Apple reveals iPhone 4S, Oct. 14 launch date on Japanese site
Apple has apparently jumped the gun slightly, revealing the iPhone 4S name at its official Japanese retail site. The information only tells us that a 4S definitely exists, and that it'll be released on Oct. 14 at 8 a.m. in Japan (and likely the U.S., too).
One U.K. iPhone 5 buyer already lining up
It's Tuesday. That means it's iPhone 5 day, but one intrepid Apple fan isn't waiting to get the skinny on what, when and where Apple plans to release. Instead, Rob Shoesmith set up camp to be first in line for the iPhone 5, sight unseen.
Sprint reportedly paying high price for chance to sell iPhone
Sprint should be getting the new iPhone when it arrives, and according to a new report, the company is paying for the privilege. Sources close to the deal report that Sprint will pay around $20 billion for 30.5 million iPhones over the next four years.
App rentals could be on the way for iOS devices
Apple could prepping to unveil a new content delivery strategy for apps, according to some code uncovered in the latest iTunes beta. Specific references are made to app rentals in iTunes 10.5 beta 9, released on Friday, which could change the way we shop for apps.
Upcoming iPhone app wants you to run for your virtual life
Virtual training assistant apps on the iPhone can really help motivate a workout. Zombies, Run! is an app designed to help you get fit using the virtual threat of a zombie outbreak, and a rewards system that gathers items throughout your run to help you "survive."
Apple’s mobile market share climbs in September
Apple's iOS once again dominated the mobile OS market share picture in September, according to new data from Net Applications. The enterprise application maker and web monitoring company found that iOS accounted for 54.65 percent of mobile market share, up from 53 percent in August.
Vodafone Germany listings anticipate iPhone 4S, 64 GB option
With Apple's special iPhone announcement event coming up Tuesday, Vodafone Germany may have pressed the start button a little early on device listings. Its site featured six varieties of "iPhone 4S" in addition to existing iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS models Monday morning.
Would a 64 GB iPhone affect your buying decision?
New reports surfaced late Thursday night that the next iPhone could come in a 64 GB flavor. A doubling of internal storage is a reasonable expectation for Apple's iPhone 5, but how much of an impact will more storage capacity have on your buying decision?
Apple puts an end to iPod click wheel games
It's all fun and games until Apple shutters a section of the iTunes store. Apple has now taken down a link to the "iPod Click Wheel Games" section of the iTunes App Store. That could indicate the Mac maker is serious about discontinuing certain iPods.
iPhone 5 cases hit AT&T stores, suggest design changes
AT&T retail stores are reportedly taking delivery of iPhone 5 cases a little early, according to a new report. New photos allegedly taken in an AT&T store show cases that back up rumors of a tapered-back design, and a relocated mute switch.
Samsung bends to try to end Apple touch-screen patent dispute
Friday marked the final day this week for a hearing in Australia over touch-screen patents held by Apple and allegedly infringed upon by Samsung. Samsung apparently took a very conciliatory approach to ending the injunction before it begins, offering Apple a proposal to resolve the dispute.
Hybrid drives could usher in Macs with more, cheaper storage
A new Apple patent published Thursday by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office reveals plans for a new type of hybrid drive that combines the benefits of both platter-based and flash storage. It's not a new idea, but Apple's patent contains a unique new twist.
