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How Well Do You Know Apple's History?

GeekSugar — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:05:33 -0700

Apple news is everywhere lately! From CEO Steve Jobs' return to work, the recent release of Snow Leopard, to the latest OS and the brand-new iPod Nano with video and FM tuner, no one can stop buzzing about it. You may love your Apple products now, but how much do you know about the company's past? Take this quiz and find out!

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Which Apple Announcement Are You the Most Excited About?

GeekSugar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:33:21 -0700

It was a busy day in SF yesterday with all eyes on the "It's Only Rock and Roll" event. Not only did Steve Jobs made his triumphant, black turtlenecked return to the keynote stage after taking time off for his health, but iTunes 9 was introduced, and then there were the iPods. Oh, the video and FM tuner enabled iPods. Plus, who could forget the monster capacity bump to 160GB on the iPod Classic and new candy-colored iPod Shuffles? My head is spinning.

Personally, I'm pretty excited about the iPod Nano's video function (which shoots at VGA quality 640x480), as well as the integrated Nike + pedometer. I mean, hello - a geek's gotta stay in shape! Now share your favorites - which Apple announcement are you most excited about?

Steve Jobs, a New Nano, and Cheaper, More Colorful Shuffles!

GeekSugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:40:20 -0700

Where do I begin?! This morning at Apple's "It's Only Rock and Roll" Event here in San Francisco, it was all about the music (a new and improved iTunes) and the iPod (new shuffles, a better iPod Classic, and a new Nano with a builtin video camera to compete with the Flip). Sites like Gizmodo and Engadget were there to catch all of the live coverage, so here's a quick recap . . . And yes, Steve Jobs opened the keynote to receive a standing ovation from the audience.

The new iPod Nano is here! Boasting a camera that will capture video (with sound) and still images, the new Nano will replace that clunky video cam you used to lug around. Available today in a variety of bright colors, the fifth generation Nano will cost $149 for the 8GB and $179 for the 16GB.

To see what else was announced, just read more.

The iPod classic is still going strong. Apple has just bumped its capacity to 160GB for the same price as the previous 120GB version, $249. That's a whole lotta tunes.

The teeny iPod shuffle is now available in fun colors like green, blue, or pink, with the original black and silver devices still available as well. They will be priced at $59 for the 2GB model, and $79 for the 4GB model.

Rumored Apple Keynote - Sept. 8 or 9

GeekSugar — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:25:34 -0700

Wow, things are really revving up on the Apple Tablet front. First it was a product launch date rumor, then a new commercial, and now a tentative keynote date.

This planned keynote, expected to be held in San Francisco during the week of Sept. 7-11, could mean all sorts of things. The return of Steve Jobs to his keynote throne? The Apple Tablet reveal, and what else could be thrown into the mix? Anything you've been desperately waiting for?

Daily Tech: iGoogle Adds Social Games to Their Widget List

GeekSugar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:51:21 -0700

You can now pimp your iGoogle page with 19 new widget games like Scrabble - TechCrunch
Oh my gosh . . . A Texas judge has just ruled that Microsoft cannot sell Word in the US - Mashable
You know Steve Jobs is feeling better when he drives his hot car to Apple HQ - Gearfuse
Check out 10 of the most expensive iPhone applications - Gizmodo
The T-Mobile myTouch 3G android handset is already gaining a ton of attention - Switched
An unreleased Apple product (or feature) is on the way because a new commercial was being shot in a Californian diner yesterday - 9to5

Daily Tech: Steve Jobs Sighting at Apple HQ Yesterday

GeekSugar — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:10:30 -0700

A frail-looking Steve Jobs was spotted at Apple yesterday, wearing his usual attire - TMZ
Oh boy, stayed tuned for The Bachelor and The Bachelorette video games, coming to a console near you - Kotaku
Is it just me who finds it funny that Twitter tweets are taking over Facebook? - Mashable
Samsung unveils its first set of LED-backlit LCDs which start at $3,600 - Gizmodo
Google Reader gets some new fancy features like mobile-format links - Lifehacker
It's true! We're still giving away Amazon Kindles! Log in for a chance to win one - geeksugar

Daily Tech: The $150 Samsung Highlight Is Here

GeekSugar — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:20:03 -0700

Coming to T-Mobile, the Samsung Highlight is a full touchscreen smartphone - Tech Ticker
Check out 64 modern gadgets redesigned for 1979 - Gizmodo
Honestly, how did Animal Crossing make the cut for one of the most boring video games? - Switched
The Woz appears in old Geeks on Board footage - Boing Boing Gadgets
Steve Jobs gets the go-ahead to dismantle his Spanish colonial mansion - CNN Money

Daily Tech: Posterous Posts iPhone 3GS Videos to Social Sites

GeekSugar — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:15:15 -0700

Upload your iPhone 3GS videos to Twitter and Facebook with Posterous. - Mashable
Rain gutters are an ingenious way to hide cables and cords near your computer. - Lifehacker
Seagate has debuted some new external drives for Mac users. - CrunchGear
Memphis hospital confirms that Steve Jobs had a liver transplant. - The Silicon Alley Insider
The latest Gmail mobile version for the iPhone offers swipe gestering to archive messages.- TechCrunch
ThisMoment.com is a new service that allows people to share meaningful moments in their lives and put them into a timeline. - All Things Digital

Steve Jobs Health Update

GeekSugar — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:51:14 -0700

On the same day the iPhone 3G S debuted in Apple and AT&T stores across the country, the The Wall Street Journal reported that Apple's CEO Steve Jobs received a liver transplant two months ago in a Tennessee hospital. They also noted that he is recovering well and plans to be back at work later this month, as planned, on a part-time basis.

Now keep in mind that the WSJ isn't revealing its sources for this news, so nothing has been officially confirmed. But it was announced in early January that he was considering a transplant after complications from his treatment for pancreatic cancer, so this news isn't completely far-fetched.

In my mind, no news is good news, so without an official announcement from Mr. Apple himself, I think it's safe to say we'll be seeing him back in action in a couple of weeks. And liver transplant or not, we sure hope his downtime has put him back on track with his health . . . we sure did miss seeing him at the WWDC this year.

Steve Jobs and Friends

GeekSugar — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:28:46 -0700

Today, the highly anticipated iPhone 3G S makes its way to stores nationwide. Another year, another new iPhone, which is expected to woo gadget enthusiasts. Although Mr. Apple himself - Steve Jobs - was absent from this year's keynote address at WWDC and is said to still be working from home, I've decided to dedicate a slice of today to him. Because in all honesty, no matter how hard we try (or I try), it's impossible to forget about the man wearing the signature black mock turtleneck. And with that, I bring you Steve and friends. Source

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