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Apple Searching For A Writer Who Can Evolve Siri Into A “Distinct Character”
An interesting job listing posted by Apple on its website shows that the company is looking for a creative writer skilled in character-driven dialog in order to help the Siri team "evolve Siri as a distinct, recognizable character”, points out 9to5Mac. According to the listing, the Apple is searching for a writer/editor who can not only help...
New Images from “jOBS” Show Josh Gad as Steve Wozniak
Pictures of Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs went viral on the web, and shocked the world by the physical similarities the actor has to Jobs. USA Today published Thursday a new set of images, but this time we have "Steve Wozniak" on the picture as portrayed by Josh Gad. (more…)
Apple Attracts Chinese Buyers Offering Web Pay in 2-Year Installments
As it struggles to reach the mid-range consumer market and to compete with lower-cost devices for market share in China, Apple has introduced installment payment plans for iPhone and MacBook laptop buyers, Bloomberg reports. (more…)
Apple and Amazon Ordered to Reach Agreement in App Store Trademark Dispute
Before the "app store" trademark dispute reached the courtroom, US Magistrate Judge Elisabeth Laporte ordered Amazon and Apple to schedule a conference-room meeting, hoping the two parties would reach an agreement, Bloomberg reports. (more…)
TSMC Likely to Secure Chip Orders from Apple with 20 nm SoC
Digitimes research analyst Nobunaga Chai claims Apple will likely place an order with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for an integrated AP/GPU solution using 20 nm SoC process technology. (more…)
Apple Confirms Retail VP Jerry McDougal Has Resigned
From left to right: Ron Johnson, George Blankenship, and Jerry McDougal Apple has confirmed its Retail VP Jerry McDougal has resigned, according to AllThingsD. Earlier this afternoon, ifoAppleStore broke the news McDougal had quit to spend more time with his family. His replacement will be the former VP of Finance, Jim Bean. Apple spokesman Steve Dowling...
iPad Mini to be Kids’ Preferred Tablet, Study Reveals
KinderTown, an educational app finder for parents of preschool and kindergarteners, reports (Via Techcrunch) that iPad mini usage increased dramatically after the holidays, suggesting that parents opted to surprise their young kids in December with Apple's smaller tablet. (more…)
Apple’s Stock Falls To $487 Following WSJ’s Claim Of Low iPhone 5 Demand [u]
Following WSJ's claim from yesterday that Apple has cut orders for iPhone 5 displays to half due to "weaker than expected demand", Apple's share price (AAPL) has slipped to a low of $487.25 (via CNET). Having hit an all-time high of $705.07 in September last year, Apple's stock has dropped below the $500 mark for the first time in almost a year....
Apple Sued By Belgian Consumer Group Over AppleCare Protection Plan
According to a report by The Next Web, Belgian consumer protection organization Test-Aankoop has filed a lawsuit against Apple over its warranty policy, claiming that Apple’s warranty practices don’t comply with local laws and that the Cupertino company isn’t properly informing consumers of their rights. The complaint says that Apple markets its warranties in a manner which doesn’t properly explain...
Apple Wins Glass Trackpad Patent Designed By Steve Jobs & Jony Ive
A design patent for aluminium unibody MacBook's glass trackpad developed by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and chief designer Jony Ive has been awarded to Apple today by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, reports AppleInsider. The patent is titled as 'Portable Computer' and illustrates the ornamental design for a portable computer. The U.S. Patent No. D674382 is a...
Former CEO Thinks Apple Should Focus on Emerging Markets
John Sculley, former Chief Executive Officer says Apple needs to shift its focus to emerging markets by overhauling its supply chain to make the cheaper iPhone a reality, according to a Bloomberg interview. (more…)
Apple Announces China to Get Wi-Fi + Cellular iPads on Jan. 18
Apple has just issued a press release to note Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad fourth generation and iPad mini models will be made available in China this Friday: Apple® today announced the Wi-Fi + Cellular versions of iPad® mini and the new fourth generation iPad with Retina® display will be available in China on Friday, January...