As 3G iPhone Launch Nears, Apple Strikes Worldwide Deals

Most analysts have predicted a June introduction of a 3G iPhone, probably at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, which runs June 9-13 in San Francisco. CEO Steve Jobs is expected to open WWDC with his usual keynote address and will likely unveil a new iPhone then. Read more

3G iPhone Beta 5 Firmware Settings Leaked: On/Off Option

Chronic Productions Blog, which is part of iPhone hacking Chronic Dev web site, has leaked the information about the iPhone Beta 5 Firmware containing several 3G preferences. Most notable setting allows users of the second-generation iPhone to prolong the battery life by disabling 3G access. Read more

In Defence of Apple Inc Environmental Record

In a rather troubling second annual Company Scorecard environmental assessment, Climate Counts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to directing consumers toward the greenest companies, gave Apple Inc the worst ranking with only 11 points out of a possible 100, placing the company last among electronic firms. Read more

Apple PowerBook and iBook Settlement, up to $181.7 million

Apple Inc agreed to a settlement that will cost the Cupertino-based company between $57.5 and $181.7 million to pay refunds of $25 to $79 to as many as 2.3 million computer owners. Customers who bought certain replacement adapters for PowerBook and iBook computers are eligible for the refund. Read more

Wii Style Remote Controller Patented by Apple

Apple may be developing Wii style remote controller that would allow for control of movement with its motion sensing capability. This way, users would be able to interact with and manipulate items on screen via movement and pointing presumably through the use of accelerometer and optical sensor technology. Read more

Apple Canada iPod Owners Eligible for $3.6 million Settlement

Apple Canada Inc is offering CDN $45 (USD $44.40) credits, usable at the Apple Canada online consumer store, to as many as 80,000 Canadian residents who own a first, second, or third-generation iPods purchased before June 24, 2004. Apple has decided to settle the litigation without admitting any wrongdoing or liability. Read more

Apple Patents for Cooling, Search, Color, Conference Calls

According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Apple was recently granted 6 patents - three of them on May 1st and the remaining three on May 6th. These patents deal with different techniques for conserving power usage in portable gadgets, video conferencing GUI, image color correction, and document search and retrieval system. Read more

Apple Tech Support Beats Competition, Second to None

Apple’s tech support received high scores across the board for both laptop and desktop systems in Consumer Reports’ latest survey to be featured in the June 2008 issue. Overall, this year’s report card looks much more favorably upon the Mac than ever! Read more

Apple in Dubai, Annual Gulf Photo Plus Exhibition 2008

UPDATED: The annual Gulf Photo Plus Exhibition 2008  (29 April - 4 May) in magnificent Dubai, UAE, ended today with the presentations from the world’s best at Dubai’s Knowledge Village.  Apple IMC ME was there. Read more

Latest Round of iPhone Rumors Spread All Over

Apple’s hottest gadget, the internet-enabled iPhone, has been experiencing another round of rumors all over the internet. Some of the most popular rumors include the iPhone’s price discount in the U.S., a possibe launch of the iPhone in Australia, and a speculation that Apple may introduce support for 802.21 wireless standard. Read more

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