Apple’s Board of Directors on Wednesday announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as CEO. The board has named Tim Cook, Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, as the new CEO.
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∞ Infinity Blade maker wants more Apple support for high-end games
99 cent games rule the roost on the App Store top games list, and it hurts the visibility of high-end games like Infinity Blade. That’s the message from Donald Mustard, Chair Entertainment’s CEO – they make Infinity Blade, the hit … Continued
∞ Nintendo CEO attacks Apple, Google smartphone games
Nintendo is one of the most recognizable gaming companies in the world, but as the smartphone industry matures, pressure on the traditional companies has increased dramatically.
∞ Popular Science, Nylon, Elle subscriptions on the App Store
The first apps featuring Apple’s new subscription model are available on the App Store.
∞ Apple unveils new subscription model for App Store
On Tuesday, Apple officially took the wraps off a new digital subscription service aimed at newspapers, magazines, video and music services that offer pay-to-play content through apps available on its popular App Store.
∞ Nokia adopts Windows Phone 7 as "primary smartphone strategy"
In a joint statement, Nokia and Microsoft announced Nokia will henceforth adopt Windows Phone 7 as its “primary smartphone strategy.” The two companies are seeking strategies that will keep them relevant in the smartphone market as Apple and Android continue … Continued
∞ GamersGate CEO sees 'better alternative' to Steam
GamersGate is an online game download site that services both Mac and Windows PC users. The company’s CEO Theo Berquist says he thinks rival Valve’s Steam service is “peaking now” and believes “Steam will have a harder time remaining #1.” … Continued
∞ iPhone 4 pre-orders break Verizon sales record
Verizon Wireless announced Friday that online pre-orders of the iPhone 4 have resulted in “the most successful first day sales in the history of the company.”
∞ ActiveSAN steps into the Xserve breach
Active Storage has introduced a device for Xsan installations with a look and pedigree that should satisfy even the most stalwart Xserve holdouts. The ActiveSAN is expected to be released some time in the second quarter of 2011.
∞ Steve Jobs takes leave of absence from Apple
Apple CEO Steve Jobs is taking a leave of absence, according to a media advisory posted to the company’s Web site on Monday.
∞ Hands on with the Verizon iPhone
After Verizon’s iPhone 4 press conference was done, Verizon and Apple invited the assembled press and analysts to actually get their hands on the CDMA iPhone that Verizon and Apple will soon be selling.
∞ Mac App Store counts more than a million apps downloaded on first day
Apple announced Friday that its newly minted Mac App Store moved more than one million application downloads during its first day of operations.