Archive | September 15th, 2010
A closer look at Foxconn CEO Terry Gou; his thoughts on employee suicides and doing business with Apple
If you look at the back of any iPod or iPhone, you’ll see a small imprint that reads, “Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China.” Specifically, many of Apple’s products are manufactured by Foxconn, a Taiwanese based company with a workforce that numbers in the hundreds of thousands. Earlier this year, Foxconn was unwillingly […]
Continue reading...Turn your iPhone into a 45x Microscope for $11
15. September 2010
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Now this is a do-it-yourself project that you can actually do yourself. The camera on the iPhone 4 is absolutely remarkable, but why not make a great camera that much more powerful? Case in point: For just $11 you can purchase an SE Mini 45x Microscope with an illuminator from Amazon, hook it up to […]
Continue reading...Apple announces wireless printing for iPod, iPhone, and iPad
15. September 2010
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Apple today announced AirPrint wireless printing for its entire range of iOS devices. It will make its debut with the release of iOS 4.2. Apple today announced that it is releasing a beta version of its AirPrint wireless printing for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to members of Apple’s iOS developer program today, and that […]
Continue reading...Apple sources out another supplier for iPad touchscreens to meet demand
15. September 2010
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With the iPad still flying off store shelves at breakneck speed, DigiTimes is reporting that Apple has decided employ another company to help supply the touch panels used on its groundbreaking tablet device. Cando, a subsidiary of AU Optronics (AUO), is scheduled to start shipping 9.7-inch touch sensors for Apple’s iPad from its newly reformed […]
Continue reading...Rogue Amoeba CEO Paul Kafasis talks about being on Apple’s OSX white list
15. September 2010
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A while back, MacObserver conducted an engaging interviewwith Rogue Amoeba CEO Paul Kafasis. Rogue Amoeba is the company behind quality audio apps such as Audio Hijack Pro, Pulsar, Airfoil, and Nicecast, and the interview is especially worth reading because it provides a fresh perspective on Apple from a company still primarily focused on Mac development. There’s […]
Continue reading...40.1 million people are playing games on iOS devices
15. September 2010
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According to a new industry survey, approximately 40.1 million users are playing games on iOS devices. TUAW puts the figure into context: That’s a huge market share, especially considering this platform has only existed for a few years. By comparison, Sony’s PSP system only has an audience of around 18 million, and Nintendo’s DS audience […]
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15. September 2010
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