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AT&T iPhone Activations Match Last Quarter at 3.6 Million

Guest Author ∙ July 21, 2011

In its second quarter financial results today, AT&T revealed it had activated 3.6 million iPhones during the three-month period ending in June. This figure is identical to that announced for AT&T's first financial quarter, however, it is an increase over the 3.2 million devices activated during the same quarter last year.

After falling over the last 12-18 months, the number of new customers activating iPhones seems to have stabilized. 24% of iPhone activations were for new customers, which is just slightly higher than the first quarter, and significantly lower than the 40% rate during the early days of the iPhone.

Apple Will Sell More iPhones in 2011 Than Every Previous Year Combined

Alex Heath ∙ Updated March 9, 2016

Apple announced some impressive numbers at its last earnings call, with iPhone sales on the upwards trend. Specifically, Apple saw a dramatic year-over-year increase in sales of 142%. Total, Apple sold 20+ million iPhones in just one business quarter.

According to an estimation based on Apple's track record, 2011 looks to be the best year for the iPhone ever. With more iPhones being sold this year than every other year prior combined...

Apple Launches App Store Volume Purchase Program for Businesses

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Awhile back, we told you that Apple was preparing its App Store B2B volume purchase program in the US, and the service has officially gone live for businesses wishing to enroll.

This new program will allow businesses to purchase and distribute apps in bulk to employees. Pricing will also be volume-based, meaning that bulk App Store purchases will also become more affordable for enterprise customers.

New Dual SIM Case Adds a Second Line to Your iPhone 4

Cody Lee ∙ Updated December 17, 2017

You might recall that earlier this year, there was a rumor going around that the next iPhone would feature dual SIM card slots. This would allow users to connect multiple phone lines to the device, eliminating the need to carry multiple phones.

While we haven't heard any follow-up information suggesting Apple's next smartphone will sport the dual SIM option, we have seen several accessory makers offer the feature for the current line of iPhones. The latest product we've seen surface, just like the Rebel 2Phone, adds a second SIM tray to your iPhone 4 via a removable case...

iPhone-Charging Bus Stop Coming to a City Near You

Oliver Haslam ∙ July 21, 2011

Crispin Porter and Bogusky have discovered an interesting new ad scheme, with Vitamin Water signage becoming a new vehicle for charging stations in select cities across the US.

Boston, Chicago, New York and Los Angeles are now home to mobile phone charging stations, right built into Vitamin Water ads at bus stops. What a convenient way to charge your dead iPhone or iPad...

iControlPad: Turn Your iPhone into a Legit Gaming Device

Cody Lee ∙ Updated December 26, 2016

Alright folks, it's finally here. We told you about the iControlPad nearly 3 years ago, and the company has finally started shipping the product. For those unfamiliar with the gaming accessory, let me give you a quick refresher.

When you think of iPhone gaming add-ons, you typically think of those little plastic suction-cup-tipped joysticks. iControlPad provides a much better solution for your touchscreen woes with physical, console-like controls...

Sky TV Streaming App Now in the App Store

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated November 13, 2019

Sky TV, the UK's largest satellite television provider, has finally seen its new Sky Go app approved by Apple.

Originally slated for release way back on the 6th of July, Sky Go has seen a delay similar to that of the Google+ app, which leads us to wonder if Apple's team of reviewers have been busy accepting apps for the Mac App Store, with OS X Lion finally here.

Available for free on the App Store, Sky Go offers streaming Sky television to iPads, iPod touches and iPhones while out and about, with a maximum of two devices registered at a time...

How to Install Google+ on Your iPad or iPod Touch

Cody Lee ∙ Updated November 12, 2019

After several weeks of being forced to use the web app, early iOS Google+ adopters were finally given a native App Store app yesterday. The app included all kinds of enhancements over the web version, including the ability to manage profiles and upload photos.

However, a lot of folks were upset that Google didn't include support for iPad and iPod Touch users. The omission was rather odd, considering folks with either device weren't even able to download the app. Luckily, iDB has your back, and we've put together an easy guide to installing Google+ on your iPad or iPod Touch...

iTunes 10.4 Brings Lion Support [Jailbreak Safe]

Sébastien Page ∙ July 20, 2011

Following the release of Mac OS X Lion earlier today, Apple pushed an update to iTunes as well by bringing it to version 10.4. iTunes 10.4 was designed to work well with Lion. Among a few bug fixes, iTunes 10.4 gets full-screen mode support with Lion.

I tested iTunes 10.4 with my jailbroken and unlocked iPhone and I can report that it is safe. So, if you have Lion and see an iTunes update, don't be scared, you won't lose your jailbreak...

Apple Testing Retina Display for Next iPad with Samsung and LG

Oliver Haslam ∙ July 20, 2011

The rumor mill is in full swing these days, with claims that Apple will be launching an iPad 3 with a Retina Display.

The latest information comes from The Korea Times, who believe that Apple is currently testing screen technology from both LG and Samsung, with a 2048 x 1536 screen expected for the next iPad to come out of Cupertino...

The Original iPhone Film Festival

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Do you enjoy making movies with your iPhone? (No, not those kinds of movies.) Well, there's a new contest going on for all of you budding Steven Spielbergs out there.

The Original iPhone Film Festival is in full swing and is accepting entries from anyone with an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. Think you have what it takes to win? Hit the jump for contest details and prize information...