By Allen Tsai | Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:42 am |
Apple today announced it has sold over one million iPhone 3Gs and users have downloaded more than 10 million applications, just three days after its launch.
The iPhone 3G is now available in 21 countries - Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and the U.S. - and will go on sale in France on July 17."The iPhone 3G had a stunning opening weekend," said Steve Jobs, Apple CEO. "It took 74 days to sell the first one million original iPhones, so the new iPhone 3G is clearly off to a great start around the world." The new iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone plus 3G networking that is twice as fast, built-in GPS for expanded location-based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs over 800 third party applications available through the new App Store. More than 800 applications are available on the App Store, with more than 200 offered for free and more than 90 percent priced at less than $10. Developers have created mobile applications ranging from games to location-based social networking to medical applications to enterprise productivity tools. Users can wirelessly download applications directly onto their iPhone or iPod touch. "The App Store is a grand slam, with a staggering 10 million applications downloaded in just three days," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "Developers have created some extraordinary applications, and the App Store can wirelessly deliver them to every iPhone and iPod touch user instantly." - Apple iPhone 3G Specs
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Wed Feb 08, 2012 4:09 pm | By
Apple is facing increasing animosity over working conditions at its Chinese factories, as protestors gather to demonstrate against the iPhone maker's controversial labor issues.
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Wed Feb 08, 2012 2:30 pm | By
Carriers are struggling with the financial burden of iPhone subsidies, offsetting the cost of carrying Apple's coveted device with broadening product line-ups and raising plan prices.
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Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:49 pm | By
Apple is asking European regulators to rewrite existing fair use patent laws, a move positioning Apple to make millions off existing technologies as its legal battles stumble.
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Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:12 pm | By
Apple hasn't improved factory working conditions, a teenaged worker told CNN, adding controversy to the iPhone maker's Chinese labor troubles.
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Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:01 pm | By
Apple is searching for partners to launch iTV, its Internet-connected streaming video and movie service, in a bold move that may change television viewing forever.
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