Apple Selling ‘Unlocked’ iPhone 4 for $649, $749
Apple is now selling unlocked iPhone 4 models for $649 (16Mb) and $749 (32Mb) in the US. The unlocked phones can be used on any supported GSM cellular network.
Apple White iPhone 4 Releasing April 27?
The 10 months late, white Apple iPhone 4 will be launching this April 27th. This version is the same as the black iPhone 4. Would you buy one when the new iPhone 5 is coming out soon too in September?
Apple Number Four Smartphone Maker
According to market research firm Strategy Analytics, iPhone 4 has moved Apple past both RIM and Sony Ericsson to make the company the fourth largest smartphone vendor in the world.
The top threes are Nokia at 33.7% market share, while Samsung grabbed 21.8% and LG at 8.7%.
Apple Free Bumper Offer For iPhone 4 Ends September 30
Apple will end the free cases program would end on September 30th.
Apple has started the free iPhone 4 bumper program only if you buy the smartphone before September 10. For iPhone 4 purchases made before July 23, 2010, you must apply no later than August 22, 2010; otherwise, you must apply within 30 days of your iPhone 4 purchase.
To take this program, you will have to download the app from the App Store to start the process.
More info: iPhone 4 Case Program
Apple iPhone Mark Papermaster Quit After Antennagate
Vice President of Engineering for iPhone and iPod, Mark Papermaster has resigned in the wake of Antennagate. His position will be assumed by VP of Macintosh engineering, Bob Mansfield. Previously Mark works at IBM and before coming to Apple, he was barred by IBM from joining Apple. The Antennagate situation is referring to the iPhone 4 issue of losing reception if a user hold the phone in a certain way.
Apple Offer Free Bumper For iPhone 4
Apple has started the free iPhone 4 bumper program only if you buy the smartphone before September 10. For iPhone 4 purchases made before July 23, 2010, you must apply no later than August 22, 2010; otherwise, you must apply within 30 days of your iPhone 4 purchase.
To take this program, you will have to download the app from the App Store to start the process.
More info: iPhone 4 Case Program
White iPhone 4 Not Available Until End Of Year
Apple has released a statement indicating the white iPhone 4 will not be available until end of this year. Is Apple fixing the antenna issue before releasing this?
Source: Statement by Apple on White iPhone 4
Apple Press Conference For iPhone 4 Antenna Issue
Apple has now done the close door press conference to the media addressing the antenna issue for the iPhone 4.
There are 3 main points from Steve Jobs in the conference:
- Apple loves its customers
- Apple “screwed up” with the signal algorithm of the phone. But there was no design problem with the antenna.
- Anyone who buys an iPhone 4 through Sept. 30 will get a free “bumper,” a rubber-and-plastic band that wraps around the phone.
Apple Press Conference For iPhone 4 This Friday
Apple has called a press conference for the iPhone 4 issue thisFriday morning at its Cupertino headquarters. We don’t think Apple will do a recall on the device rather probably offer a free fix and the release of iOS 4.1.
According to Bloomberg’s sources, in 2009, Ruben Caballero, Apple antenna expert, told senior-level managers that the exterior placement could hurt reception.
Apple iOS4.1 Beta Out – Will It Fix iPhone 4 Reception Issue?
Apple has released the iOS4.1 beta to developers. Will this new update fix the antenna issue for iPhone 4?
