It’s incredibly powerful and yet remarkably powerful. It’s without doubt the very best computer that we’ve ever built.Senior VP of Industrial Design Sir Jonathan Ive - During a video highlighting the features and design of Apple’s newly re-designed Macbook Pro line-up.
The new Macbook Pro line will include Apple’s new retina display, previously only available in the new iPad.
Here are updated spec sheets for the refreshed 11-inch and 13-inch variations of the Macbook Air.
Tim Cook has just confirmed that new updates are on the way for the Macbook line-up, iOS, and OS X. Check back for more info as we get it.
Hey, Apple: We want a new laptop. Our old one is starting to show its age. Between the gradual slowness, evolving needs and (admittedly) three and a half years of aggressive usage in coffee shops, on Amtrak rides, on MegaBus trips, and (really) anywhere with an open wi-fi connection, we’re ready. Three batteries, one RAM upgrade, one big dent to its unibody exterior and two power supplies later, we could see ourselves upgrading in a week or two. We imagine we’re not alone here — a lot of people are probably waiting for some crazy announcement at Monday’s WWDC. With that in mind, it seems that now’s a good time to recap what rumors are cropping up at the moment:
» What could developers see? With WWDC being a developer’s conference first, the software details offered to developers are also expected to be robust, with some suggestions that iCloud might open up for developers who wish to run apps on the platform, more details on Mountain Lion and a more details on iOS 6, which is rumored to include an upgraded map app. But you know what, considering that everything here is just a rumor, it’s entirely possible that Tim Cook could go out there and say, “You know what? We just rested on our laurels this year. We’re switching to Android.” Which, honestly, would be the biggest news of the day.
Even with 40 percent more seating, the two tons shed by removing in-flight entertainment systems helped the airline cut the total weight of each plane by about seven percent. Fuel costs account for nearly 40 percent of all expenses, and with prices up 36 percent in the last two years, Scoot hopes the savings will allow the airline to continue to offer ultra-low rates. Parent company Singapore Airlines Ltd hopes that the cuts will allow Scoot to take back a portion of the 26% market share lost to fellow budget airlines Jetstar and AirAsia Bhd.
(Photo via John Karakatsanis, hat tip to The Verge)
Steve was a genius and a visionary, and I’ve never viewed that my role was to replace him. Steve was an original. I’ve never really felt the weight of trying to be Steve. It’s not my goal in life. I am who I am. I am focused on that. On being a great CEO of Apple.Apple CEO Tim Cook • During an interview at the D10 conference on Tuesday night, speaking about his legacy compared to that of Steve Jobs. Cook revealed during the when talking to Kara Swisher and Walt Mossberg that, in 1998, after five minutes of talking with Apple, he decided he really wanted to work there — after initially rebuffing them for weeks. While Cook gave a few hints about products — most notably the rumored Apple TV — the really interesting stuff was what he had to say about being an exec. You can read the full recap over here.
Is this the new, bigger iPhone we’ve been hearing rumors about? 9to5Mac and Engadget certainly seem to think so. Each site received photos from an outside source, iFixyouri and uBreakiFix, which claimed to show the back casing of Apple’s latest iPhone. With the leaks coming hot on the heels of leaked images of the purported taller iPod Touch surfacing, do you think the iPhone/iPod redesign will be part of Tim Cook’s keynote speech next month? (Photo via 9to5Mac) source
The prototype iPad will have a new home by the end of the day, with bidding on eBay scheduled to end at 9:20pm PDT. The device features a 16GB hard drive, built-in WiFi, and dock connectors for use in either portrait or landscape mode. (We admit it — we totally wish the non-prototype iPads had that last feature.) The only question now is, will this succeed where previous efforts to sell Apple prototypes have failed? (Photo via MacRumors) source
“I forgot he’s the CEO of Apple. And that was not my experience with Jobs.” Looking for a good late-afternoon read? Check out Fortune’s new cover story on Apple head honcho Tim Cook. Senior Editor Adam Lashinsky takes an in-depth look at the changes Cook has brought to Cupertino, and Apple facilities around the world, during his first 10 months as CEO. Admit it, you love reading stuff like this. (Photo by lemagit) source
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In honor of Apple filtering the word “Jailbreak” in its Apple Store results (we tried it ourselves; they treat it as if “jailbreak” is a dirty word), here’s the most famous use of the word before 2007, by Ireland’s most famous band before that band which partnered with Apple that one time.
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Steve Wozniak wants Apple to open up its culture: The co-founder of the company, who is a huge Zuckerberg fan, thinks that the company’s secretive culture should become a thing of the past, though it’s hard to sell that considering how successful they are these days. “I think that Apple could be just as strong and good and be open,” the Woz said while speaking in Sydney, “but how can you challenge it when a company is making that much money?” He emphasizes, however, that the openness shouldn’t come at the cost of the pristine quality of the products the company sells. (photo by Campus Party Colombia)
I was thankful to have a partnership with Steve Jobs and I see Mark Zuckerberg closer to the combination of us. When he speaks he speaks with a lot of idealism for the users and a lot of good ideas for the product overall.Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak • Discussing Facebook wonder dude Mark Zuckerberg, whose company’s stock the Woz plans to buy a ton of when the IPO hits on Friday. Wozniak actually has a business relationship with Facebook already — his current employer, flash memory maker Fusion-io Inc. (for whom he’s chief scientist), counts Facebook as its biggest customer. That said, Woz sounds a little like a fanboi, doesn’t he? source (via • follow)
Magnets and an iPod Nano are all it takes to make a tiny music player part of your body: It’s not for everyone, and we’re not just talking about the video above. Dave Hurban implanted magnets in his skin to hold the iPod in place, much like a wristwatch. But why, WHY would someone ever do this to themselves? “I just thought it would be cool,” Hurban said. Unfortunately for Hurban, it’ll be harder for him to upgrade his Nano the next time around, especially if Apple changes its style — like, you know, it does nearly every single year. source
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