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Apple stock hits record high
I usually don’t bother reporting on stock prices because they go up and down with the whims of Wall Street and investors, but today is a bit different. After announcing the ship date for the iPad earlier today, Apple’s stock shot up to a record high of $219.70. Volume was described as being “heavier than [...]
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0Fortune: Apple world’s most admired company for third straight year
Fortune magazine has published its list of the world’s 50 most admired companies, and Apple is number one for the third year in a row. Apple beats out Google and Berkshire Hathaway, the holding company chaired by American business titan Warren E. Buffett.
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1Should Apple defend its patents against competitors?
It’s funny to watch people fight over the patent system we have. The opinions are as varied as the people that argue for or against them.
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5Apple discovers underage workers in facilities
In its 2010 audit of supplier’s facilities, Apple said it found a total of 17 core violations and documented the violations in its Supplier Responsibility report.
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0Fast Lane service at the Apple Store
Apple really has the retail store experience down to a science at this point. My trip to the local Apple Store took less than two minutes – I would have been hard-pressed to get in and out of McDonald’s any faster. But the experience was, of course, considerably better.
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2Jobs said to be ‘feisty as ever’ at Apple Shareholder meeting
Steve Jobs is leading Apple’s shareholder meeting being held today at the company’s Cupertino, Calif. headquarters.
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0Apple exec: Apple TV “still a hobby”
It may not be what those of us that use Apple TV all the time wanted to hear, even if we knew it was the truth. Apple’s COO Tim Cook on Tuesday summed up how Apple feels about the device.
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8Parting Macworld Expo thoughts: Wish you were here
Among all the things I heard at Macworld Expo this past week, absolutely the most banal, trite, idiotic, and pointless observation was, “This show isn’t the same without Apple.”
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6Apple updates iLife Support, Digital Camera Raw Compatibility
Apple on Tuesday released Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.0. The update extends raw image compatibility both for iPhoto ‘09 and the new Aperture 3. It has also released iLife Support 9.0.4.
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1Apple releases Aperture 3
Apple on Tuesday announced the release of Aperture 3, a major new version of its photo editing and management software for the Mac. It’s available now for $199; upgrades for existing Aperture users cost $99. Apple has also released a 30-day free trial, available for download from the Web site.
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2A heads up from The Loop for Macworld Expo exhibitors
If you’re a vendor who will be exhibiting at Macworld Expo and you are announcing new products or have info you’d like to share with the world, make sure to drop us a line if you’d like to meet and keep our readers in The Loop.
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3The Beard Speaks: The iPad and crazy people
Jesús y Maria the iPad has finally been revealed. At last Face O’ Dalrymple and I can return to the great white North. Now that the speculation is over we can get down to the serious business of making fun of the idiots feverishly blogging about how the iPad is crap.
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12The iPad – to 3G or not to 3G?
Let me tell you: I’m already bound and determined to get an iPad, but the question remains – which one? Will it have 3G or be Wi-Fi only? This is the question I suspect many early adopters are trying to answer as they wait for Apple to tell them when they’ll be able to place [...]
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58Apple posts iPad presentation video
You’ve read the live coverage of Apple’s special event unveiling the iPad, and now you can watch it yourself. Apple has posted the video of the presentation.
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8Apple introduces iPad
Apple on Wednesday introduced the long-rumored iPad, a new touchscreen device. The iPad is priced starting at $499, and Apple plans to make the iPad available within 60 days.
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17Apple Event January 27 live update
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12McGraw-Hill CEO confirms Apple’s tablet
It’s been rumored for years, we’ve suspected it’s coming tomorrow, but McGraw-Hill’s CEO has confirmed it on CNBC — The tablet is real, according to a story on MacRumors.
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7Apple reports $3.38 billion profit for first quarter 2010
Apple on Monday reported a first quarter 2010 profit of $3.38 billion on $15.68 billion of revenue.
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9Apple updates Snow Leopard, Leopard security
Apple on Tuesday released Security Update 2010-001, available for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Server and Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. It’s available for download through the Software Update system preference and from Apple’s Downloads Web site.
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0Apple updates Boot Camp for Windows 7
Apple has released an update to Boot Camp, the software it uses to enable Intel-based Mac users to install Windows. The update provides support for Windows 7, the latest major release of Windows that came out last fall. The update is available for download from the Downloads page of Apple’s Support Web site.
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