During today’s senate hearing on taxes, which involved Apple and an appearance by Tim Cook, Senator Kelly Ayotte decided to bring up the topic of intellectual property, something Apple is most definitely concerned about. When the question was asked about the advantages of being in the U.S. as opposed to other countries, Cook responded that the U.S. could…
If you have noticed, iOS and OS X have become more similar with each successive update. Due to this, the rumor that has started floating around today of Vimeo and Flickr’s deeper integration into iOS 7 holds some weight. That’s right, according to “someone familiar with the software,” iOS 7 is set to get some deeper integration with the streaming video…
If you’ve ever tried to share multiple photos via text message, there’s an easier way — one that doesn’t require you to create an account on a social network or file-sharing service. AlbumShare makes it possible to share large batches of photos from your iPhone in a few simple steps. Sending multiple photos via text isn’t necessarily hard to do but…
Vancouver-based sports activity accessory maker Hitcase has today released two brand new iPhone accessories, designed to help you capture the best cycling footage possible. The two products are the MotoR and the RollR, both designed to mount onto your bikes handlebars and tubes for “optimal iPhone photography and videography”. The two mounts are…
Having heard senators and tax experts discuss tax code and loop-holes, it was then the turn of Tim Cook, Peter Oppenheimer and their tax aide to represent Apple. As with any Apple speech, Tim started off with talking about Apple’s success at creating jobs and revenue for the US. The biggest questions are cenetered around Apple’s subsidiaries AOI…
Biographer Walter Isaacson received an honorary degree from Pomona College, Claremont, California at the 2013 Commencement on Sunday. In his speech, Isaacson have a memorable lesson on innovation, imagination and success, using three stories from the lives of each of his autobiographies, Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin and Steve Jobs. The full…
Ahead of its grand opening on Saturday, an anonymous source has sent a picture of the brand new Apple Store in Adelaide, Australia. The store, located in the Rundle Place Centre, is set to open at 10am local time this Saturday, May 25. I don’t want to ruin the surprise for those of you planning to visit, but the store looks just like an Apple…
One of the most luxurious hotels in the world, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, has now added to its incredibly lavish experience with some 24-carat gold iPads. Guests, upon checking in, will receive one of these iPads which comes complete, loaded with hotel specific concierge service apps. The gold back-plates were designed and produced by London-based…
As you should know by now, Apple chiefs Tim Cook and Peter Oppenheimer are currently at a subcommittee hearing to determine what should be done about the company’s tax paying practices. The biggest talking point is ‘Apple Operations International’, a subsidiary company owned by Apple, based in Ireland. It’s one of three off-shore subsidiaries which…
CTIA Wireless 2013 has kicked off in Las Vegas today, and a few companies have already announced new and exciting products ready for release to the public this summer. ZAGG, the maker of one of my favorite iPad keyboards to date has announced iPad mini versions of the awesome ZAGGkeys Cover and ZAGGkeys Folio. Both are a welcome addition to the mini…
Square has come a long way since announcing its first iPhone compatible card readers a couple of years ago. Having recently launched the Square register for iPad, it’s not ready to stop on its mission to becoming the most convenient and secure way to transfer money or pay for goods. The latest service offered by the mobile payments company is Square…
BrandZ assesses the value of big brands each year in its annual ‘most valuable brand’ report. As with last year, Apple still sits top of the pile with a value of $185 billion, some $70+ billion ahead of its nearest rival, Google. Surprisingly, Apple’s value has grown as a brand despite the roller-coaster stock market ride AAPL has taken over the past few…
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