Archive | May 10th, 2011
iPod Nano 7th Gen photos show addition of 1.3 Megapixel camera, removal of rear clip
Providing further evidence that the next-gen iPod Nano will maintain its square form factor and will come with a built-in camera, an alleged photo of said device showed up on Tw.apple.pro yesterday. The camera on the Nano will reportedly be a low-res 1.3 megapixel lens. Yes, that’s not all that great, but it’s still better […]
Continue reading...Why Apple’s “closed” system gives it a leg up on Android
10. May 2011
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The crux of the debate amongst iPhone and Android fanboys ultimately reverts back to control. Whereas Android users like to point to Apple’s Soviet Union style of OS control, iPhone users counter that Android is a fragmented mess that ultimately results in a subpar user experience. The funny thing is, the control Apple is so […]
Continue reading...Oh it’s on! Google’s Vic Gundotra takes another shot at Apple
10. May 2011
Google’s fourth annual I/O conference is underway and there’s a shit ton of information to discuss. From Google’s music initiative to Android 3.1 and a whole lot more. But this picture naturally caught our attention. The I/O conference kicked off with Google’s Vic Gundotra walking on stage. It didn’t take long for the event to […]
Continue reading...Apple’s Guy Tribble appears before congress, addresses iOS location tracking and privacy issues
10. May 2011
By Luis Estrada: Let’s go to Washington, folks. Earlier today, Apple’s VP of software technology Guy L. “Bud” Tribble appeared before a congressional hearing on mobile privacy to address concerns that were first brought to the forefront following the “location tracking” controversy that emerged a few weeks ago In the wake of that hoopla, Apple’s […]
Continue reading...Apple’s iOS profits are 2.3 times higher than Microsoft’s Windows profits
10. May 2011
By John Hiesler: In an era where PC growth is declining, Apple is the lone company actually seeing an uptick in PC sales. More than that, because Apple offers a unique and non-commoditized experience, the margins it enjoys for each Mac sold is the envy of the entire industry. In the most recent quarter, Apple […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs comes in third on list of engineering heroes
10. May 2011
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The lore of Steve Jobs has gotten so big that you probably wouldn’t be hard pressed to find people who think Jobs single handedly created both the iPod and the iPhone, maybe even while sleeping. Truth be told, Jobs is not and has never been a serious programmer and lacks any formal engineering training. Still, […]
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10. May 2011
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