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Server logs show Apple testing iPads with iOS 6, possible Retina Displays

March 5, 2012 at 5:27 AM

By AppleInsider Staff Published: 12:38 PM EST (09:38 AM PST) New server logs have discovered evidence of a device with an iPad Retina Display screen resolution, as well as iPad models running iOS 6, that are being used to browse the Web at Apple’s corporate headquarters. Combing through its server logs, Ars Technica found a [...]

Kodak sells online business to Shutterfly, patent sale held up by Apple dispute

March 5, 2012 at 5:27 AM

By Katie Marsal Published: 09:36 AM EST (06:36 AM PST) As bankrupt Kodak looks to sell off its assets and streamline the company, it has sold its online photo business to Shutterfly for $23.8 million, while the sale of about 1,100 digital patents remains on hold because of a patent dispute with Apple. The Kodak [...]

Bloom Energy believed to be behind Apple's 5MW fuel cell farm

March 5, 2012 at 5:27 AM

By Slash Lane Published: 12:08 PM EST (09:08 AM PST) Bloom Energy, maker of the much-hyped “Bloom Box” energy server, is believed to be the supplier behind Apple’s planned 5-megawatt fuel cell farm in North Carolina. Up to 50 Bloom Boxes, each capable of supplying 100 killowatts of power, would meet Apple’s advertised 5-megawatt capacity [...]

AT&T starts pushing 2G phone users to 3G as GSM ramps down

March 5, 2012 at 5:27 AM

ATT to start repurposing 2G bands for 3G and 4G ATT in remarks confirmed what should be a long, gradual transition away from GSM and EDGE networks. Company letters, as well as official commentary to MarketWatch, warned customers that their 2G-only devices might lose coverage partly or entirely in “certain areas” of New York City [...]

US Air Force awards $9M contract for up to 18,000 iPads

March 4, 2012 at 5:25 PM

By AppleInsider Staff Published: 05:08 PM EST (02:08 PM PST) It was announced on Friday that the US Air Force Air Mobility Command had awarded a $9.36 million contract to purchase up to 18,000 iPad 2s slated for use in the military arm’s cargo aircraft. The contract was given to Phoenix, Arizona-based computer service company [...]

Apple looking to build out iCloud engineering team with a dozen openings

March 4, 2012 at 5:25 PM

By Josh Ong Published: 11:56 PM EST (08:56 PM PST) Apple on Friday posted a dozen job listings for iCloud-related engineering positions as it continues to place an emphasis on cloud services as a major component of the company’s strategy. Apple CEO Tim Cook indicated last month during an investor conference that iCloud will dictate [...]

Apple highlights creation of 514,000 jobs in America

March 4, 2012 at 5:25 PM

By Sam Oliver Published: 02:39 PM EST (11:39 AM PST) Apple on Friday updated its website with a new section touting the company’s role in directly creating or supporting more than a half-million jobs in the U.S. The “Job Creation” page highlights the 514,000 total people Apple says are employed in 50 states because of [...]

Apple begins preparing for 'iPad 3′ event with colorful decorations

March 4, 2012 at 5:25 PM

By AppleInsider Staff Published: 04:28 PM EST (01:28 PM PST) Apple on Friday began redecorating San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts with a massive, colorful banner featuring the company’s logo ahead of next week’s media event. Workers began covering the glass windows on the center Friday morning in California. Apple typically hypes its [...]

Amazon to publish limited e-books outside of Kindle Store

March 4, 2012 at 5:25 PM

Amazon tries self-publishing outside of Kindle Amazon is making a rare effort to branch out in its e-book publishing beyond the Kindle through a new deal with author James Atlas that was outlined on Friday. A new 12-book biography line, Amazon Lives, will be edited by Atlas and published in e-book form in other stores, [...]