The iPhone 5s in now in stock at nearly 100% of U.S. Apple Retail Stores, according to a survey by Piper Jaffray's Gene Munster. In October, Munster reported that the device was out of stock at 92% of the 60 U.S. stores surveyed. Every two weeks, Munster updated his survey with the latest December 4th check finding stock at every store. … [Read more...] about Apple iPhone 5s Now In Stock at Nearly 100% of U.S. Apple Stores
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China Mobile Finally Signs Deal With Apple
The WSJ is reporting that China Mobile has finally signed a long-awaited deal with Apple to offer iPhones on its network. China Mobile is the world's largest carrier with over 700 million subscribers. The deal will see iPhones rollout on China Mobile's network later this month, around December 18th when the company holds a conference in Guangzhou. … [Read more...] about China Mobile Finally Signs Deal With Apple
Apple's Market Share Boost From iPhone 5s/5c is Smaller Than Boost From iPhone 5
Apple's market share has received a boost from the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c but has not seen the same uplift as when the iPhone 5 was released, according to sales data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech for the three months to October 2013. Kantar notes that across the major European markets, Android remains number one with 70.9% share. Apple holds 15.8% share and Windows … [Read more...] about Apple's Market Share Boost From iPhone 5s/5c is Smaller Than Boost From iPhone 5
iPhone Thief Sends Owner 11 Pages of Handwritten Contacts
A Chinese thief painstakingly wrote out the information for nearly 1,000 contacts from an iPhone he'd stolen and sent them back to owner of the device. The pickpocket reportedly took the phone from Zou Bin when they shared a taxi somewhere between Yiyang and Changsha in the central province of Hunan. Since he did not have a backup, Zou was more concerned with losing his … [Read more...] about iPhone Thief Sends Owner 11 Pages of Handwritten Contacts
Apple offers Unlocked iPhone 5s From the U.S. Online Apple Store
Apple is now selling an unlocked version of the iPhone 5s in the United States via its online store. The SIM-Free iPhone 5s is available to ship in 1-2 weeks and requires a GSM-compatible SIM. … [Read more...] about Apple offers Unlocked iPhone 5s From the U.S. Online Apple Store
Apple Cuts iPhone 5c Orders From Pegatron By Over 50%, Requests Equipment Back?
Sales of the iPhone 5c have fallen far short of expectations, leading Apple to cut its orders for the device from Pegatron by over 50% and ask the company to return some production equipment. Pegatron says that its original production scheme remains unchanged. Pegatron originally landed about 70% of Apple's iPhone 5c orders for 2014, with Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision … [Read more...] about Apple Cuts iPhone 5c Orders From Pegatron By Over 50%, Requests Equipment Back?
AT&T Offering 50% Off Smartphones Including iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c
AT&T is offering 50% off all smartphones priced up to $199, including the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c. This means you can get an iPhone 5c for $50, or an iPhone 5s for $100. There are no restrictions on what color you get, however this only applies to smartphones priced under 199, so the 32GB and 64GB iPhone 5s models are not discounted. … [Read more...] about AT&T Offering 50% Off Smartphones Including iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c
Apple Makes Further Cuts to iPhone 5c Orders
Apple has reportedly made further cuts to its orders for the iPhone 5c as customers continue to choose the iPhone 5s over the plastic 5c. C Technology, who was the first to report iPhone 5C production cuts, says Apple still continues to reduce orders for its contract manufacturers and suppliers. Protek (Pegatron) has seen its 5C orders cut by 75%, from 320K a day in October to … [Read more...] about Apple Makes Further Cuts to iPhone 5c Orders
EASA Approves Use of Electronics During All Phases of Flights for European Airlines
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has announced that it will publish guidance allowing for personal electronic devices to be used during all phases of flight. This follows a decision by the FAA last month to do the same. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will publish by the end of November 2013 guidance which will extend to all phases of flight the … [Read more...] about EASA Approves Use of Electronics During All Phases of Flights for European Airlines
The iPhone Could Get a Sapphire Screen Earlier Than Expected
Apple may be able to deliver an iPhone with a sapphire display cover earlier than originally expected. The site notes that in March 2012, Twin Creeks announced Hyperion 3, a new production system that it created to manufacture photovoltaic (solar) cells. The process involves manufacturing a block of sapphire then slicing a 0.2mm sheet of it. … [Read more...] about The iPhone Could Get a Sapphire Screen Earlier Than Expected