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Apple puts warning in new iPhone commercials

In Apple’s latest iPhone commercials, they’ve put a subtle warning on the bottom that informs viewers that the iPhone sequence they’re about to see has been sped up.  Now, this might seem a bit pointless, but keep in mind that there is already pending litigation against Apple for supposedly ‘misleading’ consumers as to the speed […]

Is Tim Cook next in line behind Steve Jobs?

CNN has an interesting article about Apple Operations whiz Tim Cook. “In 2006 Apple transitioned its entire computer line to running on processors made by Intel. For lots of technical reasons we won’t go into here, doing that was not easy. But Cook’s team somehow made sure there was nary a blip in sales. Think […]

Dell holds back on promised MP3 player, and highlights key differences between Apple and Dell

Last July, the Wall Street Journal reported that Dell was working on a new MP3 player that it was positioning to challenge the iPod.  The player was originally scheduled to be released in time for the holiday shopping season, but it turns out that Dell has pushed back its debut indeffinately.  This shouldn’t come as […]

iPhone tops RAZR to become highest selling phone in the US in Q3

The Motorola RAZR’s reign at the top has finally come to an end. After three years of being the highest selling handset, it has now ceded the top spot to the iPhone according to data from NPD. The RAZR had been the highest selling phone over the past 12 quarters, but during the third quarter […]

New Shazam iPhone ad

Below is a new commercial for the iPhone showing off the amazing Shazam application. If you’ve never heard of Shazam before, it’s definitely an iPhone application worth checking out. Here’s how it works: If you’re ever listening a song you can’t identify, turn on Shazam and hold up your iPhone to the song for 30 […]

What’s the most downloaded catalog song in iTunes history?

What’s the most downloaded catalog track in iTunes history? Before you jump out your seat and guess ‘Jack Johnson’, keep in mind that a catalog track refers to a song released in the pre-digital era, but later re-released as a digital download. So any guesses? Here’s a hint: think Power Ballads. Well, it turns out […]

BlackBerry Storm delayed due to Software glitch

The release of the BlackBerry Storm, RIM’s touch-screen response to the iPhone, has been delayed due to a software glitch. Originally scheduled to drop on November 14th, it now seems that it will be available at the end of the month. Gizmodo has the scoop here.

Judge orders I.B.M. executive to stop working for Apple immediately

A U.S. District Court in New York has ordered former IBM executive Mark Papermaster to immediately stop working for Apple. Papermaster was recently wooed away from IBM after being offered what he described as “a once in a lifetime opportunity”. Papermaster, a server expert and chip guru, was recently sued by IBM to prevent him […]

Obama Campaign has Mac fever

I.B.M. executive who moved to Apple responds to lawsuit

Mark Papermaster, the former I.B.M executive sued by his old company to prevent him from working with Apple, has asserted in court documents un-earthed by InformationWeek that IBM and Apple are not competitors as IBM does not manufacture consumer electronics. “To the best of my knowledge, IBM does not design, manufacture or market consumer electronic […]

Taking your iPhone for a spin

Some poor guy accidentally washed his iPhone in his washing machine.  Check out the story and the resulting carnage over here.

AT&T becomes largest provider of Wi-Fi hotspots

Well this should come as good news for iPhone owners. AT&T announced plans today to purchase Wayport, a Wi-Fi provider that caters to a number of businesses including McDonalds and an impressive array of Hotel chains such as Marriott and Four Seasons. All in all, the deal (which came in at $275 Million) now bolsters […]