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    Apple Stores Earn More Per Square Foot than any Other Retailer 
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    Wiley John Wright
    Published on 08-25-2011 12:31 AM
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    It’s no surprise that Apple retail stores have been hugely successful for the company, but in a recent report by RetailSails, Apple ranked number one in sales per square foot. According to the report, Apple earns $5,626 per square foot at each of their retail locations. By comparison, the next retail establishment on the list, Tiffany & Co., only earns $2,974 per square foot. That’s quite a difference considering ...
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    Dev Team Will Miss the Coolest Cat 
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    by
    Phillip Swanson
    Published on 08-24-2011 08:52 PM
    Categories:
    1. iPhone,
    2. iPad,
    3. iOS,
    4. Apple,
    5. Mac,
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    The jailbreak community is nearly as old as the iPhone itself. From day one tinkerers were trying to unlock and impose their will on the "locked down" nature of iOS merely because of necessity. There was no App Store yet.

    It seems fitting that the people at the forefront of this movement bid Steve Jobs a very cool, and very fitting farewell. The Tom and Jerry picture above was posted along with this:
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    Apple Stock Takes Hit as Wall Street Reacts to Jobs' Resignation 
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    by
    Phillip Swanson
    Published on 08-24-2011 03:54 PM
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    1. iPhone,
    2. iPad,
    3. iOS,
    4. Apple,
    5. Mac
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    Steve Jobs' resignation, while unexpected in its timing, isn't shocking to those who have followed Apple in recent years. However, that hasn't stopped Wall Street from initially overreacting to Jobs departure.

    Apple stock is down about $20 in after-hours trading in response to Jobs departure. Like so much in the markets these days there is an uncertainty revolving around the future of Apple. However, ...
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    Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO 
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    by
    Michael Essany
    Published on 08-24-2011 02:47 PM
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    Breaking news tonight out of Cupertino, California. Apple CEO Steve Jobs, 56, has resigned as chief executive officer of the iconic tech firm he co-founded in the late 1970's.

    According to a press release issued by Apple, Jobs said the following to the Apple Board of Directors and the broader Apple Community:



    MMi will have more coverage as this breaking story ...
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    Apple Invites More to the iPhone Party, T-Mobile to Carry iPhone 5 This Fall Too 
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    by
    Phillip Swanson
    Published on 08-24-2011 12:41 PM
    Categories:
    1. iPhone,
    2. iOS,
    3. Apple,
    4. Mac




    Today T-Mobile entered the rumor mill of purported iPhone 5 carriers this fall.

    MacTrast is claiming a source of theirs informed them T-Mobile will be offering the new iPhone this fall alongside AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon. If so, it would mark the first time all four major U.S. carriers would offer the phone simultaneously. Also, it means the 1 million+ iPhone users that use an unlocked ...
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    Android Malware Threats on the Rise, iOS Not So Much 
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    by
    Phillip Swanson
    Published on 08-24-2011 11:53 AM
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    2. iPad,
    3. iOS,
    4. Apple,
    5. Mac
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    According to McAfee's Threat Report for the second quarter of 2011, iOS remains relatively unaffected by malware threats. Android on the other hand continues to see an increase in malware threats.



    Android saw a 76% increase in malware threats from the first to second quarter according to McAfee. It seems odd that Apple's iOS platform would remain unaffected by malware attempts, ...
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    Judge Bans Sale of Galaxy S Phones in Europe 
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    by
    Phillip Swanson
    Published on 08-24-2011 11:37 AM
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    1. iPhone,
    2. iPad,
    3. iOS,
    4. Apple,
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    Apple has struck another blow to the gut of Samsung's mobile division. A Dutch judge awarded Apple a preliminary injunction preventing the sale of Samsung Galaxy S phones in Europe.

    The ban covers three phones and would take effect October 15 in the Netherlands, Ireland, the UK, Switzerland, Germany, and Sweden. The ban wont extend to other EU member states as Apple failed to pay the administrative ...
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    Samsung Cites 2001: A Space Odyssey as Prior Art in Patent Suit 
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    by
    Phillip Swanson
    Published on 08-23-2011 06:23 PM
    Categories:
    1. iPad,
    2. iOS,
    3. Apple,
    4. Mac
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    Today Florian Mueller, writer for FOSS Patens blog, noticed a rather peculiar argument as part of Samsung's defense in their patent suit with Apple.

    Samsung is claiming 2001: A Space Odyssey established iPad like devices as prior art, as part of their defense. The argument is odd, and most definitely not an integral part of Samsungs defense, I hope.



    The scene in questions ...
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    Goodbye Cash Register, Hello iDevice Checkouts 
    25 Comments  6290 Views
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    Phillip Swanson
    Published on 08-23-2011 04:19 PM
    Categories:
    1. iPhone,
    2. iPad,
    3. iOS,
    4. Apple,
    5. Mac
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    The iPad and iPhone are already incredibly popular among small business owners as a means of accepting credit card payments. Square has made sure of that. However, the phenomenon is moving into large retail chains as well.

    According to a story by All Things Digital retailers Nordstrom, Home Depot, and Urban Outfitters have already rolled out iDevice registar programs, but Lowe's is looking to one-up ...
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    Samsung May Buy HP's PC Division, More Awkwardness With Frienemy Apple 
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    by
    Phillip Swanson
    Published on 08-23-2011 03:02 PM
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    1. Apple,
    2. Mac,
    3. iPad
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    According to Digitimes' sources Samsung is looking to purchase Hewlett-Packard's PC Business.

    The source claims that Samsung met with HP's top notebook contractor, Quanta Computer, as well Compal Electronics, and Pegatron Technology. The discussion topic? Outsourcing notebook orders.

    To most this would signal that Samsung simply wants to enter the notebook business and is looking for manufacturers. ...
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    Apple Doubles Down on iPhone Production for Second Half of 2011 
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    Michael Essany
    Published on 08-23-2011 01:59 PM
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    Apple is ramping up iPhone production to a degree never before witnessed. That's according to the latest reports from Apple's manufacturing partners in the far east.

    Between iPhone 5 production (just now swinging into full gear) and reports of a cheaper 8GB iPhone 4 coming for deployment in emerging new markets, Apple is believed to be on pace to double the total number of anticipated ...
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    WSJ: Sprint to Offer The iPhone 5 in October 
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    by
    Michael Essany
    Published on 08-23-2011 01:11 PM
    Categories:
    1. iPhone,
    2. Apple
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    The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Sprint will offer the iPhone 5 beginning this October, when the 5th generation handset is expected to debut. The iPhone, which spent nearly four years as an exclusive AT&T property in the US, has only been available on the Verizon network (iPhone 4 only) since early 2011.

    Keep in mind, this report is coming from the WSJ - not a haven for false ...
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