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April 3, thirty years of portable computing

Last April 3rd marked the passing of a milestone in computing that a majority of laptop users would not be aware of. It was the 30th anniversary of portable computing and what a ride it has been. Thirty years ago, Adam Osborne's name was a by-word in emerging personal computer communities. His name rang more bells than an upstart named Steve Jobs who chose to name his small computer company after a fruit and lent the same name, perhaps appropriately to his first product.
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Why should Apple delay iPhone 5 release?

If Apple is delaying the release of its much-fancied iPhone 5 -- it certainly looks like at this point of time -- there indeed are going to be some strategic reasons behind it. And, if one dismisses grapevine on supply crunch and logistical bottlenecks, then the reasons are purely strategic, given that Apple is fighting hard for its space in the maddening smartphone arena.
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Apple iPhone 5: the Essential Guide

Theories abound as to what Apple is packing into its next generation smartphone and more importantly, when will it come out. We help you wade through the deluge of fact and fiction.
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Apple launching iPad 2 overseas

Apple is launching its iPad 2 in more than 25 countries on March 25th, 2011. Their supply shortage is not stopping them from launching the products abroad quickly.
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Mac OS X Guru Leaving Apple, Shares Down

Apple said that Bertrand Serlet -- senior vice president of Mac Software Engineering -- will be leaving the company and would be replaced by Craig Federighi, who is currently the vice president of Mac Software Engineering.
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Apple beats retreat from LGBT 'cure' mission; app no longer available

Apple is apparently beating a retreat from its much-scorned 'mission' to cure the 'gay community', according to reports on Tuesday. Apple's ‘gay cure app’, which has been on sale for more than a month is no longer available, though the company has not said if it has finally withdrawn the app in the face of rising protests from the gay community.
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Anti-Gay App: Open Letter to Steve Jobs From PFLAG President (FULL TEXT)

Rabbi David Horowitz of PFLAG National (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) has written an open letter to Steve Jobs urging Apple to remove an app from Exodus International, which says the app is a refuge for people looking for help in their journey out of homosexuality and will help cure people of their homosexuality.
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Four Reasons Why iPad 2 is Slimmer, Thinner

Apple has managed to significantly cut the thickness and weight of iPad 2 by trimming the dimensions of several key components, most notably the battery, according to a new report by IHS iSuppli.
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iPhone 5 latest rumors, Where it Stands?

iPhone 5 is rumored to feature Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, slide-out keyboard, dual-SIM cards support and expected to sport Qualcomm’s Gobi chip.

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