Archive | December 23rd, 2011
Steve Jobs’ birthday, February 24, may be the iPad 3 launch date – Rumor
You don’t typically hear much about juicy Apple rumors this time of year, but this one’s particularly compelling. A report from the Chinese Economic Times claims that Apple and its partners are working hard to release the upcoming iPad 3 on February 24, Steve Jobs’ birthday. Previous iPad 3 rumors have pointed to a release […]
Continue reading...iPhone 4S sales in Europe slowing down due to slowing economy – Report
23. December 2011
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No doubt aided by a build-up that took a few more months than expected, the iPhone 4S stormed out of the gate with a vengeance this past October as Apple sold over 4 million units in just the first weekend the device was on sale. Following that, CEO Tim Cook said during Apple’s October earnings […]
Continue reading...Quicken 2007 to become Lion compatible in Spring 2012
23. December 2011
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Ending a waiting game that went on for years, Intuit this week finally announced that they’ll soon be issuing an update to Quicken 2007 to make it compatible with OS X Lion. Now it’s not as if Quicken 2007 was wholly unavailable to Mac users over the past few years, but with Apple recently ending […]
Continue reading...Samsung handset shipments top 300 million in 2011
23. December 2011
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Despite a slew of Android manufacturers in the marketplace, the bulk of Apple’s Android related efforts center on Samsung. While certain Android manufacturers like Motorola and HTC arguably put their own spin on Android, Samsung’s implementation is seemingly copied part and parcel from Apple’s iPhone. In doing so, Samsung’s mobile division has soared to unprecedented […]
Continue reading...Hacking Siri to wirelessly play a piano [Video]
23. December 2011
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Another day, another Siri hack. This one, though, is certainly unique. In the video below, Siri is able to activate a Yamaha Disklavier wirelessly simply by using WiFi and AirPlay.
Continue reading...Apple planning new prototype retail store in downtown Palo Alto
23. December 2011
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Mercury News is reporting that Apple is set to begin working on a two-story prototype Apple Store in Palo Alto in the coming week. Plans filed with the city call for a glass roof and facade that will allow natural light to flood much of the 15,030-square-foot store. Stone and steel also factor heavily into […]
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23. December 2011
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