Category Archives: Apple

Apple’s best commercial was actually a 1998 iMac ad

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

As popular as Apple’s “1984” commercial is, I don’t think it’s their best one. I prefer this commercial for the iMac, in which a revitalized Apple promotes how easy its iMac is to use compared to the competition. Keep in … Continue reading →

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RIP Steve Jobs

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

Apple announced this meeting that its chairman and co-founder, Steve Jobs, died today at the age of 56. Jobs, one of the computing industry’s pioneers, was one of the most important American business figures of the last half century. As … Continue reading →

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Amazon debuts Kindle Cloud Reader

Posted on August 10, 2011 by John Plessel

Amazon has launched a cloud version of its Kindle software, designed to skirt Apple’s iTunes purchase fees. The new cloud player launches in the iPad’s Safari browser, rather than as a standalone app. Apple balked at Amazon’s inclusion of a … Continue reading →

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Disney Universe game announced

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

Disney has found another way to capitalize on its popular animated and live-action characters: “Disney Universe,” a multiplayer game scheduled for a fall release. From Disney Interactive entertainment: In Disney Universe, players can select from more than 40 classic and … Continue reading →

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Mercury News: Apple to update location tracking file

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

I like to post links to coverage from the San Jose Mercury News, The Sun and Daily Bulletin’s sister paper in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Merc staffer Troy Wolverton reports today that Apple’s new iOS update will make … Continue reading →

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Reports: Apple iPhones and iPads track users’ every move

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

Apple’s popular iPhone and iPad products record an unencrypted log of where users take their portable devices, according to several published reports certain to elevate concerns over the potential for consumer electronics to intrude upon privacy. The data is also … Continue reading →

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Apple reveals iPad 2

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

Apple customers will have a chance to spend more money this month when the Cupertino firm releases the iPad 2. The sequel to Apple’s popular tablet device is set for a March 11 release in the United States. The price? … Continue reading →

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