Archive | February, 2011
Apple to unveil iPad 2 at special media event on March 2
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 […]
Continue reading...Ethics, reporting, and Steve Jobs’ health
21. February 2011
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The past few days we’ve seen a flurry of Steve Jobs health related rumors as a result of alleged spy shots of the Apple CEO leaving a Stanford Cancer clinic. In the wake of that report came an unfounded claim from a ethically-lacking Doctor about Steve Jobs’ prognosis. We chose not to post the details […]
Continue reading...Next-gen MacBook pros rumored to sport larger trackpads and separate SSD for OS X
21. February 2011
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With new MacBook Pro notebooks just a few days away comes yet another rumor from the often-reliable Boy Genius Report. Citing one of their trusted Apple sources, BGR reports that the Apple’s new lineup of high-end notebooks will feature even larger trackpads with some models weighing in at about a half-pound lighter. And there’s more. […]
Continue reading...iPhone 4 wins “Best Mobile Device” award at Mobile World Congress
21. February 2011
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Though Apple didn’t attend Mobile World Congress last week in Barcelona, the iPhone 4 was the recipient of the Best Mobile Device award on account of its “great screen, sharp design, fantastic materials, and phenomenal ecosystem for app developers.” So much for antennagate. Some other notable winners included: Best Mobile App: Rovio Clickgamer/Chillingo for Angry […]
Continue reading...An Apple retail store employee tells us what it’s like on the inside
21. February 2011
Apple likes to keep a tight lid on things, including its employees who are often forbidden from blogging (at least in their official capacity) and from otherwise letting anyone know what they’re working on. This culture of secrecy even extends down to Apple’s retail employees, which is what makes the following expose all the more […]
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22. February 2011
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