New Photos Show Apple’s Campus 2 Site Demolition Almost Complete
Apple Toolbox has shared a number of new aerial photos showing the nice progress of the demolition at Apple’s future Campus 2 campus.
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Lightning Cables Are Failing – Corrosion Thought to be The Culprit
It seems that Apple’s Lightning cable may be prone to corrosion, as a report from ZDNet’s Jason O’Grady details the issues that he, and other users, have experienced with the cables.
Corning Glass Execs Unsurprising Thoughts on Sapphire Glass: ‘Expensive, Heavy, Environmentally Unfriendly’
It won’t surprise many readers that Corning Glass executives may be less than enthusiastic about sapphire glass, and its uses in mobile devices.
Rumor: Apple Will Say Bye-Bye to the 13-inch Non-Retina MacBook Pro
If a rumor from semi-reliable DigiTimes is to be believed, Apple will cease production of the 13-inch non-retina MacBook Pro later this year. The laptop, which was last updated in June 2012, is the only MacBook Pro model sans a Retina display.
Wall Street Wasn’t Taken by Surprise by Apple CFO Oppenheimer’s Retirement
Wall Street investors and analysts didn’t seem to be taken by surprise with Tuesday’s announcement that Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer will be leaving the company later this year, transitioning the post to Luca Maestri in the next few months.
iOS 7.1 Release ‘Any Day Now’ – Will Include Support for iTunes Festival SXSW App
Apple’s iOS 7.1 update could debut to the public “any day now” if well-connected analyst John Gruber of Daring Fireball’s sources are to be believed.
Although Apple’s CarPlay Snubs Pandora The Music Service Says Apple is Still a ‘Valued Partner’
The popular Pandora music service was a notable omission from the list of services that are supported in Apple’s recently announced CarPlay feature for its iPhone.
Apple Patent May Allow iPhone Users to Live Screen Callers Leaving Voice Mail
Some of you in our audience may remember the experience of having an answering machine hooked up to your home landline. (Yes, people used to have phones installed in their homes…) When someone would call, you could let the answering machine pick up and then listen in and decide if you wanted to “pick up” the call…
Belgium Judge Considering Blocking Apple Websites over AppleCare Controversy
A Belgian judge is reported to be considering an order to local ISPs to block on access to all Apple websites in the country as a response to the company’s continued promotion of AppleCare warranties.
Apple’s CarPlay System is Powered by BlackBerry’s QNX
Apple unveiled CarPlay this week, showing off its rebranded “iOS in the Car” system. The new system will allow iPhone 5/5c/5s owners to power the infotainment system in compatible vehicles coming from Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, BMW, Kia, Nissan, Toyota and others. Apple told us plenty on Monday, but there’s one thing they didn’t mention, the small detail that the systems in the cars are powered by BlackBerry’s QNX.
After 18 Years With the Company, Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer Will Retire at End of September
Apple announced on Tuesday that Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer will retire from the company as of the end of September, and will be replaced by Luca Maestri, Apple’s vice president of Finance and corporate controller. A transition between the two employees will begin in June. Oppenheimer was with the company for 18 years.
Microsoft Looks to Greatly Expand Xbox Live Connection to iOS and Android
While Xbox Live is usually though of as a service that connects the Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, and Windows Phones, Microsoft has also been working to entrench its popular service into iOS and Android devices.
Apple CFO Oppenheimer Joins The Goldman Sachs Board of Directors
Goldman Sachs has announced that Apple chief financial officer Peter Oppenheimer has joined the banking firm’s 13 member board of directors.
The iPad’s Marketshare Continues to Drop, But It’s Still Not Time to Panic
New figures released by Gartner show that even though Apple’s iPad continues to lose marketshare, it still outsold the next 4 tablet makers combined. So, don’t push the panic button any time soon…
As Digital Music Sales Continue to Drop Apple Pushes Record Label Executives for More Exclusive Content
As digital music sales continue their decline, Apple is pressuring record label executives for more exclusive album releases, ala Beyoncé’s iTunes-exclusive album last December.
Apple Said to be Luring Engineers From Rival Tech Firms to Speed Up Development Process
Apple is reportedly luring hundreds of engineers and supply-chain managers from rival tech firms as is prepares to speed up the creation and release cycles of its products. The hiring spree is said to be focused on China and Taiwan, and has targeted employees from such firms as HTC.
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