I was ready to fork over the $100 cancellation fee and go sign an AT&T contract just to get an iPhone, then we get the news today that Verizon is about to ink the deal we’ve all been waiting for with Apple.

Analysts are now predicting that AT&T will not get their exclusivity extension in 2010. Instead, Verizon may be the next carrier to join the members only club of iPhone carriers. Sources say that discussions have continued since spring of 2009 with Verizon and the deal will likely be finalized soon.

Why Verizon?  First and obvious is the number of people using their service. The second and perhaps more important reason is Verizon being the first carrier to be ready to launch the new standard in wireless technology called LTE (Limited Time Evaluation).  LTE should probably be looked at as the new GSM and universal standard.  The network will roll out with an initial 4g network with vast expandability.

The move from Verizon’s antiquated CDMA to LTE is probably the lure to bring Apple back to Verizon. This new technology combined with endless complaints about AT&T coverage and data speed led to Apple seeking more reliable networks for their users.

I don’t know about you, but I’ll stick with Verizon if iPhone is coming to the network.  If not, AT&T here I come!

We received an email from Apple’s iPhone Developer Program, stating that all  submissions to the App store (for both existing applications and new) must be compatible with iPhone 3.0 SDK.  We have done some testing of the 3.0 SDK, now it’s time to take the betas seriously.  I think this could mean Apple could release iPhone OS 3.0 without additional heads-up to the developers, giving Apple the surprise announcement they like so much.

All apps must be compatible with iPhone OS 3.0
Millions of iPhone and iPod touch customers will move to iPhone OS 3.0 this summer. Beginning today, all submissions to the App Store will be reviewed on the latest beta of iPhone OS 3.0. If your app submission is not compatible with iPhone OS 3.0, it will not be approved.

CNN reports that Apple has put its target on the PC sector between mobile netbooks and mobile devices such as the iPhone. We have all seen the minitablet pc’s at conventions around the states.  However, these pc’s are very limited in what they were able to do — mainly basic web browsing, some word processing, and e-mail, basically due to the limitations of the OS and hardware. With Apple’s iPhone OS, which as proved it works well on small screens and with limited input options.

Can Apple do it? I hope so! (And probably Yes)

Apple has always had some sort of a rumor mill turning about new devices coming out. This is probably due to the slow release speed but quality products they have been known to produce.

Another rumor that is tied in with this one is that iPhone Lite is being offered to Verizon once AT&T loses its exclusivity rights. The good news about this rumor however, is that iPhone Lite is slated to be $99. Granted, this is all just rumor at this point, but it is tasty.

Read the rest of Neowin’s article here.

As the title says, Apple has done it. We here at Fountain Dew are pleased to have been apart of those billion applications which have been downloaded. Thanks to everyone who has supported us and further more; those who have supported  Apple.

Apple announced financial results for their second quarter 2009. The Company posted revenue of $8.16 billion and a net quarterly profit of $1.21 billion, or $1.33 per diluted share.

“Apple sold 2.22 million Macintosh® computers during the quarter, representing a three percent unit decline from the year-ago quarter. The Company sold 11.01 million iPods during the quarter, representing three percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter. Quarterly iPhone units sold were 3.79 million representing 123 percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter….”

Holy cow people. Are we really in recession?

iPhones were sold 123% unit growth over the year-ago quarter. And they sold millions of iPods as well. Do you know what that means?

Fountain Dew is on the right track! Mobile marketing is growing everyday.  Currently we are working on several apps including marketing advertisement apps for our clients.

We are excited!