Archive | January, 2011
AT&T offers unlimited data plan to existing iPhone subscribers ahead of Verizon launch
The iPhone landing on Verizon is great news not only for Verizon customers, but also for AT&T customers who will for the first time reap the benefits that inevitably accompany increased competition. Back in June, AT&T did away with their unlimited data plan and its place implemented a tiered plan. Under the new plan, users […]
Continue reading...With feature phones still the dominant mobile device, the room for iPhone growth remains substantial
27. January 2011
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It’s easy to look at the astronomical growth of the iPhone and conclude that the room for growth, while still substantial, is closing. That, however, couldn’t be further from the truth. The market for the iPhone in the US is illustrative. The reality is that most cellphone users today still use feature phones. This point […]
Continue reading...More users watch Netflix via the AppleTV than via the iPad
27. January 2011
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Netflix on Wednesday released their quarterly earnings report and revealed that users watch more streamed content (measured in hours) via their AppleTV than they do via the iPad. This is a surprising revelation for two reasons. First, the ability to stream Netflix content to the Apple TV was only implemented this past September. iPad users, […]
Continue reading...Former SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt says Jobs has disclosed enough about his health
26. January 2011
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When Steve Jobs left Apple in 2009 for what we’d soon find out was a liver transplant, there was a lot of talk about what information, if any, Jobs was obligated to divulge to the Apple board and Apple investors. While shareholders have a right to material information that can affect the performance of a company’s stock, Jobs’ […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs discusses his departure from Apple and his views on innovation in candid 1985 Newsweek interview
26. January 2011
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Newsweek recently delved into their archives and pulled out this gem of an interview with Steve Jobs circa 1985 in the wake of Jobs’ unceremonious departure from Apple. The interview provides a good amount of insight into the psyche of Jobs, his take on Apple culture, and his overall philosophy as it pertains to technology […]
Continue reading...SoPhone iPhone 4 knockoff is eerily similar to the real thing
26. January 2011
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In the realm of iPhone imitation, or illegal patent infringement if you wanna be blunt about it, there attention to detail on some iPhone knockoff devices is getting scary. The most glaring example is the iPhone 4 inspired SoPhone in Hong Kong which looks and operates so similarly to the real thing that many people […]
Continue reading...Smule co-founder and CCO Dr. Ge Wang opines on iOS development
26. January 2011
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With apps like Ocarina and I am T-Pain to their credit, Smule has been behind some of the biggest and most popular iPhone apps to date. Smule’s most recent effort is an app called Magic Fiddle. Not too long ago, TUAW caught up with Smule co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Dr. Ge Wang to glean […]
Continue reading...Japanese company fixes white iPhone 4 printing problem; white iPhone 4 to arrive later today?
26. January 2011
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One of the proffered reasons behind the conspicuous absence of a white iPhone 4 had to do with color matching problems wherein Apple had a difficult time getting the white shade of the iPhone home button to match the shade of white that draped the rest of the device. Now comes a rumor via the […]
Continue reading...Apple releases “iPad is Iconic” commercial
26. January 2011
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Apple this evening released a brand new iPad ad titled, “iPad is Iconic.” Much like previous iPad ads, the latest offering from Apple and their friends at TBWA/Chiat/Day highlights the wide variety of apps available for the iPad in an effort to appeal to a number of different demographics. The apps showcased above include djay, […]
Continue reading...Real life arcade version of Angry Birds
25. January 2011
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My proclivity, okay, addiction for Angry Birds is well-known. But having already beaten the game, I must admit that I no longer search for that angry icon when I fire up my iPhone. Alas, I need/ed something to rejuvinate my interest in what is arguably the most addicting iOS game ever. And as luck would […]
Continue reading...Hotspot feature for the iPhone 4 via Verizon to cost $20/month
25. January 2011
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MacWorld reportsthat the previously announced hotspot feature that enables iPhone 4 owners on Verizon to create a wi-fi network with support for up to 5 devices will be available for a $20 charge on top of a users monhtly bill. The $20 add-on will let users consume up to 2GB of extra data a month. […]
Continue reading...Did Apple make a $3.9 billion investment to secure LCD panels?
25. January 2011
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During Apple’s earnings conference call last week, Apple COO Tim Cook noted that the company had signed long term supply contracts worth $3.9 billion. While Cook refused to elaborate on what type of goodies Apple secured, he did draw a parallel to Apple’s 5-year deal for flash memory back in 2005 as the company anticipated […]
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27. January 2011
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