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A pair of Swedish magicians, Charlie Caper and Erik Rosales, use the iPad to promote Stockholm at the MIPIM in Cannes event. Watch:
Apple’s third-generation iPad is a hit. The company announced today that 3 million units were sold over the March 16-18, 2012 weekend.
Senior vice president Philip Schiller declared it “the strongest iPad launch yet.”
Reviews of the new device have touted the clarity of its improved “Retina” display as a key selling point. Sales of Android based tablets have lagged far behind iPad, while Microsoft is reportedly planning a Windows-based tablet system.
Apple boss Tim Cook sat down with the Wall Street Journal and a Apple blogger John Gruber to discuss the new Mountain Lion operating system, but the New York Times apparently was frozen out.
The Times’ reporting on the new operating system apparently came from a company press release, but without face time with the tech giant’s brass.
The freeze-out for the world’s most influential newspaper may be thanks to a multi-part Times expose of harsh labor practices at Foxconn, the plant in China that assembles iPhones and iPads.
A Times source tells Washington Post’s Erik Wemple that “They are playing access journalism…I’ve heard it from people inside Apple.”
Apple recently announced after public pressure that it would have an outside group assess the conditions at Foxconn.
VIA Washington Post
Apple has a secret blacklist with the names of journalists viewed as hostile to the tech giant, according to journalist Jason D. O’Grady.
Writing on ZD Net, O’Grady claims that Apple has a policy of punishing journalists who write stories that are unflattering towards the company. He also claims that reporting on Apple rumors can land journalists on the blacklist.
Apple’s policy has apparently scared other tech reporters into submission, causing them to play down or totally ignore stories that paint Apple in a negative light.
O’Grady explains that the company has frozen him out for 10 years for critically reporting on them, while they curry favor with more influential outlets and ones that simply regurgitate positive press for the iPad makers.
VIA ZDNet
Jonathan Ive (aka Jony Ive), the designer behind Apple’s iPod and iPad will be knighted by Queen Elizabeth.
In a press release, the Queen announced that “Jonathan (Jony) Ive has been appointed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE).”
The release explained that Ive was being honored for his “services to design and enterprise.”
Apple’s Siri voice recognition system is a tech wonder, but it runs into problems when trying to interpret the word “work” with a Japanese accent. One user recorded the the mistake, watch:
In the upcoming book Steve Jobs (buy here), written by Walter Issacson with the late entrepeneur, Steve Jobs reveals that he believes the executives that engineered his ouster in 1985 from Apple were “corrupt people” with “corrupt values.” This is apparently in reference to former Apple CEO John Sculley, who reportedly orchestrated the move to remove Jobs.
Jobs also tells Issacson that he was bullied as a child, and that he quit his church at the age of 13 and never returned, later becoming a Buddhist. [AP]
Apple employees, led by CEO Tim Cook, had a celebration of the life of recently deceased co-founder Steve Jobs in Cupertino, CA. Jobs was widely viewed as one of the world’s great innovators and business leaders.
PHOTO: Apple Employees Celebrate Life Of Steve Jobs
Stephen Colbert pays tribute to the recently deceased Steve Jobs.
VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Tribute To Steve Jobs
Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, talks to the Today Show about the death of Steve Jobs.
VIDEO: Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Talks About The Death Of Steve Jobs
President Obama Statement On The Death Of Steve Jobs: “The World Has Lost A Visionary”
President Obama has issued a statement on the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 5, 2011
Statement by the President on the Passing of Steve Jobs
Michelle and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Steve Jobs. Steve was among the greatest of American innovators – brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.
By building one of the planet’s most successful companies from his garage, he exemplified the spirit of American ingenuity. By making computers personal and putting the internet in our pockets, he made the information revolution not only accessible, but intuitive and fun. And by turning his talents to storytelling, he has brought joy to millions of children and grownups alike. Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day like it was his last. Because he did, he transformed our lives, redefined entire industries, and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: he changed the way each of us sees the world.
The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to Steve’s wife Laurene, his family, and all those who loved him.
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Apple reports that co-founder Steve Jobs has died. Jobs is considered one of the technology industry’s greatest pioneers and inventors. Jobs had struggled with cancer, and recently stepped down from CEO of Apple.
Apple is widely expected to reveal the iPhone 5 today, the company’s latest in its series of record-breaking cell phones. Rumors indicate a faster processor and possibly bigger screen for the iPhone 5.
It is also possible that Apple will reveal an iPhone 4s, a lower priced model of the current iPhone.
Apple has sent out an invite to the press for an event on its campus on October 4th. The invitation says “Let’s Talk iPhone” and is widely believed to be the much anticipated reveal of iPhone 5. [All Things Digital]
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the first NFL team to throw out their traditional playbooks in favor of an Apple iPad. Players use the handheld computer to review plays, including video, while also learning upcoming plays.
Using the iPad also works as a security measure. If an iPad is lost or left behind, the playbook can be completely erased remotely, keeping the team’s secrets safe. [TUAW]
Steve Jobs, the co-founder and CEO of Apple, has resigned his position. Jobs cited his ongoing fight with pancreatic cancer as the reason behind his departure. Jobs will become Chairman of Apple, and Tim Cook is likely to quickly become the company’s CEO. Cook has served as interim CEO before, as Jobs fought his disease.
Apple has been a technology pioneer, from the first viable home computer, to the Mac and on to the revolutionary iPod, iPhone and iPad, the company’s mark on the world of technology is felt around the globe.
Microsoft again takes an idea from Apple and appropriates it as its own. Microsoft has announced that it has added an app store to its upcoming Windows 8 operating system. The app store will allow users to buy applications and download them, bypassing a physical store. It will also update applications automatically.
Previously, Apple and Microsoft settled a lawsuit in which Microsoft was accused of copying various elements of the Mac operating system and using it with Windows. [Computerworld]
Google is pointing out competitors Microsoft and Apple, alleging that the two tech titans are attacking Google’s Android platform in a patent war. In a post on Google’s official blog, the search giant claims that their Android operating system – used in millions of cell phones – has prompted “a hostile, organized campaign against Android by Microsoft, Oracle, Apple and other companies, waged through bogus patents.”
Google claims the anti-Android crowd is using patents they scooped up from Novell to put the squeeze on Android, and that they’re working together in a strategy Google says is “anti-competitive.”
Google vows to fight back, and promises to increase the amount of patents they own. The company also says it is cheering on a Department of Justice inquiry into Microsoft and Apple’s patent policies. [Official Google Blog]
Apple shocked Wall Street when it announced today it had earned $28.57 billion in the most recent quarter. Investors had expected $25 billion.
The Cupertino titan revealed that it had sold 20 million iPhones in 3 months, in addition to 9 million iPads. Macs sold 3 million, while iPod sales were down to nearly 8 million.
The iOS platform continues to do well in the next-generation market, even with a robust challenge from Google’s Android platform.
“Thanks to the new iTunes Match service, you can scan and match the songs on your computer. If a match in iTunes is found, the cloud service will automatically add it to your library. If iTunes cannot find a match, you can upload the song manually. All songs are upgraded to 256kbps AAC DRM-free as part of this process.” READ MORE
Consumer advocacy group US Uncut is targeting Apple as a tax cheat. (more…)
A picture has surfaced claiming to be the log in screen for Apple’s iCloud cloud computing service. (more…)
New data from Comscore shows Google’s Android operating system growing faster than Apple’s iPhone. In the smartphone market, Android is tops, with 36.4% of the market. Apple follows with 26%. Ending in April 2011, Android increased its share by 5%, while the iPhone nudged up 1.3%. It is unclear if the rumored release of an iPhone 5 will close the gap.
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“Apple has taken ownership of the domain iCloud.com. The domain was believed to have been sold to Apple for a price tag of $4.5 million. Prior to today, the whois domain registration listed Xcerion as the owner.”
Reports are indicating that iTunes is currently down. TechCrunch writer MG Siegler writes that “iTunes is apparently totally broken for purchases.”
“Yesterday I spent several hours going through discussions.apple.com and collecting requests for help from Mac users who have been affected by this issue. I found more than 200 separate discussion threads, many of them from people who have been tricked into installing this software and are desperately trying to remove it. It started with four posts on April 30; this past weekend there were 42 unique, new discussion threads on this subject.”
“Apple Inc suppliers will begin production of its next-generation iPhone in July this year, with the finished product likely to begin shipping in September, three people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.”
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“Apple is suing its rival Samsung Electronics for allegedly copying the design of its iPad and iPhone.
It claims Samsung’s Galaxy range of mobile phones and tablet ‘slavishly’ copy the iPhone and iPad, according to court papers.”
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“Apple CEO Steve Jobs has finally agreed to open up and participate in a book about his remarkable life.
iSteve: The Book Of Jobs will hit bookshops early next year, written by Walter Isaacson, who is rumoured to have been penning the biography since 2009 after interviewing the computer genius, members of his family, colleagues at Apple and competitors.”
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“Two suspects involved in a Chula Vista shooting Monday morning were taken into custody after a car crash, and a third suspect is dead.
A man and woman, believed to be in their 20s, were arrested after a smash and grab robbery attempt and shooting at the Apple Store in the Otay Ranch Town Center shortly before 7 a.m. A third suspect was shot and killed inside the store by a security guard, according to CBS affiliate KFMB.”
A new ad has been released for the iPad 2 titled “We Believe.” WATCH:
“Apple Inc. (AAPL) sued Amazon.com Inc., saying the online retailer is using Apple’s “App Store” trademark to sell software applications for mobile devices. ”
“The iPad 2 went on sale at 5:00 pm local time on Friday and by the end of the weekend, there wasn’t an iPad 2 to be found anywhere in the country, according to Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster.”
“Analysts expect Apple Inc to have sold close to a million iPad 2 tablet computers on its debut weekend — significantly more than the first iPad, which went on sale last April.”
Apple’s App Store reached landmark 10 billion downloads on Saturday, further underlining the lead of the iPhone-maker in mobile online software battle, a counter on front page of the store showed.
Apple has announced that they made a record $26 billion in revenue. Apple released the following: “Apple sold 4.13 million Macs during the quarter, a 23 percent unit increase over the year-ago quarter. The Company sold 16.24 million iPhones in the quarter, representing 86 percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter. Apple sold 19.45 million iPods during the quarter, representing a seven percent unit decline from the year-ago quarter. The Company also sold 7.33 million iPads during the quarter.”
Apple’s stock rose today by about $14, ahead of its earnings announcement. The stock opened at $326 and is currently at $340. The stock dropped earlier this week as a result of Steve Jobs announcement of his medical leave of absence.
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Steve Jobs, co-founder and CEO of Apple has announced that he is taking a medical leave of absence. Jobs previously stepped away from the CEO job when he had a liver transplant in April of 2009. As he did before, Tim Cook will act as CEO while jobs is away.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs today sent the following email to all Apple employees:
Team,
At my request, the board of directors has granted me a medical leave of absence so I can focus on my health. I will continue as CEO and be involved in major strategic decisions for the company.
I have asked Tim Cook to be responsible for all of Apple’s day to day operations. I have great confidence that Tim and the rest of the executive management team will do a terrific job executing the exciting plans we have in place for 2011.
I love Apple so much and hope to be back as soon as I can. In the meantime, my family and I would deeply appreciate respect for our privacy.
Steve
Some sleuthing into Apple’s iBooks application has led some to believe the next version of iPad, which is being referred to as iPad 2, will have a screen resolution of 2048×1536. This would bring the iPad’s display into the “Retina Display” class, as seen on the iPhone.
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Apple’s App Store is nearing 10 billion downloads, and Apple is celebrating the milestone by offering $10,000 in iTunes content to the person who downloads the 10 billionth app.
Verizon Wireless will sell a version of Apple Inc.’s iPad tablet computer that can connect directly to its network, posing another challenge to AT&T Inc. as the carrier’s exclusive hold on the iPhone draws to a close.
Apple and Verizon have announced that the iPhone 4 will be available on the Verizon network. The Verizon iPhone will be available “early next month.”
Verizon CEO Lowell Macadam has announced that Verizon is partnering with Apple.
Verizon is holding a press event Tuesday at 11 a.m. that is widely assumed to be the announcement of a Verizon iPhone.
The news would mark the end of AT&T’s exclusive contract to carry the Apple smartphone.
The iPhone is finally coming to Verizon Wireless.
The largest U.S. wireless carrier will make the long-awaited announcement at an event Tuesday in New York City, a person familiar with the matter said Friday.
PRESS RELEASE:
Apple® today announced that the Mac® App Store? is now open for business with more than 1,000 free and paid apps. The Mac App Store brings the revolutionary App Store experience to the Mac, so you can find great new apps, buy them using your iTunes® account, download and install them in just one step. The Mac App Store is available for Snow Leopard® users through Software Update as part of Mac OS® X v10.6.6.
“With more than 1,000 apps, the Mac App Store is off to a great start,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We think users are going to love this innovative new way to discover and buy their favorite apps.”
A short tweet from the Twitter account SIRI_STOCK suggests that Howard Stern and Apple are “on the verge” of a huge deal: “Howard Stern on the verge of signing $600 million 3 year agreement with Apple to host an Internet/TV/iTunes broadcast.
Minka Kelly’s nearly-nude photoshoot in Esquire’s November issue–which pictured the starlet, dubbed “sexiest woman alive,” stretched on silken sheets clad only in lingerie–may be too hot for Apple’s App Store.
According to a report from Mashable, the iPad version of Esquire’s November issue has still not made it to the App Store, although it’s been weeks since the publisher submitted it to Apple.
Legendary music group The Beatles finally arrived on iTunes Tuesday, with tracks from all of the band’s albums available for purchase individually or as complete iTunes LPs.
The tracks went on sale just after 9:30 a.m. Eastern, before Apple’s planned announcement of 10 a.m. All of the band’s classic albums are now available for download, including “Abbey Road,” “Revolver” and “Rubber Soul.”
APPLE is believed to have finally struck a deal with the Beatles and the band’s record company, EMI, to make available online the songs of the best-selling music group of all time.
Depending on the terms of the deal, customers for the first time will be able to buy Please Please Me, Hey Jude or A Day in the Life online rather than on a CD and perhaps even as individual tracks.
“Apple and AT&T are the lucky recipients of a class action lawsuit that’s been given the go-ahead by a US judge, an action which alleges monopolistic business practises by the two firms on strength of their exclusive relationship.” Link
“According to a report by Daniel Eran Dilger of AppleInsider, an iOS 4.0.1 software fix addressing the issue could be available for download early next week. The information was found in comments on Apple’s tech support forums, but was subsequently taken down, he said. ” [Link]
“Analysts are saying that Apple probably sold over 1.5 million iPhones yesterday, with 600,000 preorders, 100,000 in-store sales, and 50,000 sales from other places like Best Buy, with the rest coming from overseas.” Link
“Apple has shipped iOS 4, offering up to 100 new features to most iPhone users. Apple likely is preparing for immediate load on its servers as a planet of iPhone (and iPod touch) users hit the update button.” Link
“Several readers have notified us that they have started receiving shipment notifications and FedEx tracking numbers for their iPhone 4. Several of the shipment notifications indicate a ‘Delivers By’ date of June 23rd — a day before the official launch day.” [Link]
“Apple said on Wednesday that it and its partners took more than 600,000 orders for the new iPhone 4 on Tuesday, the first day they were accepted, despite technical flaws that prevented many orders from going through.” Link
“Apple today launched an updated Mac Mini, which now has an aluminum unibody housing and far more powerful hardware than the previous iteration. The specs now start with a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, 2 GB of RAM, 320 GB hard drive, and an NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics chip, all of which will set you back $699. Those in need of a slightly more powerful machine can get the $999 version, which sports a 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo, 4 GB of RAM, dual 500 GB 7200-rpm hard drives, GeForce 320M graphics, and Mac OS X Server Snow Leopard.” Link
“With the iTunes’ banner waving supremely over the digital music landscape, Google continues to build its own music service, CNET has learned. According to multiple music industry sources, Google could launch a music service that offers song downloads and streaming music as early as this fall.” [Link]
“Approval process be damned, the dedicated iPad App Store section is 10,000-strong and shows not signs of slowing down anytime soon. Even more impressive is that iPad apps have reached the 10,000 milestone faster than their iPhone cousins.” Link
“The Federal Trade Commission will open an investigation to determine if Apple Inc.’s mobile software business practices are squashing competitors, according to a report published Friday.” [Link]
“Taiwan’s Hon Hai Precision Industry plans to raise workers’ salaries by 30 percent at its Foxconn manufacturing hub in southern China, following a string of apparent suicides there. Taipei-based Hon Hai spokesman Arthur Huang said on Wednesday the increases will take effect immediately.” Link
“H.P. this week put out some marketing materials about its upcoming slate computer, saying the product can run ‘the complete Internet’ better than Apple’s upcoming iPad because the H.P. machine supports Adobe’s Flash software, which is used for the visual effects on many Web sites.” [Link]
“The Seattle Times is reporting that Steve Ballmer, who notoriously laughed at the iPhone, had some good things to say about it last week in a speech he gave at the computer-science building at the University of Washington. “Apple’s done a very nice job that allows people to monetize and commercialize their intellectual property,” he said.” Link
The first ad for the Apple iPad was shown during the Oscars. Here it is:
VIDEO: First Apple iPad Commercial
“A specific Wall Street Journal effort for the iPad is in development, confirms Rupert Murdoch, the CEO of the newspaper’s parent company, News Corp.. Apple CEO Steve Jobs is said to have been visiting the Journal and other publications in recent weeks, demonstrating the iPad in an attempt to sell them on the platform.” [Link]
“Tubes, an app that features more than 120 pictures of lingerie-clad women, was making about $30 a day before the porn purge started on February 15, according to TechCrunch. As sexy apps were gradually removed from the App Store, Tubes found its profits growing until the app was pulling in about $1600 a day. The app cost 99 cents per download.” [Link]
“Apple just sued HTC for infringing on 20 patents ‘related to the iPhone’s user interface, underlying architecture and hardware.’ The guns are out. Steve Jobs’ biting take on the lawsuit: ‘We can sit by and watch competitors steal our patented inventions, or we can do something about it. We’ve decided to do something about it. We think competition is healthy, but competitors should create their own original technology, not steal ours.’” [Link]
Apple has revealed the Apple iPad, a new portable multimedia computer.
Pictures purportedly of the upcoming Apple Tablet have been released. It is not known for sure if these pictures are authentic, but they depict a tablet-style computer on top of a Macbook.
Leaked Possible Apple Tablet Picture
Leaked Possible Apple Tablet Picture
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