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Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Launches 69-Cent Music Store
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has started to sell digital song downloads for just 69-cents. They are hoping the move drives more traffic to their e-commerce website and increase the activity of their music storage services. The price cut is effective for song singles and is not a new promotion. However, Amazon did upgrade the site and [...]
Tablet Computers Cut into Microsoft’s NASDAQ: MSFT) Profits
For the first time since 1991, Apple (NASDAQ: APPL) has beat Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) as the most profitable technology company. Both companies show some growth despite a sagging economy. While Microsoft is now in second place, they have reported a higher than expected quarter in terms of revenue. Microsoft projected a $16.2 billion quarter; and [...]
When Smartphones Know Too Much – is Your Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone Putting You In Danger?
Advancements in technology give us many conveniences that people ten years ago hadn’t even dreamed of yet. One such advancement is the growth of the smartphone market – particularly the Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone. All smartphones are basically a miniature laptop, easy to use, always on you, and loaded with personal information. Think about how [...]
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) On The Hot Seat With Location Tracking
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) are in the hot seat this month as questions arose concerning the location tracking features on their respective smart phones. Both companies have smart phones that track the location of the users location several times each day. Both companies have given statements explaining that the location tracking is [...]
2.2 Million Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhones Activated By Verizon in First Quarter
On Thursday, Verizon announced that they have activated 2.2 million iPhone 4 smartphones in just the first quarter for 2011. Verizon also stated that the highly popular launch of the iPhone 4 this February was their most successful phone launch in the company’s history. These new numbers that were released by Verizon were also released [...]
Apple’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) Supplies Relatively Unaffected By Disaster In Japan
According to Apple’s Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook, the devastating earthquake and tsunami disaster that hit Japan in March has not had a “material impact on the supply or availability of components for Apple’s iPad 2 or other products last quarter.” This is good news for people all around the world that want to purchase [...]
Privacy Concerns Over Location Tracking in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Devices
On Wednesday, Peter Warden and Alasdair Allan revealed their discovery of iPhone and iPad 3G versions that have been “regularly recording the position” of the users locations and saving them in the device in a hidden file. What is scarier is that this data is restored through the use of iTunes with backups – something [...]
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone 4 Might Be Available In White In The Next Few Weeks
Apple’s white iPhone 4 has been delayed for ten months, which has left many fans of the white apple products anxiously awaiting the release of this version of the smartphone. According to new reports about the device, they don’t have to wait much longer and they should be able to purchase it at the end [...]
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) May Join LCD TV Market in 2011
Apple is a brand which has many loyal buyers, many who have been asking for an HDTV by the company. Recent reports of rumors have been circulating that these hopefuls may just get what they wish for in 2011 with an Internet-connected high-definition television by Apple. Ticonderoga Securities analyst Brian White was at the China [...]
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) May Beat 2011 Forecasted Shipments With iPad 2
It comes as no surprise that the Apple iPad is doing so well. Popularity has grown, especially with the 2nd generation iPad now available. iPad suppliers believe that Apple is on target for 2011 to exceed even the highest expectations people have had on the iPad, at least in terms of sales. Ticonderoga Securities analyst, [...]
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone App Provides DUI Checkpoint Locations: Senators Disapprove
DUI Checkpoint app may be a thing of the past if four US Senators are successful in their campaign to have this app removed. Available through the App Store, the app in question notifies iPhone and iPad users where DUI checkpoints are located. The U.S. senators involved in this include: Democratic Senators Harry Reid, Charles [...]
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) To Consider Paying More To Secure Components
Apple might agree to pay more money for the touch panel components from their overseas suppliers. This strategic move would help them to secure the supply of the components which are not as available right now due to the recent earthquake and following tsunami that has devastated Japan. This Wednesday, DigiTimes reported that Apple is [...]
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPad 2’s Sell Out Overseas In Less Than 24 Hours
Last week Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) had their formal international launch of their new iPad2. As anticipated and to Apple’s delight, less than 24 hours after the device hit the shelves the stock had been depleted. The iPad 2 seems to be a big hit in the 25 countries that were lucky enough to receive shipments. [...]
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Expected to Start Production of a White iPhone This Month
The request of a white version of the iPhone has been heard loud and clear by Apple, and they are expected to start production of a white iPhone later this month. Shipments of the white version aren’t expected until April, but that is worth the wait for those wanting the phone in white. As reported [...]
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Canon Rumored To Be Collaborating
Apple is currently rumored to be working with Canon in a new partnership that has something to do with photography. There aren’t many details surrounding the rumor, but it is still generating quite a big buzz for Apple devotees. Canon makes cameras for still photography and video. They also make printers, copiers, and other digital [...]
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Trying to Push for Repeat Downloads of iTunes Music Purchases
There is a very intriguing rumor going around that Apple is pushing for music companies to allow the iTunes customers to download music more than once after a purchase. As reported in Apple Insider, the people familiar with this matter claim that, “Apple is in talks with music companies, including Universal Music Group, Sony Music [...]
Apple’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPad May Eliminate Paper Maps In Commercial Airline Cockpits
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted early approval for the use of Apple’s iPad in airplane cockpits. This approval means that major commercial airline companies are now able to explore the very near possibility of using Apple’s iPad to navigate with and eliminate the use of paper maps completely. Delta Air Lines is the second [...]
Some Verizon Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone Users Finding Issues With Phone’s Antenna
Not too long ago it was At&T users who were having issues with their iPhone antenna’s and today, new Verizon Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone users could potentially be facing the same issues. If you aren’t careful how you hold your new iPhone, your call just might be dropped. Consumer reports is on the case and [...]
New Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPad 2 feature Rumors
The New Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPad 2 will be revealed this week and rumors have been floating around for months on what new features the device will boast. So, what are the rumored upgrades for the iPad2? Here is a list of the anticipated new features. Slimmer Design A slimmer body is one of the [...]
Rumors Are The Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPad 2 Will Be Available Immediately After Launch On March 2nd
We know that it is a fact that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) will be unveiling the second edition to their popular iPad next week on March 2nd, but the question now up for debate is whether or not the iPad 2 will be ready immediately after. Apple enthusiasts have been waiting for the much anticipated release [...]
Apple’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone 5 is Expected to Use RFID In A New Way
Apple’s next generation of iPhones are expected to use a near field communications technology such as radio frequency identification (RFID). Android smartphones are currently using this RFID technology in their phones. Apple likes to be different, and is expected to take a different approach to the use of the RFID technology when used in their [...]
‘Smurfs’ Village’ In-App Purchases are Reportedly Annoying Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL)
Apple reviews all of the apps that are in their App Store before they make it in. So, when an app performs differently, they get frustrated. One such app that is on Apple’s radar is the highly popular ‘Smurfs’ Village’ app by publisher Capcom which is having issues with users making “accidental” in-app purchases when [...]
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Reveals New Subscription Services
On Tuesday, Apple revealed their new App Store subscription service. This new service allows publishers of content based applications for the iOS Apple devices, such as newspapers and magazines, to offer recurring billing for their subscribers. However, Apple is not letting them use external links to purchase these subscriptions. Earlier this month, Apple launched the [...]
Is A 4 Inch Screen In The Future For Apple’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone?
Recent reports came out this week that claim Apple is seriously looking into expanding the screen of their next iPhone to 4 inches and also upgrading to an A5 processor chip to the smartphone. According to the Taiwanese publication DigiTimes, the component suppliers are reporting that Apple is expanding the size of the screen for [...]
Over Half of Apple’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPad 2 Tablets will be 3G Models
According to recent reports in Apple Insider, the majority of Apple’s second generation of iPad tablets will have either the GSM/UMTS or CDMA 3G support. This could mean that Apple is planning on making their relationships with wireless carriers even stronger in the future. Apple is expected to offer the iPad 2 in three versions. [...]
AT&T and Verizon Ads Target Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone 4 Users
AT&T and Verizon are the two wireless carriers that now carry the Apple’s iPhone 4 on their networks. With Verizon recently getting into the race against AT&T, who will attract more customers? Apple Insider reported on this ad campaign in a recent article, pointing out how the two competitors are now focusing much of their [...]
Google’s (NASDAQ: GOOG) Android Market Web Could Cause Security Issues For Users
Last week, Google announced their new web-based Android Market. This new web store was part of their effort to help jump-start their slow Android app sales. As reported by Apple Insider, only a few days after this announcement, the security firm Sophos issued a warning saying that Google’s execution of app sales on their website [...]
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