Articles tagged with: Wall Street Journal and Steve Jobs

Verizon Wireless Reported to be in Talks for CDMA Based iPhone

Verizon is reported to be in advanced talks with Apple to launch a CDMA version of the iPhone handset. The mobile network operator entered into "high-level" discussions with Apple management a few months ago, when CEO Steve Jobs was overseeing day-to-day business, sources told USA Today. The sources declined to be named because they aren't authorized to speak publicly.  more

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iPhone Users Downloaded 60 Million Applications from Apple Store

Consumers have downloaded over 60 million applications for the Apple iPhone from the Apple online store. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Apple CEO Steve Jobs said that most of the downloads were for free applications - but the company has still sold an average of US$1 million worth of software per day.  more

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Apple Talking to Japanese Operators Over iPhone Launch

Apple is reported to be in talks with Japanese operators to try and push its iPhone into the market. People familiar with the situation told the Wall Street Journal that Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs recently met with DoCoMo's president, Masao Nakamura to discuss a deal to offer its iPhone in Japan. These people said Apple has also been talking to No. 3 operator Softbank and executives from both companies have made multiple trips to its Cupertino, Calif. headquarters.  more

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