Archive | February, 2007

Happy 52nd birthday, Steve Jobs

Posted on 24 February 2007 by

Happy birthday to you – Steve, this is your day. On this day for you we’re gonna love you in every way. This is your day, your day, happy birthday to you, to you, to you. Happy birthday to you, you’re still young. Age is just a number, don’t you stop having fun. This is your day, your day, happy birthday to you. This day ... continued »

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iPhone: Hidden details from Jobs keynote

Posted on 23 February 2007 by

What you're about to watch isn't ground breaking but it does explain a few more things about the iPhone. There are four key items discussed in the video, calendar application, how to view traffic on Google Maps, another method of scrolling through long lists and finally how the ringtones play a role in iTunes and the iPhone. Steve Jobs did ... continued »

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Keep an eye out for the iPhone during Oscars

Posted on 23 February 2007 by

Mcworld has learned that Apple will use the Academy Awards on Sunday to show the world a new teaser advertisement focused on the iPhone. Furthermore, the new ad is supposedly made specifically for the Oscars, and that was all Macworld knew about the content. Apple is banking on more than 40 million people watching the Oscars ceremony to see the ... continued »

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Testing the water: some consumers not willing to shell out $500 for iPhone

Posted on 23 February 2007 by

An uncommissioned report by online market research firm Compete Inc. shows that $500 for the iPhone may be too high of a price for some consumers. Should the price drop to sub $200-$299 price range, users would switch service provider to AT&T in a heart beat. Didn’t the Motorazr hit the streets with a starting price of $500; ... continued »

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iPhone gracing CeBIT Expo 2007

Posted on 23 February 2007 by

CeBIT attendees will have an opportunity to see the iPhone at CeBIT 2007. For whatever reasons, Apple stopped exhibiting their goods at the event eight years back. The company will not attend the show as a full exhibitor, but will provide its own staff to showcase its products. Briefly: iPhone at CeBIT; LightWave bundle / Bericht: Apple kommt zur ... continued »

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Complete Transcript of Steve Jobs, Macworld Conference and Expo, January 9, 2007

Posted on 23 February 2007 by

Thank you for coming. We're going to make some history together today. So, welcome to Macworld. You know, it was just a year ago that I was up here and announced that we were going to switch to Intel processors. A huge, heart transplant to Intel microprocessors. And I said that we would do it over the coming 12 months. We ... continued »

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iTunes store featuring indie films from IFC

Posted on 22 February 2007 by

IFC Entertainment announced the immediate availability of its 13 films on iTunes. Six of those movies are Independent Spirit Awards (Feb. 24, 2007) nominees: American Gun Land of Plenty Sorry, Haters 12 and Holding Brothers of the Head Pizza Each download will set you back $9.99. Enjoy. IFC offers indie films via iTunes Store [Via Infinite Loop] continued »

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Did Apple take Cisco to the cleaners over iPhone dispute?

Posted on 22 February 2007 by

I’m not surprised one iota. Remember their terms of agreement with Cingular? Yep. Jobs play hardball with everyone, knocking down every obstacle in his way. Here are a few random thoughts on this matter. Cisco owns the trademark iPhone – hence has the upper hand. So why roll over to Apple? That’s the six million ... continued »

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iLounge launches Art Contest to win an iPhone, Apple TV or iPods

Posted on 22 February 2007 by

Do you have a love for Apple products? Perhaps a little more love for the iPods than an average Joe? Well here’s an opportunity for you to win an Apple iPhone, Apple TV or iPod nano + shuffle! The rules are simple: create a high-resolution (1600 wide x 1200 tall) piece of desktop wallpaper featuring any current iPod ... continued »

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Jobs vs Gates: The battle of the two titans

Posted on 22 February 2007 by

May 30th is a day we’ll never forget when Steve Jobs and Bill Gates share the same stage to talk about tech at the WSJ’s D5: All Things Digital Conference.  The lucky folks sitting between these two giants are WSJ’s Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher. The event is currently sold out.  If you plan on crashing the party, drop by California’s ... continued »

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Me-Mo, modular approach to cellphones and more

Posted on 22 February 2007 by

Sometimes you just don’t need the Swiss Army Cellphone, making Peter Norberg’s modular system intriguing. The principle behind me-mo project simply allows you to attach or detach modules you don’t need.  The system has a primary unit by which other secondary modules such as a QWERTY keyboard, GPS or camera attach to via jacket buttons (highly unlikely). This is a nifty concept ... continued »

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True or False: Rumor of Cingular iPhone Exclusive only Two Weeks?

Posted on 22 February 2007 by

I can’t believe anyone gullible enough to believe Cingular’s exclusive on the iPhone last only two weeks. Apparently there are such people in this world. One in particular goes by the name Dave. I’m not sure which is more shocking; this guy Dave actually believing what he’s being told, or I writing this article. Damn, it’s a slow ... continued »

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