Feb 4, 2012 : Comments
What happened to Apple’s “people’s computer” philosophy?
News/Articles
iPhone takes 75% market profit, with only 9% share of units sold
The mobile phone market is clearly one of the most lucrative in the entire tech industry. At least it can be if you get the formula right. Few have got it more right than Apple. With the perfect levels of quality, reliability, in-house hardware and software and selling a shed load means Apple's iPhone is easily the most successful phone on the market. The following... Read more » The logo problem: why iPhone works
I stumbled upon an interesting article over at MinimallyMinimal the other day that made me stop and think. The article is about the problem with logos and how they make a difference on devices. If you are not sure what I am talking about, I’ll explain with a picture. Basically, the problem with the Nokia Lumia 900 is the amount of logos. There are three of them,... Read more » Apple TV gets Genius recommendations for Movies and TV shows
In another move that could be construed as preparation for an Apple-branded HDTV launch, Apple has brought its Genius recommendations to the Apple TV. This move will help many customers discover new shows and movies similar to what they already like, which is great! Interested users can access the new feature by clicking on the Genius menu option under both... Read more » Which rumored Apple device are you most excited about?
Currently there are three mystical Apple products that have hold of the Internet's attention: iPhone 6, iPad 3, and iTV. It's virtually impossible to browse the web without encountering at least a few stories about these unreleased devices every day. I mean, it's not a bad thing. These products are exciting, interesting and fun to speculate about. But, at least for... Read more » iPhones and 3G iPads removed from Apple’s online store in Germany [UPDATE: Back up again]
Due to an injunction motioned by Motorola in Germany, Apple has been forced to remove all 3G capable iOS devices from its online store. All that is, except its most popular device: iPhone 4S. Thanks to some difference in the baseband chip, the latest and greatest iOS device is safe - for now. "All versions of Apple's 3G/UMTS-capable iPad, including the iPad 2,... Read more » Rumor: iPhone 5 and Galaxy S III to have Liquipel coating? [Exclusive]
Before you get too excited, realize one thing - this is a rumor. It comes from one of our sources who has been correct in the past. Thanks to him we knew when the white iPhone 4 and the iPhone 4S were going to be launched. In both instances, he was correct. That being said, he informs me of the latest whisperings with a side of caution. The source is... Read more » Macs shouldn’t have touch screens
A new Apple patent was published today, and it's been making headlines because it hints at the possible inclusion of a touch-enabled display in future Mac computers. Now, the patent doesn't actually mention a computer specifically, instead it focuses on the the implications of optimizing the Mac OS X software for a touch-based input method. According to Patently... Read more » Tim Cook to employees: “Apple has given away $100m”
Steve Jobs, although undeniably inspirational and pivotal to the success of many important modern day gadgets, had his flaws. One was his perceived, and blatant abrogation of any suggestions that Apple should be more philanthropic. One thing Tim Cook certainly set about changing as soon as he took over. Under Cook, Apple launched a new charitable giving plan,... Read more » BlackBerry London: The iPhone’s first genuine competition from RIM?
Since the original iPhone, there have been countless phones which on paper, and in user experience can offer similar, and sometimes better performance than the Apple-made smartphone. If it wasn't for my heavy investment in the App Store and iTunes, I'm pretty sure I'd be rocking a Samsung Galaxy Nexus right now. However, there's never been an instance that I've... Read more » Rumor: iPhone 5 will be unveiled at WWDC in June
A short, sharp and precise speculative post was published today over at Commercial Times, a Chinese news site (via DigiTimes). Apple is expected to unveil its iPhone 5 smartphone at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) to be held in June 2012, the Chinese-language Commercial Times quoted Daiwa Securities as indicating. That's pretty much the full... Read more » 
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