I Miss Steve Jobs

By @EverNoticeThat

I miss Steve Jobs.  I know he's in a better place, designing something wonderful.

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Copyright © 2012 All rights reserved. @EverNoticeThat MacToTheFuture

Watch the "Celebrating Steve Jobs" Memorial Special Event Video

Apple is now streaming the "Celebrating Steve Jobs" special event online.  You can watch this very touching tribute to the life and work of  the man who changed our lives and brought technology to the masses.  Watch the special event here, or at the Apple website:  "Celebrating Steve" with special guests; Nora Jones, and Coldplay.

iPhone 4S Technical Specifications

 Dan Foy

Just purchased a brand-new iPhone 4S and want to know more about it? interested in iPhone 4S technical specifications for comparison to other smartphone models?  This page will show you the iPhone 4s tech specs you need to know including the contrast ratio, audio formats supported, video out support, video formats, language support and more.

This informative guide will allow you to "look under the hood" and see what makes your iPhone 4S tick. Another use for checking out the iPhone 4s specs comes in handy with repairs, or working with the right formats during content creation.  Check out your iPhone 4S Technical Specifications now.

Apple's Earnings Fourth Quarter Results in Record Mac and iPad Sales

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Apple reported record earnings for Q4 2011 with quarterly revenue of $28.27 billion, and net profit for the quarter of $6.62 billion.  Consumers gobbled up 17.07 million iPhones, 11.12 million iPads, and a record 4.89 million Macs during the quarter.  Apple saw sales of 6.62 million iPods: a dip from last year as more users are upgrading to the iPhone, and iPad.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is proud of Apple's results, and upbeat about the future:

“We are thrilled with the very strong finish of an outstanding fiscal 2011, growing annual revenue to $108 billion and growing earnings to $26 billion,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “Customer response to iPhone 4S has been fantastic, we have strong momentum going into the holiday season, and we remain really enthusiastic about our product pipeline.”

Thats a great quarter by anyone's estimate, and is further fueled by Apple's cash pile growing to an impressive $81 billion banked for a rainy day fund.  Download the Data Summary here

Do you own AAPL stock? are you impressed by Apple's quarterly earnings? please post a comment below.

How to Use Siri Personal Assistant on Apple iPhone 4S - Demo and Review [VIDEO]

The amazing iPhone 4S is out and one of it's best features is Siri Personal Assistant, ask Siri a question - using natural language - and Siri will find the answer.  Want to check the weather in London? just ask Siri. Call a taxi in San Francisco? no problem.  This is the best app for the iPhone 4S, and a compelling upgrade for iPhone 4 owners.

Siri Personal Assistant uses the iPhone 4S's apps to send emails, set reminders, find directions, use Siri to check the weather, and you can even set an alarm to wake you up.  Here is a live demo of Siri in action:

Thank You Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs passed away on Wednesday October 5, 2011.  On that day the world lost an incredible Visionary, leader, and a one-of-a-kind genius who led Apple and indeed the world, into the digital age.  Steve Jobs inspired a whole new generation of tech founders including Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook, as well as Larry Page and Sergey Brin of Google to innovate, and "Think Different."

Besides starting the personal computer revolution with his partner Steve Wozniak, he also gave us the "windowed" software environment, popularized the computer Mouse, and started up an amazing little company you may have heard of called Pixar; which was later sold to Disney - yet another firm he restored to its former greatness.

Now, many men would have stopped right there thinking "I've done enough for one life" and went on to a comfortable early retirement, but Steve kept going; restoring new life to Apple with the iMac, rescuing the music industry with iTunes, and the iPod - revitalizing mobile phones with the stunning iPhone, and creating a space for tablet computers (better known as iPads) all one can say is wow.

Steve Jobs is: The Innovator.

He made life easier for all of us, and focused on quality in building great products, saying: "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected." and excellence was expected - and delivered - at Apple, pouring forth in a torrent of wonderful software, and amazing devices year, after year.

What i will remember most about him is his passion for design, and his not being willing to settle for "good enough" always striving for perfection.  Only Steve would say:  "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works."  The fact is he got it. and so did we in products that simply worked. 

Thank You Steve Jobs.

Instead of saying he died on October 5, 2011, i prefer to say he graduated that day, to the more advanced classes, where I'm sure once they realize what they've got, he'll skip a grade or two.  The next time you swipe a screen, think of him.  Goodbye my friend, for now.

Steve Jobs once said: "I want to put a ding in the universe." well Steve, i think you just did.

Download Safari Extensions



By @EverNoticeThat

Have you downloaded the Apple Safari Browser and are looking to add functionality and new features while surfing the web?  Check out the Safari Extensions Gallery where you can install the most popular extensions with just one click.

Some of the best downloads available include: Twitter for Safari, Better Facebook, Awesome Screenshot, My Ebay Manager, New York Times Updates and many more. The great thing about Safari Extensions is that they can be installed without having to restart your browser, allowing you to continue getting stuff done.

Download Safari Extensions


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There's a Demon in my iPhone! - Demon Cam for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad

Apple's iPhone. So slim, so sleek, so sweetly demonic? When your inner demon calls you; unleash the devilish beast within you with Demon Cam - fiendishly scary software from Video Copilot for iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad.  Conjure your favorite entity and implant him (or her) onto your own body!




Demon Cam works by rendering the devil in HD video right on your iPhone or other iDevice. Face tracking is automated so that your very own "personal demon" morphs right along with your face.  Beautiful graphics, and high-quality sound, allow you to create a stunning video to share on Facebook, or to send a haunted email to your friends. 

Demon Cam is only $.99 cents (for a limited time) and a small 20mb download, (you never knew demonic possesion could be so cheap did you?)  Have a question? don't forget to ask the Answer Ball!

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Apple Earnings Q3 Results Beat Expectations in Blowout Quarter

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Apple posted record earnings for Q3 2011 which again beat expectations on Wall Street.  In this lastest blowout quarter Apple  noted all-time record quarterly revenue of $28.57 billion, with a net profit of $7.31 billion.  iPod, iPhone, and Mac sales all increased vs the year-ago quarter, Highlights: 

• iPad sales up 183 % at 9.25 million sold during the quarter

• iPhone sales were up 142% with a massive 20.34 million sold in Q3

• Mac sales increased 14% selling 3.95 million Macs

• 7.54 million iPods sold in Q3 2011

Apple CEO Steve Jobs said in a statement: “We’re thrilled to deliver our best quarter ever, with revenue up 82 percent and profits up 125 percent, Right now, we’re very focused and excited about bringing iOS 5 and iCloud to our users this fall.”


The worlds best-run tech company just keeps getting better and better, and Apple's stock (AAPL) shot up in after-hours trading.  With exciting new products coming later this year, the future never looked brighter for the much-loved Apple.  Do you own AAPL stock? plan on buying a new Mac, or IOS device this year? what do you think of Apple's future? leave a comment below.

Apple Announces New iMac With Next Generation Quad-Core Processors, Graphics & Thunderbolt I/O Technology

Apple announces brand-new iMacs today at up to 70 percent faster than the previous version, all i can say is WOW:

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CUPERTINO, California—May 3, 2011—Apple® today updated its signature all-in-one iMac® with next generation quad-core processors, powerful new graphics, groundbreaking high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and a new FaceTime® HD camera. Starting at $1,199, the new iMac is up to 70 percent faster and new graphics deliver up to three times the performance of the previous generation.*

“Our customers love the iMac’s aluminum enclosure, gorgeous display and all-in-one design,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “With next generation quad-core processors, powerful new graphics, Thunderbolt technology and a FaceTime HD camera, we've made the world’s best desktop even better.”

The new iMac features quad-core Intel Core i5 processors with an option for customers to choose Core i7 processors up to 3.4 GHz. These next generation processors feature an integrated memory controller for an amazingly responsive experience and a powerful new media engine for high-performance video encoding and decoding. With new AMD Radeon HD graphics processors, the new iMac has the most powerful graphics ever in an all-in-one desktop.

iMac is the first desktop computer on the market to include groundbreaking Thunderbolt I/O technology. The 21.5-inch iMac has a single Thunderbolt port while the 27-inch model features two ports for even greater expansion. Developed by Intel with collaboration from Apple, Thunderbolt enables expandability never before possible on an all-in-one computer. Featuring two bi-directional channels with transfer speeds up to an amazing 10Gbps each, Thunderbolt delivers PCI Express directly to external high performance peripherals such as RAID arrays, and can support FireWire® and USB consumer devices, and Gigabit Ethernet networks via adapters. Thunderbolt also supports DisplayPort for high resolution displays and works with existing adapters for HDMI, DVI and VGA displays. Freely available for implementation on systems, cables and devices, Thunderbolt technology is expected to be widely adopted as a new standard for high performance I/O.

Apple Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results

Record March Quarter Drives 83 Percent Revenue Growth, 95 Percent Profit Growth
Record iPhone Sales Grow 113 Percent

CUPERTINO, California—April 20, 2011—Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2011 second quarter ended March 26, 2011. The Company posted record second quarter revenue of $24.67 billion and record second quarter net profit of $5.99 billion, or $6.40 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $13.50 billion and net quarterly profit of $3.07 billion, or $3.33 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 41.4 percent compared to 41.7 percent in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 59 percent of the quarter’s revenue.

Apple sold 3.76 million Macs during the quarter, a 28 percent unit increase over the year-ago quarter. The Company sold 18.65 million iPhones in the quarter, representing 113 percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter. Apple sold 9.02 million iPods during the quarter, representing a 17 percent unit decline from the year-ago quarter. The Company also sold 4.69 million iPads during the quarter.

“With quarterly revenue growth of 83 percent and profit growth of 95 percent, we’re firing on all cylinders,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We will continue to innovate on all fronts throughout the remainder of the year.”

“We are extremely pleased with our record March quarter revenue and earnings and cash flow from operations of over $6.2 billion,” said Peter Oppenheimer, Apple’s CFO. “Looking ahead to the third fiscal quarter of 2011, we expect revenue of about $23 billion and we expect diluted earnings per share of about $5.03.”

Apple will provide live streaming of its Q2 2011 financial results conference call beginning at 2:00 p.m. PDT on April 20, 2011 at www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/earningsq211. This webcast will also be available for replay for approximately two weeks thereafter.

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Apple's New iPad 2 Release Date Announcement: News on Specs, Features, and Pricing

New iPad 2 is Faster, with Better Graphics, Front, and Rear Cameras, Dual-Core A5 Processer Available March, 11

 

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The new iPad 2 was announced on Wednesday sporting a fast A5 chip with twice the performance of the A4 chip in last-generation's iPad released in 2010. The new Tablet is also more svelte, its now slimmer at 8.8mm vs the 13.4mm of the old model and has lost some weight, coming in at just 1.3 pounds, vs 1.5 pounds for the last iPad, so you'll be carrying less, but gaining so much more functionality.

The shiny new device will ship in America on March 11 for both AT&T, and Verizon. And will ship in the following countries on March 25:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK

Pricing will start at: $499 - 16 gig Wifi, $599 – 32 gig Wifi, and $699 - 64 gig Wifi. As well as $629 – 16 gig Wifi/3G, $729 – 322 gig Wifi/3G, and $829 – 64 gig Wifi/3G.

Apple Updates MacBook Pro with Next Generation Processors, Graphics & Thunderbolt I/O Technology

CUPERTINO, California—February 24, 2011—Apple® today updated the industry-leading MacBook® Pro family with next generation processors and graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and a new FaceTime® HD camera. Featuring the very latest dual-core and quad-core Intel Core processors, the entire MacBook Pro line is up to twice as fast as the previous generation.*
Starting at $1,199 the new 13-inch MacBook Pro offers amazing value and performance in a compact design. The highly portable 13-inch MacBook Pro features Intel Core i5 and Core i7 dual-core processors up to 2.7 GHz and Intel HD Graphics 3000. The powerful 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models feature quad-core Core i7 processors up to 2.3 GHz and AMD Radeon HD graphics processors with up to 1GB of video memory for high performance gaming, pro video editing and graphics intensive applications.

“The new MacBook Pro brings next generation dual and quad Core processors, high performance graphics, Thunderbolt technology and FaceTime HD to the great design loved by our pro customers,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “Thunderbolt is a revolutionary new I/O technology that delivers an amazing 10 gigabits per second and can support every important I/O standard which is ideal for the new MacBook Pro.”

Which iPhone Should i Buy? - the AT&T iPhone 4, vs the Verizon iPhone 4

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Verizon's iPhone 4, and the AT&T iPhone 4, both may be made by Apple but are quite different in some aspects. When asking “which iPhone should I buy?” potential iPhone user's have a number of things to consider.

Which Standard is Best for you?

Verizon operates on the CDMA ( Code Division Multiple Access ) standard, while AT&T uses GSM ( Global System for Mobile Communications ) In the United States, CDMA ( with Verizon in the lead ) serves the most user's, while GSM dominates in the rest of the world. So which iPhone you should choose may well depend on weather you travel a lot, or remain stateside.


The AT&T iPhone includes a SIM card which stores user data, and contacts, while the Verizon model does not. This is another issue which must be considered if you are the type who likes the convenience of easily swapping your card from phone, to phone.

Apple's IPad - Buy it Now, or Wait for the New Version, iPad 2? Rumors, Specs, and News

Apple is nearing the beginning of it's upgrade cycle, and release date, for the sleek new iPad 2, as with the iPhone 4, rumors and news, are swirling thick and fast about when the new Pad will be released, and what the major features will be.

The questions on the minds of most current iPad owners, as well as potential new users are: to buy now, or to wait? So what seems to be the consensus about the Specs on the iPad 2?:

Shop and Receive Cash Back at the Apple Store - Online Rebates, Promo Codes, and Coupons at over 1,200 Stores

Shopping for a new Mac, iPod, or Ipad? Or perhaps you're interested in the new Verizon iPhone? Why shop the old-fashioned way when you can get cash back with every purchase?

If you're planning on buying any new gear from the Apple Store, Apple Small Business, or Apple Canada you're in luck, we've found a new site that offers FREE membership and Cash back at over 1,200 stores.

Signup is simple and free: the site is Here and after joining simply click the “Select a Store” button, and scroll down until you find the Apple Store link (or any of the over 1,200 stores listed) click, and begin shopping! Its that easy.

In these tough economic times it pays to save, and every little bit helps. Oh and you're not limited to just the Apple Store, many brand name stores are listed such as: Nordstrom, Target, Wal-Mart, Macy's, Cabela's, Designer Shoe Warehouse, Dell, HP and more. And did we say it was FREE? Click HERE to join

Pangea Payroll 1.02 for the Mac - a Free Payroll Tax Calculator

Do you run a small business that needs to calculate payroll taxes for your employees? Are you tired of paying ridiculous amounts of money to buy tax table subscriptions every year? Well, then download the free "Pangea Payroll" application!


 This is a very simple application That works on any Mac, which lets you track payroll data for your employees. It calculates the federal taxes to deduct from the wages and keeps track of each payment you enter. Pangea Payroll is nothing fancy, but it does the job for those of us who have very simple employee bookeeping to do. This application started as an in-house tool (which we still use to this day for all of our payroll tracking), but we wanted to share it with the world, so here ya go!

The download includes the Pangea Payroll application, documentation, a sample Employee file, and the entire Xcode source project. The application requires Mac OS X.3.9 or higher.   Download Pangea Payroll 1.02 HERE  And for your home and business taxes don't forget TurboTax Home and Business

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FileMaker Pro 11 is a powerful, easy-to-use database software that helps you and your team get any task done faster. Millions of people in business, government, and education use FileMaker Pro to effortlessly manage all their information on Windows, Mac, and the web.

Did you know FileMaker Pro 11 offers 30-day trials in multiple languages? including: French, German, Italian, Japanese, Czech, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Turkish, and Polish.  Download your free trial today:
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Apple iOS 4.2 AirPlay & AirPrint Hands On, from PCMag

Apple Sues HTC for Patent Infringement

CUPERTINO, California—March 2, 2010—Apple® today filed a lawsuit against HTC for infringing on 20 Apple patents related to the iPhone’s user interface, underlying architecture and hardware. The lawsuit was filed concurrently with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and in U.S. District Court in Delaware.

“We can sit by and watch competitors steal our patented inventions, or we can do something about it. We’ve decided to do something about it,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We think competition is healthy, but competitors should create their own original technology, not steal ours.”

Apple reinvented the mobile phone in 2007 with its revolutionary iPhone®, and did it again in 2008 with its pioneering App Store, which now offers more than 150,000 mobile applications in over 90 countries. Over 40 million iPhones have been sold worldwide.