Apple introduces ‘Fusion Drive’ as a build-to-order option for the new iMac
By Myriam Joire posted Oct 23rd 2012 1:42PM So you want the performance of a new-fangled SSD with the extra storage of a good ‘ole HDD? Apple has you covered with Fusion Drive for its new iMac. Unlike existing standalone hybrid drives the company is apparently “fusing” together a separate SSD and HDD with custom software in Mountain Lion. Better yet, the OS and all the pre-installed applications live on the SSD by...
Apple iPad sales topped 100 million two weeks ago
By Richard Lawler posted Oct 23rd 2012 1:42PM Just two and a half years after creating the product line, Apple announced today it has already notched its 100 millionth iPad sold. While we’re still expecting to see a new, smaller model (get all the 4th gen info, including the new mini right here) unveiled today Apple is leading off its tablet talk with some chest thumping. According to its stats, it sold more iPads in the June...
US gov’t agencies embrace collaborative software development
U.S. government agencies have long used open-source software. Now, some agencies are embracing the collaborative development model of open-source software development and are releasing code back to the wider community. Read more: US gov’t agencies embrace collaborative software developmentcar insurance quotes in Texas
Apple Reports Third Quarter Results
Board Declares Quarterly Dividend of $2.65 per Common ShareCUPERTINO, California—July 24, 2012—Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2012 third quarter ended June 30, 2012. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $35.0 billion and quarterly net profit of $8.8 billion, or $9.32 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $28.6 billion and net profit of $7.3 billion, or $7.79 per diluted share, in the...
Apple announces 4th generation iPad packing an A6X CPU, Lightning connector and FaceTime HD camera
It’s not quite what we expected, but Apple has just introduced us to a new, 4th generation iPad at its event in San Jose, California today. It’s essentially a hardware refresh for Apple’s 3rd gen slate, as it packs new A6X silicon with quad-core graphics that the company claims provides double the performance of the old A5X chip. The new iPad also gets dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi, expanded LTE compatibility...
