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Apple and U2 have an ongoing partnership to ‘transform the way music is listened to and viewed’

Sep10
by on September 10, 2014 at 12:14 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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U2 made a big appearance at Apple’s iPhone 6 and Apple Watch event on Tuesday, releasing its new album for free to iTunes customers. It looks like we’ll be seeing even more of them at Apple events. In a blog post about the album launch, the band revealed that it will continue to work with Apple to change music consumption. “We’re collaborating with Apple on some cool stuff over the next couple of years, innovations that will transform the way music is listened to and viewed,” frontman Bono wrote. Apple CEO Tim Cook mentioned during the keynote that the company…

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Hands-on with the larger iPhone 6 and much larger iPhone 6 Plus

Sep09
by on September 9, 2014 at 11:54 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider, Mobile

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The Samsung Galaxy Note showed smartphone makers that the world really wanted a larger computer in its pocket. Today Apple complied with the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus. Apple’s going big. The edges of the larger iPhones remind me of the iPhone 3GS. I like the contours of the iPhone 3GS. It’s like a pebble in your hand while the iPhone 4 and later felt more like a slab of metal. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are a happy medium between those designs with curved edges and a flat back. Even with a larger footprint, it’s a softer…

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Hands-on with the larger iPhone 6 and much larger iPhone 6 Plus

Sep09
by on September 9, 2014 at 11:54 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider, Mobile

iPhone 6 Plus

The Samsung Galaxy Note showed smartphone makers that the world really wanted a larger computer in its pocket. Today Apple complied with the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus. Apple’s going big. The edges of the larger iPhones remind me of the iPhone 3GS. I like the contours of the iPhone 3GS. It’s like a pebble in your hand while the iPhone 4 and later felt more like a slab of metal. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are a happy medium between those designs with curved edges and a flat back. Even with a larger footprint, it’s a softer…

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WSJ: Microsoft is in talks to acquire Minecraft maker Mojang for $2 billion+

Sep09
by on September 9, 2014 at 10:24 pm
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Microsoft is reportedly in “serious discussions” to acquire Mojang, the independent game studio behind the popular Minecraft game, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. A source told the paper that the deal could top $2 billion and close “as early as this week.” Minecraft has developed a passionate following, especially among kids. A $2 billion valuation would be a huge win for the Swedish developer, which has largely taken an anti-establishment stance. The deal could, however, be a huge blow to fans if Microsoft decides to turn the game into a Windows/Xbox exclusive. It is possible, though,…

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WSJ: Microsoft is in talks to acquire Minecraft maker Mojang for $2 billion+

Sep09
by on September 9, 2014 at 10:24 pm
Posted In: Around the Web

Microsoft is reportedly in “serious discussions” to acquire Mojang, the independent game studio behind the popular Minecraft game, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. A source told the paper that the deal could top $2 billion and close “as early as this week.” Minecraft has developed a passionate following, especially among kids. A $2 billion valuation would be a huge win for the Swedish developer, which has largely taken an anti-establishment stance. The deal could, however, be a huge blow to fans if Microsoft decides to turn the game into a Windows/Xbox exclusive. Microsoft declined to comment…

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