Archive | November, 2011
Apple retail store at Grand Central Station won’t be opening “anytime soon”
Earlier this week we reported that Apple’s upcoming and massive retail store in Grand Central Station was on track to open in just a few days. Checking in at 23,000 square feet, the upcoming store will be Apple’s biggest yet and on account of its location will likely be Apple’s busiest as well. But it […]
Continue reading...Nokia shares fall on weak sales of Windows Phone 7 devices
22. November 2011
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To say the iPhone disrupted the smartphone industry would be an understatement of the highest order. While consumers lined up in droves to get Apple’s revolutionary smartphone, companies like Microsoft and Nokia were quick to scoff at Apple’s allegedly feeble attempt to get into the phone business. Not surprisingly, Microsoft and Nokia’s arrogance came back […]
Continue reading...Apple airs new iPad 2 ad titled “Love”
22. November 2011
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Apple yesterday posted a brand new iPad 2 ad titled “Love”. Per usual, the ad showcases the varying number of use-cases for the iPad. The narration states: For some it’s a lifelong passion, for others, it’s something discovered yesterday. We all have things that speak to us. They drive us to get up early and […]
Continue reading...iPhone 5 with 4-inch screen and redesigned MacBook Pros on track for 2012 release
22. November 2011
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iLounge late last week dropped a number of intriguing rumors that seem to verify a previous report claiming that Apple will be revamping its entire product line in 2012. Citing what it calls its most reliable source, Jeremy Horwitz briefly details some of the changes we can expect to see in upcoming Apple products. First […]
Continue reading...Apple had Macbook Air with AMD Llano processor in the works
22. November 2011
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Well here’s an interesting story. According to a report from Semiaccurate (don’t let the name throw you), Apple was close to releasing a Macbook Air with an AMD Llano chip. The device was reportedly on the verge of production before Apple decided to scrap the initiative. If you are wondering why the Air wasn’t really […]
Continue reading...AT&T has top iPhone data speeds in the US
21. November 2011
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People seem to have a love-hate relationship with AT&T. On one hand, people love to bitch and moan about the crappy reception they have with Ma Bell, yet there was curiously no exodus of subscribers when the iPhone came to Verizon and subsequently Sprint. I suppose part of the reason folks are, in part, reluctant […]
Continue reading...Apple’s Greg Joswiak explains Apple’s 4 principles of success
21. November 2011
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Greg Joswiak may not be a familiar name amongst Apple followers, but as the company’s VP of worldwide iOS Product Marketing you’ve undoubtedly seen him in those Apple-produced iPhone and iPad videos that typically debut during major iPhone and iPad announcements. As a 20 year veteran of Apple, Joswiak has seen Apple transform from a […]
Continue reading...Apple’s grandiose retail store in Grand Central Station set to open in next few days
21. November 2011
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Ron Johnson may no longer be with Apple, but the company’s plans to expand and open up increasingly ambitious and high profile stores continue unabated. This coming Tuesday, rumor has it, Apple will open up a new 23,000 square foot retail store in New York’s Grand Central Station. Apple’s lease for the space will reportedly […]
Continue reading...Price of iPhone 3GS on AT&T curiously raised from free to $0.99
21. November 2011
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Despite being over two years old, the iPhone 3GS was the second most popular smartphone during the third quarter of 2011. And now with the release of the iPhone 4S, the already-popular iPhone 3GS has been positioned to become even more popular with Apple making the device free with a 2-year contract from AT&T. Well, […]
Continue reading...Google Music Store finally becomes a reality
21. November 2011
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Well after years of haggling with record companies, Google last week finally unveiled its new Android-centric Google Music service and to say that it borrows a lot from iTunes would be quite an understatement. But hey, if the model works, why change it. Like iTunes, songs on Google Music will be available at pricepoints ranging […]
Continue reading...iPad 3 assembly set for January 2012 as display panel shipments reach 3 million
18. November 2011
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With an iPad 3 launch likely on track for the first quarter of 2012, Apple component suppliers this past October already shipped 1 million high-res display panels with another million set to ship in November. The report comes courtesy of Digitimes which notes that Apple has tapped Samsung, LG Display, and Sharp to supply the displays […]
Continue reading...Amazon rumored to be prepping smartphone release in late 2012
18. November 2011
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The more I read about Jeff Bezos, the more I like him. Recently, Wired had a fascinating interview with the Amazon founder that really delves into the psyche of Bezos and how he views Amazon’s current position and future in the tech marketplace. Much like Steve Jobs, Bezos to his credit doesn’t overly concern himself […]
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22. November 2011
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