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Could an Apple-developed search engine (iSearch?) be in development?
Apple is "stepping up efforts" to develop its own search technology, according to the Financial Times (a subscription is required to read the entir...Apple is "stepping up efforts" to develop its own search technology, acc...
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Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs’ yacht launches — without Steve
On October 28, 2012, more than one year after Steve Jobs died, his luxury yacht takes to the water for the first time.On October 28, 2012, more than one year after Steve Jobs died, his luxur...
More than a billion people are using an iPhone today
A new estimate claims that the number of current, active, iPhone users passed one billion in September 2020, fewer than 5,000 days since the first ...A new estimate claims that the number of current, active, iPhone users p...
'Blue Box' circuit board designed by Steve Wozniak to hit auction block
A rare phone-hacking circuit board created by Steve Wozniak and marketed by Steve Jobs will go up for auction with a starting bid of $8,000 to $12,...A rare phone-hacking circuit board created by Steve Wozniak and marketed...
Today in Apple history: Dell PCs overtake Macs in education market
On October 27, 1999, Dell Computer overtakes Apple in the educational market, stealing Cupertino's crown in a key market.On October 27, 1999, Dell Computer overtakes Apple in the educational ma...
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How Steve Jobs's unorthodox management continues to make Apple a success
When he returned to Apple, Steve Jobs dismantled its typical corporate structure and radically changed how the entire business was managed...When he returned to Apple, Steve Jobs dismantled its typical corporate s...
20 Macs for 2020: #9 – iMac G4
The original iMac was defined by the shape of the CRT display at its heart...The original iMac was defined by the shape of the CRT display at its hea...
Today in Apple history: The world prepares for the NeXT Computer
On October 24, 1988, Steve Jobs prepares to launch the NeXT Computer, a machine he hopes will cement his reputation as a tech genius.On October 24, 1988, Steve Jobs prepares to launch the NeXT Computer, a ...
Today in Apple history: Apple puts 1,000 songs in your pocket with first-gen iPod
On this day in 2001, Steve Jobs introduced the iPod, a portable device capable of storing an entire music library. A look at the iPod launch.On this day in 2001, Steve Jobs introduced the iPod, a portable device c...
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Today in Apple history: The App Store hits 200 million downloads
On October 22, 2008, Apple reveals that a customer downloaded the 200 millionth app from the App Store that very day. Things don't slow down.On October 22, 2008, Apple reveals that a customer downloaded the 200 mi...
'Apple Glass' & iPhone combo may react to gestures like nodding and shaking your head
Where a user is wearing "Apple Glass" or other head-mounted device, their iPhone may be able to recognize and respond to head gestures.Where a user is wearing "Apple Glass" or other head-mounted device, thei...
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- #iPhone
- #Steve Jobs
20 Macs for 2020: #10 — Power Computing
A recurring theme in this series is that the middle of the 1990s was not Apple’s best era...A recurring theme in this series is that the middle of the 1990s was not...
Today in Apple history: iPad sales overtake Macs
Six months after the iPad debuts, Steve Jobs reveals that Apple's tablet is already outselling Macs. But iPad sales don't impress analysts.Six months after the iPad debuts, Steve Jobs reveals that Apple's tablet...
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- #Steve Jobs
Today in Apple history: Apple offers ice water to Windows users in hell
On October 16, 2003, Apple said it would let PC users run iTunes on Windows. Steve Jobs didn't like the idea, but the strategy proved sound.On October 16, 2003, Apple said it would let PC users run iTunes on Wind...
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Allow me to gratuitously self-quote: Yet, one of the drawbacks of a golden era Steve Jobs keynote — from, say, 2005 through 2008 or so — is that it...Allow me to gratuitously self-quote: Yet, one of the drawbacks of a gold...
Today in Apple history: John Sculley bids Apple a $10 million farewell
On October 15, 1993, John Sculley steps down as Apple chairman. He ran Apple well for 10 years, but he also forced out Steve Jobs.On October 15, 1993, John Sculley steps down as Apple chairman...
Catchy toe-tapper sets Tuesday’s iPhone 12 event to music
Musician Jonathan Mann's got more stickability than the new MagSage connector on the iPhone 12. Since gaining the attention of Apple fans with a songMusician Jonathan Mann's got more stickability than the new MagSage conn...
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iPhone 12 Diary: Steve Jobs was right
Steve Jobs famously said people don't know what they want until you show it to them, and he's still being proven right...Steve Jobs famously said people don't know what they want until you show...
⌥ New iPhone Day 2020
This year’s iPhone announcements were special for me because it is the first time since 2017 that I know I will be buying a new phone...This year’s iPhone announcements were special for me because it is the f...
Epic, Apple argue over lack of discovery in 'Fortnite' pretrial period
A jointly-produced filing between Apple and Epic in its ongoing "Fortnite" courtroom saga reveals issues with discovery on both sides ahead of a ca...A jointly-produced filing between Apple and Epic in its ongoing "Fortnit...
Epic wants the emails of Steve Jobs and Tim Cook as part of #FreeFortnite
Epic and Apple continue to duke it out before we even get to the actual legal battle proper.Epic and Apple continue to duke it out before we even get to the actual ...
Today in Apple history: iCloud takes our files and photos to the sky
With the iCloud launch, Cupertino pivots from its Mac-centric strategy. The move puts cloud services at the heart of the Apple ecosystem.With the iCloud launch, Cupertino pivots from its Mac-centric strategy...
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Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs prepares to take Pixar public
On October 11, 1995, Steve Jobs filed the paperwork to float Pixar on the stock market. The resulting Pixar IPO made him a billionaire.On October 11, 1995, Steve Jobs filed the paperwork to float Pixar on th...
Congress report details anticompetitive behavior in big tech ↦
Ars Technica’s Kate Cox has a really great overview of the recently released Congressional report on anticompetitive behavior in the tech market, i...Ars Technica’s Kate Cox has a really great overview of the recently rele...
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Far too often, the soul of someone who happens to be a Mac user is seen through the lens of corporate communications — about crazy ones, misfits an...Far too often, the soul of someone who happens to be a Mac user is seen ...
∞ The experience of being grilled by Steve Jobs
Posted on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 at 8:08 am...Posted on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 at 8:08 am...
Tim Cook: ‘you’re always with us, Steve, your members connects and inspires us’
Apple CEO Tim Cook has tweeted about the late Steve Jobs on the ninth anniversary of his death.Apple CEO Tim Cook has tweeted about the late Steve Jobs on the ninth an...
Tim Cook tweets tribute to Steve Jobs on ninth anniversary of his death
Tim Cook quoted the American poet Maya Angelou in a tweet commemorating Steve Jobs Monday, on the ninth anniversary of Jobs' passing.Tim Cook quoted the American poet Maya Angelou in a tweet commemorating ...
Tim Cook tweets in memory of Steve Jobs on the anniversary of his death
Apple CEO Tim Cook has taken to Twitter to remember his former colleague and friend, Steve Jobs.Apple CEO Tim Cook has taken to Twitter to remember his former colleague...
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