Back in June, Apple made the iPhone more affordable than ever when it began selling an 8GB 3G model for only $99. This was a big move for Apple as it opened up the device to an entirely new segment of customers while preventing other smartphones from stealing its thunder via price cutting. Now, new […]
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Comments Off on Apple COO Tim Cook rewarded handsomely in 2009
When Steve Jobs took a 6-month leave of absence from Apple in 2009, he placed control of the company in the trusty hands of COO Tim Cook who assumed the role of acting CEO. While in charge, Cook maintained a steady course for the mothership as Apple continued to deliver impressive new products while also […]
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Nokia on Tuesday responded to Apple’s countersuit by filing a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging Apple has been infringing on Nokia’s patents in “virtually all of its mobile phones, portable music players, and computers” sold. In its complaint, Nokia specifically references seven patents relating to a varying number of technologies, including but […]
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Comments Off on Steve Jobs sporting the original popped collar
Talk about contrasting styles. Woz is smiling at the camera while wearing an ID badge and an Apple belt buckle of all things. Steve Jobs, meanwhile, looks serious but is open to party, as evidenced by his popped collar. Together, they’re holding an Apple I motherboard.
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Comments Off on CNBC to examine mobile app market with “Planet of the Apps” on January 7
On January 7 at 10 PM, CNBC will air a special program called “Planet of the Apps” that will take a look at the growing billion dollar industry that is the mobile app market. The program description reads: “Apps are everywhere. In less than two years, the app craze has taken over. These small applications […]
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Poor old and reliable Psystar. They just don’t know when to say when, and either out of stupidity or bad advice from their legal counsel, they continue to posture up in an attempt to take on Apple. Not too long ago, Judge Alsup issued a broad permanent injunction which not only precludes Psystar from selling […]
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29. December 2009
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