ZDNet reports that Apple may be considering an ad-supported version of the iPhone. The rumor stems from a patent app that Apple filed for forced advertisements.

China Unicom has seen lackluster sales of the official iPhone in its home market. However, the firm maintains that the iPhone will outsell rivals in the market. That is hard to believe with all the cheaper grey market iPhones on the Chinese market.

The Google Earth iPhone application has been updated with new features. The new version adds support for more languages and lets you customize the maps interface. The version also has enhanced performance and an enhanced icon selection.