Archive | February 26th, 2010
Accessory makers gear up for impending iPad launch
A number of companies have made fortunes over the past few years providing accessories for Apple’s mobile lineup of products, whether it be iPhone cases, iPod radios, or external battery packs. So it therefore should come as no surprise that accessory makers are now salivating at Apple’s potentially next big thing – the iPad. The […]
Continue reading...Palm CEO Jon Rubinstein pens letter to employees re: lackluster sales
26. February 2010
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Yesterday, Palm announced lowered earnings guidance for its upcoming 3Q results, naturally attributing dissapointing revenues to lower than expected sales and thus fewer orders from carriers. In light of Palm’s disappointing sales, Palm CEO and former Apple Executive Jon Rubenstein penned a letter to Palm employees explaining the reasons behind subpar sales of the Palm Pre […]
Continue reading...Should publishers be wary of Apple’s control over iPad content?
26. February 2010
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Given Apple’s recent removal of adult oriented apps from iTunes, should publishers interested in the iPad be worried that their content might be pulled at a moments notice? Brian X. Chen of Wired thinks so. Publishers should think twice before worshipping the iPad as the future platform for magazines and newspapers. That is, if they […]
Continue reading...Did Apple remove sex-themed apps from iTunes to protect its “brand”?
26. February 2010
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John Gruber lays down some interesting thoughts on Apple’s recent decision to instantaneously remove over 5,000 sex-themed apps from iTunes. I think what Apple was getting squeamish about wasn’t the sexy apps themselves, but the cheesiness that the sexy apps (and their prominence in best selling lists) was bestowing upon the general feel and vibe […]
Continue reading...No dividends for Apple shareholders – Jobs prefers to keep cash on hand for “big, bold” acquisitions
26. February 2010
At today’s Apple shareholder meeting, the issue of dividends was brought to the forefront and promptly shot down. As a quick aside, Apple hasn’t payed a dividend since 1995 and it doesn’t look like they’ll be paying one anytime soon. Speaking on the matter earlier today, Apple CEO Steve Jobs said that Apple prefers keeping […]
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26. February 2010
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