Apple patent is for controlling devices with hand gestures
Apple is eyeing ways to interact with video capture devices though means such as hand gestures, as evidenced by a patent (number 20110261213) at the US Patent & Trademark Office.
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Type of Article: MacTech Blog
The iPad succeeds because other tablets cost too much
As you doubtless know, Apple dominates the tablet market with the iPad. What’s surprising is that one reason for this is that other tablets cost too much.
Ever since the first iPad’s debut at $499 for the base model, Apple has maintained a price advantage against new entrants to the space. According to a new report from iGR (http://www.igr-inc.com), entrants into the tablet space likely need to price their tablets far less than the $499 iPad 2 in order to stand a chance at generating the same level of sales.
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Greg’s Bite: Strategic Use of Apple’s Nest Egg
By Greg Mills
I have purchased the book “Steve Jobs” and have read the first fourth of it so far. There are interesting insights into the black hole of information that describes what most of us know about the life and dealings of Steve Jobs. I downloaded it onto my iPad, a fitting tribute to the digital downloaded book concept he pioneered.
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Can Apple stay on top without Jobs? Yes
A new report from the IHS research group (http://www.ihs.com) asks, “Can Apple stay on top without Jobs?” Even without reading the report, I can tell you the answer to that question: yes.
But back to the report. Here’s part of what iHS has to say:
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Apple patent is for multiband antenna for laptops, iPhones
A new Apple patent (number 8044873) for antennas with periodic shunt inductors has appeared at the US Patent & Trademark Office. It’s for a cellular antenna that could be used in future laptops and iPhones.
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