Apple has officially acquired the domain name iPhone4.com, the fourth generation of its iPhone that was released in 2010.
The iPhone 4 has been one of Apple’s more controversial devices, after technology news site Gizmodo obtained a prototype of the smartphone before its release.
The Whois record for iPhone4.com switched from Whois Privacy Services to Apple Inc on July 11.
Registrant:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
1 Infinite Loop
Cupertino CA 95014
Domain Name: iphone4.com
Registrar Name: Markmonitor.com
Registrar Whois: whois.markmonitor.com
Administrative Contact:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
1 Infinite Loop
Cupertino CA 95014
US
Created on…………..: 2006-08-11.
Expires on…………..: 2020-08-11.
Record last updated on..: 2011-07-11.
Apple may now own iPhone4.com, but according to registrant records the company still doesn’t own iPhone5.com, iPhone6.com, iPhone7.com, iPhone8.com… you get the idea.
Apple acquired iPhone.com for an undisclosed amount in 2007, which many speculate the company paid over $1 million to acquire the name.
This week Apple also acquired the domain name WhiteiPhone.com for an undisclosed amount.
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