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Chuck Schumer writes open letter to Steve Jobs

by Mike Schramm (Jul 16th, 2010)

Just in case you missed it yesterday, US Senator Chuck Schumer wrote an open letter to Steve Jobs asking him to deal with the ongoing iPhone 4 reception issues. "To address this concern," Schumer wrote, "I ask that Apple provide iPhone 4 customers ...

Steve Jobs stops by Paris Opera store

by Mike Schramm (Jul 7th, 2010)

I have my doubts about what's going on here, but I'll let you judge the veracity of this one for yourself. The above video is supposedly a short clip of none other than Steve Jobs walking through the newly opened Paris Opera Apple Store during ...

Russian president gets an iPhone 4 from Steve Jobs

by Mike Schramm (Jun 24th, 2010)

(Russian press pool) Russian president Demetri Medvedev has been touring Silicon Valley this week, and during a trip to the mothership in Cupertino, he became the first Russian to officially get an iPhone 4 -- from Steve Jobs himself, no less. ...

Steve's D8 interview now available on iTunes

by Keith M (Jun 18th, 2010)

As you know, a few weeks ago Steve Jobs took the stage at the eighth annual D: All Things Digital (i.e., D8) conference, where he was interviewed by Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher on the recent goings on at Apple HQ. Unfortunately, most of us ...

What really happened with Wi-Fi on the iPhone 4

by Mike Schramm (Jun 11th, 2010)

WWDC is wrapping up here in San Francisco today, and after a week of having most of the best Apple developers in the world all in one place, we're hearing some speculation and solutions for what happened to Steve Jobs on stage Monday. He had Wi-Fi ...

Full 90-min video of Steve Jobs at All Things Digital 8 posted

by Dave Caolo (Jun 7th, 2010)

The folks at All Things Digital have posted the full-length video of the interview that Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher did with Steve Jobs at D8. As usual, Steve provided several memorable moments. This year, he discussed the tragic situation ...

Steve Jobs live on stage tonight at D8 conference

by Mike Schramm (Jun 1st, 2010)

Steve Jobs is scheduled to appear on stage tonight at D8 in Los Angeles, and Engadget is blogging live from the event. Steve will be on stage live at 6pm Pacific Time (9 Eastern), so if you're around, tune in over there to see what's happening live ...

Steve Jobs introduces the Death Star

by Mike Schramm (May 31st, 2010)

This is an idea so beautiful in its execution that you wonder why it hasn't been done before -- take Steve Jobs' rapturous introduction of the iPad, and put it over the footage from Star Wars of the Death Star briefing. It's a perfect geeky mashup ...

When Steve says "No" we hear "Maybe." Here's why.

by Erica Sadun (May 18th, 2010)

In a recent TUAW post, I wondered whether a closed Mac system might be in Apple's future in addition to the standard Mac offerings. Despite the existence of Apple TV, some are dubious. After all, Steve Jobs said no (or, more accurately "nope") to a ...

A less-than-graceful keynote

by Mike Schramm (May 5th, 2010)

We've seen the keynote in 60 seconds, and we've seen the "only the adjectives" 'approach before. Here's a slightly less complimentary way to show off the keynote, though, with all of the "ums," "aahs," and other interjections that popped up during ...

Apple posts thoughts on Flash

by TJ Luoma (Apr 29th, 2010)

Apple has posted their Thoughts on Flash, signed by Steve Jobs himself, which echos a lot of the commentary that you've probably already read on why Apple isn't supporting Flash on iPhone OS devices, and why they plan to block apps that allow Flash ...

Steve Jobs to appear at All Things Digital 8

by Dave Caolo (Apr 28th, 2010)

Kara Swisher announced this week that Apple CEO Steve Jobs will appear on stage at this year's All Things Digital Conference, D8. In fact, Steve will kick things off with an on-stage interview on opening night. Other famous guests will include James ...

Steve Jobs: "Life is fragile."

by Michael Grothaus (Apr 27th, 2010)

Business Insider has published an email reply one of their readers received from Steve Jobs. The reader wrote to Jobs after reading a speech Jobs gave about his experience with liver disease. The BI reader, who lost his young girlfriend to ...

Steve's private jet is back in the air

by Michael Grothaus (Apr 26th, 2010)

Steve Jobs is flying again. Literally. Last April the Wall Street Journal freaked out a bit when they went through Apple's SEC reports and saw that Apple only reimbursed Steve Jobs for US$4000 in flight expenses for his private Gulfstream V jet ...

The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs previews early

by Michael Grothaus (Apr 17th, 2010)

We reported on Mike Daisey's monologue The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs earlier this year. The play was (and is still) scheduled for a run at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre from January 14 to February 27, 2011, but due to popular demand, ...

Jobs confirms Wi-Fi, 3G iPad launch via email

by Dave Caolo (Apr 15th, 2010)

Steve Jobs has emailed a European customer to apologize for the iPad's delay and confirm the company's shipping plans. 9to5 Mac reports on emails sent by two European customers to Steve Jobs asking about the iPad's international release. The first ...