Apple on Tuesday revealed that more than 3 billion applications have been downloaded worldwide from its App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch. “Three billion applications downloaded in less than 18 months — this is like nothing we’ve ever seen before,” said Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs. “The revolutionary App Store offers iPhone and… Continue reading Apple announces App Store downloads top 3 billion
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DVI to VGA converter – put mac on an external monitor
Well you wanna put you macbook on an external display, you can do it with an convertor an DVI to VGA converter as in the next funny video
Apple's Steve Jobs named world's best-performing CEO
For increasing his company’s market cap a whopping $150 billion in the last 12 years, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was named the best-performing CEO in the world. Nice job !!! As part of its January 2010 issue, the Harvard Business Review released its list of the top-performing CEOs in the world, placing Apple CEO Steve… Continue reading Apple's Steve Jobs named world's best-performing CEO
topright Apple Working on 3D 'Hyper-Reality' Displays
Apple has been researching these sorts of novel display types for years. Back in 1995, they had even had a similar system built in the lab and referred to these displays as “Hyper Reality” displays. Apple, of course, is not the only company working on such technology. This YouTube video shows this system in action… Continue reading topright Apple Working on 3D 'Hyper-Reality' Displays
Apple Wins Permanent Injunction Against Psystar
On Tuesday, Apple won a permanent injunction against Psystar following summary judgement in favor of Apple’s claims of copyright infringement and violation of the DMCA. (court document PDF). The court orders that Psystar is now prevented from the following: 1. Copying, selling, offering to sell, distributing, or creating derivative works of plaintiff’s copyrighted Mac OS… Continue reading Apple Wins Permanent Injunction Against Psystar
topright 27" iMac Shipping Times Slip to Two Weeks Amid Screen Flickering Complaints
Digital Daily reports on apparent widespread screen flickering problems on Apple’s 27″ iMac models, coinciding with a slip in shipping times to two weeks for orders placed through Apple’s online store. The screen flickering complaints come in addition to earlier reports of machines appearing dead on arrivals or with cracked screens right out of the… Continue reading topright 27" iMac Shipping Times Slip to Two Weeks Amid Screen Flickering Complaints
Graphics issues force Apple to delay iMac orders, resellers report
Computerworld – Graphics issues have caused Apple to delay shipments of the 27-inch iMac model until the cause of the problem can be determined. The blog also reports that Apple resellers have been told of delays of 2 weeks in order to give Apple time to replace the graphics cards on the 27-inch iMacs. The… Continue reading Graphics issues force Apple to delay iMac orders, resellers report
Apple countersues Nokia over cell phone technology [U x2]
The battle between cell phone makers Apple and Nokia escalated Friday, as Apple announced that it has filed a countersuit alleging the Finnish company has infringed on 13 patents. In October, Nokia sued Apple over the alleged use of patented wireless standards in the iPhone. Nokia has argued that the iPhone infringes on GSM and… Continue reading Apple countersues Nokia over cell phone technology [U x2]
Microsoft Modifies European 'Browser Ballot' to Eliminate Safari's Advantage
In mid-October, it was reported that Apple’s Safari for Windows browser was slated to receive prominent placement on a “browser ballot” designed to allow Windows users in Europe to select which Internet browser they wished to use. The ballot process was included by Microsoft to address anti-competitive concerns there, where the company has been found… Continue reading Microsoft Modifies European 'Browser Ballot' to Eliminate Safari's Advantage
Apple Acquires Streaming Music Service Lala Media
It appears the last minute reports of Apple’s interest in streaming music company Lala media were true. Both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal are reporting that Apple has indeed acquired Lala Media. Lala is a four year old startup company that offers customers streaming music not unlike the popular Pandora music service.… Continue reading Apple Acquires Streaming Music Service Lala Media