Archive | March, 2010
Mockup of 1Password running on the iPad
Huzzah! The iPad launch is just weeks away and developers are undoubtedly burning the midnight oil in order to get their iPad designed apps ready for the masses. The way things are set up now, developers have to use an iPad simulator in the iPhone SDK because, well, no one has an iPad yet. That […]
Continue reading...HTC’s lackluster patent portfolio may be behind Apple’s recent lawsuit
8. March 2010
Apple’s lawsuit against HTC last week raised a lot of questions, chief among them being why Apple specifically chose to go after HTC as opposed to Google, whose Android OS is what many feel is at the heart of this case. One possible explanation is that HTC doesn’t have the bankroll Google has to pull […]
Continue reading...Stills from iPad ad confirm $12.99-$14.99 price point for e-books
8. March 2010
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If you’ve been following iPad related stories over the past few weeks, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the escalating battle between Amazon and Apple over e-book pricing. With a new player in town (Apple), publishers have been afforded more negotiating power and have demanded, and received, more flexibility with e-book titles housed on Amazon. While most […]
Continue reading...THE NEW DORK – Entrepreneur State of Mind (Jay-Z ft Alicia Keys Spoof)
8. March 2010
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Check out this awesome Entrepreneur themed spoof of Jay-Z’s New York State of Mind. Simply. Awesome.
Continue reading...How the iPad will change the way we read
8. March 2010
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“In printed books, the two-page spread was our canvas. It’s easy to think similarly about the iPad. Let’s not. The canvas of the iPad must be considered in a way that acknowledge the physical boundaries of the device, while also embracing the effective limitlessness of space just beyond those edges. We’re going to see new […]
Continue reading...AT&T announces extensive 3G investments across the US
8. March 2010
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It’s hard not to point the finger at AT&T for shitty 3G coverage, and while iPhone users tend to use more data than other handset owners, the iPhone isn’t exactly the new kid on the block anymore. AT&T though has been making strides to improve both the coverage and robustness of its network, so much […]
Continue reading...First iPad ad debuts during the Oscars; Steve Jobs is in attendance
7. March 2010
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The first iPad ad debuted a short while ago during the Oscars. Check it out below. Thoughts on the commercial? We think it’s okay. The song choice is mediocre by Apple standards, and the quick cuts move a bit too quickly to really appreciate what the iPad can do. Still, a pleasant reminder that the […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs responds to user email about iPhone tethering on the iPad
7. March 2010
The notoriously private Steve Jobs has made quite a name for himself with his terse email responses to users. Most recently, Jobs responded to an email regarding whether or not iPhone users would be able to tether their device to the wi-fi model iPad to get on the Web. After all, if you have 2 […]
Continue reading...Thieves pull off Mission Impossible robbery in New Jersey Best Buy, make off with $26,000 worth of Apple notebooks
7. March 2010
In a brazen robbery reminiscent of Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible, or perhaps Michael Westin from Burn Notice, a group of thieves climbed up to the top of the store, used a saw to cut a 3-foot wide hole in the ceiling, and proceeded to stealthly rappel down 16 feet where they hung in the […]
Continue reading...Apple Stock closes at all-time high; Apple now has 4th largest Market Cap in the US
6. March 2010
When the markets closed this past Friday, Apple’s stock price was up over 8 points and finished the day trading at $218.95 a share, marking the highest share price Apple has ever traded at in its entire history. There are a few things to take away from this.
Continue reading...Report: iPad shipping delay rooted in software, not hardware
5. March 2010
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When Steve Jobs moseyed up on stage on January 27th and took a seat on a plush comfortable looking chair to use/showcase the iPad, we were told that the wi-fi version of the iPad would begin shipping in 60 days. Earlier today, Apple announced that the iPad would hit store shelves on April 3, a […]
Continue reading...Freeverse to remain somewhat autonomous under Ngmoco umbrella
5. March 2010
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Less than two weeks ago, Ngmoco (of Rolando fame) purchased Freeverse, a wildly successful iPhone development company behind popular titleslike Flick Fishing and Skee Ball. With the advent of in-app purchasing, Ngmoco has found that its more advantageous to give away its games for free and recoup the costs later via in-app purchases. While some […]
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8. March 2010
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