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Why Apple Needs Ron Johnson Back to Head-up Retail

By | April 9, 2013 | 1 comment
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ron johnsonAccording to CNBC, JC Penney’s Chief Executive Officer was asked to step down from his position on Monday. Why is this important to Apple news followers? If you don’t remember the name Ron Johnson, he used to be the head of retail at Apple and was the man in charge of spearheading the retail store creation, an endeavor that has proven to be lucrative for the iPad maker.

His old position at Apple has been vacant for more than half a year now and it is possible that Apple wants him back.

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Starbucks Launches Pick of the Week Mobile App, Makes it Easier than Ever to Get Free Apps

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starbucksappStarbucks and Apple have a long running tradition of providing iTunes content for free. The promotion started with music, but has since moved on to include both books and App Store apps. Each week, Starbucks offers up a “Pick of the Week” card that allows users to download a free app from the App Store.

As of today, Pick of the Week has gone mobile. Users can now access the Pick of the Week choices using the Starbucks iOS app, which makes it easier than ever to get free apps, as there is no longer a need to enter a long redemption code.

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iHome Brings the Boom to your Party with New iPad Ready Portable Speakers

By | April 9, 2013 | No comment yet
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ihomespkrSince 2005, iHome have been purveyors of portable speakers for digital music. Their latest line of speakers include BlueTooth connectivity and a rubberized finish that looks sleek, but sturdy.

At present the iBT line includes three sizes of speakers: mini cube, mini, and (my favorite) the boom box. Whether you are a child of the ’80s, or just like to borrow from the 20th century’s flashiest decade, this boom box is sure to appeal, particularly in this shocking shade of acid green.

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Rumor of the Day: Imminent iPad Production Points to Fall Launch for 5th Gen

By | April 9, 2013 | No comment yet
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iPad 5 mockup 1Rumors of the, yet to be announced, fifth-generation iPad are reaching a fevered pitch as more and more suppliers are claiming that production of a new model Apple tablet is about to get underway. A few weeks ago, we heard that Apple would be holding a special event on June 29 and just last week, Best Buy and Walmart drastically reduced the price of their iPad devices, making us think they may be making room on store shelves for a new model.

Today, DigiTimes is reporting that suppliers are gearing up for mass production of the fifth-generation iPad starting in July, which is right on track for a fall launch.

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PadGadget Daily App Deal – 8 iPad Apps on Sale

By | April 8, 2013 | No comment yet
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PadGadget Daily App Deal – 8 iPad Apps on SaleFor today’s Daily Deal we’ve found 8 great apps to add to your iPad collection.  We have 4 productivity / entertainment apps and 4 game apps in today’s bundle.

We used our PadGadget Apps Tracker to find these great deals and we’ll continue to look for the best app deals as they pop-up. Some of these apps are up to 50% off, several are even free, so be sure to check them out because they are on sale for a limited time.

Check out all the sale apps after the break »

Apple Seeking Software Engineer to Join Fingerprint Sensor Team

By | April 8, 2013 | No comment yet
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fingerprintOver the weekend, Apple added a new job listing to its website, seeking a software engineer in Melbourne, Florida, which is where the company’s AuthenTec team is based. Apple originally purchased mobile security company AuthenTec last summer for $365 million.

At the time, AuthenTec was known for manufacturing embeddable fingerprint sensors for security and identification purposes. After the acquisition, rumors that Apple was going to incorporate the fingerprint sensing technology into future iPads and iPhones ramped up.

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Apple Pulls Discovery App AppGratis from iTunes

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appgratisOver the weekend, Apple yanked a popular app from its App Store. AppGratis is an app service that offers up app suggestions and teams up with developers in order to provide both discounted apps and free apps for its users. Before being pulled, AppGratis was an immensely popular app and the company behind it recently earned more than $13 million from investors.

In October of last year, Apple introduced a new rule that stated that iOS developers should avoid producing apps that were designed to aggregate other apps. “Apps that display Apps other than your own for purchase or promotion in a manner similar to or confusing with the App Store will be rejected.”

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USPTO Withdraws Objections to iPad mini Trademark, Apple Gets the All Clear

By | April 8, 2013 | No comment yet
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ipadminiLast week we reported that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office had denied Apple’s trademark application for the iPad mini name because it “merely describes a feature of characteristic of the applicant’s goods.” According to the USPTO, the name was merely a descriptor rather than a unique product name.

Apple was given until July to address the concerns that the USPTO examiner found, but as it turns out, the Cupertino-based company will not need to fight for the iPad mini trademark. A newly published document from the USPTO from last Wednesday reveals that the office withdrew its objections over the iPad mini trademark.

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Purchase Walter’s Flying Bus for iPad, Help Fund Ugandan Orphan Adoption

By | April 8, 2013 | No comment yet
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For many iPad owners buying a new app is something we may do (almost) everyday, but it’s not everyday that buying an app helps make the world a better place. That’s what makes Walter’s Flying Bus for iPad so special. Sure, Walter’s Flying Bus is a colorful, original storybook for children. The app tells the story of Walter, a young orphan and burn victim, who dreams of being a bus driver. It is also a window into the lives of a group of Ugandan orphans with special needs whose narratives and art work are woven together to create this interactive digital picture book.
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PadGadget’s iPad Tips: What to do When Your iPad Goes Missing

By | April 8, 2013 | No comment yet
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Baby iPad thiefWell, we made it through another weekend. Monday is here and its time to face another week. Don’t worry. Flashback Friday isn’t too far off. In the mean time, lets talk iPad tips. Last week, we showed you how to sync your iPad’s calendar app with your online calendar, Outlook account, and other iOS or OS-related calendars.

This week, we are going to talk about losing your iPad.

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