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Steve Jobs, 1955-2011

http://www.apple.com/stevejobs/

Steve Jobs
1955-2011

Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.

If you would like to share your thoughts, memories, and condolences, please email rememberingsteve@apple.com

Thank You and Good Bye, Steve.

Above are screenshots of Apple site.

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Apple, iPhone and the Detroit model.

Yesterday, Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide product marketing Phil Schiller introduced iPhone 4S; the successor to to 2010’s iPhone 4. The reaction was mixed but the negative ones are louder. To paraphrased:

  • iPhone 4S? Where’s iPhone 5 as rumored?
  • It looks like an iPhone 4. Apple is running out of ideas.
  • iPhone 4S is a total dud, because it doesn’t have LTE.
  • No teardrop design? iPhone 4S design is so outdated.

Let’s take a look at what’s good about iPhone 4S:

  • A5 dual-core processor. Dramatically improved performance.
  • World phone; isn’t that what many have been asking for?
  • Much improved camera. Forget the Megapixel counts, it has better image sensor.
  • Siri is a welcomed addition to the iPhone.

For the past few years, some pundits were criticizing Apple for adopting the “Detroit model”. To paraphrase:

Here’s a new iPod/iPhone/iPad. It looks different, so you must buy new one. Just like the Detroit industries adding “wings” to the cars.

So, when Apple sticks to a great iPhone 4 design:

What’s this iPhone 4S? It looks like an iPhone 4. We want to see new design.

It is imperative to stop taking the pundits seriously. We should have done so years ago.

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iPhone 4S

iPhone 4S

From Apple PR:

Apple Launches iPhone 4S, iOS 5 & iCloud

Apple® today announced iPhone® 4S, the most amazing iPhone yet, packed with incredible new features including Apple’s dual-core A5 chip for blazing fast performance and stunning graphics; an all new camera with advanced optics; full 1080p HD resolution video recording; and Siri™, an intelligent assistant that helps you get things done just by asking. With the launch of iPhone 4S also comes the launch of iOS 5, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system with over 200 new features; and iCloud®, a breakthrough set of free cloud services that work with your iPhone, iPad®, iPod touch®, Mac® or PC to automatically and wirelessly store your content in iCloud and push it to all your devices.

iPhone 4S pre-order starts on October 7th, 2011 and ships on October 14th, 2011.

Available on AT&T, Verizon and Sprint in the US.

Tech Specs:

  • A5 Dual-Core Processor
  • World phone
  • UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz);
  • GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
  • CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)4
  • 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz only)
  • Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
  • 8-megapixel camera
  • Video recording, HD (1080p) up to 30 frames per second with audio
  • Video stabilization
  • Front camera with VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per second

 

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iOS 5 GM is expected to ship to Developers today.

Apple’s “Let’s talk iPhone.” event just ended and Apple is expected to ship iOS 5 GM to developers anytime now.

Since Apple NDA is in effect, our Developer contacts are not saying a word about this. Logically Apple would ship the GM at least a week before the public release.