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Apple: The Most Valuable Company in the World [Infographic]
Earlier this week Apple's stock price increased to the point where it solidified its place in history as the most valuable company of all-time, surpassing Microsoft's old record. Nevertheless, as of today, Apple's incredible success with the sale of the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is not a fluke. Well built devices along side innovative...
Apple vs Samsung Jury Will Have to Answer Over 600 Questions on Verdict Form
Yesterday we noted Apple and Samsung released their complex verdict forms. As both Apple and Samsung lawyers had the chance to say their closing statements yesterday, the trial is now in the hands of the jury. Deliberation could take days or weeks, but first they will have to answer over 600 questions on the verdict...
Apple’s Genius TV Ads Have Vanished From Its Site And Youtube
When Apple's Genius TV advertisements were aired only during the opening ceremony of the Olympics (and not any time else), I knew Apple must have personally requested they not run anymore. The ads withstood heavy criticism because the customers in the ads were seen as clueless. I found the three advertisements humorous, but apparently Apple wasn't looking to move away...
FLA Reports Foxconn Has Made Changes, Could Now Put Pressure on Samsung and Microsoft
Yesterday the Fair Labor Association (FLA) released a report that noted Apple supplier Foxconn has successfully completed a bunch of actions seen to improve working conditions for its employees: This verification reviewed items slated for April and May, finding that Foxconn has completed all of the 195 actions that were due. In addition, 89 action...
Is This The New iPhone’s Sync/Charge Cable? [Photo]
Upon many pictures of the alleged mini dock-connector surfacing earlier this month, we have now received a photo of the New iPhone's purported sync & charge cable. The cable looks similar to the current cable, featuring a USB plug; the only difference is the other end includes an 8-pin (or 9-pin) connector. This comes exclusively from iLounge, via...
Calgary Parking Authority Launches ‘Text to Park’ Payment System [Update]
For those living in Calgary, it looks like parking is going to get a whole lot easier. The Calgary Parking Authority (CPA) has launched Text to Park, which enables drivers to quickly pay and control their parking sessions via text message. The new Text to Park feature will be available in ParkPlus zones, parkades and...
PressReader: A Digital Newspaper App With Over 270 Canadian Publications
In today's digital age, I'm amazed newspapers still exist in paper-form. Although some newspapers are created using recycled materials, they still end up in the landfill due to many who fail to recycle. So do the world a favor, switch to a 'digital newspaper,' such as PressReader. PressReader is an iOS application for the iPhone, iPod touch,...
New iPhone Q3 Shipments May Dip Below 15 Million Units [Rumor]
With the New iPhone's anticipated September 12th announcement date and September 21st release date, I don't have a doubt in my mind that Apple has begun the mass production stage of the iPhone. This iPhone launch is expected to be larger than any other, topping the 4 million mark the iPhone 4S reached during its opening weekend. ...
Spotify Preparing Expansion To Canada, Asia, and South America
While Spotify hit huge in the United States upon its official release in July of 2011, everyone in Canada was left in the dust. Just over a year later, the Wall Street Journal is reporting Spotify is preparing to expand yet again. This time the popular music streaming service will make ways north of the...
You Can Buy This Rare iPhone 4 Prototype On eBay For $10,000
Would you like to own a part of Apple's history, a device that never hit the market? If you do, an iPhone 4 prototype labeled N90AP has just hit eBay with a starting bid of $4500, or a buy it now of $10,000! I wouldn't exactly call it a bargain, but in all consideration I would love...
Steve Jobs One-Year Resignation ‘Anniversary’ Nearing, This Friday
Well folks, it's hard to believe, but Steve Jobs has been out of Apple's CEO position for one-year as of this Friday. August 24th, 2011 is the date he decided to resign from the Cupertino company. Rest assured it was a hard task, but he was openly fighting pancreatic cancer for years prior to his...
Apple’s Closing Arguments Slam Samsung’s Failure to Bring Executives to the Witness Stand
Apple had its turn in court today to give its closing statements to the jury in what will go down as one of the most high profile tech trials of the decade. CNET reports Apple focused on a couple key areas: Samsung's 'copy cat' documents (which are downright hilarious) and their lacking witness list. Apple lawyer...