Archive | October, 2009
Nokia sues Apple for patent infringement
Nokia today sued Apple for allegedly infringing on a number of patents relating to technologies that made devices compatible with wireless LAN standards. Nokia claims that Apple’s iPhone has been infringing on their patents since it was first released in 2007. Interestingly, when Steve Jobs first introduced the iPhone, he made a point of saying […]
Continue reading...Ballmer: “The Internet is not designed for the iPhone”
22. October 2009
In a recent AP articleabout today’s release of Windows 7, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer had an interesting answer in response to a question about whether or not smartphones “could unseat PC’s as the technology of choice for on-the-go consumers. Let’s face it, the Internet was designed for the PC. The Internet is not designed for […]
Continue reading...Is the new iPod Nano a flop? And does it even matter?
22. October 2009
Earlier this week, Apple announced that it just recorded it most profitable quarter in company history, a fact largely due to impressive Mac and iPhone sales. iPod sales, however, were down 8% from the same quarter a year-ago. Interestingly, though, sales of the iPod Touch were up an astonishingly high 100%, a figure which Apple […]
Continue reading...Apple welcomes accounting change, but will wait a while before implementing it
21. October 2009
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In late September, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) voted to allow companies like Apple to recognize income from sales on products like the iPhone at the point of sale, as opposed to spreading out that revenue income over the course of 24 months. This change in accounting led many to believe that Apple’s guidance […]
Continue reading...Apple enters the Twitterverse with 3 new Twitter accounts
21. October 2009
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Apple isn’t exactly the most social media friendly company around, and while some companies embrace social media as a means to generate buzz and hype for upcoming products, Apple won’t hesitate to sue bloggers for posting product information before they’re publicly announced. All of which makes Apple’s recent foray into Twitter a pleasant surprise. Apple […]
Continue reading...Alleged Windows Mobile 7 UI looks strangely familiar
21. October 2009
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The following snapshots reveal a Windows Mobile UI re-design that was reportedly planned for Windows Mobile 6.5, but for whatever reason, was subsequently pushed back to Windows Mobile 7. Call us crazy, but there’s something oddly familiar about these photos. via PocketNow
Continue reading...Rock Band for the iPhone fails to impress for $9.99
21. October 2009
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Not too long ago, we reported that EA Mobile was on the verge of releasing an iPhone version of the popular console and music oriented video game, Rock Band. Well that day has finally arrived, and despite offering a plethora of good and varied music (indlucing songs from the Beastie Boys, Blink 182, Blondie, and The […]
Continue reading...Some final notes of interest from Apple’s earnings conference call
21. October 2009
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Here are a few interesting tidbits relayed by COO Tim Cook and CFO Peter Oppenheimer from Monday’s earnings conference call. In the last quarter, Apple sold more Macs and iPhones than in any previous quarter, a fact which Apple is more than pleased with given the economic environment. Apple’s operating margin was the highest ever, […]
Continue reading...Upcoming music service from Google to compete against iTunes?
21. October 2009
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TechCrunch reports: Google will soon launch a music service, we’ve heard from multiple sources, and the company has spent the last several weeks securing content for the launch of the service from the major music labels. One source has referred to the new service as Google Audio. We’re still gathering details, but our understanding is […]
Continue reading...Bengals Wide Receiver Chad Ochocinco has an iPhone app
21. October 2009
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In a move that shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, outspoken Bengals Wide Receiver Chad Ochocinco (or Chad Johnson if you wanna keep it old school) recently came out with his very own iPhone app that lets users keep daily tabs on #85 via exclusive photos, videos, and tweets. And if you just can’t […]
Continue reading...Rumor: Google to release self-branded smartphone
20. October 2009
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Scott Moritz of The Street isn’t generally the most trustworthy source on the web, but in the interest of discussion and rumor mongering, we’ll pass along some info Moritz relayed about a supposed upcoming Google branded phone. In what is likely to be seen as disruptive to the wireless status quo, Google is working with […]
Continue reading...Apple employees opine on new mouse and iMacs
20. October 2009
Apple designer Jonathan Ive, Apple’s Senior VP of Mac Hardware Bob Mansfield, and Mac product manager Scott Brodrick wax poetic on the new mouse and iMacs Apple launched today. It’s well worth checking out.
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22. October 2009
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