Archive | November, 2011
Angry Birds tops 500 million downloads
When it comes to iPhone games, there’s Angry Birds and everybody else. For what seems like forever, various Angry Birds titles have been camped out at the top of the iTunes charts. In the process, Rovio has made a killing after leveraging their success in mobile apps into a smattering of other ventures, including movies […]
Continue reading...Apple retail chief Ron Johnson officially leaves for JC Penney
2. November 2011
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Apple’s retail mastermind Ron Johnson has now officially left Apple after announcing plans of his departure this past July. Johnson still has that retail itch and after feeling confident in what he’s done for Apple, he’ll now assume the CEO throne at JC Penney and hope to resurrect the once-proud department store. Apple is still […]
Continue reading...Samsung asks to see iPhone 4S source code and subsidy agreements in Australia
2. November 2011
Oh Samsung, you so crazy! Apple and Samsung’s legal battles are often great fodder for tech bloggers and make a great popcorn viewing experience for outsiders who get a kick out of high-tech litigation. But the ongoing lawsuits between the two companies is starting to have some very real-world implications for Samsung. Apple has achieved […]
Continue reading...Apple’s upcoming retail app for iOS will streamline in-store pickups and introduce self-checkout
2. November 2011
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Apple on Thursday will release a new Apple Store app that aims to streamline the purchase process by making it easier for customers to order devices online and quickly pick them up the next day without having to stand in line. Here’s how it all works according to BGR which obtained info about the upcoming […]
Continue reading...iPhone to launch on C Spire Wireless on November 11 with ultra-cheap data plans
2. November 2011
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C Spire Wireless announced back in October that it would become the fourth carrier in the US to carry the iPhone and now comes word that it will officially launch on November 11.
Continue reading...iPhone 4S to hit 15 new countries on November 11
2. November 2011
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The rollout of the iPhone 4S is easily Apple’s quickest and most expansive to date. After launching in 7 countries on October 14, Apple’s latest iPhone next became available in 22 additional countries on October 21. Yesterday Apple announced that the 4S – which boasts a better camera, an A5 processor and Siri – will […]
Continue reading...Samsung to depose Jony Ive and other Apple designers by December 1, 2011
2. November 2011
Apple and Samsung’s US-based litigation on track for trial in July 2012. That being the case, depositions of some of Apple’s key iPhone inventors will be taking place relatively soon. The inventors on Samsung’s radar include Jonathan Ive, Douglas Satzger, Shin Nishibori, and Christopher Stringer. Originally, these depositions were supposed to be completed by November […]
Continue reading...China Telecom may not carry the iPhone until mid-2012
1. November 2011
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With over 105 million subscribers, China Telecom is the third largest carrier in China. Despite reports that it would begin carrying the iPhone sometime in 2011, it now appears that China Telecom subscribers may have to wait until mid-2012 to get their hands on Apple’s smartphone. As it stands now, the iPhone in China is […]
Continue reading...Sony eyeing Aaron Sorkin to pen script for Steve Jobs movie
1. November 2011
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Perhaps trying to capture the formula that made The Social Network such a hit, Sony a few weeks ago acquired the movie rights to the recently released Steve Jobs biography. While precise details of the deal remain unknown, it’s believed that Sony paid anywhere from $1 million to $3 million for the movie rights.
Continue reading...Apple granted iOS “slide to unlock” patent
1. November 2011
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Apple and Samsung are currently in the throes of a patent dispute that spans 4 continents. At the heart of Apple’s complaint is the allegation that the Android OS Samsung uses on its line of smartphones infringe upon a number of Apple-owned patents. In Apple’s original lawsuit, filed in April of this year, Apple said […]
Continue reading...Apple’s Mac Pro may not have much time left amid shrinking sales
1. November 2011
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When Steve Jobs began asserting control at Apple following his return in 1997, one of his first orders of business was to simplify Apple’s product line into a 2×2 matrix. Whereas Apple pre-Jobs had an inordinate number of products, Jobs completely retooled Apple’s product lineup to consist solely of notebook and desktop computers targeted for […]
Continue reading...“Time Zone” bug may be responsible for poor iPhone 4S battery performance
1. November 2011
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Apple, more so than most companies, spends an inordinate amount of resources towards increasing a device’s battery life. From larger battery units to low power chips, Apple understands that a device, as incredible as it might be, is ultimately useless if the battery life proves to be more trouble than its worth.
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2. November 2011
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