During Apple’s fourth quarter conference call last night, CEO Steve Jobs showed up to give media and analysts his views on everything from tablets to Google. Here are a few of my favorites.
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∞ Apple says Steve Jobs Ninja incident is "pure fiction"
Apple says reports earlier today that Steve Jobs was stopped at Japan’s Kansai International Airport with Ninja throwing stars in his luggage are false.
∞ Apple to discontinue free iPhone Bumper Case program on Sept. 30
When Steve Jobs announced during a press conference in July that all iPhone 4 users would receive a free case, he set a deadline of September 30 to reevaluate the program. Apple has, and they will discontinue it.
∞ Live update from Apple's September event
I am in San Francisco for Apple’s annual music event and will bring you live updates from beginning to end. The event is underway, so save this page, share it with others and enjoy the show.
∞ Steve Jobs was right, Flash fails on Android
Many people have been giving Adobe the equivalent of “put up or shut up,” when it comes to the debate over Flash on a mobile device. The company shipped mobile Flash on Android and the first results are in — … Continued
∞ Understanding the value of FaceTime
When Steve Jobs introduced Apple’s video calling functionality as part of the iPhone 4, I wasn’t all that impressed. However, after last week I’ve had a change of heart.
∞ Dell Streak takes on the iPad… or was that the iPhone
With the release of the Streak on Thursday, Dell will try to target all of Apple’s mobile products at once. This strategy will surely only confuse consumers.
∞ Report: Papermaster had a falling out with Steve Jobs
The only thing worse at Apple than being involved in a product launch that doesn’t go as planned, is not getting along with Steve Jobs. When you do both, you know your days are numbered.
∞ Apple executive leaves in the wake of iPhone antenna woes
Apple confirmed on Saturday that Mark Papermaster, Apple’s senior vice president of Devices Hardware Engineering, is leaving the company.
∞ Yoko Ono says Beatles not going on iTunes
If you’ve been waiting for the Beatles catalog to appear on the iTunes Store, you may have a long wait ahead of you.
∞ Apple posts iPhone 4 press conference video
If you would like to see Steve Jobs talk about the iPhone 4 at today’s press conference for yourself, you can. Apple posted the video on its Web site this afternoon.
∞ Jobs, Ive are Fortune's smartest in tech
Fortune did another one of its lists — this time on the smartest people in tech. They have several categories, including founders, CEOs and designers, among many others. The smartest CEO, according to Fortune, is none other than Steve Jobs. … Continued
∞ Apple: Jobs conversation with customer is a fake
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has been emailing with customers for the last several months, but Apple said an email exchange with a customer reported on today is a fake.
∞ Video: Steve Jobs at the D8 Conference
I could write all day about what Steve Jobs said at the D8 conference last night, but why bother when you can hear from the man himself. Here are some clips on the topics we all want to hear Jobs’ … Continued
∞ Steve Jobs WWDC keynote — updated live
I am at Steve Jobs WWDC keynote and will provide live updates as they happen. The newest posts will automatically show up on the top of the feed. Enjoy the update!
∞ Steve Jobs to deliver WWDC 2010 keynote
Not too much of a surprise from Apple today, but everyone holds their breath until they make it official. CEO Steve Jobs will keynote the company’s developer conference next month, kicking off the event on June 7 at 10:00 am. … Continued
∞ Adobe founders hit back at Jobs and Apple in Flash debate
Two weeks after Apple CEO Steve Jobs posted an open letter on the pitfalls of using Flash in the company’s mobile devices, Adobe founders Chuck Geschke and John Warnock responded with their own thoughts.
∞ Steve Jobs is the world's most valuable CEO
Apple’s Steve Jobs was named the world’s most valuable CEO in a recent list by Barron’s. In November 2009, Jobs was named CEO of the decade by Fortune. Over the last 10 years Jobs has been behind some of the … Continued
∞ Steve Jobs, Eric Schmidt together again
There is a story on Gizmodo today with pictures of Steve Jobs and Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, having coffee in Palo Alto.
∞ Jobs said to be 'feisty as ever' at Apple Shareholder meeting
Steve Jobs is leading Apple’s shareholder meeting being held today at the company’s Cupertino, Calif. headquarters.
∞ Steve Jobs named CEO of the decade
Apple’s Steve Jobs is one of the most loved and feared CEOs in history, and for good reason.
∞ Should Tim Cook be Apple's new board member?
With the departure of Google CEO Eric Schmidt, Apple has an open spot that it must fill. The question everyone is asking is who will Apple choose for the job.
∞ Report: Apple planning an event in September
An Apple event in September is probably one of the worst kept secrets in the tech industry. Apple uses this event to get its products into stores in time for the lucrative holiday shopping season.
∞ Apple employees report Steve Jobs "looking good"
Steve Jobs officially returned to the Apple campus on Monday, taking over his duties as the company’s CEO.
∞ Apple confirms Steve Jobs returned to work
Apple confirmed on Monday that Apple CEO Steve Jobs has returned to work.
∞ Harvard Business Review hates Steve Jobs' style
I read with amazement this morning, an article on Harvard Business Review about Steve Jobs. Bill Taylor recognizes the impact of what Jobs has done over his career, but cautions about following in the man’s footsteps.
∞ Hospital confirms Steve Jobs' liver transplant
Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tn. on Tuesday confirmed that Apple CEO Steve Jobs did have a liver transplant two months ago at the hospital. Jobs gave the hospital permission to release the information, officials said.
∞ Steve Jobs returns to Apple, at least for a visit
Steve Jobs has been spotted on the Apple campus by a Reuters reporter and several employees, who reported the sighting to CNBC.
∞ Apple: Jobs returning at the end of June
Questions about Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ health resurfaced this weekend after the Wall Street Journal reported that he had a liver transplant during his leave of absence. However, Apple said Jobs is still coming back at the end of June.
∞ iPhone 3G S draws attention away from Steve Jobs
Apple is brilliant. The company has been trying to get the media to leave Steve Jobs alone for months and nothing has worked. Until now.