Recent data strings found in online logs by the analytics firm Pinch Media is just the latest evidence that a significant iPod Touch upgrade is right around the corner. Read more
The ability of the new iPhone 3GS to record crystal clear video has been a big hit with consumers thus far, with YouTube announcing last week that mobile uploads to the site skyrocketed 400% in the wake of the iPhone's new ability to seamlessly upload videos with the simple tap of a button. Read more
Being that it's 4th of July weekend, you might find yourself by a pool sometime over the next few days. And if you have the new iPhone 3GS, it might be reassuring to hear that if you happen to clumsily drop your shiny new device into a pool of water, it might still work. While I would never recommend anyone doing this on purpose, one fellow did it by accident a couple weeks back. Read more
A number of iPhone owners who recently bought the white 3GS model are reporting that their devices have a tendency to overheat, resulting in the back of their white iPhones taking on a pinkish tint. According to user reports, this iPhone discoloration typically rears its ugly head when users engage in particularly processor intensive activities such as heavy GPS use and graphics hungry gaming. This, of course, isn't the first time that Apple's use of white plastic has been the center of discoloration issues as similar problems have surfaced in the past on Apple's white laptops. Read more
Well, it's been 6 months and 1 liver transplant since Steve Jobs initially took a voluntary 6 months leave of absence from Apple, and now Apple is confirming that Jobs officially returned to work today. According to Apple spokesman Steve Dowling, Jobs' transition back to Apple will see him slowly ease back into a full work schedule. For the time being, Downling noted that Jobs will work a few days at Apple HQ in Cupertino while working a few days from home as well. Read more
Typically, the conversation surrounding smartphones centers on which new device is best positioned to challenge Apple's growing influence and success in the market. This point of view presumes that manufacturers will continue to churn out new smartphones that become increasingly feature-equivalent to the iPhone, and that it's only a matter of time before a device will come around and knock Apple off its feet. This perspective is somewhat misguided, and if anything, recent data suggests that it's not Apple who has to worry about losing momentum, but rather RIM who has to worry about the Read more
Apple announced via a press release today that over 1 million iPhone 3GS's were sold over the past weekend. Last year, Apple sold 1 million iPhone 3G models during its first weekend of availability, and many analysts were initially skeptical that the iPhone 3G S would be as successful. Read more
In mid-January, Apple CEO Steve Jobs informed Apple employees that he would be taking a 6 month leave of absence from the company he helped found in 1976. At the time, Jobs' noticeable weight loss had caused some to assume that his pancreatic cancer, which was cured in 2004, had returned. Understandably, Jobs and Apple remained quiet on the matter, asserting that Jobs' health was a private matter. Read more
Now that Apple's servers seemed to have recuperated from an onslaught of downloads, users are finding that the newly released iPhone OS 3.0 update brings with it a number of little tweaks and adjustments that up until now haven't been widely reported, if at all. Read more
Hot on the heels of complaints that AT&T was screwing over loyal iPhone users via their upgrade plan for iPhone 3G owners looking to get a new iPhone 3G S comes news that AT&T has caved under the mounting pressure. Read more
With today's high-tech smartphones, losing your cellphone is a lot more worrisome and stress-inducing that it was even 3 years ago. Today's smartphones are essentially mini and portable computers that can store an amazing amount of data, from music and movies to family photos and personal emails. Read more
In what might be a sign of things to come, AT&T has reportedly already sold out their pre-order supply of the upcoming iPhone 3G S. If you didn't get in on that action, it looks like you'll have to wait in line at an Apple Store if you wanna get your hands on the new video-enabled iPhone on launch day (June 19). Read more
Lost in the shuffle of Apple's new iPhone announcement were the significant changes Apple made to its entire Pro line of notebook computers. Read more
It was a pretty busy day for Apple today, with a number of important announcements that immediately impacts a large portion of their product line. But in what was probably the biggest, or at least the most exciting, announcement, Apple officially announced a next-gen iPhone model, which it calls the iPhone 3G S. In case you were wondering, the 'S' stands for 'speed'. And speedy it is. Read more
When a big Apple event like the WWDC is just days away, the Apple rumor mill starts running at full throttle, with the latest piece of juicy info coming courtesy of a French Tech Site which posted photos of what it claims is the next iPhone model. Read more
One of the more talked about Apple stories, as of late, has been what kind of price cuts the iPhone might see in the coming weeks. With Apple likely to introduce iPhone models with 16GB and 32GB of storage at the upcoming WWDC, many have speculated that Apple might try and make the iPhone more affordable by selling 4GB and 8GB models at lower price points. Also, reports a few weeks ago suggested that AT&T might lower the standard monthly data plan for the iPhone by $10, which would make the monthly cost of ownership $60 as opposed to $70. Read more
In mid-January of 2009, Steve Jobs announced via an email to Apple employees that he would be taking a leave of absence from Apple in order to address a medical condition which had caused him to lose a noticeable amount of weight.
"In order to take myself out of the limelight and focus on my health, and to allow everyone at Apple to focus on delivering extraordinary products, I have decided to take a medical leave of absence until the end of June."
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The ongoing litigation between Apple and Florida based clonemaker Psystar took an interesting turn recently when Psystar filed for bankruptcy protection late last week.
MacObserver broke the story early yesterday, noting:
The Florida court will hold a hearing on June 5 where Psystar's equity creditors will be revealed -- which means if there have been deep pockets behind the company's fight against Apple, those names will finally come out of the shadows.
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Apple-centric area at CES '10 more than 5x larger than anticipated
When Apple announced that it would no longer be attending Macworld, CES took advantage of the situation and quickly announced that at CES 2010, there would be a special area desginated as the "iLounge" that would be geared specifically towards iPhone and iPod related accessories. Read more
Soon after the iPhone OS 3.0 beta was released, developers were quick to find data strings which hinted at Apple's future hardware plans for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Read more
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