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Why movie trailers always appear on Apple’s website
Apple’s movie trailer page is not only a great spot to check out previews for upcoming flicks, but is often the first spot on the web where movie trailers even appear. But why is that the case? Tackling the question, former Apple web designer and developer Chad Little – whose first position within Apple was […]
Continue reading...Old School Computer Chronicles interview with Apple Lisa VP John Couch
9. March 2011
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An interesting look back at an interview with John Couch, one of the earliest Apple employees and one of the driving forces behind the development of the LISA computer. The video below, we think, aired in 1984 and was part of the Computer Chronicles show which aired on PBS from 1982 through 2002. While not […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs reminisces about building illegal blue boxes with Woz [Video]
25. February 2011
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A great video find of a bearded Steve Jobs (with a curious blue denim button-up) reminiscing about the good ole’ days he spent with Woz tinkering with and building illegal blue boxes to make free telephone calls around the world. We were so fascinated by them that Woz and i actually figured out how to […]
Continue reading...When Steve Jobs rebuffed MTV exec Jason Hirschorn’s idea for iTunes Subscriptions
22. February 2011
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One of the biggest Apple stories to land last week was Apple’s announcement that it plans to take a 30% cut of all app subscriptions that originate from within the iOS ecosystem Our philosophy is simple,” Steve Jobs explained. “When Apple brings a new subscriber to the app, Apple earns a 30 percent share; when […]
Continue reading...“We are Apple (Leading the Way)” – 1984 promotional video
16. February 2011
Check out this ridiculous and in-house produced Apple Mac (or Lisa??) promo released back in ’84. If you’re in need of a laugh, check out the dude at the 2:48 mark who’s walking around holding a Lisa computer like a damned laptop!
Continue reading...Video of 24 year old Steve Jobs prepping for his first Television appearance circa 1978
9. February 2011
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In a never before seen clip that surfaced just a few days ago, a 24-year old Steve Jobs is seen prepping and getting mic’d up for what may very well have been his first Television appearance, circa 1978. Visibly nervous, Jobs is excited when he sees his image on a nearby monitor, and at one point even asks, […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs and the original spinning beach ball of death [Photo]
1. February 2011
There’s nothing more frustrating to a Mac OS X user than the dreaded spinning Beach Ball of death. Steve Jobs, though, doesn’t seem to mind at all. Pictured above is a young Jobs kicking around a Beach Ball at a 1987 NeXT company retreat. The spinning beach ball of death, which is technically referred to […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs discusses his departure from Apple and his views on innovation in candid 1985 Newsweek interview
26. January 2011
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Newsweek recently delved into their archives and pulled out this gem of an interview with Steve Jobs circa 1985 in the wake of Jobs’ unceremonious departure from Apple. The interview provides a good amount of insight into the psyche of Jobs, his take on Apple culture, and his overall philosophy as it pertains to technology […]
Continue reading...Tim Cook – Joining Apple was “the best decision that I ever made”
24. January 2011
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Over the past few years, Apple COO Tim Cook has taken on an increasingly greater public role at Apple, especially in light of the fact that Steve Jobs has consistently handed Cook the reigns when he has to take time away from the company to deal with medical issues. But who is Tim Cook? Known […]
Continue reading...Rare photo of Steve Jobs in his 1982 living room
14. January 2011
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From his wardrobe to the products he helps design, Apple CEO Steve Jobs is a minimalist. And though he might partake in a BMW motorcylce or a Mercedes Benz from time to time, the photo below illustrates Jobs’ philosophy of ‘less is more.’ The photo was taken in Jobs’ Los Gatos, California living room by […]
Continue reading...Did Pablo Picasso help inspire the Mac Finder icon?
11. January 2011
The current Finder icon in OS X is a familiar sight for Mac users and stretches back all the way to (gasp!) OS 7.5 And while there are charming stories surrounding the history of the Mac startup sound and the flower icon on the command key, there really isn’t a whole lot of information, if […]
Continue reading...Apple’s “1984” commercial first aired on December 15 in Twin Falls, Idaho
3. January 2011
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Apple’s “1984” commercial is largely considered one of the best commercials of all-time. The commercial had strong allusions to Big Brother and George Orwell’s novel 1984, and ultimately promised that the upcoming release of the Macintosh computer would free users from the perils of conformity. The commercial won a number of awards, with many considering […]
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10. March 2011
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