T-Mobile has moved more than 120,000 iPhone 3Gs since July
T-Mobile CEO Hamid Akhavan said in an interview that the company has sold over 120,000 iPhones in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands following the launch of the iPhone 3G in July. Those numbers may not seem like a lot, until you consider that the company only sold 100,000 original iPhones between November and May.Read More...
published on Tuesday, the 26. August 2008, ars-technica
T-Mobile claims over 120,000 iPhone 3Gs sold
Deutsche Telekom's wireless division, T-Mobile, has sold over 120,000 iPhone 3Gs since the device's launch on July 11th, according to the division's CEO. Hamid Akhavan claims that "expectations were surpassed," and that at least 75,000 of the phones were sold in Germany. Many people wanting one have not yet been able to obtain it though, as Akhavan notes that a backlog exists due to delivery pro...
published on Monday, the 25. August 2008, macintosh-news-network
Apple posts best K-12, Higher Ed quarter
After posting its best July quarter, showing success in retail, international markets, and overall revenue, Apple said it had an excellent quarter with education as well, seeing 25-percent growth overall. The growth led Apple to call it its best ever, and noted that both Kindergarten to Grade 12 and Higher Education markets saw unprecedented incre...
published on Monday, the 21. July 2008, macintosh-news-network
MobileMe Launching on July 9th Between 6pm-12am PT
Apple has announced the launch date and time for their MobileMe service. The revamped .Mac service will offer web-based email, calendar, addressbook, photo gallery and storage capabilities as well as "Push" sync services. Apple announced MobileMe a...
published on Monday, the 7. July 2008, macrumors
New Zealand Midnight iPhone Launch and U.K. Pre Orders
Vodafone sent out an email (screenshot) announcing that the iPhone 3G will be launching in New Zealand at a 12:01 am on the morning of Friday, July 11th at three Vodafone stores (Queen St, Lambton Quay, Columbo St) nationwide. Meanwhile, New Zealand...
published on Monday, the 7. July 2008, macrumors
Apple: App Store submission deadline is July 7th
The deadline for apps meant to launch with the iTunes App Store is actually this coming Monday, Apple has announced. "To ensure your application can be considered for the exciting launch of the App Store," a message to iPhone developers now reads, "submit your application by 12pm PDT on 7 July." Business publication Silicon Alley Insider earlier ...
published on Thursday, the 3. July 2008, macintosh-news-network
Sprint Has Instinct to Beat iPhone Price
Sprint Nextel will be taking on the iPhone with a lower price for its own touchscreen smartphone, the Samsung Instinct. The carrier said Wednesday that the Instinct will cost $129.99 when released on Friday. That compares with $199 for the cheapest model of the new iPhone, which goes on sale July 11 with AT&T as the carrier.
published on Wednesday, the 18. June 2008, macnewsworld
Analyst: Vista to cost MS $395m in next year
Windows Vista's poor reception will cost Microsoft an estimated $395 million dollars over the next 12 months, says a new investment note by Bernstein senior analyst Charles Di Bona. The researcher predicts the sharp drop in revenue for Microsoft's fiscal 2009, starting in July, after a survey found mounting complaints about the new operating syste...
published on Wednesday, the 11. June 2008, macintosh-news-network
Apple lays out iTunes Live UK concerts
Apple has confirmed the roster of artists to play during its 2008 iTunes Live event in the UK. Lasting the month of July, it will feature a variety of concerts at London's KOKO venue, beginning with American rap group N*E*R*D on July 1st. Some other notable concerts include Jamie Lidell and Yelle on July 10th, and James Blunt on July 12th; Death ...
published on Wednesday, the 4. June 2008, macintosh-news-network
AT&T Blocking Out June 15-July 12 for 3G iPhone Launch?
Last year, AT&T limited employee vacation requests between June 15-July 15 in anticipation of the original iPhone launch which took place on June 29th, 2007. Today, Boy Genius Report publishes another AT&T memo that is again restrictin...
published on Tuesday, the 6. May 2008, macrumors