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‘The Ultimate Steve Jobs Collection’ is Must-See for Apple Fanboys [VIDEOS]

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Steve Jobs pushed an entire industry to think different. After passing away late last year, Jobs left an impression among many across the world as an innovator, rebel and entrepreneur. While Apple still maintains a cult-like status, many remained fixated on the lessons that can be learned from iconic founder Steve Jobs. For those who have finished the book, but still crave more from the fabled story of Jobs, Scott Hurff has put together The Ultimate Steve Jobs Collection.
Apple is gearing up to release the iPad 3 for an early March release, but reports are now surfacing that the next-generation tablet will also feature Siri, the AI virtual assistant currently exclusive to the iPhone 4S. Siri may have debuted on an iPhone,

Apple iPad 3 Release: Why Siri Would Be Better on iPad Than iPhone

Apple is gearing up to release the iPad 3 for an early March release, but reports are now surfacing that the next-generation tablet will also feature Siri, the AI virtual assistant currently exclusive to the iPhone 4S. Siri may have debuted on an iPhone, but it can make a name for itself on the iPad.
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Apple asked about iPhone privacy by legislators

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Citigroup Pays $158M in Mortgage Fraud Pact

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