Archive | January, 2011
Steve Jobs to maintain role as Disney board member while away on medical leave
Apple’s share price took an expected hit last week when Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced that he was taking a leave of absence from Apple to attend to an undisclosed medical condition. While Jobs will still remain involved in the company’s long-term and strategic decision making, the day to day CEO duties were left in […]
Continue reading...Pixelmator grosses $1 million in just 20 days on the Mac App Store
25. January 2011
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Pixelmator writes on its blog: I am ecstatic to announce that Pixelmator grossed a gigantic $1 million on the Mac App Store. And that happened in only 20 short days. What is even better is that the app is getting rave reviews on the Mac App Store (4.5 stars with over 275 ratings on the […]
Continue reading...iPhone 4 on Verizon will require unlimited data plan
25. January 2011
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A leaked memo from Verizon and obtained by Engadget reveals that the nations largest carrier will no longer offer entry-level capped data plans for smartphone users and will instead require new iPhone 4 owners to pay $30 for unlimited data. Previously, Verizon offered smartphone owners a $15 data plan for $150MB of data. AT&T, […]
Continue reading...iPhone 5 and iPad 2 to come equipped with NFC functionality – Rumor
25. January 2011
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There are growing reports that the iPhone 5 will come equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality that would enable users to purchase goods and services by simply swiping their iPhone over a payment pad. Bloomberg references Richard Doherty who claims to have information gleaned from engineers working on hardware for the upcoming iPhone 5 and iPad […]
Continue reading...Apple modifies iPhone 4 bumper to accomodate the Verizon iPhone
25. January 2011
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Not too long ago Verizon, along with Tim Cook, announced that Apple would be releasing a CDMA version of the iPhone capable of running on Verizon’s network. The long sought after CDMA iPhone will be available for pre-order starting on February 3rd and will start appearing in stores on February 10. Those who watched the […]
Continue reading...Recorded multitouch gestures for the iPad not a part of iOS 4.3, home button is safe for now
25. January 2011
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Remember those multitouch gestures in iOS 4.3 that prompted speculation that Apple might do away with the home button on the iPad and the iPhone? Well fear not lovers of tactile feedback, Apple has officially informed developers that the new gestures will not be a part of the official iOS 4.3 launch and that they’re […]
Continue reading...Gabrielle Giffords recovery references iPad use
24. January 2011
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In an extremely odd headline that DF’s John Gruber aptly described as Onion-esque, Reuters reported earlier last week that wounded US Representative Gabrielle Gifford was doing better after having been shot in the head by a 22 year old deranged lunatic named Jared Lee Loughner. Just 12 days after she was shot in the head, […]
Continue reading...Apple creates official Twitter account for the iTunes App Store
24. January 2011
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Apple this evening unveiled an official Twitter account for the iTunes App Store where users can get info about new and exciting apps in addition to being privy to exclusive offers. Since launching a few hours ago, the number of followers has skyrocketed to 39,000+. As you might expect, the official name for the account […]
Continue reading...New iPhone commercial – Two is better than one
24. January 2011
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Apple this weekend aired a new iPhone commercial touting the fact that its iconic smartphone is now available, for the first time, on two networks in the US. Accompanied by Johann Strauss’ Blue Danube Waltz, the ad shows two separate iPhones operating side by side as each one sifts through various apps, with the two […]
Continue reading...NSA analyst David Rice to become Apple’s director of global security
24. January 2011
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All Things D reports that Apple recently hired security expert and noted author David Rice to take on a position as Apple’s director of global security. It remains to be seen just what Rice’s position will entail, but the hire reaffirms that Apple is taking security a lot more seriously than it has in the past. […]
Continue reading...Apple patent describes MagicMouse with touchscreen display
24. January 2011
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Always looking to innovate in any way it can, a recent patent filing from Apple reveals that the company is exploring the possibility of expanding the functionality of its MagicMouse. In a patent application initially discovered by AppleInsider, and titled Computer Input Device Including a Display Device, the patent includes an illustration of a mouse […]
Continue reading...White iPhone 4 to launch on February 27?
24. January 2011
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The white iPhone 4 was originally scheduled to be released alongside its black counterpart this Summer. But as you may have noticed by the plethora of black iPhone 4s, those plans were scrapped following a number of unsubstantiated rumors/explanations that included problems getting the white home button to match the shade of white on the […]
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25. January 2011
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