Posts Tagged ‘Apple store’

Apple desperately selling iPhone online to clear inventory

Apple desperately selling iPhone online to clear inventory

To let the world know that the third coming of the iPhone is near and that Steve Jobs is also returning soon, Apple is offering buy online option for the iPhone. This latest offer allows customers to order an iPhone directly from Apple Online Store and get the device shipped to their doors absolutely free of cost.  Earlier, customers have to go through verification process, select a data plan and get the device finally from the nearest Apple Store. This latest development, as I have said is nothing but a desperate bit to clear the present iPhone inventory in view of the Read More...

‘Sexy Macs’ says Microsoft Windows ad

'Sexy Macs' says Microsoft Windows ad

Let's say Apple and Microsoft are keen to change their strategies of advertising about their products. Kicking each other on the shin has somewhat stopped. Most recent ads reflect something different.  The latest PC ad features Giampaolo hunting for a laptop on a $1500 budget. In the ad, Giampaolo goes into Apple Store, check out the Macs and said that the product is "so sexy." However, he doesn't purchase the Mac saying he don't want to pay for the brand but want to pay for the computer. Well, the word "sexy" may be interpreted in many ways, but to me it implies Read More...

App Store 2008 for flashlight and calculator apps: 2009 for singing iPhone apps

App Store 2008 for flashlight and calculator apps: 2009 for singing iPhone apps

The App Store used to be the largest repository of flashlight and calculators apps for the iPhone. We have a new addition to the list with many developers eying at the success of singing applications. The year 2008 was great for iPhone flashlight and calculator applications. The New Year, 2009 will be a fun filled App Store era for laughter and smiles. The number of singing iPhone application featuring animals, objects and people are quickly filling up the entertainment and music section. On being asked why Apple is serious about making iPhone users laugh and smile, Dan Riccio development lead at Apple Read More...

iPod voted the best Christmas gift ever

iPod voted the best Christmas gift ever

Pushing the traditional and time-tested Christmas gifts like the diamond ear-ring and Pamela Anderson assoiciated Barbie -doll, the iPod has just emerged as the top choice as a Christmas gift. With 150 million sales globally, the statistics also does support the urge. The iPod is followed by the traditional diamnod ear-ring at the seccond while another techno-God, the handheld console Nintendo WII has grabbed the third spot. There are, however, no such luck for the iPhone 3G. It has been voted to place 38. Weirdly enough, behind sliippers and Grease DVD. The top 50 list also holds some other surprises. Check here for the Read More...

Free Wi-Fi for iPhone users at Wi-Fi hot spots

Free Wi-Fi for iPhone users at Wi-Fi hot spots

A dream and a promise has come true. AT&T is going to provide free Wi-Fi access to iPhone users. AT&T finally realizes that Wi-Fi is hot and is hotter if it comes free of cost, so reads the announcement from AT&T. If you have an iPhone this announcement will let you rethink about your earlier complaints against AT&T. Well, if you don’t have an iPhone, I think this is the right time to catch hold of one. The offer here covers 17,000 hot spots across US, covering more than 8000 Restuarants or Starbucks, more than 700 bookstores, and more than 50 super Read More...

iPhone 3G online purchase

iPhone 3G online purchase

There is a new purchase program from Apple to save iPhone buyers from the frustration of standing in queue to purchase iPhone 3G, specially during the forthcoming holiday season. Buyers can complete the purchase process from home and collect the device from Apple Stores of their choice and bring home a fully activated device. The process is simple and you are provided a step by step instruction: Enter your credit card information, billing address and other necessary details. You can go to the next step on getting a successful credit approval. Review your eligibility and pricing. Select your preferred data plan Review your order. Read More...

3G iPhone Camera Clicks Loudly in Japan

3G iPhone Camera Clicks Loudly in Japan

If you are in Japan, you like it or not, your 3G iPhone is going to emit a loud ‘Click’ sound whenever you take pictures with your iPhone. This is in consonance to Apple’s principle of avoiding the misuse of the gadget. Apple said ‘no adult content’ in applications and recently has unofficially added ‘no secret clicking of upskirt or downblouse pictures.’ The loud shutter click will be heard even if the phone is set to silent mode. Apple is not alone in this venture, most camera phones has this loud shutter click feature in Japan. While the feature will ensure Read More...

Apple’s plan to open Beijing store

Apple's plan to open Beijing store

Apple will be opening its store at Beijing on July 19th, making its presence felt in China before the Summer Olympic Games start. But don't anticipate seeing the iPhone 3G making an appearance as Apple hasn't signed a Chinese distributor as yet. The Apple store at Beijing will be the company's first in the land of the Red Dragon. Its opening will be just in time for the steady stream of visitors for the Olympic Games. Its located at Sanlitun, formerly a quite neighborhood, next to the city's diplomatic quarters. However, in recent years it has turned into a nightlife district which Read More...