Archive | December, 2011
Analyst claims Apple’s TV initiative will begin on the iMac – we call BS
With all of the speculation surrounding the rumored Apple HDTV, Wedge Partners analyst Brian Blair this morning issued a research note articulating a theory that Apple’s foray into the TV market may very well start with their high-end iMac. By incorporating TV functionality into its 27-inch iMac, Blair writes that Apple would be able to […]
Continue reading...Apple posts new jobs for Siri positions hinting at API and more languages
7. December 2011
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Siri is reportedly one of the largest software teams at Apple, which makes sense given the inherent complexities involved in voice recognition and the prominence with which Apple is touting its voice recognition feature. Now Apple is apparently looking to add a little bit more bulk to its Siri team. AppleInsider directs us to two […]
Continue reading...Apple not worried about Samsung poaching existing iPhone users according to redacted court order
7. December 2011
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In what was supposed to be a redacted portion of Judge Lucy Koh’s decision denying Apple’s motion for a preliminary injunction, it was revealed that Apple licensed its ‘381 patent covering intertial scrolling to Nokia and IBM. What’s more, Apple offered a similar licence to Samsung in November of 2010 as part of a negotiation […]
Continue reading...10th anniversary edition of GTA III drops on the iPad and iPhone December 15
7. December 2011
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Rockstar Games is getting mighty Apple friendly these days. First, the GTA franchise (sans GTA IV) became available via the Mac App Store this past August with each title only costing $14.99. And now, Rockstar is confirming that a 10th year anniversary edition of Grand Theft Auto III will be making its way to the […]
Continue reading...Intel’s Ivy Bridge processor released pushed back to Q2 2012
6. December 2011
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Intel’s line of Ivy Bridge processors were originally supposed to start shipping in late 2011, but due to factors that aren’t completely clear, it was revealed a few months ago that their release would be delayed until sometime in March or April of 2012. Now comes word via XbitLabs that Intel has already informed its […]
Continue reading...About Siri’s “beta” tag
6. December 2011
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It’s a sad state of affairs when Siri, Apple’s voice recognition assistant, becomes national news. But that’s exactly what happened last week when people wrongly ascribed political leanings to Apple in the wake of reports that Siri didn’t direct interested users to abortion clinics. Never mind the fact that places like Planned Parenthood don’t advertise […]
Continue reading...Report claims Apple HDTV to sport A6 processor and come in 3 screen sizes
6. December 2011
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Citing Japanese sources reportedly involved in Apple’s HDTV efforts, Smarthouse is reporting that Apple’s rumored HDTV will come in 3 different sizes – a 32 inch model on the low end and a 55 inch model on the higher end. The report further notes that the set will incorporate an A6 processor that will likely […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs biography is Amazon’s top selling book of 2011
6. December 2011
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Despite not hitting stores until the last quarter of 2011, Walter Isaacson’s biography of Steve Jobs is now Amazon’s best selling book of 2011 – an incredible feat given that it’s only been in stores for about two months. Still, the news shouldn’t come as much of a surprise given that pre-orders of the Steve […]
Continue reading...US Cellular not interested in the iPhone until it supports LTE
6. December 2011
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With the iPhone 4S, Apple began expanding the number of iPhone carriers beyond some of the heavyweights like AT&T and Verizon. Of course, we all know that the iPhone is now available on Sprint, but Apple in November also made it available on C SPire Wireless, a regional carrier with a focus on Southern states. […]
Continue reading...96% of iPhone 4S owners report being satisfied with their phone
6. December 2011
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While pundits were quick to criticize the iPhone 4S for not having a list of arbitrary features that they themselves deemed important, consumers simply can’t get enough of Apple’s most recent iPhone. Not only have they been picking up the device by the millions, they’re also exceedingly happy with their purchase. According to a recent […]
Continue reading...Apple had 64-bit version of Final Cut Pro 8 in the works before going the FCP X route
5. December 2011
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Apple in June completely overhauled Final Cut Pro with the release of Final Cut Pro X. Though the new app brought with it a fresh take on video editing along with a string of innovative features, the update was lambasted by video pros upset by the fact that Apple removed a lot of the core […]
Continue reading...Apple considering new Data Center in Prineville, Oregon
5. December 2011
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After setting up a massive 500,000 square foot data center in Maiden, North Carolina, it appears that Apple’s isn’t quite finished with its data center push. OregonLive reported this weekend that Apple is exploring the possibility of opening up a new data center in Prineville, Oregon and that it already has an option to purchase 160 […]
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7. December 2011
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