Tag Archive | "smartphone"

iPhone 5 to be in short supply, HTC buys S3 Graphics with Apple implications, Android tops but iPhone is growing

Posted on 06 July 2011 by

Sources at Foxconn are saying that the iPhone 5 is complicated and difficult to assemble. The source claims that the smartphone will be in short supply thanks to those reasons. When is a new iPhone not in short supply? continued »

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SHAtter exploit fixes closed jailbreakme.com loophole, Verizon might not accept Apple contract, FaceTime not available in UAE

Posted on 27 September 2010 by

A new exploit has surfaced that reopens the loophole that Apple closed not long ago that allows the remote unlocking of iOS devices using Jailbreakme.com. The exploit is called SHAtter and will let the iPhone 4 user get iOS updates and keep carrier unlocks in place. continued »

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Apple iPhone 3G S officially launches!

Posted on 19 June 2009 by

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 »

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Taiwan iPhone 3G is reportedly unlocked

Posted on 15 December 2008 by

It looks like those in Taiwan who went out and picked up the iPhone 3G this weekend after the launch Saturday will be able to use just about any SIM they wish. Initial reports said that Chunghwa Telecom would be selling the iPhone 3G SIM-locked to their network. Many users have found that as in other countries, there are no limitations ... continued »

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iPhone 3G helped bolster smartphone sales in Q3

Posted on 08 September 2008 by

Gartner analyzed the numbers for smartphone sales and it looks like the iPhone 3G played a big role in bolstering the market. And even though hard economic times make smartphone purchases difficult for many consumers, the devices are rising in popularity. 32.2 million smartphones were sold in Q2 this year, which is up 15.7% from the previous year. However, the ... continued »

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