The People Who Made Your iPhone Just Went On Strike
There’s a huge labor strike happening at Foxconn’s Zhenzhou factory in China, involving thousands of workers.
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The 17 Coolest Things About Steve Jobs
None of this lame “visionary technologist” stuff. We’re talking swear words, prank calls, and mustaches. You know, the cool stuff.
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Apple’s Steve Jobs Tribute Video
Today’s the one-year anniversary of Steve Jobs’ death. This tribute video from the front page of Apple.com is simple and straightforward — pretty classic Apple.
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The REAL Best Thing About The New iPhone
You can clone yourself! Or your friends. Introducing the Human Panoramapede.
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Apple Officially Apologizes For Ruining iPhone Maps
In an exceedingly rare apology from the company, Apple CEO Tim Cook admitted it “fell short,” and even recommended alternative apps.
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20 Years Of The Scroll Bar
From Xerox to iOS. (via)
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2,000 Workers Riot At China’s Foxconn Factory
Unrest at the notorious factory where Apple manufactures many of its products injures 40 employees, reportedly stems from security guards beating a worker.
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Apple Employees Freaking Out Over Release Of iPhone 5
Amazingly, this happens every time there’s a big new release. It’s like the nerdy gusto of Mars Curiosity’s landing team, but with a corporate mandate. (Again, they’re required to do this, so don’t judge them too harshly.)
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Just A Few Of The Job Openings At Apple Right Now
iOS maps can use all the help they can get. It’s worth noting, though, that Google has about 7000 people working on its maps at any given time.
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iOS 6 Maps Aren’t Just Bad, They’re Dangerous
3D maps and turn-by-turn navigation are nice, but Apple’s new maps app has grave problems.
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This Is How The Smartphone Wars End
With a long, jargon-filled whimper.
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How Apple Marketing Can Sell You Anything
It’s all about the pitch. Jony Ive could sell hair care products to Jony Ive.
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How Apple Broke Up With Indie Pop
Apple used to like cool music. What happened, man?
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Every iPhone Announcement Ever: Just The Adjectives
Revolutionary. Breakthrough. Revolutionary. Cool. So cool. Gorgeous. Zippy. Great. Fast. Fast. Faster. Thin. Fast. Fast. Fast. Fast.
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A History Of The iPod
Remember your first iPod??
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Apple’s Manufacturing Utopia Has No Suffering Because It Has No Humans
Apple, whose manufacturing practices are under fire again this week, brings its factories to the forefront in a new video. One catch: There’s not a human in sight.
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The Only Thing You Need To Read About iPhone Launch Day
Well, it’s here. Everything you need to know about the new iPhone (and iPods).
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Apple’s 1986 Clothing Line
If you assumed that a catalog filled with Apple-branded gear would consist of black turtlenecks like the ones Steve Jobs used to wear, you would be wrong. So very wrong.
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23 People Who Want To Have Sex With The New iPhone
They’re kind of joking, but just until they see if Apple’s into it. WARNING: Hilariously filthy language.
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This Computer Wants To Be Your Next Microcomputer System
Sure, you probably have never heard of APPLE Computer, and neither have we, but with 8K bytes of RAM on a Single PC Card we think we may have found a winner.
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How iPhone Predictions Got So Good
As long as there have been iPhones, bloggers have been guessing what the next one will look like. They’re getting pretty good at it. (UPDATE: Sure enough, there were no surprises in the iPhone 5 launch.)
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How To Make The iPhone 5
It’s easy. Just watch.
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An iPhone 5 Booting Up
In case you had any doubt that this is what the next iPhone looks like, here’s a video of one booting up.
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The iPhone 5 Will Be Announced Today
Yes, Apple nerds have “known” for a while that the new iPhone was coming today. Here’s what it looks like.
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What An iPhone With A Bigger Screen Really Looks Like
Like an iPhone. But taller. A little.
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Apparently There Is Only One Way To Design A Laptop
Samsung, which just lost a court case for copying the way Apple products look (among other things), just revealed its new tablet/laptop hybrids. They look a little familiar!
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A Human’s Guide To The Apple Vs. Samsung Verdict
The most important trial ever that you think you don’t care about is over. The jury has declared Samsung in willful violation of multiple Apple patents, and awarded Apple over $1 billion in damages.
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Stride Mintacular Commercial Pokes Fun At Apple
“Intelligicity.” This is spot on.
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Don’t Buy A Discount iPhone
Suddenly, a lot of retailers are offering discounts of up to $50 for current iPhone models — and Apple Stores are even price-matching. But you shouldn’t buy one.
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Lost Ancient Apple Ad Explains A Lot, Actually
Apple never let it air, worrying that it was too “self-congratulatory.” Today, though, it feels strikingly familiar.
