Archive | March, 2010
iPad goes on sale April 3rd, pre-orders start on March 12
Apple announced today that the much hyped iPad will go on sale on April 3rd with pre-orders beginning on March 12. While some reports have suggested that there will be a supply shortage for the iPad, component suppliers for the device have indicated that it’s all systems go. Check out the full press release after […]
Continue reading...Netflix gauging interest in iPhone app
4. March 2010
Earlier this week, Netflix began querying its users about their interest in a Netflix app for the iPhone that would enable users to stream movies and television shows straight to their device, solely over wi-fi of course. The survey reads: Imagine that Netflix offers its subscribers the ability to instantly watch movies & TV episodes […]
Continue reading...Ballmer on Google: “They did it right first”
4. March 2010
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Earlier this week at the Search Marketing Expo (I was going to go but I couldn’t find it), Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer addressed if Bing can ever supplant Google as the top search engine on the market. “There’s no good answer to this question,” Ballmer explained, “If you say yes, you sound arrogant. If you […]
Continue reading...“I renamed my iPod ‘The Titanic’ so that when I plug it in, iTunes tells me ‘The Titanic is syncing.'”
4. March 2010
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Hilarious thread from Reddit.
Continue reading...Report: Apple removes wi-fi scanners from the app store
4. March 2010
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Not long after Apple purged the app store of sex-centric iPhone apps it has reportedly taken to removing a plethora of wi-fi scanners as well. Three Jacks Software, the developers behind “WiFi-Where”, discussed the surprise move by Apple on their company blog earlier today: It appears the recent Apple crackdown on apps has spilled over […]
Continue reading...Sony planning wave of new devices to compete with the iPhone and iPad
4. March 2010
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Sony, once THE titan of consumer electronics is now looking toApple for inspiration and direction as it plans to roll out a slew of new products to better compete with the all-star lineup that is the iPhone, iPod Touch, iTunes, and iPad. Citing people familiar with Sony’s plans, The Wall Street Journal is reporting (subscribers […]
Continue reading...Apple looking to integrate advertising options into iPhone SDK
4. March 2010
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A recent job posting on Apple’s website calls for a iPhone Advertising SDK Manager, which is particularly intriguing because it all but states that Apple is looking to integrate advertising options for developers right into the SDK. Apple, of course, recently purchased the mobile ad company Quattro for $275 million and is looking to wet its beak in […]
Continue reading...Penguin Books looking to tackle the iPad with full force [Video]
4. March 2010
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Penguin Books CEO Jon Makinson recently demoed some upcoming titles for the iPad they have cookin’ in the kitchen. From interactive kids books to medical reference titles, Penguin is really getting behind the iPad and they feel that ebooks will represent 10% of their total sales in 2011. The Ipad represents the first real opportunity to […]
Continue reading...The Wall Street Journal has an iPad, and it’s under “padlock and key”
3. March 2010
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The WSJ reportson a Q&A session Newscorp media mogul Rupert Murdoch held after delivering a speech yesterday to members of the Real Estate Board of New York Mr. Murdoch said the Journal planned to be on Apple Inc.’s iPad tablet computer. “In fact, we’ve been allowed to work on one, and it’s under padlock and […]
Continue reading...Apple urges record labels not to participate in Amazon’s “Daily Deal” music promotions
3. March 2010
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An interesting report from Billboard highlights the increasingly heated battle between Amazon and iTunes over music release dates. Apple has reportedly taken umbrage with Amazon’s “Daily Deal” promotion wherein Amazon will make an album available for purchase one day prior to the street launch date while also running banners advertising the early release date on artist websites, MySpace […]
Continue reading...Apple employees to get iPad on March 10; Rumors of low iPad supplies unfounded
3. March 2010
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Earlier this week, research analyst Peter Misek of Canaccord Adams alleged that initial quantities of the iPad would be in short supply (around 300,000 units) due to a “manufacturing bottleneck.” Given Misek’s atrocious track record when it comes to Apple rumors, it’s not all that surprising that component suppliers for the upcoming iPad have stated that […]
Continue reading...“Is Apple part of the Navy now?”
3. March 2010
Mac developer Wil Shipley is none too pleased with Apple’s lawsuit against HTC: Can you name a company you admire that spends its time enforcing patents, instead of innovating? Remember the pirate flag you flew over Apple’s headquarters when you were building the Mac? Is Apple part of the Navy now? … I always thought […]
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5. March 2010
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