Archive | July 13th, 2010
Maroon 5 puts on surprise concert at Apple campus [Video]
Last Friday, Apple had a special treat lined up for its employees – a free and live performance from Maroon 5, not to mention some free brewskies to boot. The event took place at Apple’s campus, and here’s what 1 Infinite Loop looked like just a few days ago. Here’s Maroon 5 singing “Harder to […]
Continue reading...Something big in the works for Apple retail?
13. July 2010
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AppleInsider reports: Apple is drumming up excitement amongst its retail employees, hinting this week that something revolutionary will soon be introduced within its international chain of brick-and-mortar shops. The news was shared with employees via an internal news bulletin, according to people familiar with the matter. However, details were scarce outside of text that teased […]
Continue reading...Apple not enforcing updated iOS developer agreement; AdMob is safe.. for now
13. July 2010
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In early June, Apple updated the terms of its iOS developer agreement to once more allow allow analytics companies to collect pertinent information with user consent. More noteworthy, however, was the nuanced language of Apple’s changes which seemingly targeted and precluded AdMob from collecting user information and sending it back to Google. Section 3.3.9 of […]
Continue reading...Now that’s a smartass iPhone [Photo]
13. July 2010
It might take awhile to get it, but the payoff is worth it. via TweetPhoto
Continue reading...Chairman of Blu-Ray Disc Association takes umbrage with Jobs’ stance on the technology
13. July 2010
From iPhone 4 antenna issues to Apple’s stance on Mac development, Steve Jobs has been on an email tear as of late. In one particular email exchange, Jobs all but dashed any hope that upcoming Macs will come equipped with Blu-Ray players. When specifically asked why the recent Mac Mini refresh didn’t include Blu-Ray support, […]
Continue reading...iChatr – Bringing Chatroulette to the iPhone
13. July 2010
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It’s not exactly Chatroulette, but the principle is exactly the same. iChatr is a free app that works exclusively on the iPhone 4 and randomly sets up video chats between iPhone 4 owners using the device’s front facing camera. As you might expect, it’s wi-fi only and for some reason the audio only works when […]
Continue reading...Steve Ballmer promises slew of Windows 7 tablet devices “in the coming months”
13. July 2010
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The iPad, in a blink of an eye, established itself as the most popular and successful tablet ever created. In less than 3 months, Apple managed to sell 3 million units – a feat which arguably makes the iPad the fastest selling product in the history of consumer electronics. And while Apple is busy riding […]
Continue reading...What do NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Apple CEO Steve Jobs have in common?
13. July 2010
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What do Steve Jobs and NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg have in common? The answer might surprise you. Well, for starters, every year Jobs and Bloomberg both refuse to receive a proper salary for their respective services. Instead, they each receive a token $1.00 “salary” from Apple and the city of New York respectively. Second, both […]
Continue reading...Rumor: Apple to launch 5.6-inch and 7-inch iPads in late 2010
13. July 2010
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Digitimes reports that Apple has plans to not only upgrade the current iPad model, but to potentially launch iPads in 5.6-inch and 7-inch form factors, complete with OLED panels and as soon as the fourth quarter of 2010. The report notes that Apple has already placed these new iPad orders with its Taiwan-based manufacturers and […]
Continue reading...Apple removes discussion threads about Consumer Reports’ iPhone 4 test
13. July 2010
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Consumer Reports yesterday pulled its “Recommended” rating from the iPhone due to signal and reception issues it found on the iPhone 4. As you might expect, user discussion of the news permeated through Apple’s discussion boards. And also as you might expect, those threads are mysteriously disappearing. TUAW reports: If you were looking for a […]
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13. July 2010
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