Archive | July, 2011
Strange rumor of the day – Apple interested in acquiring Barnes & Noble
A far as Apple rumors go, this one is as absurd as Apple acquiring Twitter. Indeed, the only thing that gives its any credence is the source – Boy Genius Report. The Boy Genius himself, Jonathan Geller, wrote today, citing an admittedly unproven source, that Apple is currently engaged in discussions to potentially acquire Barnes […]
Continue reading...Circles on Google+ is more of a chore than a feature
28. July 2011
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Not too long ago, Google+ came in like a whirlwind and quickly, not to mention inexplicably, became the darling of the tech collective. At last, people opined, not only a Facebook competitor, but a social network that’s actually superior to Facebook! The root of the rave reviews regarding Google+ centered on a new feature it […]
Continue reading...Leaked photos purport to show cheaper version of the iPhone 4
28. July 2011
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The following photos from the Vietnamese site Tinhte.vn purport to show a cheaper version of the iPhone 4 (i.e cheaper parts) Apple may plan to hawk as an option in the low-end to mid-range market. Some other information that you want to transfer to you is that this machine seems to run faster than the iPhone 4, […]
Continue reading...Lodsys argues against Apple’s motion to intervene on behalf of iOS developers
28. July 2011
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Lodsys is not only moving ahead with its lawsuits against both iOS and Android developers, but is expanding the scope of its lawsuit to include big time companies such as EA and Rovio, the developers behind Angry Birds. In the simplest of terms, Lodsys asserts that a number of apps that implement in-app purchasing infringe […]
Continue reading...New iPhone 5 case molding suggests new, thinner design
27. July 2011
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One day after iPhone 5 case schematics hit the web comes actual manufactured cases purporting to be molded for Apple’s next-gen iPhone. The mold, first obtained by 9to5Mac, suggests that the next-gen iPhone will feature a larger display, a larger home button, and an overall thinner design. While 9to5Mac claims that the source for these […]
Continue reading...North Carolina city gives town commissioners iPads as a cost-saving measure
27. July 2011
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The New York Times has an interesting story on a town in Cornelius, North Carolina that, in an effort to save money, has taken to giving town commissioners iPads instead of printing out meeting agenda packets. Why iPads? Cornelius Police Chief Bence Hoyle and town manager Anthony Roberts explain: The short version is, unlike a […]
Continue reading...Winkelevoss twins fire back at former Harvard president Larry Summers
27. July 2011
Last week, former Harvard president Larry Summers created quite a stir when he called the Winklevoss twins assholes (you know, the duo who sued Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg for stealing their social networking idea). In a recent interview, Summers mocked what the Winklevoss were wearing (tie and jackets at 3PM) and said that he had […]
Continue reading...ITC says OS X violates 2 patents owned by HTC-owned S3
27. July 2011
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By David Goldman: Apple in early 2010 filed a number of legal actions against HTC claiming that their Android handsets employed technologies patented and owned by Apple. Apple’s HTC lawsuit, not to mention it’s ongoing suits with Samsung and Motorola, is undeniably aimed at stalling the tremendous growth of Android which, if you believe Google […]
Continue reading...Apple’s retail expansion continues with plans to open 23,000 retail front in NYC’s Grand Central Terminal
27. July 2011
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Continuing its trend of opening up grandiose Apple stores in historic and iconic locations, Apple stands poised to open up a gigantic 23,000 square foot retail store in New York’s Grand Central Station. Apple has reportedly already inked a 10-year lease with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Real Estate and Leasing division. The upcoming retail store […]
Continue reading...Apple shares top $400 for first time in company history; Yet P/E still lags behind
26. July 2011
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Following Apple’s stellar earnings announcement last week, shares of the company have continued to trend upwards, reaching all-time intraday and closing highs on consecutive days. At the close of the bell on Tuesday, shares of Apple were up $4.91 to $403.41. Earlier in the day, shares reached as high as $404.50 a share. Apple is […]
Continue reading...Apple rumored to be working on ultra-thin 15′ MacBook Pro sans an optical drive
26. July 2011
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Out with the old and in with the new. Just a few days after Apple put its entry level white MacBook up for retirement only to be replaced with a base model MacBook Air comes a report via MacRumors that Apple is already in the final testing stages of a brand new 15-inch ultra thin […]
Continue reading...iPhone 5 case schematic purports to show new design
26. July 2011
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Sourced from a Chinese case manufacturer, the above schematic from MobileFun purports to show a case design for Apple’s next-gen iPhone. The images above suggest that Apple’s upcoming iPhone will have a larger screen accomplished by shrinking the size of the bezel and extending the screen from edge to edge, a rumored feature that has […]
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28. July 2011
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