Tim Cook, Apple’s COO spoke at the Goldman Sachs Technology Investment Symposium this week, in which he spoke in length about the forthcoming iPhone. In a 45-minute Q&A session, Cook revealed some thought process that went into the product’s development as well as the executive decisions that lead to exclusively partner with AT&T. Tim Cook (left) & Steve Jobs (right) This Q&A ... continued »

Sometimes, too much of a good thing is bad. Imprinting the holy image of the iPhone on a pair of thong is just wrong. The eBay seller is selling the iPhone thong on eBay with bidding starts at $10. Guys, please tell me you don’t need this kind of Viagra-like substitution just to get it up! iPhone Thong Panties [Via ... continued »

This video of the E-TEN M600 Pocket PC is literally pr0n for all Windows Mobile fans hard up for an iPhone UI look-a-like (tops the "Best damn iPhone skin for WM5 (almost)". As you will see in the video, the icons are just shortcuts to applications. However, that’s really nothing compared to the screensaver and scrolling. [youtube]ROZG4he2cuE[/youtube] Just like the iPhone, the ... continued »

With the growing popularity of the unreleased iPhone it is likely that Apple will be able to come close to their mark of 8 million units sold in 2008. We know that if they do, Apple will gain a lot of revenue. But what about the companies that make the individual components that go into the iPhone? Apple will turn its ... continued »

It seems that people are referencing the Apple Newton more and more when talking about the iPhone these days. Although I don't remember the poor launch back in 1993, (I was about 9) growing up around Apple computers I have read quite a bit about it. Unfortunately, I can see the similarities between the two launches. Two of the most notable ... continued »

Attendees at the Goldman Sachs 2007 Technology Investment Symposium Conference were reassured by Tim Cook, Apple’s COO that the iPhone is on track for launch in June. Apple website also revealed the support of Bluetooth 2.0 and EDR – this is music to accessory vendors such at Etymotic (maker of ety8 Stereo Bluetooth headset). If you have not seen Scott’s ... continued »

The Bluetooth headset jobs introduced at Macworld Expo is now listed on the company's website as supporting Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR. According to the image below, the iPhone Bluetooth headset is "remarkably compact" and should release along side of several iPhone accessories when the iPhone becomes available in June. The updated web page also confirms the iPhone will support the ... continued »

Apple’s chief operating officer, Tim Cook, informed conference attendees Tuesday that the iPhone is on track to release in June. Cook reiterated Jobs words from Macworld Expo that Apple expects to sell 10 million iPhones in 2008. Attendees at the Goldman Sachs 2007 Technology Investment Symposium Conference raised concerns about whether the iPhone would cut into the iPod territory, Cook said ... continued »

Talks between Apple and Cisco over the use of “iPhone” went well into the night before Jobs announced it to the world on January 9, 2007.  Immediately following the announcement, Cisco slapped Apple with a lawsuit for trademark infringement, an unfair competition complaint. The two companies negotiated back and forth for weeks, and Cisco was kind enough to grant Apple a ... continued »

This is a funny spoof of a Microsoft Zune phone presented by “Steve Ballmer in an infomercial-style.  He rambles on and on listing all the supposedly wonderful things about the Zune phone including features like Windows Pain, MS-DOC Executive Appointment Calendar, a clock and RAM driver.  All for only $9! [youtube]zPFu9ezddyk[/youtube] I do need a new paper weight for me desk – ... continued »

The guys over at EvilMadScientist have managed to snag some “exclusive” hands-on time with the upcoming iPhone. Looks just a little different than the iPhone we all saw during the Oscars last night. Yes, there are still working Apple Newton's out there, and no, I'm not old enough to remember when they first came out (Though I did get my first ... continued »

Apple has filed a new trademark application for “Cover Flow”. This covers “computer software for browsing the contents of a library of music or video files.” This would seem to cover the iTunes music store, as they submitted a screenshot of the iTunes download page as “proof of commerce”. This trademark was first used in commerce as early as September 12 ... continued »