Archive | February, 2011
Steve Jobs spotted on Apple Campus, looking spry – Report
The San Francisco Chronicle reports: Despite some glum reports about his health, and future after he took a medical leave from Apple, an eyewitness spotted Jobs on campus a few weeks ago and said he was looking good. Matthew Cross, an author and consultant for big banks, spotted Jobs walking out of Apple’s Cupertino headquarters […]
Continue reading...Video of 24 year old Steve Jobs prepping for his first Television appearance circa 1978
9. February 2011
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In a never before seen clip that surfaced just a few days ago, a 24-year old Steve Jobs is seen prepping and getting mic’d up for what may very well have been his first Television appearance, circa 1978. Visibly nervous, Jobs is excited when he sees his image on a nearby monitor, and at one point even asks, […]
Continue reading...iPod Classic in low supply – death or refresh in the works?
9. February 2011
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AppleBitch reports: We’ve had a tip that the shipping times for the iPod Classic have slipped in the past week and that the device is backordered or out of stock in several retailers, suggesting that a new version of the popular media player may be on its way. The Apple Store shows that the silver iPod Classic now […]
Continue reading...Walmart to offer Verizon iPhone in 600 stores
9. February 2011
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Walmart announced today that it will be carrying the Verizon iPhone in approximately 600 of its nationwide retail stores starting tomorrow. “We’re excited to bring iPhone 4 on the Verizon Wireless network, one the most anticipated mobile phone launches in recent history, to Walmart customers,” said Gary Severson, senior vice president, Home Entertainment, Walmart U.S. “As […]
Continue reading...Does the iPhone 4 “death grip” persist on the Verizon iPhone?
9. February 2011
With the Verizon iPhone officially going on sale this week, iLounge is reporting that the death grip issue observed on the original iPhone 4 remains on the Verizon iPhone. This in spite of reports that reception on the new CDMA iPhone is quite stellar and that Apple employed dual-antennas to alleviate signal attenuation issues. As […]
Continue reading...Apple’s iPad already in production – Report
9. February 2011
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With purported iPad rumors seemingly changing by the day, we finally have some iPad related news from a reliable source. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple recently began manufacturing the iPad 2, a slimmer and faster device than its predecessor. The new iPad will be thinner and lighter than the first model, these […]
Continue reading...Nokia CEO says company finds itself on a “burning platform”
9. February 2011
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There’s no denying that Nokia is in turmoil. Over the past few months, the Finnish handset maker has laid off hundreds of employees as the company continues to lose significant market share to the likes of Apple and an assortment of Android handsets. The root of Nokia’s woes, of course, is the simple fact that […]
Continue reading...Apple unleashes revolutionary new water bottle
8. February 2011
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Simply. Brilliant. Today Apple announced Apple Water — a cool refreshment made for those willing to suspend all logic and pay the price for Apple’s lavish attention to quality and design. “If you’ve been drinking the juice, you’re ready to drink the water,” proclaims Apple’s website. Like iPod, iPhone and iPad, Apple Water is part […]
Continue reading...Verizon iPhone comes with dual-antenna design, improved reception
8. February 2011
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AppleInsider reports: A closer look inside the new CDMA iPhone 4 for the Verizon network in the U.S. has revealed a new antenna design said to allow improved reception, as well as a different, integrated GPS chip. iSuppli this week posted “early results” of its teardown of Apple’s new CDMA iPhone 4. The market research […]
Continue reading...John Dvorak advises Microsoft to use Android.. say what?!
7. February 2011
John, John, John – it’s hard to know where to even start. While Apple fans are used to the nonsensical ramblings of John Dvorak, his odd points of view and strange assertions exist far beyond the realm of Apple. In his most recent article, Dvorak argues that lukewarm sales of Windows Phone 7 drive home the fact […]
Continue reading...WWDC 2011 to fall between June 5-9?
7. February 2011
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AppleBitch reports: Apple will apparently be holding their WWDC from June 5th to June 9th 2011, if the calendar of the Moscone Center is anything to go by. The Moscone, favored venue for the WWDC for the past few years has just updated its events schedule to include a Corporate Meeting from the 5th – […]
Continue reading...Apple planning to eliminate boxed software – Rumor
7. February 2011
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MacRumors reports that the recent launch of the Mac App Store may catalyze Apple’s efforts to completely do away with boxed software. With the success of the iTunes App Store and the launch of the Mac App Store, it seems clear that the long term future of software sales is going to be digital distribution. Based […]
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10. February 2011
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