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Miniot’s Wood for iPad 2 looks like a Real Wood.
Apr 1st
Seems like Apple’s Smart Cover for the iPad 2 might have some fierce competition from a product made by a company in Holland called MINIOT. When Apple first debuted the Smart Cover, we knew we would see some third-party copy cats, but who knew that the first one to be available for order would be so beautiful - Minot’s wooden iPad 2 cover.
Miniot cover for iPad 2
The magnetic design of Apple’s Smart Cover, which was released in conjunction with the iPad 2, has been almost as buzzed about as the device itself. The design features an attached front cover to the iPad which uses magnets to put the device to sleep when it’s in use and awaken it when removed. This new cover from Miniot mimics that clever design, but stands out against the sea of Apple’s typical and unadventurous color options.
It basically differs from the Apple Smart Cover. Instead of folding into a triangle, the Miniot cover folds into a cylinder which makes it perfect for watching videos or using it in portrait mode. This elegant and simple design gets the job done, protecting the vulnerable side of the iPad without a lot of decorative frippery, but if you feel compelled to add your own, you can get your cover personally engraved for free. This is very Cool…!!!
iPod Saves Girl from Kidnapping
Nov 2nd
Because the iPod Touch can be faked as an iPhone
Here is what I read this morning and would like to share with you. A 12-year old girl in the US, smartly prevented herself from getting kidnapped by faking her iPod Touch as an iPhone. The girl (name not identified for security reasons), from Stanton, was standing on a sidewalk in Delaware outside her school, waiting for the bus when a van drove up in front of her and a man told her to get into the van.
The quick-thinking girl who was listening to the iPod Touch, then held her iPod Touch to her ear, and told the suspect that she was calling 911 – the police for help. Startled by this, the kidnapper fled.
It must be noted that for those who are not very familiar, the iPod Touch can be easily mistaken for the iPhone. In fact, the iPod Touch can actually be used as a phone using the Wi-Fi capabilities and by installing certain VOIP apps. According to London’s Daily Mail, parents in the US are now being asked to consider buying an iPod Touch for their kids instead of another music player.
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Apple hires 12,600 in one year
Nov 2nd
NEW YORK: iPhone maker Apple increased its headcount by 12,600 employees for the year-ended September, as the technology giant strengthened its research and development activities, the company said in a recent regulatory filing.
Well known for its innovative product lines — iPhones, iPods, Mac computers and iPad — Apple saw its headcount rise 34 per cent to 49,400 in the year ended September 25. In the comparable period, the same was at 36,800.
“As of September 25, 2010, the company had approximately 46,600 full-time equivalent employees and an additional 2,800 full-time equivalent temporary employees and contractors,” the filing said.
The substantial increase in the employee strength came at a time when the Steve Jobs-led entity saw its annual revenues soar to USD 65.23 billion.
In the year-ended September 26, 2009, Apple had 34,000 full-time employees and an additional 2,500 temporary employees and contractors.
Apple’s recruited thousands of employees at a time when many companies worldwide were either trimming their staff strength or going slow on hiring activities.
According to the filing, the rise in headcount also pushed its Research & Development (R&D) expenses in the year ended September 25.
“R&D expense increased 34 per cent or USD 449 million to USD 1.8 billion in 2010 as compared to 2009. This increase was due primarily to an increase in headcount and related expenses in current year to support expanded R&D activities,” it noted.
Stressing that the company is facing aggressive competition, Apple said that focused investments in R&D is critical to its future growth.
Apple to launch 7-inch version of iPad
Oct 11th
Rumors spread in gadget market that Apple Inc is planning to launch new versions of iPad by early 2011.
Media reported that Apple will launch the second version of iPad with 7-inch touch display screen. The report says that Taiwanese component manufacturers and suppliers for the iPad is working on the second version of the world’s popular tablet computer.
The new device is expected to have 128 GB internal memory, dual camera, retina display and mini USB port.
Earlier some of the media reported that Apple will launch iPad Mini by Dec 2010 which will spot 200 grams lighter than the standard iPad. The current model of iPad has 9.7 inch Multi-Touch display with IPS technology.
The tablet market is flourished with launch of new tablets by different brands like BlackBerry, Samsung and Dell. Many of the small manufactures also launched tablets based on Google Android OS. Still iPad dominates the tablet market with more than 50 percent of the total share.
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