ARTICLES RELATING TO IPHONE

Shakespeare comes to life in new app

2013-05-20 20:11

A new app has been launched aims to bring William Shakespeare's sonnets to the masses with the help of short films starring stage actors performing them in front of New York landmarks.

Court: iPhone unlocking patent invalid

2013-04-05 19:52

Germany's patent court invalidated a patent held by Apple - and contested by rivals Motorola and Samsung - on its "slide to unlock" function for smartphones, but the ruling can still be appealed.

BlackBerry boss hits out at Apple

2013-03-19 13:09

The head of BlackBerry has taken a swipe at Apple, saying the iPhone's operating system was outdated, while promising thousands of new apps.

iTunes U downloads top 1 billion

2013-03-01 10:01

Apple says people have downloaded more than 1 billion items from iTunes U, which features free books, lectures and other information from schools.

Apple to hand out $100m iTunes credits

2013-02-27 07:21

Apple has agreed to give more than $100m in iTunes store credits to settle a lawsuit alleging that the iPhone and iPad maker improperly charged kids for playing games.

iPhone 5 security flaw exposed

2013-02-15 13:00

The latest iOS update for Apple's iPhone has a security glitch that could compromise the device, a report has warned.

Yahoo! buys iPhone app maker Alike

2013-02-12 22:26

Yahoo! has acquired the start-up behind an iPhone application that lets people know if nearby venues are like places that suit their tastes.

iPhone OS update supports Vodacom LTE

2013-01-29 08:23

Apple has announced that an update to its operating system would include LTE support for a range of mobile operators, including Vodacom.

iPhone tops in US, Android rules world

2013-01-23 07:29

Apple's iPhone have remained the most popular smartphone among US buyers, while Android handsets were on top worldwide, a report showed.

iPhone 5 delays anger South Africans

2013-01-10 14:59

Many South Africans have been disappointed after the launch of the iPhone 5 by not being able to purchase the device, despite being on the waiting list.

Too busy? App will act as digital PA

2013-01-07 17:53

Looking for a reliable assistant for your complex digital life? A new app that can detect tasks and help users to complete them could be the answer.

iPhone 5 leading from the back - review

2012-12-23 22:35

The iPhone 5 is arguably one of the best looking smartphones on the market, but is Apple still able to out-innovate its rivals in an increasingly competitive environment.

China: Two million iPhone 5s sold

2012-12-17 12:11

Apple Inc sold more than two million of its latest iPhone 5 model in the first three days after its debut in China, the company said.

Google launches new iOS maps

2012-12-13 10:02

Google has launched a Maps application for the latest version of the iPhone operating system.

New iPhone, iPad in China soon

2012-11-30 21:25

Apple says its newest gadgets, including the iPad mini and iPhone 5, will go on sale in China next week.

Apple 'pays $21m' over clock dispute

2012-11-10 22:18

US tech giant Apple has dished out $21m to compensate Swiss national rail operator SBB for using its famous clock without permission, a Swiss daily has reported.

Apple ordered to pay up over Facetime

2012-11-08 08:32

Apple has been ordered to pay $368m for patent infringement in its use of Facetime, an application that allows for video calls on mobile devices.

Pentagon drops BlackBerry

2012-11-02 17:21

The Pentagon will no longer retain an exclusive contract with BlackBerry maker Research in Motion and has invited companies such as Apple to offer smartphones to its vast work force.

iPhone's 'Siri' directs to brothels

2012-10-29 15:48

Concerns that the Chinese version of the Apple iPhone's new voice-activated assistant "Siri" directs users to brothels has been raised by web users and lawyers.

iPhone 5 tracking users - report

2012-10-18 08:01

While many South Africans wait for the local launch of the iPhone 5, it has emerged that Apple has quietly switched on user tracking in the latest operating system.

FNB adds iPhone to online sales platform

2012-10-16 10:23

First National Bank is offering clients the opportunity to buy the iPhone 4S over two years at no interest, as many await the official release of the iPhone 5 in SA.

Swiss rail firm agrees deal with Apple

2012-10-12 22:13

Swiss national train operator SBB says it has resolved a dispute with Apple after the tech giant used its famous clock design without permission on a new iPad and iPhone application.

Mobile phones less toxic, research finds

2012-10-04 08:25

Mobile phone manufacturers, responding to consumer and regulatory pressure, are using fewer toxic substances in their products, researchers have said.

Apple apologises for maps

2012-09-28 15:31

Apple has finally apologised to users of its latest operating system for the functionality of its mapping application.

Apple maps disaster may solve islands row

2012-09-22 16:08

The iPhone 5 may have been criticised for its glitch-ridden new maps feature, but it may have inadvertently provided a diplomatic solution to China and Japan's ongoing row over disputed islands.

 

Android, Samsung extend smartphone lead

2013-05-15 07:29

Google's Android mobile operating system has grabbed three out of four smartphones sold in the world in the first quarter of 2013.

Apple to release new iPhone

2013-04-03 08:01

The Wall Street Journal says Apple is set for an earlier launch of the next iPhone, breaking with tradition as the company strives to win over new users.

iPhone used to diagnose intestinal worms

2013-03-13 07:27

Scientists have used an iPhone and a camera lens to diagnose intestinal worms in rural Tanzania.

Apple CEO promises 'great stuff'

2013-02-28 07:30

Apple CEO Tim Cook has sought to assure shareholders that the company is working on some "great stuff" that may help reverse a sharp decline in its stock price.

Users eager to download new mail app

2013-02-18 21:09

More than 800 000 people are waiting to access a new iPhone app that aims to transform their e-mail experience by helping them achieve the elusive "inbox zero".

No Apple iPhone in Brazil

2013-02-13 18:15

Regulators in Brazil have rejected Apple's application to register its iPhone trademark in the country, having already recognised a local manufacturer's claim to the name.

Apple is tops in US in mobile phones

2013-02-01 22:01

Apple has dethroned Samsung as the top US mobile phone vendor in the final quarter of last year, research firm Strategy Analytics has reported.

iPhone 5 fail fans doubt on growth

2013-01-24 10:00

Apple missed Wall Street's revenue forecast for the third straight quarter after iPhone sales came in below expectations.

18 rules for iParenting

2013-01-11 15:46

Do kids need rules when given access to technology? This mom thinks so.

Apple building budget iPhone - report

2013-01-09 09:05

Reports echoing online have fuelled speculation that Apple is tailoring a low-price version of the iPhone for China and other emerging markets.

New Lego robotics talk to iPhones

2013-01-07 10:29

Lego bricks are getting cozy with the iPhone and other Apple devices in the latest incarnation of the Mindstorms robotics kit.

Most US papers have mobile presence

2012-12-17 22:03

Almost all major US newspapers and magazines have a mobile Web presence, and most of those without one will create one in the coming months, an industry survey shows.

SA queues to buy iPhone 5

2012-12-14 11:07

South African shops selling the new iPhone 5 that went on sale at Vodacom and iStore shops cannot keep up with the demand.

iPhone 5 hits SA stores in December

2012-12-03 16:13

Apple have announced that the iPhone 5 will be released in South Africa in December.

Sandy help gets social with apps

2012-11-12 22:07

People eager to support relief efforts following Hurricane Sandy can use apps that provide creative ways of donating to charity and nudge friends to do the same.

Apple seems vulnerable

2012-11-10 14:11

Apple, the world's biggest and perhaps most admired company, seems to have lost some of its luster.

Apple's iPhone loses name battle

2012-11-04 21:23

A Mexican telecommunications firm named iFone has declared victory in a trademark battle with Apple's iPhone, exposing the US company to a potential compensation payment.

Apple boots out Maps boss

2012-10-30 09:05

Apple has announced that the executive in charge of Maps, Siri and other software in its iPhones is leaving as part of a shakeup in the upper ranks of the company.

Apple patent possibly 'invalid'

2012-10-24 08:26

Samsung's legal battle with Apple has been bolstered by word that the US Patent and Trademark Office was second-guessing a patent at issue in the case.

Worldwide smartphone users top 1bn

2012-10-17 21:40

Five years after the release of the iPhone, there are now over a billion smartphone users worldwide, according to a report.

New iPhone snapped up in Gaza

2012-10-16 08:35

Apple's new iPhone 5 is selling well in the Gaza Strip despite inflated prices, reaching the Palestinian enclave via smuggling tunnels even before high-tech hub Israel.

Foxconn denies strike at iPhone plant

2012-10-06 10:28

Foxconn Technology Group says production at its Chinese factory that makes Apple's iPhones is continuing without interruption, denying reports that thousands of workers had gone on strike.

Apple gains on Samsung in US

2012-10-03 08:33

Apple has narrowed the gap with Samsung smartphones in the US market in the months before the release of the iPhone 5.

App lifts lid on US campaign ads

2012-09-26 11:13

In the nasty world of US politics, voters want to know: who is behind some of the ads they see on TV. Now, there's an app for that.

Apple, Swiss rail firm to meet over dispute

2012-09-22 08:00

Swiss national train operator SBB saysFriday it is to meet Apple representatives after the tech giant used without agreement its famous clock design on a new application for iPad and iPhone.

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