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Former Apple Employee Blogs About Apple Internals (Again)

Former Apple Emlpoyee, Chuq von Rospach has blogged about Apple’s internals before. Having worked on Apple’s email lists for many years, Rospach understand certain aspects of the company, and lucky for us, he blogs about them too.

Blogging in response to the on-going 3G Network issues people are having with the iPhone 3G, Rospach had lunch [...]

Coming Soon: iPhone 3G Software Update to Help You Get Over the One Bar Blues

Apple is reportedly working on a software update for the iPhone 3G that will address major global concerns regarding poor 3G network reception.

In a recent post, we reported that the cause of the seemingly widespread reception issues, was simply a failing Infineon 3G chipset.
Whatever the case may be, many users are sick of singing the [...]

Piper Ups iPhone Sales Estimates to 4.47 Million for Q4

Piper Jaffray analyst, Gene Munster, has recently upped his target estimate of the number expected Q4 iPhone 3G sales from 4.1 million to 4.47 million, according to a Wednesday report to clients.

“Munster’s new estimate is based 1) on Apple’s report that it sold 1 million iPhone 3Gs in the three days following the device’s July [...]

iPhone 3G Connection Issues Caused by Immature Infineon Chipset?

Marketwatch.com is reporting that the ongoing issues many users are experiencing with AT&T’s 3G cellular network, may be due to the inclusion of an immature chipset.

Many iPhone owners have been reporting very spotty experiences with AT&T’s 3G network while using Apple’s new iPhone 3G. We’ve previously reported about the one bar blues, and the [...]

NetShare’s Doubtful Return to the App Store

Nullriver’s brief contribution to the App store, NetShare, an application that allows users to tether their iPhone’s internet connection to a laptop, is unlikely to make a return appearance.

“Earlier in the week, Nullriver received a response from Apple saying the removal of NetShare was a mistake that required “technical review.” It turns out that was [...]

AT&T Keeps iPhone Exclusivity through 2010

“USA Today has an interview with AT&T head Randall Stephenson in which he discusses the success of the iPhone for the wireless carrier. He notes that in the original deal back on 2005 they were “betting on Jobs” — and it’s now clear that that bet paid off: “It’s everything we hoped it would be,” [...]

AT&T growth spurred by iPhone

AT&T reported growth in both its net income and revenue, with interest in Apple’s iPhone spurring strong mobile and mobile data numbers.

“AT&T Inc. reported second-quarter financial results today that contained signs that the weak economy is catching up to its previously steady results, but investors were pleased,” reports the Houston Chronicle.
“The nation’s largest telecommunications company [...]

Here’s some free Wi-Fi. Psych.

The exclusive U.S. iPhone service provider giveth and then taketh away. Fast.

Just moments after AT&T had posted a message on its website claiming to provide free Wi-Fi services to iPhone, the company retracted it. Spokespeople for AT&T are now keeping a tight lip about the cause of the error, or whether free Wi-Fi will [...]

One Bar Blues; iPhone 3G reception problems.

“Proud owners of their new iPhone 3G are probably experiencing problems - not on the whole, but surely a certain group will have had experienced just one bar of 3G reception in areas where other devices offer strong reception. ”
“There are many possibilities involved - could it be a problem with a particular batch of [...]

[Video] MacBlogz iPhone 3G Launch Line continued.

We here at MacBlogz hope that everyone has had a successful and enjoyable iPhone 3G launch day. While there were definitely some ups and downs (to say the least), those of you that have triumphed over the lines only to be faced with further issues, can now sit back and bask in all of the [...]

[updates x3] Leaked/Confirmed Information: Current iPhone Owners Automatically Eligible for Subsidized Prices

We have recently received information surrounding the hot-topic issue of whether current iPhone owners will be eligible to get the new iPhone 3G at subsidized pricing ($199/$299 respectively).
MacBlogz’s source at AT&T has confirmed that current iPhone owners will automatically be eligible for subsidized pricing when walking into an AT&T store with your current iPhone in [...]

AT&T announces iPhone rate plans; no contract necessary.

This morning AT&T has released pricing details for the long awaited iPhone 3G set to launch July 11th at 8:00 AM.
The 8GB iPhone 3G is set at $199 with the 16GB going for $299, both with a two-year contract. These plans are available only to users who purchased the phone’s first generation before July 11, [...]

Apple releases memo to employees (iPhone 3G FAQ’s)

“Apple Inc. is distributing to its retail and sales personnel an internal iPhone 3G Frequently Asked Questions document which implies that first-day sales and activation procedures are still being ironed out. It does, however, provide some information on bulk iPhone 3G sales for businesses.” Apple Insider reports.
The document repeats some already known information, like the [...]

Leaked AT&T memo hinting at MMS support?

The folks over at iPhone Atlas are reporting that “AT&T’s customer service representatives certainly aren’t known for delivering accurate information about soon-to-be-released products. As such, the following should be taken with a grain of salt: we’ve received corroborated word that an AT&T employee memo lists MMS (multimedia messaging service) support — allowing transmission of text, [...]

[poll] Are you planning on buying or upgrading to the new iPhone 3G?

Apple’s new iPhone 3G has been a much anticipated (and expected) device. Amongst the new features are 3G wireless technology, maps with real GPS (Global Positiong System), support for enterprise features like Microsoft Exchange, and the new App Store.
Tons of people have been waiting for this new device.
Including… “THE REST OF THE WORLD !!!”
But [...]

AT&T Confident in (or desperate to keep carrying) the iPhone.

Here at MacBlogz, we know that since the announcement of the $199 iPhone, you have been tossing and turning in bed at night wondering what is behind the dramatic price reduction. Well, finally, your quesitons have been answered. According to Oppenheimer analyst Yair Reiner, AT&T is paying a subsidy of $325 per 3G [...]

Apple to license Klausner “visual voicemail” patents.

The Washington Post reports that Apple and AT&T have both agreed to license out Klausner Technology Inc.’s patent on “visual voicemail” technology and have settled the on-going lawsuit held against them. The patented technology sends a visual alert to a computer or mobile phone when a user has a voice message.
Back in January of [...]

New 3G iPhone already here ! Steve Jobs to announce IMMEDIATE WORLDWIDE availablity at WWDC.

Forbes today reports that the new 3G iPhone is already here and that Apple has been quietly positioning units around the world.

“Apple has been quietly positioning millions of units of a mysterious new product–almost certainly the new iPhone–in key markets since March. And yet, incredibly, not one credible image of Apple’s new product has yet [...]

AT&T “iPhone Black” Rumor Busted

Several recent posts have surfaced regarding the rumored 3G iPhone’s listing on AT&T’s customer login area of their website. The finding sparked an immediate surge of interest, as an “iPhone Black” apparently became an option to select as a model type. Was this a clear indication of an immanent release, or simply some [...]