There is a constant battle raging between Apple and the developers that design and release unlocking solutions for the iPhone. Each time Apple stops one unlock from working the devs release another. The latest unlock software called blacksn0w is set to hit on the 4th. The new unlock works on OS 3.1.2. continued »

Orange has announced that it will be selling the iPhone 3G and 3GS smartphones in Europe soon. The exact launch date for the devices to come from the carrier is unknown. The announcement means that the exclusive period for O2, the current provider of the iPhone is nearing its end. continued »

Despite some reports say Apple will end its two year iPhone exclusive deal with O2 this September (and allows other networks like Orange and T-Mobile to distribute iPhone 3G), a new report confirms it will end officially on October 9th. continued »

Apple will end its two year exclusive deal with O2 this September, allowing other networks like Orange and T-Mobile to distribute iPhone 3G handsets. But the Cupertino-based company will continue to give O2 exclusivity for iPhone 3GS. continued »

News in the world of the iPhone has slowed a bit now that we've passed the launch phase, but there's still plenty of tidbits and info to fill the pages of iPhone Buzz. With that said, let's take a brief look at what this past week has held in store. The App Store was in the spotlight once again this ... continued »

iPhone 3G speeds are being capped by Orange France it seems. What's funny is we probably wouldn't have known about the speed cap if a series of recent surveys hadn't been performed. The surveys show major differences in speed when it came to different parts of the world and that had some raising their eyebrows. Currently, iPhone 3G speeds ... continued »

Apparently, Orange Poland was a bit concerned but consumer interest in the iPhone 3G. So instead of utilizing traditional advertising routes, they've paid actors to line up outside of their stores to try and increase interest. The logic behind this marketing scheme is that whole "keeping up with the Joneses" thing. After all, if people are willing to wait in line ... continued »

In case you ever wondered how iPhone 3G sales have been distributed across the globe, a recent study conducted by Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research shows just where the first million went.  As expected, the U.S., Japan, Germany and France topped the curve, taking in a cumulative 81% of the first million 3G iPhones sold. But this isn't really news.  What is ... continued »

Well another week of iPhone news has gone by. This week has been somewhat slow compared to what we usually see. Quit possibly because everyone is counting down the days to WWDC. That's because we are hearing rumors that the 3G iPhone will not be the only thing Apple is going to awe us with at the event. continued »

Orange has just pumped out a press release today detailing its plans to carry the iPhone. They will be providing the iPhone in such countries as the Dominican Republic, Austria, and Switzerland. They are also bringing the device to several African markets. The press release is brief, and lists only the countries that Orange will provide the iPhone in. continued »

UK paper The Times is reporting "industry sources" who claim the 3G will be "radically different" in appearance to the current model.  Among the suggestions are a flip version with a larger display, and a model with a sliding QWERTY keyboard.  They also quote an unnamed Asia-based analyst who reiterates the idea that Apple will release multiple versions of the iPhone, ... continued »

French customers could be next in line to see a cheaper iPhone, if rumors of ongoing negotiations between Apple and carrier Orange are to be believed.  Reported in the French paper Les Echos, iPhones in France are currently priced at €399 ($629).  However the difference would be that Orange would begin subsidising the handset based upon the monthly cost of ... continued »