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Google and Apple looking for you telephone ear.
November 9, 2007
Gphone vs. iPhone: The security debate begins | www.news.com
This article is the start of what is going to be a major battle between Apple and the rest of the world. It is interesting that it starts out with security and not content.
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Google phone what will it do to the Telecom Industry
November 5, 2007
Google to Put an End to Pesky Gphone Rumors | www.technewsworld.com
The Telecom Industry has been waiting to see what Google is going to do with it rumored phone system. This actually is very good news for the everyone except maybe Apple. The fear had been they would develop their own phone and take away more market share just as Apple has.
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What's Up With Leopard's Spots?
October 29, 2007
Spotty Leopard makes Mac users catty | www.theage.com.au
There appear to be numerous problems with the new Macintosh OS Leopard, did Apple hurt this product due to the iPhone software development process. Is Apple still hurting themselves with a slim engineering department? Also see: Apple's Leopard prompts blue screen of death Apple's Leopard rejects latest version of Java http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2007/10/29/no_java_for_leopard/
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Opening iPhone software not what you think.
October 18, 2007
iPod/iPhone SDK from Apple a Mixed Blessing | www.9to5mac.com
Apple has opened up the world of software development for the iPhone, bit it has some fine print and so far almost everyone has missed it. Great for Apple not so great for developers.
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Iphone is it a brick is it not a brick who will win?
October 15, 2007
iPhone Hackers Flip Off Apple With Complete Brick Fix | www.macnewsworld.com
Apple shut down all iPhones that had been hacked by firmware, now the hackers are back and the iPhone's that were disabled are coming back on line with new software.
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If T-Mobile Losses the bigger Loser will be Apple and ATT.
October 15, 2007
Court Allows Lawsuit Against T-Mobile To Proceed | consumerist.com
The suit is against T-Mobile but the end result would be against all carriers and the one that would be hurt the most would be Apple and ATT.
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Software Developers Beware of Apple
October 4, 2007
Apple iPhone's Deeper Problem | blogs.business2.com
Also see: iPhone owners now fear Apple patches http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/index.cfm?RSS&NewsID=10896 Apples action against the iPhone hackers not only turned iPhones into bricks, but also caused 3rd party products to die. Was it on purpose or by accident? Will it effect Apple development in the future?
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Has a War Started Between Apple and Hackers on the iPhone?
September 28, 2007
Apple's IPhone Warranty Threats Legally Sound, Lawyers Say | blog.wired.com
Apple over the years has not been attacked by hackers, could that change as a result of the iPhone software update, that turns iPhones into bricks.
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September 26, 2007
Is Apple in danger of losing its following? | www.news.com
Apple all of a sudden is in trouble with its most loyal follows, because it is looking more and more like Microsoft of evil empire days. What’s going on and what could be the impact?
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iPhone in the UK something doesn't add up.
September 19, 2007
iPhone wedding gets mixed reception | news.bbc.co.uk
Has Apple pulled out the wrong playbook with its intro to the UK market of the iPhone. Sure sounds like it. Will this casue a flop of initial sales?
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September 18, 2007
SpiralFrog Hops Into Digital Music Pond With Free Downloads | www.ecommercetimes.com
So far Apple has been king of the MP3 world and therefore iTunes has been the leading provider of content. Is that about to change?
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Has Apple bitten off more than it can crew?
September 10, 2007
Apple receives mobile wake-up call | www.marketwatch.com
Has the initial impact of the iPhone died? Did Apple misstep in its plans for the iPhone and what is the future role of Apple in the handset world relative to its traditional profit margins. Will the iPhone follow in the footsteps of its computer brothers as a niche product? It does appear that Apple greed may have resulted in a big mistake on the part of its leader.
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September 7, 2007
To all iPhone customers: | www.apple.com
Apple is under attack from iPhone owners over the price drop so soon after introduction. Did they do the right thing or will this anger iPhone owners even more?
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More than new iPods, trouble on the iPhone
September 6, 2007
Apple's Fall Updates: New iPods and More | tech.yahoo.com
Every new feature on the iPhones was expected, the iPhone cut was not.
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Apple vs. everyone – who controls the market iTunes or suppliers?
September 3, 2007
NBC, Apple play game of brinkmanship | news.com.com
Apple has a very simple outlook on content delivery, music 99 cents, video $1.99. But the owners of the content want a different compensation package. The war has started in earnest.
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Has City-Wide WiFi Hit a Brick Wall?
August 31, 2007
Chicago's decision to drop muni WiFi symptomatic of a troubled sector | arstechnica.com
Will the dream of WiFi allowing every citizen in a city have access die or continue. Who is going to pay for it with cash strapped cities. Will this effect portable cpu manufacturers?
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August 27, 2007
NJ Teen Unlocks IPhone From AT&T Network | enews.earthlink.net
In one weekend stories on hacking into iPhone came from all corners of the earth. Here is a list: 1. Our lead article 2.iPhone unlocked: AT&T loses iPhone exclusivity (USA) http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/24/iphone-unlocked-atandt-loses-iphone-exclusivity-august-24-2007/ 3.iPhone system hacked, service available in Israel http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3442051,00.html 4. iPhone made to work on local RP network (Philippines) http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/infotech/view_article.php?article_id=84791 Who is going to be effected more, Apple or carriers? We can't limit this to ATT as three more carriers will be on board shortly in Europe.
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Europe, Get Ready to Say Hello
August 24, 2007
France Telecom confirms talks with Apple on iPhone | news.com.com
Most important is that Apple is not going to cover all of Europe at once and that it will be a 3G network. Slow growth is part of Apple’s strategy.
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August 22, 2007
Wal-Mart Deals Body Blow to DRM | www.ecommercetimes.com
No one wants to see a monopoly and the music industry has been very worried about Apple and Steve Jobs. Mr. Jobs has in the past told the industry what to do and has told them he knows what is best for them. This is very clear with the 99cents limit on iTunes even when the labels wanted a structured pricing system. Have they found a back door via Wal-Mart?
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Shareholders not happy with Apple's Board.
August 13, 2007
Apple Shareholders Turn Against Board Over Backdating | www.ecommercetimes.com
While shareholders are very happy with the run up in the stock they appear not too happy with the Board of Directors. They may be wondering what are they hiding?
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