Glenn alluded to earlier that there hasn’t been a list of what to happen at WWDC, that’s because he hasn’t read this post. Of the staff, Charlie is the least interested in WWDC 2010 (although he will be buying a new iPhone), so it seemed appropriate that I write this post. (Yes, that was third then first person – get used to it) And since there really wasn’t a whole lot of non-WWDC Apple news (there actually is really little news on most weekends anyways) – it seemed logical to put this in the same post.
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Light day on news. Apple has begun setting up for WWDC 2010. Turns out Gizmodo wasn’t invited. Perhaps MobileMe will be updated. Apple launched a resource page for HTML5. Rescuecom dropped Apple to third in their latest reliability report. But don’t worry Steve, Apple was the only U.S. computer company to outgrow the market growth in Q1. Foxconn’s wonderful time continues.
There is some belief that the new iPhone might be available on June 18th. The iPhone 3G is no more. Speaking of AT&T, the backlash regarding their new data plans continues. AT&T indicated that there will be no tethering between iPhone and iPad. AT&T then decided to allow some users to buy an unlimited data plan before June 7th. SquareTrade updated their insurance plan… yeah, it’s a whole lot better then AT&Ts.
Matt Warman of the Telegraph decided to inform users not to buy the next iPhone. It wasn’t pretty. Charlie’s thoughts after the jump. Here’s what Gruber had to say about this article…
Matt Warman wins the race as the first major technology writer to trash the unreleased next-generation iPhone, sight unseen.
Finished reading the update from Tuesday yet? Apple seeded the newest release of Mac OS X 10.6.4 with no known issues. After all of the coverage around Foxconn and the suicides occurring at their factory, Foxconn raised salaries 30%, although claiming that it had nothing to do with the suicides. Seems as if the Mac mini is not in high supply and oh yeah, WWDC is in five days. Seems the DOJ is not so happy with Apple. Steve was at this thing called D8. After being attacked by Jobs, Flurry Analytics changed some things.
More photos of a white iPhone have emerged. (If this thing doesn’t come out it will be hilarious) Then the spare parts guide came out. Apple pulled an app, while sort of – Widgets anyone? AT&T has had a busy 48 hours. First, they overhauled the way their data plans for the iPhone and iPad operated. Don’t worry though, if you’re a current iPhone customer you can keep your unlimited data plan. AT&T also topped a new report for the fastest 3G connection. Someone thought that e-mailing AT&T CEO would be a good idea to show their displeasure for the new data plans, turns out that’ll get you a cease and desist letter. AT&T then implemented common sense and apologized. After all that, Verizon claimed they weren’t get the iPhone soon. Although that didn’t stop them from testing the iPad.
Speaking of the iPad, AdMob updated its SDK to support the iPad. S3 Graphics is trying to prevent the iPad and iPhone from staying on the market. Thirteen fifth graders got free iPads because of a picture the were in.
Finally, here’s a video of an awesome felt-tip lego printer.
So… let’s try to catch you up on all of the news in the past five days. A couple days ago Steve Ballmer was in the news quite a bit. First, he had to answer questions regarding Apple’s surpassing marketcap. Then there were some thoughts that he was going to go to WWDC and then he squashed those. After all that marketcap shenanigans, a new report put Apple.com as the number two online retailer.
In the storefront world it was also a big weekend with numerous stores celebrating their Grand Openings. Seems Apple stores and Microsoft showrooms(?) are going to be in a lot of the same places, wonder who will sell more? Just to be clear, this is a Trojan horse. Intego also found some spyware in free screensavers. Despite the ongoing Google/Apple war, those using Windows at Google are going to have to find a new OS. Doesn’t Google make an OS?
In WWDC news, Engadget received information regarding what it believes to be the next Apple TV, Google you’re screwed. Boy Genius Reports believes that a new iTunes.com and Macs are coming at WWDC.
Foxconn has not had a whole lot of people defending it, but a new article pointed out that in reality Foxconn’s suicide rate is below average. Steve cited this here. Then there was the theory that the migrant workers were really the ones to blame. In the mean time, Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn’s parent) has raised wages 20%. A new report says that Apple might be giving a share of its profits to the employees at Foxconn. Turns out it will be around .7%.
In patent news, Apple filed for something regarding an iPhone headset. Apple announced a new rendition of QuickTime to the patent office with some fun stuff. There were some pictures thrown around regarding cloud syncing and solar iPhone charging. Two patents for the Magic Mouse made their way around the internets. Cupertino won a whole bunch of Designs: Part 1 & Part 2. In trademark news, Apple is facing a lawsuit regarding iAd.
Then there was all the iPad news. The iPad was launched internationally in nine countries, that shockingly brought down Vodafone’s servers and the device shockingly sold well.The big news was the new sales numbers, 2 million in 58 days. Self-publishing books are allowed in the iBooks Store.
Just in case you were wondering, the iPhone grew more then the Android did in May. AT&T said that four out of ten iPhones sold are to enterprise customers. If anyone is doubting the new iPhone is coming, Telefonica (Spain) removed the iPhone 3G and 3GS. AT&T is going to begin offering insurance for the iPhone, yes it’s a hell of a lot more expensive then Squaretrade. Apple is allegedly looking into Bing implementation in iPhone 4… where have we heard this before? In addition, Apple randomly turned on Places geotagging and perhaps flashlight mode? A Czech iPhone site confirmed the new high-res screen on the iPhone. A Portugese site then got some video of the inside of the next iPhone. There were some random parts floating around China. In addition, Kevin Rose may or may not be rather familiar with the next iPhone. AT&T is apparently installing large displays in its stores for the upcoming iPhone, no reference to high-res or anything. Skype 2.0 was announced brining quite a few key features, for free.
Finally congrats to the popular Mac forum, MacRumors, who reached 10 million forum posts.
Sorry for the lack of news. Seems Apple isn’t doing a good job staying up to date either, a research says Safari has a two year-old hole. Apple seeded the latest build of Mac OS X 10.6.4 to developers. Office for Mac 2011 got some new icons. In patent news, Apple was awarded patents for Final Cut Pro and the iPod. The bad news continues for Foxconn. Despite claiming that they weren’t a sweatshop, another Foxconn employee (#11 this year) has committed suicide. This comes in the face of three statements following the tenth reported suicide and undercover investigation from three major corporations, including Apple, who said they would independently investigate the situation. Cupertino’s days have been mixed: Genius Bar employees are suing Apple over breaks and the DOJ is investigating iTunes, but hey – they surpassed Microsoft in market cap.
Apple is apparently doubling iPad production for Q3.That may or may not help the people trying to get them overseas. But don’t worry, those of you that are getting them in stores will have a chance to as the Apple Store will open early on Friday.
The iPhone is shockingly getting updated soon. The obvious explanation is that AT&T told their employees. In addition, the iPhone 3G is not available at AT&T stores anymore. (It also got quasi pulled from the Apple Online Store) Digitimes reported that there may be two different models of the next iPhone, although Apple is only going to release one. If the iPhone were released to Verizon, a new report says AT&T could lose 40% of its subscribers. Perhaps putting Wi-Fi in Time Square will help them keep an extra percent. Sam Mendes is shooting a commercial for the new device.
There was actually quite a bit of news this weekend, at least more then normal, but still. It seems like just rolling them into Monday seems like a better idea. AutoCad is coming back to the Mac. While Sydney got a new Apple Store, Chicago is getting one soon. Seems as if the new Yankee Stadium is not so welcoming of iPads. The trademarks of random Apple icons continues, this time iTunes & WebKit.
The iPhone leaks continue. Images emerged of random parts of the next-iPhone, but the real news: iPhone in white. Boy Genius Reports seems to have found some fairly convincing evidence regarding video conferencing. By the way, Steve thinks WWDC 2010 will be a big deal and he will be there. Someone at Best Buy thinks Sprint is getting the next iPhone; funny when we were there this weekend no one mentioned anything. Newest reports point to a $99 iPhone 3GS with the new iPhone. That would make sense given Apple has reportedly stopped shipments of the iPhone 3G. Over 700,000 iPhones have been sold in S. Korea.
Remember that keynote where Google claimed Froyo was really fast, faster then the iPhone? Redmond Pie tested it and well… not so good. Finally a big shout out to the members of the EU Parliament, all of you are getting an iPad.
