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As the industry loses perhaps its most famed, loved and divisive pioneer, we recall the life and times of one technology's greatest talents.]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:25:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//rest-in-peace-steve-jobs-1955-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//rest-in-peace-steve-jobs-1955-2011.htm

Just one day after the latest Apple iPhone launch extravaganza, the company announces the death of its famed co-founder Steve Jobs, who passed away today aged 56.]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:56:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-end-of-an-era-steve-jobs-resigns-as-apple-ceo.htm http://apcmag.com//the-end-of-an-era-steve-jobs-resigns-as-apple-ceo.htm

With only passing reference being made to his health, Steve Jobs has resigned as Apple's CEO and will now serve as Chairman of Apple's board.]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:10:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//imutton-dressed-as-ilamb-has-apple-missed-the-mark-with-ipad-2.htm http://apcmag.com//imutton-dressed-as-ilamb-has-apple-missed-the-mark-with-ipad-2.htm

Last year, Apple released a revolutionary (some even said "magical") product which came to define a new personal tech category. This year it seems to have slapped on a "2" sticker.]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:47:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//steve-jobs-just-dont-hold-it-that-way.htm http://apcmag.com//steve-jobs-just-dont-hold-it-that-way.htm

Apple's new iPhone 4 has a problem: hold it the way you would normally hold a phone, and your reception will drop to one bar. Steve Jobs has a grumpy one line answer for customers.]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:34:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//please-father-steve-unlock-iphone-video-calling.htm http://apcmag.com//please-father-steve-unlock-iphone-video-calling.htm

There's one thing that stands out from the iPhone 4 launch like a moldy blood orange rotting at the bottom of the fruit bin full of of shiny golden delicious chunks of goodness...]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:16:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iphone-4-to-hit-australia-in-july.htm http://apcmag.com//iphone-4-to-hit-australia-in-july.htm

Australia will be in the second wave of countries to get the fourth-gen "Retina, Facetime, Aluminosilicate" iPhone, in July.]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:38:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//steve-jobs-is-wiping-the-ipad-clean-so-you-dont-have-to.htm http://apcmag.com//steve-jobs-is-wiping-the-ipad-clean-so-you-dont-have-to.htm

Flash advocates the world over are baying for Steve Jobs' proverbial head on a proverbial platter – but could his anti-porn stance really just be protecting us from ourselves?]]> Wed, 26 May 2010 13:32:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//serve-up-steve-jobs-head-on-a-platter-of-ipad-thai.htm http://apcmag.com//serve-up-steve-jobs-head-on-a-platter-of-ipad-thai.htm

Do you love Steve Jobs so much that sometimes you'd like to eat him? Just a little bit? Now you can.]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:34:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dear-mr-steve-jobs-thanks-for-the-ipads.htm http://apcmag.com//dear-mr-steve-jobs-thanks-for-the-ipads.htm

Dear Steve, I hope you are well and gaining weight rapidly. I wanted to write because a few things are weighing on my mind about the iPad.]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:05:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ipad-telco-plans-will-sting-australians.htm http://apcmag.com//ipad-telco-plans-will-sting-australians.htm

Apple's new iPad comes with a revolutionary new type of 3G plan -- in the US. But what can we expect from Australian telcos?]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why-the-apple-ipad-is-merely-good-not-insanely-great.htm http://apcmag.com//why-the-apple-ipad-is-merely-good-not-insanely-great.htm

The iPad is "magical", says Steve Jobs. Sorry, but no, it's not. It's a predictable evolution.]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:42:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apples-tablet-what-we-know-so-far.htm http://apcmag.com//apples-tablet-what-we-know-so-far.htm

In a little over 12 hours’ time Steve Jobs will unveil a touchscreen tablet tipped to be called the iPad, iSlate or iBook. Here’s what know so far about Apple’s Next Big Thing...]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:23:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is-this-the-next-iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//is-this-the-next-iphone.htm

Are these leaked photos of the new iPhone?]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:20:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//no-changes-in-next-iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//no-changes-in-next-iphone.htm

Here's an Apple rumour we didn't expect: the new iPhone will see no significant changes.]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 10:58:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ces-2010-makes-more-room-for-apple.htm http://apcmag.com//ces-2010-makes-more-room-for-apple.htm

The Las Vegas techfest boosts its Mac-only space from 4,000 square feet to 25,000 square feet for its January 2010 show.]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//do-a-little-dance-steve-wozniak-style.htm http://apcmag.com//do-a-little-dance-steve-wozniak-style.htm

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s performance with his partner Karina Smirnoff was less than stellar according to the judges.]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tell-me-sweet-little-lies-apple-to-launch-touchscreen-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//tell-me-sweet-little-lies-apple-to-launch-touchscreen-netbook.htm

After announcements of Mac desktop improvements the Apple rumor mill is once again churning.]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:45:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple_ditches_macworld_in_favour_of_ces_2010.htm http://apcmag.com//apple_ditches_macworld_in_favour_of_ces_2010.htm

Days after Apple's last appearance at Macworld, reports say the company will headline at next year’s Consumer Electronics Show – perhaps with Steve Jobs presenting the keynote...]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple_death_of_drm.htm http://apcmag.com//apple_death_of_drm.htm

Today's Steve Jobs-less MacWorld keynote wasn't a blockbuster, but was instead filled with lots of bite-sized surprises.]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:05:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//being_there_what_its_like_at_the_macworld_keynote.htm http://apcmag.com//being_there_what_its_like_at_the_macworld_keynote.htm

So you’ve never been to a Macworld keynote? Here’s a glimpse of ground zero of Apple’s annual lovefest before tomorrow’s last ever Macworld keynote kicks off.]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple_comes_clean_on_concerns_over_jobs_health.htm http://apcmag.com//apple_comes_clean_on_concerns_over_jobs_health.htm

Apple and its superstar CEO have confirmed rumours regarding Jobs’ ill health, but sidestep allegations that this is the reason for Jobs not delivering tomorrow’s Macworld keynote.]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:46:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bluescreen_macworld_09_rumours_debunked.htm http://apcmag.com//bluescreen_macworld_09_rumours_debunked.htm

Bluescreen | We intercepted Fake Phil Schiller sneaking in to Steve Jobs' carspot at Cupertino and interrogated him on what Apple has in store for 2009...]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//macworld_2009__what_to_expect.htm http://apcmag.com//macworld_2009__what_to_expect.htm

Macworld 2009 is nearly upon us. But with Steve Jobs absent from the proceedings, what can you expect to see?]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:23:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//what_recession_apple_sales_soar_on_iphone_3g.htm http://apcmag.com//what_recession_apple_sales_soar_on_iphone_3g.htm

The world may be in financial crisis, but Apple's sales are soaring, said CEO Steve Jobs, who also revealed Apple is now the world's third largest mobile phone maker. ]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:47:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apples_announces_new_ipods_itunes_8_and_an_upgrade_for_iphone_users.htm http://apcmag.com//apples_announces_new_ipods_itunes_8_and_an_upgrade_for_iphone_users.htm

Apple has introduced new iPods, including the iPod Nano 4G and a refreshed iPod Touch, which recommend tracks you might like. Plus: a major iPhone bug-fix. ]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:56:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iphone_rings_up_a_million_sales.htm http://apcmag.com//iphone_rings_up_a_million_sales.htm

A mere three days after the iPhone 3G’s worldwide debut, Apple says it has sold a cool million of its geek-chic smartphone.]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:30:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//will_the_iphone_kill_the_ipod.htm http://apcmag.com//will_the_iphone_kill_the_ipod.htm

Apple may be doing what the rest of the electronics industry has so far been unable to do: kill off the iPod.]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:26:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bluescreen_old_iphone_meet_new_iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//bluescreen_old_iphone_meet_new_iphone.htm

Bluescreen | We were there. At the Moscone Centre. Sort of. Not really. Nonetheless we bring to you the breaking news... one day late... of the 3D iPhone running Windows ME.]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iphone_3g_is_real_features_3g_gps_and_costs_just_us199.htm http://apcmag.com//iphone_3g_is_real_features_3g_gps_and_costs_just_us199.htm

Steve Jobs this morning confirmed rumors and announced the next generation iPhone 3G, with real GPS, and a few unexpected features.]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:16:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//beg_steal_or_borrow__how_to_get_your_hands_on_iphone_20.htm http://apcmag.com//beg_steal_or_borrow__how_to_get_your_hands_on_iphone_20.htm

Getting hold of a first-gen iPhone in Australia last year on June 29th, when the iPhone first debuted was literally impossible. Hopefully, this time it's different.]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//steve_jobs_expected_downunder_june_19.htm http://apcmag.com//steve_jobs_expected_downunder_june_19.htm

According to insiders, the flagship Apple store in King street, Sydney is expected to open at 6pm on June 19. ]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:00:52 +1000