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A closer look at Apple executive Phil Schiller
One of the reasons Apple followers and a few tech analysts remained confident that Apple had what it took to succeed in the wake of Steve Jobs’ passing was that Jobs assembled an extremely reputable and capable team of executives well prepared to push Apple to even further heights. We’ve been able to learn quite […]
Continue reading...Levar Burton, JJ Abrams, and William Joyce to deliver special sessions at WWDC
11. June 2012
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If you were lucky enough to get tickets to WWDC 2012 before they sold out in just under two hours, Apple has some special sessions in store that you might wanna keep on your radar. This past Friday, Apple announced 3 special WWDC talks featuring big time Hollywood movers and shakers, including JJ Abrams (of […]
Continue reading...Apple to unveil revamped MacBook and MacBook Pro lineup at WWDC 2012 – Report
10. June 2012
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In addition to Apple taking the wraps off of iOS 6 next in just a few hours, word recently emerged that we may see an entirely new MacBook lineup next week as well. Citing analyst Ming-Chi Kuo with KGI, who has a pretty solid track record with respect to Apple’s supply chain, Apple Insider reports […]
Continue reading...Apple to release new tracking tool for developers to replace UDIDs
9. June 2012
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Ahead of WWDC, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple will be bestowing upon developers a new way to track users while simultaneously protecting user privacy. This is an important announcement, if true, following Apple’s relatively recent decision that precludes developers from using Unique Device Identifiers (UDID) as a means to collect data such […]
Continue reading...T-Mobile testing iPhone compatible 3G network; iPhone announcement looming?
9. June 2012
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Of all the major cell carriers in the US, T-Mobile is now the only one that doesn’t carry the iPhone. And make no mistake about it, it’s having an adverse affect on T-Mobile’s bottom line. A few months ago, T-Mobile released their earnings for the fourth quarter of 2012 and disclosed that they had lost […]
Continue reading...Apple to release TV SDK at WWDC 2012 – Rumor
9. June 2012
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Well here’s a WWDC rumor that doesn’t involve iOS 6 that might wet your palette, or at the very least provide a little bit of intrigue into Apple’s possible future TV plans. BGR, citing a trusted source we presume, is reporting that Apple at WWDC next week will introduce a TV SDK. We have heard […]
Continue reading...Hands-on video with iPhone 5 back cover
8. June 2012
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Some interesting video which purports to show the iPhone 5 back cover, originally posted by eTradeSupply, a parts supply company. In line with earlier reports, the back cover is noticeably longer and thinner than the iPhone 4S And if that whets your appetite, here are some CAD renderings of what the iPhone 5 may look […]
Continue reading...In-depth look at how Apple may revamp the Maps app
8. June 2012
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Solid breakdown over at Network World looking back over many of Apple’s mapping acquisitions and job postings over the past 3 years. In short, if Apple introduces its own Maps app next week at WWDC, expect it to be a very big deal. Imagine an interface, for example, whereby a user could explore a virtual […]
Continue reading...iPhone 5 to feature HD camera on the front – Rumor
6. June 2012
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AppleInsider reports: The Cupertino, Calif., company is expected to make “quite a few essential adjustments” to its next iPhone, KGI analyst Mingchi Kuo said in a note to investors earlier this week. In addition to the move to HD, he believes Apple will also employ a flip-chip (FC) solution for the front-facing camera on the […]
Continue reading...Complete revamp of Mac lineup coming to WWDC?
6. June 2012
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MacRumors reports: Following yesterday’s leak of Mac Pro part numbers, AppleInsider now posts a full list of 27 new part numbers said to be on their way to resellers in Australia. A total of 13 of the part numbers are listed as “standalone kits”, indicating that they are accessories, which leaves as many as 14 […]
Continue reading...66% of all tablet shipments are iPads
5. June 2012
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AppleInsider reports: According to analysis from ABI research released on Monday, strong interest in Apple’s third-generation iPad helped the company maintain a nearly 65 percent share of the tablet sector which grew to 18.2 million worldwide shipments by the end of the first quarter. Samsung shipped 1.1 million tablets during the first three months of […]
Continue reading...Apple’s request for an injunction against the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is denied… for now
5. June 2012
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FOSS Patents reports: Late on Monday, Judge Lucy Koh of the United States District for the Northern District of California denied, for the time being, Apple’s post-appeal push for an injunction against the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 over an iPad-related design patent. This is unrelated to the merits of the motion. Apple is invited, and […]
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11. June 2012
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