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For Apple, Quality Trumps Everything

For Apple, Quality Trumps Everything
The latest information to come from the Apple v. Samsung patent trial is about Apple’s marketing strategy. The media would have you believe that this is some huge revelation, but it’s just affirmation of what Apple fans have known for years. Read more…

Apple Stores’ Back-of-House

Apple Stores’ Back-of-House
Everyone knows what Apple Stores look like: gleaming monoliths of glass and stainless steel. But what about the employees-only areas? We’ve collected some rare photos of the parts of Apple Stores that the public never gets to see. Read more…

Almost 40 Percent of Products Stolen in NYC are Apple Devices

Almost 40 Percent of Products Stolen in NYC are Apple Devices
According to information provided by New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly at the Aspen Security Forum, almost 40 percent of all things stolen in the city of New York has been products made by Apple. Now, that’s news that’s quite alarming, although some diehard fans might see it as the ultimate compliment. The figure Read more…

At Last: Hulu+ is on Apple TV

At Last: Hulu+ is on Apple TV
Hulu has finally been cleared by Apple to launch its long-awaited Hulu Plus app on Apple TV. It’s there waiting for you, right now. Read more…

Tweak the Crap Out of Mountain Lion

Tweak the Crap Out of Mountain Lion
Ready to tame the Mountain Lion? OS X’s newest version now has an unofficial companion app that makes it infinitely simpler to access its hidden settings. Read more…

iPad vs iPad 2 vs The New iPad

iPad vs iPad 2 vs The New iPad
Can’t decide which iPad to buy? Here’s an infographic design from Infographic Labs that compares the three versions, while also presenting several interesting statistics on the king of tablets. Read more…

iPhone Prototypes Revealed

iPhone Prototypes Revealed
The Verge today got its hands on some incredible photos of early prototypes of both the iPhone and iPad. “Juicy” doesn’t even begin to do them justice, for hardcore Apple fanboys like us. Read more…

Apple Posts Strong but “Lackluster” Sales for 2Q 2012

Apple Posts Strong but “Lackluster” Sales for 2Q 2012
Apple reported that from the period covering April to June, it has sold 17 million iPads and 26 million iPhones. That kind of second quarter performance is something other companies will kill to achieve, but for Apple those figures were considered a disappointment, as it fell short of the expectations by Wall Street analysts. The Read more…

Steve Jobs: One of 20 Most Influential American of All Time

Steve Jobs: 1955 - 2011
  Time Magazine has just revealed its list of “The 20 Most Influential Americans of All Time.” Late Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs is included on the list (which isn’t ranked). Click through to see who else made the cut, and why Jobs was included. Read more…

OS X Mountain Lion Available Now

OS X Mountain Lion Available Now
Consider this your Public Service Announcement of the day: the latest version of OS X, “Mountain Lion,” is now available to purchase and download. Details after the jump. Read more…