To boost iPhone sales, Apple is the "independent" distribution

Currently, the iPhone will sell in the Apple Store for the operators or the authorized distributors of APR network. The distribution could be open to other networks.

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Tim Cook in 2008: "Apple is not married by the model exclusive partnership."

 

Operators, who are partners since Apple launched the first iPhone in 2007, and authorized dealers Apple Premium Resellers, may not take well the news. According to a source who wishes to remain unobtrusive, the Cupertino should start these days to sell the iPhone in the independent distribution.

The purpose of this decision, which has not yet been formalized, would "avoid litigation and better meet the growing demand for smartphones naked related to the development of Sim Only. "For now, Apple has not confirmed this information.

This approach has already been discussed by Tim Cook, Apple's CEO. In 2008, at the Goldman Sachs Investment Symposium, a meeting with investors, the manager stated that the current distribution model must change. "Apple is not married by the model of exclusive partnership,"he said at the time .

Repair iPhone in the Apple Store

In addition, the site 9to5mac revealed that Apple plans to offer a repair service in its iPhone App Store. Until then, Apple teams replaced with a new iPhone at the problem.

The users will be able to change the screen wearing parts such as the battery, speakers and volume buttons. For 5s, the replacement home button is also part of the affected parts.

According to 9to5Mac, the repairs will be free for customers who have subscribed to the Apple Care warranty. For others, they will cost from 29 to 149 euros depending on the parts concerned.