Archive | November, 2009
Rumor: Apple to release 2 tablet models, one with high-end OLED screen
In the latest round of Apple tablet rumors, Digitimes is reporting that the scheduled release of Apple’s forthcoming tablet has been pushed back to the second half of 2010 due to a last minute desicion to switch components. The report also states that Apple’s planning to release 2 separate tablet models, with the higher-end version […]
Continue reading...Microsoft’s attempt at a viral video is comically bad
19. November 2009
In attempt to create a viral video and generate buzz for its new line of retail stores, Microsoft employees in the Mission Viejo, California store recently began clapping in unison, only to follow it up with some choreographed line dancing set to the musical stylings of the Black Eyed Peas. I’m sorry, but the whole […]
Continue reading...China Mobile still interested in selling the iPhone
19. November 2009
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The iPhone is somewhat reminiscent of the Sirens from Greek mythology. Try as you might to ignore it and try as you might to convince yourself that you don’t need it, you can’t help but be drawn back under the spell of its seductive powers. If you’re a consumer, you want an iPhone because, point […]
Continue reading...New AT&T commercial fires back at Verizon [Video]
18. November 2009
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It’s funny how a seemingly innocuous 30 second commercial about 3G cell coverage can ruffle so many feathers. 2 weeks ago, AT&T sued Verizon over a commercial which it claims paints an inaccurate and misleading picture regarding AT&T’s nationwide cellphone coverage. Earlier today, a Federal Judge denied AT&T’s request for an injunction that would have […]
Continue reading...Qualcomm talking with Apple about supplying chips for new iPhones
18. November 2009
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Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs recently toldBloomberg TV that his company was in talks with Apple to supply the California based iPhone maker with chips for its next-gen iPhones. “We continue to discuss it, but haven’t made it yet,” Jacobs was quoted as as saying. “Hopefully, in the future, we will have the opportunity.” In mid-October, rumors […]
Continue reading...Bringing the iPhone and the Mac into ancient tech environments at work
18. November 2009
The Wall Street Journal has an interesting article detailing the tendency for corporations to stick with outdated technology in the workplace for years on end. And seeing as how my place of employ still uses Windows XP and IE 6, it’s unfortunately a topic I can closely relate to. But as the WSJ points out, the […]
Continue reading...Is Google planning its own branded smartphone?
18. November 2009
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That’s what TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington seems to believe in a recent postwhere, citing inside knowledge, he claims that Google is hard at work creating their own branded smartphone scheduled for a 2010 release. But there are a few things we have absolutely confirmed: Google is building their own branded phone that they’ll sell directly […]
Continue reading...An in-depth look at Psystar’s legal defeat at the hands of Apple
18. November 2009
Last Friday, Judge Alsup dealt Psystar a death blow when it granted Apple’s motion for Summary Judgment while at the same time denying Psystar’s own motion for Summary Judgment. Summary Judgment is essentially when a Judge dismisses an entire case, or specific issues in a case, because it lacks any evidentiary support. Now that we’ve […]
Continue reading...Not all mobile app stores are created equal – Why Microsoft’s mobile strategy stinks
18. November 2009
It’s no secret that Windows Mobile is floundering, but what’s surprising is that Microsoft still doesn’t seem to be aware that they’re steering a sinking ship. Not only is Windows Mobile 6.5 light years behind the iPhone OS, but Microsoft’s mobile app store is also thin to the point of being comparably non-existent when held […]
Continue reading...Bringing a Mac Plus to the Apple Genius Bar [Video]
17. November 2009
Gizmodo came up with a brilliant idea – bring a 22 year old non-functioning Mac Plus to an Apple Genius Bar and record the hijinks. Well, hijinks may be a bit strong of a word, but the dude manning the genius bar has a great reaction when he first sees the Mac that probably came […]
Continue reading...Thieves steal thousands of iPhones in Belgium
17. November 2009
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In what is being classified as an “inside job”, thieves in Belgium recently stole 3-4,000 iPhones by climbing up a fire ladder to the top of a warehouse where they then cut a hole in the roof, slid down, and made off with the booty. The fact that the hole was made directly over the […]
Continue reading...Large number of Android devices give developers more to worry about
17. November 2009
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Android has seemingly come out of nowhere and pushed Palm and RIM aside as companies continue their efforts to dethrone the iPhone as the smartphone to beat. As we’ve said many times before, the differentiating factor for smartphones, going forward, will be software and the iTunes App Store dwarfs all other mobile app stores. With […]
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19. November 2009
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