jobs likes to wow the crowd during his keynote addresses with his “boom!” moments and then saves the best for the end with: “One more thing…” This summer, potentially at the WWDC conference, he may have two perfect candidates. The “boom” would be the 3G iPhone. The “one more thing” could be its price: $199.

AT&T’s 3g Iphone is $199 this summer. 4/29/2008

Fortune, ‘AT&T’s going to further subsidize the iPhone down as much as $200, making the final retail price a scant $199 with two-year-contract………….

AT&T’s 3G iPhone Might Be $199 This Summer 4/29/2008

The latest rumors say that AT&T will further subsidize the iPhone down to $199, giving users a $200 discount off of Apple’s price. The $200 bonus will make it so that people who unlock the phone to use on T-Mobile or export overseas will have to pay a bit more.

AT&T to cut the price of Apple’s new iPhone 4/29/2008

AT&T is planning to put some extra shine on the even sleeker new Apple iPhone. When the 3G iPhone is introduced this summer, AT&T, the exclusive U.S. iPhone sales partner with Apple, will cut the price by as much as $200, according to a person familiar with the strategy.

Official: iPhone Comes To Canada With Rogers 4/29/2008

After a long period in waiting, Canadian customers will soon be able to purchase legitimate iPhones from Rogers Wireless. Ted Rogers, president and chief executive officer said it himself today.

2 new conflicting iPhone reports support “multiple models 4/29/2008

Hmm… News Source says, One says bigger, one says smaller… So, who do we believe? Or are they BOTH right? Doug’s claims would seem to support the idea that both sites may have correct information, and may in fact be speaking of two different models of iPhone

A review of Evernote with invites, exclusive iPhone preview 4/29/2008

Evernote is a compelling new app that helps you stay organized both at your desk and on-the-go. Ars Technica reviews Evernote and speaks with the CEO of the company behind it to find out what’s in store.

Rogers bringing Apple’s iPhone to Canada 4/29/2008

Rogers Communications Inc. shares rose sharply in early trading on Tuesday after the telecom company said it plans to bring Apple Inc.’s iPhone to Canada before the year is out.

iPhone confirmed for Canada 4/29/2008

Rogers is actively working with Apple to launch the iPhone in Canada as soon as possible and will be the exclusive provider of the iPhone in Canada.

It’s official: Rogers to bring iPhone to Canada this year 4/29/2008

Canadian wireless carrier Rogers Wireless said Tuesday it has reached an agreement with Apple to begin offering the iPhone later this year. “We’re thrilled to announce that we have a deal with Apple to bring the iPhone to Canada later this year,” the carrier said in a statement. “We can’t tell you any more about it right now, but stay tuned.”

BREAKING: Rogers Announces iPhone Coming to Canada! 4/29/2008

Rogers Wireless and Apple have agreed to terms to release the long awaited iPhone in Canada.

BlackBerry maker in “confidential” hunt for iPhone coders 4/29/2008

“As part of a newly-created team, you’ll influence the development and design of BlackBerry software,” the Waterloo, Canada-based smartphone designer wrote in an internal memo. “This is a very confidential brand new team and a senior position within RIM so I can’t provide too many details. I guess you can figure out what it might be about though.”

Fresh 3G iPhone details 4/29/2008

Taiwanese publication says a smaller screen and lighter weight

Rogers to Bring iPhone to Canada 4/29/2008

Rogers Communications Inc announced that they have come to a deal with Apple to finally offer the iPhone in Canada later this year.

iPhone Finally Coming to Canada 4/29/2008

Apple’s iPhone is coming to Canada. The news was quietly slipped into telecom giant Rogers’ latest earnings report, with the simple statement that the company was “thrilled to announce” a “deal with Apple to bring the iPhone to Canada later this year.”

Rogers confirms Apple iPhone deal for Canada 4/29/2008

In a very brief statement, Ted Rogers, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rogers Communications said “We’re thrilled to announce that we have a deal with Apple to bring the iPhone to Canada later this year. We can’t tell you any more about it right now, but stay tuned.”

Rogers confirms Canadian iPhone in 2008 4/29/2008

Canadian telecoms provider Rogers today issued a brief note confirming that it has negotiated a deal with Apple to bring the iPhone to the country, ending uncertainty that has persisted since the American announcement last year. The company is providing few details at this time but expects a launch before the end of 2008.

The Croiman Psycho iPhone makes other modders weep with joy 4/29/2008

See it? No, not the reflective surface or the bastardization of the Intel Inside logo on the back… the other modification to this stock iPhone. Right, that Apple logo is burning white a la your off-the-shelf MacBook. Amazingly, the trick is accomplished without any appreciable increase to the iPhone’s waistline.

Study: iPhone, BlackBerry lovers still can’t see eye to eye 4/28/2008

In spite of attempts to blur distinctions, BlackBerry and iPhone owners are still fundamentally opposed when it comes to what they like about their phones, according to new research from ChangeWave. RIM’s users prefer e-mail (shock), while iPhone users pick the media features. Guess who’s more likely to complain, however?

Illegal iPhones, Apple of Russian Elites’ Eyes 4/28/2008

“These powerful officials are not alone in their interest. There are approximately 500,000 iPhone users in Russia — a country where the phone is not officially for sale, according to Eldar Murtazin, head of analysis at Mobile Research Group in Moscow, citing data obtained from Russia’s cellphone operators.”

Five Great Apps For Hacked iPhones 4/28/2008

Official third-party apps for Apple’s iPhones are coming in June. But you don’t have to wait until then: All you have to do is “jailbreak” your iPhone. If you are brave enough to hack your phone, there’s some cool stuff available for your troubles.

Apple places order for 24-25 million 3G iPhones 4/28/2008

Long-time iPod manufacturer and current iPhone builder Foxconn Electronics has been selected by Apple to assemble the company’s upcoming 3G iPhone handset. Shipments of the 3G iPhone are expected to top three million units in June with the model likely to ship a total of 24-25 million units throughout its life-cycle. Foxconn has been instructed to

iPhone and Yelp 4/28/2008

A survey by Viewpoints.com, a rating and review site, found 48% of iPhone users frequently use their iPhones to look up specific information online, compared with 5% of other cell phone users. And 45% of iPhone owners frequently use their phones to browse online, compared with only 6% of users of other brands of cell phones.

Apple targets 25 million iPhone v.2 sales 4/28/2008

Apple has aggressive sales targets for its next-generation 3G iPhone, anticipating 20-25 million units of the new device to be sold within the product’s lifecycle.

Foxconn to assemble 3G iPhones 4/28/2008

Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has reportedly landed orders for the assembly of second-generation iPhones from Apple supporting 3G, with shipments to begin in June this year, the Chinese-language Commercial Times has quoted sources at foreign institutional investors in Taipei as indicating.

Foxconn wins 3G iPhone contract, 3M units shipping in June 4/28/2008

Need more unsubstantiated evidence that the 3G iPhone is near. Good, the Chinese language Commercial Times is quoting sources claiming that Foxconn — the maker of the 1st gen iphone — is ramping up 3G iPhone assembly by “the end of May” to ship 3 million units in June.