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Steve Jobs’ Departure Hasn’t Destroyed Apple Stock Yet

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 28, 2019

In only a couple hours of trading since Steve Jobs announced his resignation as CEO, Apple shares have only gone down about 5%. Considering Jobs' impact and influence in the minds of both consumers and Wall Street, that's not really the huge drop that everyone expected.

Steve built up Apple as a well-oiled machine before he stepped down, and he's left that machine in the capable hands of Tim Cook and the rest of the Apple board. It should also be noted that Steve will still be heavily involved in Apple, as he as accepted the postion of Chairman of the Board.

Remembering: Steve Jobs Introduces the First iPhone

Alex Heath ∙ August 24, 2011

It's only fitting that we go back to what changed everything. Steve Jobs has resigned as the CEO of Apple, and it's time to reminisce about the man that changed the present and future of consumer technology.

Here's Steve introducing the first iPhone in June of 2007 at Macworld...

Steve Jobs Steps Down as Apple CEO, Tim Cook Steps In

Cody Lee ∙ August 24, 2011

We're very sorry to say that Steve Jobs is stepping down as CEO of Apple, effective immediately. He is going to be replaced by Apple's COO Tim Cook, who has been filling in for Jobs over the last several months.

In January of this year, Jobs took his second leave of absence from the company in as many years, due to ongoing health problems. He's suffered from off-and-on issues since mid-2004, when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer...

iPhone Design Flaw Uncovered

Cody Lee ∙ Updated February 24, 2017

You don't have to spend a lot of time with an iOS device to figure out that Apple pays serious attention to detail. This is true not only for its hardware, but software as well.

It seems like every nook and cranny of the mobile platform has been checked for bugs and inconsistencies, and it seems to be paying off. But even with bright minds like Scott Forstall and Jony Ives, Apple was bound to slip up...

Would You Use a Solar-Powered iPad?

Cody Lee ∙ August 24, 2011

Apple's iDevice-related patents receive more attention online than those of any other product. And if you haven't figured out how important patents are in this industry, just take a look around.

While patents in general can be boring legal documents, the ones coming out of Cupertino can hint at future products and features. Take this next filing for example. It describes a method of solar-powered charging for electronic devices...

Logitech Announces New Suction Cup Joystick for iPad

Oliver Haslam ∙ August 24, 2011

Even though Apple's iPad has become something of a casual gaming heaven for many, its lack of any physical buttons can still be seen as a negative on occasion. Recognising that unavoidable fact, Logitech has taken to the drawing board/CAD machine, and shown off a new accessory that they hope will appease those of us who always prefer something hardware-based.

Logitech has announced a new joystick that attaches to an iPad via the magic of a suction cup. The design should make for easy attachment and detachment when you're not going to be eating ghosts in Pac Man...

Apple Wins in Dutch Court, Blocks Samsung Phone Shipments

Cody Lee ∙ Updated June 29, 2018

The Apple-Samsung lawsuit has been grabbing headlines left and right over the last few months. The action has especially heated up over the past few days, as Samsung tried to prove to a Dutch court that it's not copying Apple's products.

But even with their Kubrick evidence, the judge found the Korean company to be in violation of Apple's patents. The ruling bans Samsung from selling several devices, including the Galaxy S and Galaxy S II, in the European Union...

What the iPhone Would Look Like With a Holographic Display and Keyboard

Alex Heath ∙ August 24, 2011

The science fiction community has been predicting the rise of holograms in everyday culture for decades. When will hologram-based technology make its way to the mainstream?

Aatma Studios has envisioned a future in which the iPhone and iPad use holograms to display video and full-size, interactive keyboards. One thing we will say: this concept video blows every other futuristic iPhone video you've ever seen out of the water...

McAfee: Malware on Android Increasing Rapidly, iOS Remains Untouched

Cody Lee ∙ Updated July 10, 2017

You've more than likely heard of McAfee. The security experts have been blocking viruses on PCs for years, and are now dabbling in mobile research. The firm just announced the results of their recent study on mobile malware.

We saw a similar analysis by Symantec a few months ago. And surprise surprise, the results haven't changed that much. iOS still seems to be the most secure mobile operating system available...

T-Mobile to Allegedly Carry iPhone 5 This Fall Alongside 3 Other Major US Carriers

Alex Heath ∙ August 24, 2011

iPhones for everyone! Yesterday, we told you about the report that Sprint would offer the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4 to its customer base this Fall, and now a new rumor has surfaced that T-Mobile will also carry the iPhone 5 when it launches in the coming months.

The new device from Apple will allegedly run on T-Mobile's 3G network, and the iPhone 5 is expected to be a global phone capable of running on both CDMA and GSM networks...

Apple Top US Retailer for Sales Per Square Foot

Oliver Haslam ∙ August 24, 2011

Apple is now number one in the world, at least when it comes to sales per square foot. The stat comes from research done by RetailSails, with 160 United States-based retailers included.

Apple tops the charts. with Tiffany & Co in second place. Interestingly, Tiffany's sales/sq.ft. are almost half that of Apple's...

Use ‘ToDoNotes’ to Quickly Reference Important Notes

Jeff Benjamin ∙ August 24, 2011

One of the most frustrating aspects about the stock Notes app, is that it can take too much effort to reference your notes in a quick manner.

Say, for instance, you're shopping at the grocery store, and you want to quickly reference the shopping list stored on your Notes app. Doing so can prove to be more time consuming that it needs to be.

Enter ToDoNotes, a recently created jailbreak tweak that gives you the ability to paste your most important notes right on your Spotlight page...