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Monopolistic Licensing.

Posted on November 30, 2013 by John

According to the enclosed report, even when any given consumer doesn’t purchase an iPhone, Apple’s secret deals with mobile carriers are akin to a tax that users of said carriers’ network wind up paying! (Source) Register UK: http://goo.gl/WIzCPK

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BSOD.

Posted on October 12, 2013 by John

Apple is not above reproach as Microsoft’s (long-standing) Blue Screen of Death has now appeared on their new iPhone… Do’h! (Source) SF Gate: http://goo.gl/37VDdi

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Cupertino’s Latest.

Posted on September 10, 2013 by John

It should come as little and/or no surprise that Apple is flanking the market (i.e., their competition) via simultaneously releasing a low-and-highend, iPhone. (Source) NY Times: http://goo.gl/rUJfyE

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The Top 11.

Posted on September 7, 2013 by John

Enclosed is a list of the (supposed) most-desired features of Apple’s upcoming iPhone. One feature is still missing: NFC. Unless one of the major handset manufacturers embeds / endorses it this technology will still remain nascent at best vs. ubiquitous. … Continue reading →

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iTrade.

Posted on June 7, 2013 by John

In the aftermath of Apple’s announcement regarding iPhone (upgrade) trade-ins, times have clearly changed for Cupertino. (Source) Bloomberg: http://goo.gl/5vnnG

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Ethical Smartphones.

Posted on January 31, 2012 by John

An on-line petition ‘demanding’ that Apple build ethical smartphones is making the rounds (which in all probability is a good thing indeed). Nevertheless, the paradox of this entire matter is that the same people who are interested in the rights … Continue reading →

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