Archive for November, 2008
November 17, 2008
It’s widely known that Apple has the ability remotely disable iPhone applications that pose a security risk to the device. Now a major newspaper has raised the idea this function could be a weapon against stolen devices.
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Posted in iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch, Security, Steve Jobs | 2 Comments » Posted by: John Lister
November 14, 2008
An established blogger covering Apple’s business claims the company’s iPod head pushed for the firm to use open source system Linux at the heart of the iPhone. The gossip has emerged in coverage of Tony Fadell’s departure from Apple.
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Posted in Apple, iPhone, iPod, Rumors | 4 Comments » Posted by: John Lister
November 13, 2008
A holiday shopping survey finds the right products will fetch a better price. Given its already environmentally responsible products and packaging, it would seem a perfect storm is brewing for yet another very merry holiday shopping season for our favorite fruit company.
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Posted in Apple, imac, iPod, Mac, MacBook, Macintosh, news, opinion | No Comments » Posted by: Ronald O Carlson
November 13, 2008
Rumors are spreading that Apple may be working on its own search engine, possible to minimize dealings with Google. But there are several clues that the story may be exaggerated at best.
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Posted in Apple, Rumors | No Comments » Posted by: John Lister
November 13, 2008
Over 16,000 people have signed a petition, and the industry association tasked with building out and promoting the connection standard is up in arms. Can Steve Jobs and Apple afford to ignore such a groundswell of protest?
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Posted in Apple, Mac, MacBook, Macintosh, news, opinion | No Comments » Posted by: Ronald O Carlson
November 12, 2008
From the original pair of stores—Tysons Corner, VA and Glendale, CA—that rang up their first sales on May 19, 2001 to the 250th location, which is scheduled to open this Friday, Apple’s retail division has grown to become a $6.3 billion operation that operates in eight countries.
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Posted in Apple, news, opinion | 2 Comments » Posted by: Ronald O Carlson
November 12, 2008
Apple is reportedly considering using carbon fiber in a redesigned MacBook Air. The switch would take the model’s weigh below three pounds for the first time.
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Posted in Apple, Macbook Air, Rumors | No Comments » Posted by: John Lister
November 11, 2008
Previously, Blorge has reported that the credit crunch will bite Apple. Yet, new and conflicting data from a trio of sources highlights the complexity of measuring expectations, especially when it comes to our favorite fruit company.
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Posted in Apple, Mac, Macintosh, news, opinion, Rumors | No Comments » Posted by: Ronald O Carlson
November 11, 2008
Apple’s rejection of an Internet radio application put forward for the iTunes Apps store has caused confusion. Not only have three previous editions of the same app been approved, but the reason given is inconsistent.
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Posted in Apple, iPhone, iPod Touch | No Comments » Posted by: John Lister
November 10, 2008
Music lovers in Australia – including Blorge’s own John Pospisil – have something to celebrate. The country is now the cheapest place in the world to buy an iPod.
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Posted in iPod | 2 Comments » Posted by: John Lister