Archive | December, 2010
Rovio releases Angry Birds HD 1.5, 15 new levels
The cat’s already out of the bag. I’m an Angry Birds addict. Luckily, my nights as a hermit recently came to a joyous conclusion having defeated the last of all the missions on that pesky and frustratingly addictive iPhone app. But alas, I spoke too soon! For you see, Rovio recently released Angry Birds HD […]
Continue reading...Apple posts new holiday themed iPhone 4 commercial – “Under the Covers”
21. December 2010
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Going back to its roots, Apple on Monday releaesd a brand new iPhone 4 commercial focusing on the device’s highly heralded FaceTime video chat feature with a Dad dressed up as Santa talking to his son. Cute.
Continue reading...Banned Steve Jobs action figures going for $2500 on eBay
20. December 2010
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A little less than a month ago, the MIC Gadget store began selling a Steve Jobs action figure that was eerily spot on. With Jobs’ ubiquitous Levi jeans and black turtleneck in full effect, the folks behind the nerdy action figure nailed everything all the way down to the last detail, Jobs’ hairline, sneakers, facial […]
Continue reading...First Apple Store, located in California’s Glendale Galleria mall, becomes a haven for Apple geeks
20. December 2010
There’s no denying that Apple’s foray into retail played an integral part in the company’s resurgence from the brink of bankruptcy into a successful, and more importantly, extremely profitable corporation. In the years prior, Apple products were often hard to find, and if you were lucky enough to find a store that housed gear from […]
Continue reading...British rapper Tinchy Stryder and crew rap using 21 iPad apps [Video]
18. December 2010
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There’s no shortage of videos showcasing people performing impressive covers and original songs exclusively with iOS apps, but the video below is certainly a new twist on a not too old hobby. In response to a challenge from Carphone Warehouse in the UK, Ghanian born and British hip hopper Tinchy Stryder and his crew broke […]
Continue reading...RIM’s Jim Balsillie takes shots at the iPad, promises “higher performance” on the Playbook
17. December 2010
During RIM’s earnings conference call yesterday, RIM co-CEO Jim Balsillie took a few minutes to hype up the upcoming RIM Playbook while also taking a few shots at Apple. When asked about plans to take on Google and Apple in the tablet space, Balsillie didn’t mince words. “I think the PlayBook redefines what a tablet […]
Continue reading...JP Morgan analyst Mark Moskowitz ups Apple stock target to $420
17. December 2010
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Lo and behold, the $400 club for Apple shares continues to grow with the newest addition being JP Morgan analyst Mark Moskowitz. With so much room for growth ahead, Mowkowitz writes that Apple shares will hit $420 in 2011. “While the iPhone and iPad are expected to be the biggest contributors to revenue growth in […]
Continue reading...Nokia widens patent litigation against Apple
17. December 2010
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Nokia yesterday announced that it was expanding its patent infringement lawsuit against Apple to include even more patents it claims Apple is trespassing on. Nokia’s new claims against Apple were brought in the UK High Court, Dusseldorf and Mannheim District Courts in Germany and the District Court of the Hague, Netherlands. The infringing products in question […]
Continue reading...Sony announces PlayStation app for the iPhone
17. December 2010
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Sony yesterday announced a new PlayStation app set to land on the iPhone, iPod Touch, and naturally, select Android handsets. The app will enable users to check out their PlayStation Network trophies, discover new games and accessories, read new announcements on the European PlayStation Blog, and share products and news with friends via Facebook, Twitter, […]
Continue reading...RIM earnings beat analyst expectations
17. December 2010
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With many folks believing the smartphone wars is being fought exclusively between Google and Apple, RIM isn’t going out without a fight. On the contrary, RIM’s earnings over the past quarter beat analyst expectations as the company recorded revenue of $5.5 billion and earnings per share of $1.74. The consensus on Wall Street was that […]
Continue reading...Nokia to lay off 800 employees, delays arrival of E7 flagship device
16. December 2010
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Amid a struggling stock price and the conspicuous absence of a smartphone capable of competing with the likes of Android devices and the iPhone, things aren’t looking to promising over at Nokia. Compounding matters, the company recently announced plans to layoff 800 employees. All the while, Nokia also announced that their upcoming flagship product, the […]
Continue reading...iPad dominates corporate tablet deployment
16. December 2010
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Recent data compiled by ChangeWave suggests that the iPad’s stranglehold on the consumer tablet market is seeping its way into the business world. Last month, ChangeWave surveyed 1,641 business IT buyers to gauge how business are either using or plan to use tablets in the work place. The results, not surprisingly, show that corporate demand […]
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21. December 2010
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