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Anonymous Sri Lanka (ignoring the irony of the lack of anonymity such specifics impart) posted lists of all of the name server records with names like, “APPLE.COM – World’s Largest Consumer Electronics Leader DNSi,” and “FACEBOOK.COM – The World’s Social Media Giant – DNS R00T3D, Fuck3D and Leaked.” To that effect, the group offered a (vaguely…

Macbook Pro prototype from Ebay listingThe prototype laptop, according to CNET, is currently in the hands of Carl Frega in North Carolina. Mr. Frega said he bought the laptop off of Craigslist for parts, but kept the computer together because he was able to get it working again.Exactly where the laptop came from before it…

This basically matches what Apple offers users for all content purchased from iTunes, including apps, music, TV shows, movies, and iBooks ebooks. Once a user has purchased content from iTunes, they can access it from any of their devices and download it without actually syncing to a Mac or PC. That fantastic ability is available…

It must be frustrating for Apple. Here’s a company that’s supremely good at dealing with the psychology of the customer, but it’s up against a brick wall when it comes to competing with cable and satellite. To be sure, it’s clear now that customers will drop their cable or satellite subscription at the drop of…

By doing so, the company’s goal would ostensibly be to make money by selling the company’s vast array of digital content that is already available on Amazon, including movies, TV shows, Android apps, and ebooks. Never mind that Apple’s substantially larger iTunes and App Store runs just above breakeven, according to Apple, and that both…

“He has probably given me more help and more advice than just about anybody,” Mr. Benioff said in an interview with Bloomberg (see the interview below). “When I get in trouble, and I kind of get lost in my own vision, I’ve been fortunate to be able to go and see him. He’s been able…

Abdulfattah John Jandali(Click the image for a larger version) “This might sound strange, though, but I am not prepared, even if either of us was on our deathbeds, to pick up the phone to call him,” Mr. Jandali said. “Steve will have to do that, as the Syrian pride in me does not want him…

“This was it,” thought APPL speculators looking to cash in on the inevitable carnage.  Everyone knew that Steve Jobs would leave Apple and that it was just a matter of waiting for the when. Easy money could be had in shorting Apple and holding on for the ride, as the stock would inevitably tumble down…

Jailbreak star gets an Apple internship“So, the week after next I will be starting an internship with Apple,” the 19 year old Mr. Allegra said on Twitter. He isn’t saying exactly what his internship will entail, but it’s a fairly safe bet that he’ll be involved on some level with iOS security.His work on JailbreakMe…

Apple CEO Tim Cook The letter, which was obtained by Ars Technica in an exclusive, was sent to employees early on Thursday morning. Mr. Cook was selected as Apple’s new CEO moments after Steve Jobs resigned, all according to the company’s succession plan. Mr. Jobs was also elected to the position of Chairman of the…

With Mr. Jobs being among the most famous of CEOs running what is now the world’s second most valuable company (or most valuable, depending on the day), the health issues that resulted in him taking that leave of absence have been closely watched by both the Mac (and iOS) Web and by the mainstream media—Wall…

“We expect there to be no transition issues as Cook had been running daily operations as interim-CEO,” Mr. Um said. “From a longer-term perspective, we believe Apple’s strategy is well laid out and believe Cook and the managemet team will continue to execute.”While Mr. Jobs is giving up his role as CEO, he isn’t leaving…

According to Foss Patents, the injunction applies to countries in Europe where patent EP 2059868 is considered valid. The injunction doesn’t, however, include Samsung’s Galaxy-branded tablet products, only the company’s smartphones.EU: No Galaxy S, Galaxy S II or Ace smartphone for youApple and Samsung have been locked in a legal battle over mobile device patent…

Noted patent commentator Florian Mueller first spotted the evidence, which was filed with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in response to a motion for a preliminary injunction filed by Apple Inc in July. Apple is asserting that several of Samsung’s Android devices infringe on a design patent that Apple owns…

Details of China Telecom’s negotiations aren’t available, and that’s by design. “We have a confidential agreement with Apple and can’t tell you anything as of now,” the company chairman said, according to World News Australia.The iPhone may soon be available on more networks in ChinaAdding China’s third largest cell service provider would give the already…

Apple’s iPhone 4 held 29% of the June smartphone marketRIM’s BlackBerry dropped down to only 11 percent of the market, and Microsoft’s mobile Windows platforms, along with the HP’s crumbling webOS, each made up less than five percent of the market.Android’s market growth has the potential to grow even more, especially now that Google is…

iOS 5 to include early earthquake warning support in JapanUsers will be able to choose whether or not they want to enable the feature, according to 9 to 5 Mac, just like other iOS features such as Location Services.Apple said iOS 5 will ship this fall, but hasn’t announced an actual release date yet. The…

The net result of this is, I think, a big gain for Microsoft and HP’s webOS software and a handsome headache for Google. I fully expect that by next summer, Android will be found only on Motorola phones, and its market share will take a continued beating from iOS 5 and iPhone 5. At least,…

Former Apple Vice President Andy Miller Mr. Miller joined Apple when the Mac and iPhone maker bought Quattro Wireless, which he founded. Apple then used the intellectual property and personnel acquired from Quattro to build and launch iAd, Apple’s first foray into the world of advertising. iAd delivers ads exclusively to Apple’s iOS devices, including…

The deal Apple signed is a ten year agreement for some 24,000 square feet of space in Grand Central Terminal (sometimes referred to as Grand Central Station) for an Apple Store. It will be one of the largest stores in Apple’s fleet of retail locations, situated in one of the most high-traffic locations in the…

Steve Jobs official bio ships in November“I turned most of the book in this past June. It’s now all done and edited,” Mr. Isaacson told Fortune. “The March 2012 date (or whatever date it was) was never a deeply-considered pubdate. Like the original cover design, it came about because the publisher wanted to put something…

1. First, let’s look at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. According to Wikipedia, each side of the Pentagon is 921 ft (281 m) long. A circle circumscribed on the outside of a pentagon whose sides are 921 ft long has a radius of 783 ft. So a circle that would circumscribe the Pentagon has a…