Archive | October 20th, 2009
Rumor: Google to release self-branded smartphone
Scott Moritz of The Street isn’t generally the most trustworthy source on the web, but in the interest of discussion and rumor mongering, we’ll pass along some info Moritz relayed about a supposed upcoming Google branded phone. In what is likely to be seen as disruptive to the wireless status quo, Google is working with […]
Continue reading...Apple employees opine on new mouse and iMacs
20. October 2009
Apple designer Jonathan Ive, Apple’s Senior VP of Mac Hardware Bob Mansfield, and Mac product manager Scott Brodrick wax poetic on the new mouse and iMacs Apple launched today. It’s well worth checking out.
Continue reading...Some nifty and bad-ass stickers for the back of your MacBook
20. October 2009
Check out these “tricked out” stickers that can instantly transform your Apple MacBook into a piece of art. Well, maybe that’s a bit much, but they definitely add some flair to the otherwise solid white plastic backing. Who knew that Snow White was such a Gangsta’? Now that’s pretty dope, and almost seems like an […]
Continue reading...Apple releases new unibody MacBook
20. October 2009
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Accompanying Apple’s release of 2 new iMac models is a new, and lighter, unibody MacBook for $999. The new MacBook sports a LED-backlit display, a new glass multitouch trackpad, and like its MacBook Pro bretheren, comes with a non-removable battery that lasts up to 7 hours on a single charge. Spec wise, the new MacBook will come […]
Continue reading...Apple introduces new multitouch “Magic Mouse”
20. October 2009
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In addition to new iMacs, Apple also introduced a new multitouch mouse it calls the “Magic Mouse” From Apple’s website: Seamless Multi-Touch Surface … The Multi-Touch area covers the top surface of Magic Mouse, and the mouse itself is the button. Scroll in any direction with one finger, swipe through web pages and photos with […]
Continue reading...Apple unveils 2 new iMac models with larger screens
20. October 2009
As expected, Apple today unveiled 2 new iMac models with larger screens, with one measuring 21.5 inches and the larger model coming in at 27 inches. The old base model iMac checked in at 20 inches while the high-end model checked in at 24 inches. Here are the specs on the 2 new desktop Macs: 21.5-inch […]
Continue reading...Jim Cramer is way off base on Apple earnings.. AGAIN
20. October 2009
This isn’t all that surprising really, but take a look at what CNBC talking head Jim Cramer had to say about Apple prior to their earnings announcement yesterday afternoon. “Your game plan next week is to buy Apple on weakness on Tuesday morning,” Jim Cramer said on Friday’s “Mad Money” TV show. He told viewers […]
Continue reading...Apple Retail Stores are as popular and profitable as ever
20. October 2009
Yesterday, Apple reported its most profitable quarter in company history, and the growing visibility and profitability of its line of Apple Retail Stores continues to be a driving force behind Apple’s financial success. More than just serving as a point of sale for Apple products, Apple retail stores have helped introduce the masses to Apple’s […]
Continue reading...Report: Foxconn/Hon Hai planning to build $1 billion factory for next generation of Apple products
20. October 2009
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MarketWatch reports that Foxconn’s largest shareholder, Hon Hai Presicion Industry, is planning to build a $1 billion factory in China that could very well be used to manufacture Apple’s next generation of products. Forxconn, of course, is the company that currently manufacture’s Apple’s iPhone, and they’ve been rumored to have been selected to manufacture Apple’s […]
Continue reading...Rumor: Apple to release New iMacs, MacBooks, Mac Mini’s and multitouch Mouse tomorrow
20. October 2009
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Fresh off of Apple’s most profitable quarter in its 32 year history comes a rumor from fireball throwing Apple blogger John Gruber stating that Apple is poised to unleash a slew of new hardware sometime tomorrow. Gruber’s retort came in response to a cryptic blogpost from Dan Lyons, a.k.a. Fake Steve Jobs, where he called […]
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20. October 2009
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