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Apple Hires I.B.M. Veteran as Device Engineer

Nov. 4, 2008
Apple said that it planned to hire Mark Papermaster, a high-ranking I.B.M. technology executive, to run its iPod and iPhone hardware engineering groups.
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Software said to 'unlock' iPhone 3G

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Apple's deals with iPhone carrier partners such as AT&T Inc. in the United States could be threatened by moves to "unlock" the phones, analysts say.
iPhone passes Blackberry in 3Q sales

iPhone passes Blackberry in 3Q sales

CUPERTINO, Calif., Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Brisk sales of Apple's iPhone have catapulted it to the No. 2 position in so-called smart phone sales, jumping ahead of the Blackberry, industry analysts say.

Apple finds mobile phone pack on its tail

CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Apple's iPhone 3G has set the pace for touch-screen mobile phones, but a slew of U.S. and foreign competitors are nipping at its heels, analysts say.
iPhone 3G patched, Apple says

iPhone 3G patched, Apple says

CUPERTINO, Calif., Aug. 20 (UPI) -- California computer giant Apple said a software patch improves connections for the new iPhone 3G that are possibly haunted with problematic chips.
iPhone supply easing as Best Buy signs on

iPhone supply easing as Best Buy signs on

CUPERTINO, Calif., Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Supply worries over the fast-selling iPhone are easing somewhat in the United States, industry analysts said.
iPhone kill switch unconfirmed all around

iPhone kill switch unconfirmed all around

CUPERTINO, Calif., Aug. 8 (UPI) -- California's Apple Corp. declined to make an official comment on the so-called "kill switch" discovered in the company's new iPhone.
Apple unveils iPhone 3G

Apple unveils iPhone 3G

CUPERTINO, Calif., June 9 (UPI) -- Apple Inc. unveiled its next generation iPhone Monday, saying it provides faster Internet access and e-mail service than its predecessor.
Apple accepts subsidies for new iPhone

Apple accepts subsidies for new iPhone

CUPERTINO, Calif., June 7 (UPI) -- Apple has changed course and will accept a subsidy from U.S. and European telecom providers to bring down the price of its new iPhone, sources said.
Apple: Teens not banned from stores

Apple: Teens not banned from stores

PALO ALTO, Calif., May 30 (UPI) -- An Apple Inc. spokesman has denied that four teenagers were permanently banished from all the company's stores by a Palo Alto, Calif., manager.
Apple lines up overseas iPhone partners

Apple lines up overseas iPhone partners

CUPERTINO, Calif., May 17 (UPI) -- Apple Inc. says the popularity of its iPhone is gaining international ground, with new distribution deals in place Saturday for Europe and elsewhere.

China Mobile balks at iPhone talks

HAIKOU, China, April 12 (UPI) -- China Mobile isn't negotiating with Apple Inc. for sale rights to the U.S. company's iPhone because of concerns about business models and commercialization.

Programmers invited to toy with iPhones

CUPERTINO, Calif., March 7 (UPI) -- Apple Corp. issued an open invitation -- or almost an open invitation -- to software developers Friday to add new functions to the iPhone.
Popularity of iPhone threatens profits

Popularity of iPhone threatens profits

SHANGHAI, Feb. 18 (UPI) -- The popularity of Apple's iPhone is undermining the company's potential profits in China, a Monday report said.

Report: British put off by iPhone price

LONDON, Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Industry analysts say its high price and network restrictions have dampened sales of Apple's long-awaited iPhone in Britain.

Apple introduces ulta-thin laptop

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Apple Corp. unveiled its ultra-thin laptop computer, which the California electronics and software giant hopes will mimic the wildly popular iPod and iPhone.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa