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Amazon responds to the iPad, purchases multitouch company

Despite its inability to live up to people's lofty, if not unrealistic, expectations, the impending iPad from Apple is a solid media consumption device that has more than enough ammo to take on the Kindle. But Amazon won't be going down without a fight.
Submitted by Yoni Heisler on Thu, 02/04/10 - 7:13am.

Despite its inability to live up to people's lofty, if not unrealistic, expectations, the impending iPad from Apple is a solid media consumption device that has more than enough ammo to take on the Kindle. A quick comparison between the two products suggests that the Kindle's days as the premier e-book reader on the market may soon be coming to a close. To wit, the Kindle DX, which sports a 9.7-inch screen, retails for $489 brand new off of Amazon. The iPad, meanwhile, starts at $499 and offers a bevy of additional features that the black and white Kindle simply can't compete with.

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iPhone marketshare takes a hit, but that's no reason to worry

While iPhone sales are growing, new data suggests Apple's share of the smartphone market is dipping.
Submitted by Yoni Heisler on Wed, 02/03/10 - 2:14pm.

There's no denying that iPhone sales are booming. When Apple released its earnings results for the first fiscal quarter of 2010 , it reported sales of 8.7 million iPhones, which represents an incredible 100% increase in sales from the same quarter a year-ago. New data from ABI Research, however, suggests that while iPhone sales are trending upwards, Apple's share of the smartphone market is dipping a bit.

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Steve Jobs talks Google and Adobe during internal Apple meeting

After big product announcements, Steve Jobs often holds informal meetings where company employees can ask any number of questions about where Apple stands and where its going. One such meeting was held after Jobs first introduced the iPhone in 2007, and another was reportedly held this past week after the Apple tablet (ahem, iPad) instantly transformed from a myth into a reality.
Submitted by Yoni Heisler on Sun, 01/31/10 - 11:04pm.

After big product announcements, Steve Jobs often holds informal meetings where company employees can ask any number of questions about where Apple stands and where its going. One such meeting was held after Jobs first introduced the iPhone in 2007, and another was reportedly held this past week after the Apple tablet (ahem, iPad) instantly transformed from a myth into a reality.

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How the heck did Stephen Colbert get an iPad?

Comedian Stephen Colbert got his hands on an Apple iPad during Sunday night's Grammy presentation
Submitted by Yoni Heisler on Sun, 01/31/10 - 10:27pm.

Stephen Colbert, of all people, showcased a shiny new Apple iPad on Sunday's telecast of the Grammys, which Colbert just happened to be hosting. Apple, of course, is known for their extensive and strategic product placement across a range of  TV shows and movies, but a live telecast of an awards show is an entirely different animal. Well played, Apple.

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McGraw-Hill CEO says Tablet will run iPhone OS and will be "really terrific"

In an interview with CNBC this afternoon, McGraw-Hill CEO Terry McGraw accidentally let it slip out that the upcoming Tablet will be based on the iPhone OS and that his company has been working with Apple for quite some time now to get textbooks ready for Steve Jobs' big announcement. Steve Jobs probably isn't too thrilled that McGraw opened his mouth up at all, but given that the tablet unveiling is just hours away, Apple has done a pretty good job of keeping leaks to an absolute minimum. Below is the aforementioned interview, and the pertinent portion begins at around 2:48 in.
Submitted by Yoni Heisler on Tue, 01/26/10 - 11:12pm.

In an interview with CNBC this afternoon, McGraw-Hill CEO Terry McGraw accidentally let it slip out that the upcoming Tablet will be based on the iPhone OS and that his company has been working with Apple for quite some time now to get textbooks ready for Steve Jobs' big announcement. Steve Jobs probably isn't too thrilled that McGraw opened his mouth up at all, but given that the tablet unveiling is just hours away, Apple has done a pretty good job of keeping leaks to an absolute minimum. Below is the aforementioned interview, and the pertinent portion begins at around 2:48 in.

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Can Apple be stopped? Apple's reports most profitable quarter in company history

Apple reports most profitable quarter in company history; iPhone and Macs set sales records
Submitted by Yoni Heisler on Tue, 01/26/10 - 3:22pm.

After the markets closed yesterday, Apple released its earnings results for the first fiscal quarter of 2010, and the results were nothing short of spectacular.

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Apple in talks with Microsoft to make Bing default search engine on the iPhone

Apple and Microsoft are reportedly in talks to make Microsoft's Bing the default search engine on the iPhone.
Submitted by Yoni Heisler on Wed, 01/20/10 - 7:12am.

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend"

At Macworld 1997 in Boston, Steve Jobs surprised everyone when he announced a new partnership with Microsoft, a company, which at the time, was still considered Apple's arch-nemesis. The terms of the agreement stipulated that Microsoft would invest $150 million into Apple and continue to support Office on the Mac for the next 5 years. In exchange, Apple agreed to drop its lawsuit against Microsoft for copying the "look and feel" of the Mac GUI while also agreeing to make Internet Explorer the default web browser on the Mac.

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Apple sends out official invites to January 27th event where it will showcase its "latest creation"

Well after weeks of speculation and "leaked" news stories, you can finally single out January 27th on your calendar. Apple on Monday morning began sending out invitations to its much rumored special event where Steve Jobs will presumably unveil Apple's "latest creation" (read: a Tablet) to the world.
Submitted by Yoni Heisler on Tue, 01/19/10 - 1:48am.

Well after weeks of speculation and "leaked" news stories, you can finally single out January 27th on your calendar. Apple on Monday morning began sending out invitations to its much rumored special event where Steve Jobs will presumably unveil Apple's "latest creation" (read: a Tablet) to the world.

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Is the New York Times' decision to charge for online content related to the impending release of the Apple Tablet?

The New York Times is reportedly considering a plan whereby it would start charging users to access their online content. Could this move be tied to the upcoming Apple Tablet?
Submitted by Yoni Heisler on Mon, 01/18/10 - 10:30am.

The New York Times is reportedly considering a plan whereby it would start charging users to access their online content, an interesting move considering that that business model has never seemed to work - unless you happen to be the Wall Street Journal.

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Apple Tablet rumored to include "out of control" mutlitouch gesture support along with "incredibly fast" processor

The countdown is on. There are only 9 more days until Steve Jobs takes the stage and introduces an Apple Tablet. Apple, in typical fashion, has done a good job of keeping the lid on what the Tablet (or iSlate) actually does, but with d-day fast approaching, the leaked reports are coming far more frequently and from more reliable sources.
Submitted by Yoni Heisler on Mon, 01/18/10 - 1:11am.

The countdown is on. There are only 9 more days until Steve Jobs takes the stage and introduces an Apple Tablet. Apple, in typical fashion, has done a good job of keeping the lid on what the Tablet (or iSlate) actually does, but with d-day fast approaching, the leaked reports are coming far more frequently and from more reliable sources.

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Kodak sues Apple over iPhone-related patent infringement

Kodak announced earlier today that it has filed a lawsuit with the US International Trade Commission (ITC) against both Apple and RIM for patent infringement relating to proprietary digital imaging technology.
Submitted by Yoni Heisler on Thu, 01/14/10 - 1:49pm.

Kodak announced earlier today that it has filed a lawsuit with the US International Trade Commission (ITC) against both Apple and RIM for patent infringement relating to proprietary digital imaging technology. Specifically, Kodak claims that the iPhone and camera equipped BlackBerrys both use patented Kodak technology for previewing images and processing images at varying resolutions.

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Report: Apple Tablet will not have a built-in video camera

If you're an Apple fanboy, there's a good chance you believe that Apple is poised to change the landscape of technology once again when, in two weeks, Apple CEO Steve Jobs will reportedly introduce an Apple tablet device to the world. Just don't expect it to come with a video camera.
Submitted by Yoni Heisler on Wed, 01/13/10 - 12:11pm.

If you're an Apple fanboy, there's a good chance you believe that Apple is poised to change the landscape of technology once again when, in two weeks, Apple CEO Steve Jobs will reportedly introduce an Apple tablet device to the world.

While information regarding the device's screen size and expected launch date have seemingly leaked out, actual facts about what the device will be capable of have either been non-existent or have come from questionable sources.

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Next-Gen iPhone to include significant camera improvements

Evidence suggests that the next-gen iPhone will come with a 5 megapixel camera along with LED Flash
Submitted by Yoni Heisler on Mon, 01/11/10 - 9:49am.

Even if you think that the iPhone is the greatest device known to man, there's no denying that the iPhone's camera wasn't exactly best in class material when first released. Apple, though, has made some strides since the original iPhone, with the 3-megapixel camera and tap to focus feature on the current iPhone 3GS both being solid improvements.

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The secret to Apple's secrecy - how they plant "controlled leaks" to the press

Ever wonder how Apple uses the press to plant "controlled leaks" about upcoming products?
Submitted by Yoni Heisler on Sat, 01/09/10 - 5:36pm.

When it comes to new and upcoming products, Apple is as tight lipped as they come. They've practically trademarked the phrase, "We don't comment on upcoming products", and some have compared dealing with Apple to dealing with the Kremlin - where information can only emerges under their watchful and controlling eye.

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Tablet event on January 27th to showcase 10-inch tablet along with beta of iPhone SDK 4.0

The rumors hovering over the long talked about Apple tablet have shifted from "Is Apple working on a tablet?" to "What the heck is the device going to do?" The Apple tablet or iSlate is a reality, and Apple is expected to introduce the device to the world on January 27th at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
Submitted by Yoni Heisler on Wed, 01/06/10 - 11:57pm.

The rumors hovering over the long talked about Apple tablet have shifted from "Is Apple working on a tablet?" to "What the heck is the device going to do?" The Apple tablet or iSlate is a reality, and Apple is expected to introduce the device to the world on January 27th at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

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iPhone sales are booming in France

iPhone sales in France are booming, with the French paper Le Figaro claiming that Apple has already sold between 1.8 and 2 million units, which would make the iPhone one of the more popular smartphones in the country while also giving Apple an impressive 8.5% marketshare in the broader mobile phone market in France.
Submitted by Yoni Heisler on Thu, 12/31/09 - 5:51pm.

iPhone sales in France are booming, with the French paper Le Figaro claiming that Apple has already sold between 1.8 and 2 million units, which would make the iPhone one of the more popular smartphones in the country while also giving Apple an impressive 8.5% marketshare in the broader mobile

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Apple acquired iSlate.com domain name back in 2007

A little bit of Internet sleuthing has uncovered that Apple acquired the iSlate.com domain name back in 2007.
Submitted by Yoni Heisler on Sun, 12/27/09 - 7:46pm.

With Apple now believed to be planning an important, and perhaps tablet-related, announcement on January 26th, the rumors surrounding Apple's potentially next big thing continue to build. Most recently, MacRumors did a little bit of sleuthing on Christmas Eve and discovered that Apple purchased the iSlate.com domain name in 2007.

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Rumor: Apple Tablet to come in 7-inch variety

The tablet rumor mill is currently running at full throttle, and one of the more interesting rumors to emerge over the past few days comes courtesy of Boy Genius Report which, citing a very connected and reliable source, writes that the impending and all-but-confirmed Apple Tablet will come in a 7-inch model
Submitted by Yoni Heisler on Fri, 12/25/09 - 9:10pm.

The tablet rumor mill is currently running at full throttle, and one of the more interesting rumors to emerge over the past few days comes courtesy of Boy Genius Report which, citing a very connected and reliable source, writes that the impending and all-but-confirmed Apple Tablet will come in a 7-inch model. This is somewhat intriguing because all previous rumors pertaining to the tablet hinted at a 10-inch model.

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Apple rumored to announce tablet on January 26th, Steve Jobs reportedly "extremely happy" with final product

In a matter of hours, rumors regarding Apple's mysterious and as of yet unreleased tablet reached a frenzied pitch as the scoops kept on rolling in. Here's what we know so far.
Submitted by Yoni Heisler on Thu, 12/24/09 - 2:51am.

Yesterday afternoon, and in just a matter of hours, rumors regarding Apple's mysterious and as of yet unreleased tablet reached a frenzied pitch as the scoops kept on rolling in. Here's what we know so far.

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WWDC to be held in late June, and why the timing may be significant

A recent update to the calendar of events for the Moscone Center suggests that Apple's next WWDC will be held from June 28, 2010 through July 2, 2010. If you take a look at the event center's schedule, the aforementioned dates are reserved for a nameless "Corporate Event", and given Apple's proclivity towards using the Moscone Center for WWDC events, Apple taking over the conference center during that time seems like a sure bet.
Submitted by Yoni Heisler on Tue, 12/22/09 - 11:19am.

A recent update to the calendar of events for the Moscone Center suggests that Apple's next WWDC will be held from June 28, 2010 through July 2, 2010. If you take a look at the event center's schedule, the aforementioned dates are reserved for a nameless "Corporate Event", and given Apple's proclivity towards using the Moscone Center for WWDC events, Apple taking over the conference center during that time seems like a sure bet.

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Yoni Heisler is a technology writer and Mac nerd who's been using Apple products for well over 18 years. He actively covers a wide variety of Apple topics, from legal news and rumors to current events and even Apple related comedy and history. When not writing about Apple, he enjoys basketball, music, and writing in the third person. Got an idea, comment or suggestions? You can reach him at iOnApple1@gmail.com.