Archive | February 22nd, 2011
Latest Amazon Kindle commercial pokes fun at the iPad.. again
Amazon just released a brand new Kindle commercial, and much like the first, this one takes a shot at Apple’s iPad on account of its refelective and glare-ridden screen. Note, though, that some rumors have hinted that the iPad 2 will sport superior screen technology that will lessen the glare that accompanied the first model. […]
Continue reading...MacBook Pro specs leaked? No more white MacBooks and HD screens on all models
22. February 2011
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MacRumors points us to MacGeneration which purports to have obtained specs for the upcoming MacBook Pro refresh. MacRumors sums them up: – no more white MacBook (Apple goes back to two lines of 13″ inchers) – 16 GB SSD mSATA drives on all models to store the system – Core i3 and third USB port on […]
Continue reading...New Mac Mini to support Light Peak, says Robert Cringley
22. February 2011
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With Apple’s next-gen lineup of MacBook Pros rumored to be getting the Light Peak treatment, Robert Cringely writes that Apple may do the same with a revamped Mac Mini. Every year we see these upgrades. The notebooks get faster with more storage and every couple years they look a little different. This time, however, there […]
Continue reading...Apple talks to Capcom over in-app purchases on Smurfs’ Village, Capcom denies spat
22. February 2011
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Well it looks like Capcom has smurfed its way into some iTunes App Store controversy. Capcom is the development company behind Smurfs’ Village, a top grossing iPhone game that’s free to download but charges users real money to purchase in-app content. Apple reportedly had strong words for Capcom following a rash of customer complaints from parents […]
Continue reading...Apple to unveil iPad 2 at special media event on March 2
22. February 2011
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All Things D is reporting that Apple wil hold a media event on March 2nd where the company will unveil the long-awaited iPad 2. Contrary to reports that surfaced late last night, the next-gen iPad is on track for its scheduled release and is not subject to any delays. To those who intensely cares about […]
Continue reading...When Steve Jobs rebuffed MTV exec Jason Hirschorn’s idea for iTunes Subscriptions
22. February 2011
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One of the biggest Apple stories to land last week was Apple’s announcement that it plans to take a 30% cut of all app subscriptions that originate from within the iOS ecosystem Our philosophy is simple,” Steve Jobs explained. “When Apple brings a new subscriber to the app, Apple earns a 30 percent share; when […]
Continue reading...What Google’s VIc Gundotra thinks about the Nokia/Microsoft partnership
22. February 2011
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Here’s what Google VP of Engineering Vic Gundotra thinks about Nokia’s decision to hitch its wagon to Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 OS. Two turkeys do not make an Eagle. Nice.
Continue reading...Apple holding “secret” meeting for retail employees this Sunday
22. February 2011
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Apple is requesting all of its retail employees to sign non-disclosure agreements in anticipation of a secret, all-inclusive meeting scheduled to take place this Sunday. Does this imply a big product launch, perhaps different from the upcoming MacBook Pro refresh, is in the works? People familiar with the company’s retail plans revealed that Apple employees […]
Continue reading...Verizon iPhone 4 sales fall below expectations
22. February 2011
The well connected Boy Genius Report relayed some sensitive sales information last week relating to the iPhone 4 on Verizon.
Continue reading...New Steve Jobs email addresses in-app subscriptions for software as a service apps
22. February 2011
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With all of the drama surrounding Apple’s new in-app subscription guidelines as applied to software as a service, one MacRumors reader emailed Steve Jobs the following: Hello Steve, As a full time iOS developer, I am concerned (and confused) withe the new App Store guideline regarding “Apps offering subscriptions” (section 11.12). Most of the iOS […]
Continue reading...Free trial period for The Daily extended to February 28
22. February 2011
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On February 2nd, Rupert Murdoch and Apple’s Eddy Cue unveiled the world’s first iPad-only newspaper, dubbed The Daily. Looking to put a modern twist on old-fashioned journalism, The Daily emphasizes the use of text, audio, video and multi-touch controls to deliver an innovative and fresh take on reporting. Demos of the app have thus far looked […]
Continue reading...Apple’s April iPad launch delayed until June?
22. February 2011
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Bloomberg cites Yuanta Securities analysts Vincent Chen and Alison Chen who write that Apple’s expected launch of the iPad 2 has been pushed back to June on account of production bottlenecks at Foxconn. The reason for the holdup purportedly stems from last minute design changes Apple made to the iPad 2. Yuanta has no track […]
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22. February 2011
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