Year: 2010

Another reason why Apple would be nuts to give up the Mac

Posted by | Jun 24, 2010 | , |

Amid all the hoopla over the iPad and iPhone 4, a handful of folks have predicted that the Macs days were numbered. If so, it’s because that Apple wants to lose money.

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has released its “Global Top 10 Computer and Peripherals Companies — Industry, Financial and SWOT Analysis. Apple is, of course, in that group, along with HP, IBM, Toshiba, Dell, NEC, Canon, Asustek, Acer and Lenova.

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International expansion of the iPhone to be big for Apple

International expansion of the iPhone to be big for Apple

Posted by | Jun 23, 2010 | , |

International expansion of the iPhone is the single most important driver of Apple stock in 2010, with overseas sales predicted to account for 80% of all of the company’s handset sales by the end of 2010, according to one analyst — and as reported by “AppleInsider” (http://www.appleinsider.com)

Brian Marshall with Gleacher & Company told clients that he’s increased his 2010 iPad sales estimates to 12 million in calendar year 2010, and 20 million in 2011. More impressive yet, the analyst said that the iPhone is still in the “driver’s seat” for Apple.

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iPhone/iPod/iPad apps for June 24

iPhone/iPod/iPad apps for June 24

Posted by | Jun 23, 2010 | |

Here are the latest iPhone/iPod touch/iPod/iPad apps announced. You can find ’em at the Apple App Store (http://www.itunes.com/appstore/).

Flying Penguin has announced Skelanimals Dance Party, a new rhythm game for the iPhone and iPod touch developed by Hardcore3D Wireless. It’s the first entry into the video game realm for the Skelanimals brand and is available immediately for US$2.99.

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iToner update address iTunes 9.0.2, iOS 4 issues

Posted by | Jun 23, 2010 | , |

Ambrosia Software has updated iToner (http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/itoner/), an utility for Mac OS X that lets iPhone users create and install custom ringtones on the Apple communications device, to version 2.0.6. This update addresses compatibility issues with iTunes 9.2 and the new iOS 4 as well as minor changes to improve the iToner user experience and reliability.

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