AT&T have released a free iPhone and iPod touch application that allows U-verse subscribers control their DVR systems remotely.  The app, U-verse TV Mobile Remote Access, can display program listings and full descriptions of individual shows, as well as allow users to schedule program or series recordings. It's also possible to edit existing schedules, whether they have been initiated from the iPhone ... continued »

Apple is offering an apologetic $30 iTunes credit for the activation delays for iPhone 3GS. The credit itself will be available on Monday, Apple says. Full text after the break! continued »

Following the iPhone 3GS day of June 19, Apple servers are struggling to cope with the demand for activation of the newly released iPhone. The issue recalls similar problems Apple had with the release of the iPhone 3G last year. continued »

June 19th can only mean one thing: it's iPhone 3G S day. We've been in New York City this morning to check out the queues and crowds outside Apple's 5th Avenue flagship store.  The lines may be less impressive than in previous years, but we've a feeling that's down to many people pre-ordering for home delivery.  Apple changed their tactics for ... continued »

Vodafone retail staff have been alerted that the iPhone 3G 16GB has apparently been classified as End Of Life (EOL), with stock accordingly limited.  The news comes courtesy of supplier Brighthand, who warn that there is only "a few weeks stock available" of the Apple smartphone. Recently there has been much made of ongoing rumors that Apple is preparing to announce a ... continued »

T-Mobile Austria have added a placeholder for the "iPhone 32GB", seemingly a version of the Apple smartphone with twice the storage of the current top-end model.  The handset appears under the carrier's "Coming soon" section, though without any image, detail of pricing or specific launch date. Clicking on the "Details" button leads to a page with no information about the handset.  A ... continued »

According to the latest leaks, Verizon and Apple are in discussions regarding a new iPhone for the carrier, which would be launched in 2010.  USA Today quote "people familiar with the situation" who claim discussions between Steve Jobs and Verizon began a few months ago. While USA Today suggest a CDMA iPhone would be the likely result, Apple's recent financial conference ... continued »

As described through CNET, AT&T has found the golden goose in its iPhone partnership with Apple and it wants to keep it alive. Previous extensions to agreements are being reviewed, again for a longer term relationship. continued »

AT&T have announced plans to sell a contract-free Apple iPhone 3G, although they will not allow users pre-pay service but instead still require a standard monthly plan.  Both the 8GB and 16GB version of the handset will be on offer, priced at $599 and $699 respectively. That's a $300 premium over and above the standard, contract price.  Assuming you're willing to commit ... continued »

Lots of international news for Apple and the iPhone 3G today. Now, Reuters is reporting that Russia will get the iPhone beginning on October 3rd. And it seems they have high hopes for the device's sales. Estimates now indicate that 150,000 units of the iPhone 3G will sell by the end of the year in Russia. And it seems the ... continued »

AT&T are planning to integrate the iPhone with their U-verse distributed internet and video service, giving users the ability to remotely control the system from their cellphone screen as well as load digital content onto the Apple device.  U-verse combines IPTV with digital PVRs and internet access for distributed home media; AT&T recently announced rolling upgrades to the system which ... continued »

The ongoing reception issues faced by many iPhone 3G users may be due to its Infineon 3G chipset and the protocol stack that it uses, according to Nomura Securities analyst Richard Windsor.  In a research note released today, Windsor pointed the blame at Infineon as presumed 3G chipset supplier and suggested that their "immature" protocol software was key to the ... continued »