Archive | March 26th, 2010
Apple acquires “iPad” trademark from Fujitsu
Shortly after Apple unveiled the iPad on January 27th, reports began circulating that the “iPad” trademark was actually registered to Fujitsu, a company out of Tokyo who released a mobile device by the same name in 2002. Fujitsu’s iPad, in case you’re wondering, ran a mobile OS from Microsoft, came with a 3.5 inch color […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs and Google CEO Eric Schmidt enjoy a cup of Joe
26. March 2010
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Despite reports that Apple CEO Steve Jobs “simply hates” Google CEO Eric Schmdit because of Google’s efforts to take on the iPhone with its Android mobile OS, the two tech luminaries were spotted chatting and enjoying some afternoon coffee at Calafia, a Palo Alto cafe. Now if only the person who took these photos had […]
Continue reading...Apple ramps up hiring at North Carolina data center
26. March 2010
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9to5Mac reports that Apple is ramping up the list of available positions for its new and massive data center in North Carolina. Some of the new positions Apple is seeking include a Data Center Mechanical Technician, a Data Center Electrical Technician, a Data Center Site Coordinator, and a Data Center Site Services Manager. Apple’s Data […]
Continue reading...Apple executives cash in on stock options as Apple share price hits all-time high
26. March 2010
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With Apple’s stock price currently trading at all-time highs, two of Apple’s senior executives thought it’d be a good time to cash in their stock options while the gettins’ good. Writing for BrainstormTech, Philip Elmer-DeWitt reports that Apple COO Tim Cook recently sold 300,000 shares of Apple stock at prices ranging from $226.9 to $230.7. […]
Continue reading...Apple and Samsung ink $240 million deal for iPad LCD screens
26. March 2010
Apple recently cemented a $240 million deal with Samsung for 3 million LCD panels to be used in Apple’s iPad, according to a recent report in the Korea Times. Coming in at about $80, the LCD screen used in the iPad is the most expensive component of the device, and though it’s less than 3x […]
Continue reading...CNN discusses the iPad and Apple’s new e-book pricing structure
26. March 2010
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CNN discusses the iPad and mentions that Apple recently signed up 2 new publishers for its iBook Store – Perseus (the largest independent publishing house) and Workman. All told, Apple has now inked deals with 5 of the 6 biggest publishers, Random House being the notable exception.
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26. March 2010
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