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Google Voice to Hit iPhone as Web-Based App

In spite of recent drama between Google and Apple, Google Voice will soon be available for the iPhone, though as a web-based application according to the New York Times. The all-things-phone-management application (which was widely speculated to have been rejected for threatening AT&T profits on calling plans) will be rewritten as a stylized Web site […]

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Apple Systematically Pulling Google Voice, Similar Applications

Apple is apparently systematically yanking iPhone applications from the App Store that use Google Voice to simplify and reduce the costs of making phone calls, though it’s suspected Apple isn’t the one making the actual judgment call. According to AppleInsider, developer Sean Kovacs, was surprised on Monday to discover that his GV Mobile client for […]

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Apple, China Mobile Apparently Reach Terms Regarding Chinese iPhone Marketplace

After about two years of negotiation, wireless carrier has allegedly landed a three-year contract for the exclusive rights to local iPhone distribution, according to MacNN and a Shanghai Securities News report. The deal, described by unnamed sources, is said to extend for three years and guarantees annual sales of 1 million to 2 million units. […]

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iPhone 3GS

Apple Facing Constrained iPhone Supplies, Could Delay Some Overseas Launches

After selling 5.2 million iPhones in fiscal Q3, including a million units that sold in the first three days, Apple has announced being “unable to make enough 3GSs to meet demand.” According to AppleInsider, voracious demand for the latest iPhone has helped restrict it to 18 launch countries out of the 80 where Apple currently […]

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T-Mobile, Orange May be Arranging to Sell iPhones to UK Marketplace

Across the pond, wireless carrier O2’s exclusivity deal within the UK marketplace may be coming to an end within the next few months. According to MacNN, competitor T-Mobile stated that it’s already in negotiation with Apple and could begin carrying the iPhone 3G within a matter of months. The iPhone 3GS has not been mentioned […]