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Apple sued four times in two weeks over iPhone 3G speeds
Apple and AT&T are facing two more cookie-cutter lawsuits over what customers claim is poor iPhone 3G network performance and hairline cracks in the casing.
Report hints at next-gen iPhone in June
appleinsider.com — Coverage of Apple's plans to launch the iPhone 3G in the United Arab Emirates later this month... appears to also signal a June release date for the handset's successor. (more) Report hints at next-gen iPhone in June
Despite iTunes Accord, Music Labels Still Fret
Despite iTunes Accord, Music Labels Still Fret
nytimes.com — The tension between Apple and the music industry stems from Apple’s power over the industry, but it... also echoes the traditional divide between suppliers and distributors. > (more) Despite iTunes Accord, Music Labels Still Fret
iPhone multitasking may be in store for firmware 3.0
iPhone multitasking may be in store for firmware 3.0
obsessable.com — We might even get push-based communication between apps sooner, but Apple's been dragging its feet. Are you... happy with how applications run on your iPhone or iPod touch? Many users have been asking Apple for a way to let more than one program run at the same time, a request that's gone (more) iPhone multitasking may be in store for firmware 3.0
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More class-action lawsuits filed against Apple and AT&T over iPhone 3G reception
MacDailyNews — ... Ritchie filed a 23-page complaint in the District of New Jersey for himself and all similarly situated members of his state, making the same demands as Gonzalez and Brayteson. Ritchie claims to have purchased his iPhone 3G in September 2008, while Gonzalez bought one in June 2008, and Brayteson in August." "Both suits use many of the same allegations made in the class-action lawsuit filed by four Texans last week, right down to the same phrasing," Spear reports. Full article here . [Thanks to MacDailyNews Readers "Fred Mertz" and "James W." for the heads up.] ...

iPhone 3G Speed Lawsuits Hit Two Per Week
Cult of Mac — ... The latest court challenges were described as “more cookie-cutter lawsuits” against iPhone advertising. The Cupertino, Calif.-based company has been sued four times in two weeks over nearly identical claims, according to Apple Insider. ...

News: Four new suits filed against Apple over iPhone 3G speeds
iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iTunes and beyond — Apple has been sued four times over the last two weeks over poor 3G performance. Complaints filed in Florida, New Jersey, and Texas all claim that the iPhone 3G suffers from both 3G performance issues that result in dropped network connections and hairline cracks in its casing, while a separate case in California omits the cracking issue, focusing solely on 3G problems. Interestingly, the California suit is the only one which does not name U.S. iPhone carrier AT&T as well as Apple. All four lawsuits allege that Apple knowingly marketed the phone without ...

Do You Hate Your 3G iPhone? Apple Sued 4 Times In 2 Weeks
GadgetReview — ... iPhone 3G, but rather AT&T’s 3G networks.  Two of the four lawsuits complain about the casing around the camera cracking, but that sounds isolated to me. What do you think? Would you sue Apple and AT&T if you had the resources? Let us know! Honestly, if a reimbursement check from Apple or AT&T showed up at my doorstep, would I be a dirtbag if I cashed it? Call me whatever you want, I’m dirt poor. [AppleInsider] ...

“Cookie Cutter” Lawsuits Against Apple are Shameful
Apple Gazette — Apple is being hit by a series of “copycat” lawsuits in a display of “lawsuit mentality” at its absolute worst. Four times in the last two weeks Apple has been hit with lawsuits related to the iPhone 3G’s speed - and each one appears to be almost identical to the other. Apple Insider even goes so far as to call them “cookie cutter” lawsuits. I have to say, I don’t understand this…if you don’t like your phone - TAKE IT BACK. You can’t tell me Apple won’t take back ...

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