Nokia takes on Apple's iTunes, iPhone

Oct. 2, 2008

LONDON (Reuters) - Nokia, the world's top mobile phone maker, launched its free music package on Thursday, issuing a challenge to Apple Inc's dominance of the digital music market.

iPhone 3G takes over as top U.S. seller

CUPERTINO, Calif., Nov. 11 (UPI) -- The iPhone 3G surpassed the Motorola Razr as the top-selling mobile phone for U.S. adults in the third quarter, a market research group said.

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.

Apple's iPhone arrives in Russia

MOSCOW, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Apple's third-generation iPhone went on sale in Russia Friday, retailers said.

Google readying to launch rival to iPhone

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 15 (UPI) -- California Internet giant Google is teaming with T-Mobile and HTC to launch a new interactive smart phone, various sources said.

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

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 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.

Apple considers bundling iTunes

CUPERTINO, Calif., March 19 (UPI) -- California computer maker Apple is considering selling unlimited access to its music library when customers purchase iPhones or iPods, sources said Wednesday.

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

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

Apple limits iPhone to two per customer

NEW YORK, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- Apple has begun limiting sales of its popular iPhone to two per customer and no longer accepts cash for payment.

Apple disables 'hacked' iPhones

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Apple iPhone users who tried to hack in and "unlock" their phones found them inoperable after they installed the latest iPhone software updates.

Apple launches iPhone in Britain

LONDON, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Apple Inc. said Tuesday it would introduce its multimedia, Web-enabled iPhone in Britain in time to cash in on the Christmas shopping period.