Archive | April, 2009
Apple plans to open up another store in trendy Chicago neighborhood
Apple is planning on opening up a second retail store in downtown Chicago, and this time it has its sights set on the trendy Lincoln Park neighborhood. Apple originally had planned to open up a store on the commerce heavy State St., but for whatever reason, those plans never materialized.
Continue reading...List of component suppliers for next-gen iPhone
14. April 2009
Digitimes published a list earlier today which encapsulates all of the component suppliers for the next-gen iPhone. Take a look.
Continue reading...Nastiest iPhone App Yet
14. April 2009
Attempting to follow in the successful footsteps of other gross-out apps, a new iPhone app attempts to take things to the next level with a focus on skin lesions. iLeprosy (it feels weird even typing it out) is a new app that lets users take pictures of their friends and digitally apply a wide variety […]
Continue reading...What kind of processor might the new iPhone have?
13. April 2009
Sluggishness and usability lags have been a minor yet persistent complaint from iPhone users. The upcoming Palm Pre, however, seems to have incredibly fast response times, and with the Pre set to do battle with a new iPhone this summer, Apple will hopefully furnish its new iPhone with a more capable processor. Below, 9to5Mac has […]
Continue reading...Analyst ups target for Apple Stock to $152
13. April 2009
Kaufman Bros. analyst Shaw Wu recently did an about face and upped his target price for Apple stock up to $152. His previous target was $120. Some of the factors playing into Wu’s new and more Bullish outlook on Apple include the upcoming WWDC conference in June, a new iPhone model, and the impending launch […]
Continue reading...China Times: Apple orders 4 million new iPhones, includes 3 separate models
13. April 2009
The China Times reports that Apple has already ordered 4 million iPhone units for the second quarter, though it remains unclear as to how that number should be interpreted. The report suggests that the 4 million figure might actually be comprised of 3 separate iPhone models. Here’s a translation via Google: Apple has officially announced […]
Continue reading...Microsoft’s sponsored “Apple Tax” paper by Roger Kay is a joke
12. April 2009
There are certain benefits inherent in running a blog completely independent of any corporate sponsorship/involvement, chief among them the freedom to call things the way you see them, without the fear of any repercussions from “The Man”. This freedom sure comes in handy in light of a recent “study” sponsored by Microsoft which attempts to […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs still in control at Apple
11. April 2009
The Wall Street Journal reported today that Steve Jobs is still very much in control of and involved in Apple’s long term strategic planning and upcoming product releases. If you recall, Jobs originally went on medical leave sometime last December in order to focus all his energies on beating an undisclosed illness which prevented his […]
Continue reading...Photos of new Zune HD leaked
10. April 2009
Engadget has unearthed a number of advertising materials for an upcoming Zune product largely believed to be a Zune HD. According to PC World, the Zune HD will go toe to toe with the iPod Touch and will come in similar storage configurations. Notably, its reported that the device will come with a touchscreen, but […]
Continue reading...Tina Fey parodies Steve Jobs iPhone intro on 30 Rock
10. April 2009
On yesterday’s episode of 30 Rock, Tina Fey pulled off a hilarious Steve Jobs impression when trying to hype up TGS, the sketch comedy program the show revolves around. Her presentation is a dead ringer for Steve Jobs’ original iPhone introduction, and Fey even dons a black turtleneck in the process. Check it out: If […]
Continue reading...The Countdown towards 1 Billion Downloaded Apps
10. April 2009
The iTunes App Store is barrelin’ down the tracks like a freight train, getting closer and closer to 1 Billion downloaded apps. It shows no signs of slowing down, and as ESPN might say, you can’t stop it – you can only hope to contain it. With 1 BIllion downloaded apps just around the corner, […]
Continue reading...Microsoft releases third “Laptop Hunter” ad – includes another swipe at Apple
10. April 2009
Microsoft yesterday unveiled the third installment in its series of “Laptop Hunter” advertisements. As in previous clips, there’s a potshot against Apple included. Take a look below and let us know what ya think in the comments. Related: If Microsoft made a Candy Commerical (video spoof)
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14. April 2009
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