Archive | August 18th, 2009
Wi-Fi usage from Apple products skyrocket 221%
Results from the first ever wireless census show that wi-fi usage from Apple devices has skyrocketed an astounding 221% in just one year. All told, “Apple devices now represent 32% of all the devices seen” in the reports findings, which was conducted by Meraki.
Continue reading...RBC analyst puts $250 price target on Apple Stock
18. August 2009
Comments Off on RBC analyst puts $250 price target on Apple Stock
Shares of Apple Stock edged a bit higher yesterday after RBC analyst Mike Abramsky raised his price target for Apple to $250, up from a previous target of $190. “Our outlook reflects continued iPhone share gains in domestic and international markets, driven by distribution expansion, more innovations in devices and user experience,” Abramsky wrote in […]
Continue reading...Is Apple making a push for cloud computing with its new “big-ass” data center?
18. August 2009
Comments Off on Is Apple making a push for cloud computing with its new “big-ass” data center?
Earlier this week, we reported that Apple recently hired a former eBay Data Center executive to head up operations at its planned 500,00 square foot data center in Maiden, North Carolina. But the extremely large space Apple has in the works begs the question – what exactly is Apple planning to do with such a […]
Continue reading...Analyst claims Apple may launch 2 versions of a tablet, and why we call BS
18. August 2009
According to analyst Richard Doherty of the market research firm Envisioneering Group, Apple has developed 2 prototypes of a tablet device, with one sporting a 6 inch iPod Touch like screen, and the other being the widely reported 10 inch device. According to Doherty, Apple may launch either one or both of the devices as […]
Continue reading...Joy of Tech takes a hilarious look at a fanboy’s ideal Apple Tablet [Photo]
18. August 2009
Comments Off on Joy of Tech takes a hilarious look at a fanboy’s ideal Apple Tablet [Photo]
The insanely creative folks over at The Joy of Tech have hit yet another homerun with this comical rendition of the features Apple’s rumored tablet might come with. I guess girls really can’t resist a guy with multi-touch honed fingers.
Continue reading...Report: Steve Jobs “very likely” to make appearance at Apple’s special media event on September 9
18. August 2009
You can now pencil in September 9th on your calenders as the day Apple will announce a refreshed lineup of iPod’s and perhaps a new version of iTunes as well. Citing sources close to Apple, John Paczkowski of All Things D writes that the scheduled event will most likely take place in San Francisco – […]
Continue reading...The iPhone is a huge hit in Japan
18. August 2009
Comments Off on The iPhone is a huge hit in Japan
Despite rumors and stories to the contrary, the iPhone has cemented its status as the #1 most popular phone in Japan – an even more impressive feat given the large selection of feature rich phones which envelop the streets of Tokyo and often leave tech enthusiasts in America drooling. Electronista reports: Apple’s third iPhone generation […]
Continue reading...Palm sends cease and desist letter to developer of webOS theme for Android
18. August 2009
Palm recenlty sent a cease and desist letter to the developer of a webOS theme for Android. Palm argues, correctly, that it needs to protect the use of its trademark or run the risk of potentially losing it. According to trademark law, if you let people use, copy, adjust your trademark and don’t cause a […]
Continue reading...
18. August 2009
Comments Off on Wi-Fi usage from Apple products skyrocket 221%