Archive | March, 2010
What browsing the iPad App Store will look like
What browing the iPad App Store will supposedly look like, courtesy of Federico Viticci of MacStories.
Continue reading...Taliban forces in Afghanistan successfully use iPhone on the battlefield
28. March 2010
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The iPod may evoke images of a teeny bopping 13 year old listening to John Mayer, a 25 year old hipster in Brooklyn, or simply a serious runner who enjoys listening to music on long runs. But one image that probably doesn’t automatically jump into people’s minds is that of an iPod being used on […]
Continue reading...Report: iPad to land at 675 nationwide Best Buys on April 3rd
27. March 2010
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A leaked image from what appears to be a Best Buy internal memo suggests that the iPad will be available at 675 nationwide Best Buy stores come iPad launch day on Saturday April 3rd. Also mentioned is that Best Buy is planning a nationwide ad campaign for the iPad on April 11th whereby Apple’s newest […]
Continue reading...Credit Suisse ups Apple stock target to $300
27. March 2010
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As Apple’s share price continues to reach new all-time highs on what seems like a daily basis, Credit Suisse analyst Bill Shope on Friday upped his target for Apple’s share price to $300 citing the potential of the iPad to further solidify Apple’s bottom line. In turn, Shope increased his EPS estimate for the current […]
Continue reading...Saturday Afternoon Links, because UFC 111 isn’t until later
27. March 2010
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Sidestepping AT&T with Line2, a Google Voice-esque app for the iPhone/iPod – NY Times iPhone hacked at Pwn2Own 2010 – ZDNET Why I passed up an opportunity to work at Apple – Cameron Moll (old article, but well worth it) Q&A with Steam’s Project Manager – Mac Life Publishers aren’t buying Steve Jobs’ anti-flash agenda […]
Continue reading...Rumor: Apple to roll out “iAd” Mobile Ad Platform on April 7th
27. March 2010
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Apple is reportedly gearing up to roll out a new mobile advertising system poised to make it easier for developers to integrate advertising into their apps, according to a recent report from Online Media Daily. The advertising system may be called “iAd” and Apple is expected to debut the service to Madison Avenue on April […]
Continue reading...Apple acquires “iPad” trademark from Fujitsu
26. March 2010
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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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28. March 2010
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