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Apple Introduces the iPad Mini, Which Is Like an iPad, Only Smaller

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:14:19 +0000

Just a few short weeks after the successful release of the iPhone 5, Apple unveiled its latest offering in the growing tablet computer market: the iPad Mini. As you might guess, it’s a bit smaller than the standard iPad (which also got an upgrade), but this product is meant to compete with items like Google’s [...]

What Features Does the New iPhone 5 Have? LTE, Larger Screen, iOS 6 and More

Lisa Bernier — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:08:24 +0000

At a press conference this morning in San Francisco, Apple introduced the iPhone 5. The latest version of the best-selling smartphone has been highly anticipated ever since the somewhat disappointing release of the previous iteration, the iPhone 4s. The iPhone 5 will be the thinnest smartphone on the market. Made entirely of glass and aluminum, [...]

Steve Jobs Through the Years [PICTURES]

Stephanie Berning — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:50:20 +0000

The man who changed the face of technology as we know it has died. Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, who was battling pancreatic cancer and had a liver transplant in 2009, has passed away at the age of 56. Jobs co-founded Apple Computer with Steve Wozniak in 1976. Together, the pair launched the [...]

Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs Has Died

Shauna Wright — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:49:53 +0000

Apple’s co-founder and former CEO, Steve Jobs, who’s been battling a rare form of pancreatic cancer for years and had a liver transplant in 2009, has passed away at the age of 56. Jobs, the visionary behind the iPhone, the iPod and the iMac, co-founded Apple Computer along with Steve Wozniak in 1976. Together they [...]

YouTubers Rap a Tribute to Steve Jobs in 'We Are All Steve' [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:47:33 +0000

As we’re all sadly aware, Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple and the creator of iconic products like the iPhone, has been valiantly fighting cancer for years — and given his recent resignation as CEO of the company, he doesn’t appear to be winning.

YouTubers Pantless Knights have put together a terrific tribute song, and the accompanying video features various people — and one Muppet — in Jobs’ trademark black turtlenecks and round glasses lip-syncing a rap about the legendary tech genius.

Steve Jobs Stepping Down as Apple CEO

Stephanie Berning — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:00:22 +0000

Steve Jobs is stepping down as chief executive at Apple, the company said on Wednesday. Jobs will remain at the company as chairman, but he and his iconic black turtleneck will be replaced by former Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook. Jobs sent Apple a letter of resignation, which he later made public, on Wednesday. In [...]

76% Of iPhone Owners Plan To Use Apple's iCloud.

Rayman — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:36:36 +0000

Being an avid Apple guy, I might be interested in using iCloud. Security could be an issue, and I’d rather wait until the bugs are worked out, but by and large yeah, it’s worth looking into. A new survey of iPhone users indicates that Apple’s iCloud service could gain 150 million users, while nearly as [...]

Apple Reveals Highly Anticipated iCloud at WWDC

Kool Staff — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:20:44 +0000

At WWDC, Apple's annual developers conference, head honcho Steve Jobs came and went in only two hours, but left the rapt audience of gadget geeks with the next full year of the company's plans, including the launches of iCloud, iOS5, and the new Mac OSX Lion.

In the spotlight, and held for Jobs' trade

WWDC Preview: Apple to Unveil iOS 5, iCloud and More

Tony Hart — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:47:43 +0000

It's the most wonderful time of the year - Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).

The WWDC is a 4-day event in which Apple talks about its new products, upcoming software and, you know, just how amazing the company is.

We'll be keeping you updated before, during and after the event, which is set to kick off this Monday, June 6. Read on for the preview of this year's WWDC.

Don't Discuss Mac Malware Says Apple To Staff

Rayman — Fri, 20 May 2011 15:15:45 +0000

Being an Apple user since the days of the Mac Plus, I think this is a highly unusual and strange move by Apple. Seems to me this problem of malware is a bit more serious than Apple is letting on. Apple’s battle against the fast-spreading “MacDefender” Trojan just took a very interesting turn. According to [...]

iPad-Only Newspaper Debuts

Tony Hart — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:51:39 +0000

On Wednesday, News Corporation announced the launch of The Daily — the first-ever newspaper designed exclusively for the Apple iPad. News Corp Chairman Rupert Murdoch unveiled the new periodical for journalists early in the day. The move will likely prove momentous for digital media and journalism as publishers look to e-readers as exclusive news delivery [...]

Apple Anyone?

Rayman — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:17:18 +0000

When I lived in Massachusetts I met man named Terry who was to become a friend for many years. Terry was a pilot for Eastern Airlines. He also owned an electronics store. After introducing myself, I told him I needed to replace my computer, and I needed advice. Thirty minutes later I walked out with a new Mac Plus that trashed my budget for the next couple years.