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Thursday Night Links, Homie
On the off chance that you’re staying up all-night so that you can be first in line to pick up an iPhone 3G S tomorrow, why not pass the night away plowing through these links? First Example of In-App Purchasing Doesn’t Bode Well – The Apple Blog iPhone 3.0 excels at Wi-Fi hotspots – Macworld […]
Continue reading...Psystar’s request for permission to use business checks denied by court
Thursday, June 18, 2009
The ongoing saga between Apple and Psystar is turning into quite a soap opera, at least for Apple and legal geeks. The latest piece of news is that Psystar recently filed a motion with the court seeking permission to continue using business checks and deposit slips. That motion was denied. According to Groklaw, the ability […]
Continue reading...Apple files motion against Psystar, claims it filed for bankruptcy to delay trial
Monday, June 15, 2009
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As if things couldn’t get any weirder in the on-going litigation between Apple and un-authorized clone maker Psystar, Apple recently filed a motion to remove the stay put in place after Psystar filed for bankruptcy protection 3 weeks ago. If you recall, Apple and Psystar were in the midst of the Discovery process when Apple […]
Continue reading...Another ‘hackintosh’ manufacturer tries its luck against Apple
Thursday, June 4, 2009
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Hot on the heels of Psystar’s bankruptcy filings comes a report that another clone maker wants to test their luck against Apple. CNET reports that a company called “Quo” will start manufacturing their own hackintosh boxes, and in an interesting twist, will sell them at an old fashioned brick and mortar store as opposed to […]
Continue reading...North Carolina approves tax cuts, paving the way for Apple server farm investment
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
A few weeks ago, it was reported that the North Carolina legislature was contemplating offering Apple a number of tax breaks in the hopes that Apple would set up a server farm in the state, an investment which North Carolina lawmakers speculate will surpass $1 Billion over the course of 9 years. This past Monday, […]
Continue reading...A closer look at Psystar, and why we may never know who bankrolled them
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
You can always count on World Of Apple to come through with the goods when it comes to the legal aspect of Apple news, and the recent bankruptcy filing by Psystar is no different. Dizzle over at WoA was able to obtain the hearing transcript relating to Apple’s motion to compel Psystar to hand over […]
Continue reading...Psystar files for bankruptcy protection
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Unauthorized Apple clone maker Psystar, which is currently in the midst of litigation with Apple, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late last week. According to papers filed with the court, Psystar is in the hole for more than $250,000, most of which is owed to shipping and credit card processing companies. As part of its bankruptcy filing, […]
Continue reading...Apple explores selling iTunes music to all EU nations
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
It’s easy to take for granted how easy it’s become to download music files via iTunes these days. But for some countries, its not that simple. Countries such as Poland and Bulgaria still lack the ability to download song files on iTunes due to a complex European licensing system which precludes Apple from making a […]
Continue reading...Jonathan Ive loses bid to attain domain names
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Acclaimed Apple designer Jonathan Ive was recently denied in his efforts to gain control of 4 distinct domain names which he argued misappropriated his name. Ive, of course, is crediting with designing, or helping to design, the iPod, the iPhone, the iMac, and a number of other successful Apple products. The Background From 2004 to […]
Continue reading...Google’s Schmidt sees nothing wrong with serving on Apple’s board
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Last week, the FTC began “discussing” whether or not the close ties between Apple and Google might run afoul of anti-trust laws contained in Section 8 of the Clayton Antitrust Act. The reason for the concern was rooted in the fact that two of Apple’s board members, Google CEO Eric Schmidt and former Genentech CEO […]
Continue reading...Court to Psystar: Hand over the missing docs
Friday, May 8, 2009
A few days ago, Apple filed a motion with the court seeking to compel Psystar to hand over financial documents pertaining to revenues, profits, purchase receipts, and invoices. Psystar responded by saying that it wasn’t in possession of the documents sought by Apple, and that some of mentioned financial records didn’t even exist.
Continue reading...Report: FTC investigating corporate ties between Apple and Google
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
The New York Times is reporting that the FTC is investigating whether or not the close ties between Apple and Google might run afoul of anti-trust laws contained in Section 8 of the Clayton Antitrust Act. The reason for concern lies in the fact that two of Apple’s board members, Google CEO Eric Schmidt and […]
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
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