Archive | August 24th, 2009
Apple’s latest “Get a Mac” ad – “Surprise”
Check out Apple’s latest “Get a Mac” ad, titled Surprise. Overall, the commercial is just okay, but the girl is pretty cute. Guess you can’t win em’ all.
Continue reading...Is “Ghetto Tweets” a racist iPhone app?
24. August 2009
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A recently added app to the iTunes app store has some crying racisim. The app in question is called Ghetto Tweets Mayne, and according to the description, it “automatically filters all your friends tweets into gangsta slang.. making you about as hip as any bling-blingin rapper.” Is the app racist? We don’t think so, and […]
Continue reading...New “Get a Mac” ad highlights PC viruses, stars David Puddy from Seinfeld
24. August 2009
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The latest “Get a Mac” ad, titled Top Of The Line, debuted tonight and showcased Patrick Warburton, who you might know better as David Puddy from Seinfeld. He plays an upscale PC who just can’t seem to shake off those pesky viruses and usability headaches.
Continue reading...Jason Calacanis rants against Apple fanboys [Video]
24. August 2009
Our old friend Jason Calacanis is up to his old tricks again. Earlier today, he posted a video rant where he goes off on Apple fanboys. Some of the more interesting quotes include: “Anybody who would go to the genius bar is an idiot.. just re-format you’re hard drive and you’ll be fine” – Umm, […]
Continue reading...AT&T still struggling to keep up with iPhone network demands
24. August 2009
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While the masses undoubtedly love their iPhones, the same cannot be said for AT&T, the iPhone’s exclusive carrier in the US. Ever since Apple’s exclusive partnership with AT&T was announced in 2007, many bemoaned the choice, arguing that AT&T’s cell coverage leaves much to be desired. Over the past 2 years, many have wondered why […]
Continue reading...Zune HD demo reveals another Microsoft app store in the works
24. August 2009
Microsoft is expected to ship the upcoming Zune HD sometime this fall, and to get people excited for it, or at least aware of its existence, product demos of the device were the name of the game this Sunday at a number of select Best Buy locations. A customer walk-through of the Zune HD’s features, […]
Continue reading...Rhapsody submits music app for the iPhone, and why Apple should accept it
24. August 2009
Apple has never been a fan of subscription based music services, but iPhone users may soon have the ability to enjoy a subscription experience should Apple approve a recently submitted Rhapsody app to the iTunes App Store.
Continue reading...Analyst ups Apple estimates – anticipates a low-end MacBook, the iPhone on Verizon, and a stock buyback, but is skeptical of a tablet
24. August 2009
Doug Reid, of the research firm Thomas Weisel, recently upped his 2009 EPS estimate for Apple to $5.38 and his 2010 EPS estimate to $6.51. His previous estimates for 2009 and 2010 came in at $5.38 and $6.51 respectively. In light of his new earnings predictions, Weisel also set a price target for Apple stock […]
Continue reading...Snow Leopard available for pre-order on Apple’s website, will ship by August 28
24. August 2009
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The online Apple Store was down for a while earlier this morning, and when it came back online, lo and behold, an option to pre-order Snow Leopard appeared. Confirming previous rumors, Snow Leopard will ship by August 28th, and is available for the surprisingly low price of $29.
Continue reading...Apple’s retail stores continue to boom, with Fifth Avenue location in NYC earning $35,000 per square foot
24. August 2009
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While every other major retailer is experiencing a slow down in sales, Apple’s line of retail stores continue to impress, a fact which is no more evident than at the Apple Store located on Fifth Avenue in New York City.
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24. August 2009
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