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Link: Amazon to Hold Presser on 9/6 →

A day AFTER the Microsoft announcement for Windows Phone 8. Probably two different agendas, but interesting that both companies are attempting to preempt any Apple announcement.

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Link: Two Strikes →

Apple is now backpedaling on a recent initiative to decrease retail staffing and make cuts at some of their more “bloated” international stores. This is the second high-profile acknowledgment of a “mistake” on Apple’s part in recent weeks, with Apple … Continue reading

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Link: Apple Licensing Microsoft iOS Design Patent →

It’s no secret Apple and Samsung are one of the largest patent battles in recent tech history. Things have gotten quite heated over the pas few weeks in the trial. It was just revealed that Apple is licensing Microsoft some … Continue reading

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Link: Mountain Lion Downloads Top Three Million →

Phil Schiller: Just a year after the incredibly successful introduction of Lion, customers have downloaded Mountain Lion over three million times in just four days, making it our most successful release ever. And by incredibly successful, he means 1 million … Continue reading

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The Mountain Lion Experience

A look into why this $20 upgrade is worth your time. Continue reading

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Link: Geekbench 2 Score Hints at New 13” Retina Pro →

I find Geekbench to be the most accurate predictor of products that Apple will release, hence why I will repost it here.

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Link: Apple No Longer EPEAT Compliant (Updated: Psych!) →

This is actually pretty big news, and here’s why from Edward Moyer for CNET: The U.S. government requires that 95 percent of its electronics bear the EPEAT seal of approval; large companies such as Ford and Kaiser Permanente require their CIOs … Continue reading

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Link: Samsung Not As Cool As Apple, Not Infringing on Patents →

This is awesome: The design for three Galaxy tablets doesn’t infringe Apple’s registered design, Judge Colin Birss said today in London in a court fight between the world’s two biggest makers of smartphones. Consumers aren’t likely to get the tablet … Continue reading

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Link: Retina Macbook Pro Orders Are Lagging →

The first time in a long time that people get delayed orders. Apple’s high quality standard is likely effecting display creation, which probably doesn’t have the best yield right now.

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Link: Possibility of Paid Podcasts →

Interesting finding in the new Podcast app from Apple. I think that paid podcasts would certainly be a possibility, especially ones that deliver high quality content. I’d even take it a step further and say that traditional print media would … Continue reading

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Link: “It’s Built To Be Safe” →

Great find by Graham Cluley: Apple has changed their marketing messaging to reflect the recent malware attacks. I guess this means that Macs are PCs as well.

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WWDC 2012: The Train Keeps on Rollin’

WWDC 2012 was the best keynote in years. Here’s why. Continue reading

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Link: Three Things That Should Trouble Apple →

These quips make me wonder who the target audience for an Apple product is. The first two things are heavily focused on media consumption. The latter thing, retaining talent, is more of a point to keep developers on board so … Continue reading

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Link: Apple Responds to Siri Customer Complaints →

Apple said in a recent court case that if a customer has a problem with Siri they should probably return the phone and buy a different one.

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Link: Marco Arment Comments on a Rumored Thinner 15” Macbook Pro →

Interesting thoughts on USB 3: It will be interesting to see if Apple addresses this rumored MacBook Pro’s lack of Firewire 800 and Gigabit Ethernet by making adapters available, and if so, whether those adapters use USB 3 or Thunderbolt. … Continue reading

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Link: Apple’s Product Placement in Mass Media →

So glad Gruber linked to this, as it was something I’d always wondered about: Apple has spent decades strengthening its subtle but powerful grip over Hollywood, and unlike many companies, says it never pays for its products to appear on … Continue reading

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Link: New Maps in iOS 6 →

9 to 5 Mac with the scoop. This is one area that Apple has been dependent on a third-party for, and using in-house software/development will seal the deal in terms of having complete control over the OS. I don’t really … Continue reading

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Link: Facebook “App Center” →

I wonder how paid apps will work. Knowing the relationship between Facebook and Apple, I doubt this will be an issue. Right?

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Link: Gabe Newell Says Valve-Apple Meeting Didn’t Happen →

Kotaku reveals in an interview with Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve, that Tim Cook did not actually visit the company after all: No one here was meeting with Tim Cook or with anybody at Apple that day. I wish we … Continue reading

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Link: The nVidia Failing GPU Saga Continues →

Rarely do we post any negative Apple articles, but this was a very interesting case that seemed worth sharing. The potential for a class-action lawsuit is rising.

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Link: Apple & Samsung Agree to Discuss Settlement →

Could the patent wars be ending soon? Doubtful…..

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Link: Apple + Valve? →

Interesting scoop from AppleInsider. Games have definitely been a focus of marketing for Apple, especially with the iPod touch. One can only imagine a bigger partnership moving forward.

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Link: Allegations Against Apple in Plain English (PDF) →

This was actually an informative read, whether you agree or disagree with the US. (via Marco Arment)

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Link: The Mac Goes Corporate →

About 46% of corporations now issue Macs to employees, up by half in just two years. “The use of iPads and iPhones in the workplace is creating increased awareness and consideration of Macs,” said Frank Gillett, vice president and principal … Continue reading

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Link: People Really Like the iPad →

ChangeWave Research reports that 98% of iPad customers are satisfied with their device. The biggest reason? The retina display.

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