Rumors
Rumors that Amazon might buy Netflix sparked brief but sharp spikes in shares of both companies yesterday. While the sources of the rumor aren't known, talk of an acquisition was allegedly sparked by Apple's supposed iTunes TV subscription plans and their potential impact on both companies. Amazon in particular would seek to bolster its Video On Demand service by
Rumors
Amazon buying Netflix fueled by Apple?
10 Apple Predictions for 2010
The end of the year is the perfect time to spout ten, rock solid, take it to the bank, predictions for the upcoming year. Well, if only it were that easy. So let me rephrase: here are ten predictions intended to be mildly diverting, whether or not they'll materialize.. Well, with enough legalese I'm sure at least one of them will be spot on.
64GB iPhone and 128GB iPod Touch Possible in 1st Quarter 2010?
Toshiba announced that they have launched a 64 gigabyte (GB) embedded NAND flash memory module. The new chip offers 64GB on a single chip and will start mass production in the first quarter of 2010.
The reason the largest iPhone (32GB) currently has 1/2 the memory of the largest iPod touch (64GB) is that the iPhone can only house
iPhone OS 3.1.3, 4.0 Undergoing Field Testing?
iPhone OS 3.1.3 and 4.0 are apparently already in field testing according to a web site's access logs. The Boy Genius Report web site shows devices with iPhone OS 3.1.3 and 4.0 firmware connecting, alongside hardware at or before the present v3.1.2 revision. A v3.1.3 release
Foxconn receives order for next gen iPhone production
The rumor going around the web today is that Apples partner, Foxconn, which has been the iPhone manufacturing partner since production began on the original version which launched in mid-2007 – has received an order for the next gen
The iPhone's next carrier is likely T-Mobile, not Verizon
The speculation has been, if nothing else, consistent.It goes like this: When the exclusive deal between Apple and AT&T for the iPhone comes to an end, believed to be sometime next year, the maker of the most popular smartphone will likely team up with
Unknown iPhone Model Number Being Field Tested in San Francisco
Could be something, could be nothing, but an "iPhone3,1" mysteriously popped up in the usage records of a Bay Area App Store developer. If you'll remember, the "iPhone2,1"
Apple Ramping Up iPhone Production by 20%
Apple may have underestimated its iPhone 3GS handset, as several sources are indicating that Apple has recently increased manufacturing orders for the iPhone 3GS by up to 20%. The company has apparently increased fourth-quarter orders for the iPhone 3GS to its Taiwan-based manufacturing
Apple Rumored to be Working With Verizon on New 4G iPhone
As in politics, in business too, there are no permanent friends or enemies; only permanent interests.
At least we know it now. If the rumors are true, Apple and Verizon might be engaged in a partnership to test a new 4G LTE iPhone that could be released over the Verizon network next year.
