Apple’s iPod is Living its Last Months

Many people are concerned that the tablet and smartphone trends might lead to the disappearance of PCs and laptops. However, not many of them think about the trend’s effect on MP3 players.

Until recently, the iPod was among Apple’s most popular devices. However, today sales are not doing really well. The reason is that consumers now have various music player alternatives to choose from. Read more

Apple’s new models iPod listed on Amazon

On September 12th, Apple launched upgraded versions of its iPods. As of today, you can find all the models listed for pre-orders at the largest online retailer Amazon.

First in our list is iPod touch. It has superthin aluminum body and it is iavailable in five colors and 32 GB and 64 GB capacities. It comes with a 4-inch Retina display which means that your fingers will have more room to rule. The latest iPod touch also features a 5-megapixel iSight camera and 1080p HD video recording. We love its advanced optics, tap to focus, LED flash, and face detection features, which make it just perfect for taking photos. Siri also comes to iPod touch to help you find all the answers you seek!

Next in line is iPod nano. It is available in seven colors and a 16 GB capacity. It is the tiniest iPod ever made. However, its 2.5-inch Multi-Touch display is nearly twice as big as the display on the previous iPod nano, which allows you to see more of your favorite music, photos, and videos. The 7th generation iPod nano allows you to browse not only by your favorite songs and artists, but also by genres or composers and you can shuffle by simply giving the device a shake – it is like your personal DJ. It also features FM radio, widescreen video, Bluetooth, pedometer, Nike+ support, and a 30-hour battery life. Can you ask for something more?

Last but not least, iPod shuffle also comes to the market. It still has its square shape with buttons and a clip. The 5th generation iPod shuffle still features VoiceOver, and is now available in seven colors with a 2 GB storage capacity and a 15-hour battery life. The device comes in a body of aluminum which is sleek and stylish. It not only allows you to take hundreds of songs with you but it also looks beautiful and trendy.

Just visit Amazon.com and chose from the new models iPod the one it suits you best. It is as simple as that!

Prince Alwaleed: You need to have Apple in your portfolio!

CNN presenter Richard Quest recently interviewed Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, CEO, Kingdom Holding Company on his response to the death of Steve Jobs.

QUEST: The brilliance of Steve Jobs is more than just flare and design and innovation. When it came to the bottom line, when he rejoined the company, it was the results, they were nothing short of spectacular. In a moment, we are going to talk to one of Apple’s key investors, Prince Alwaleed of Saudi Arabia.

And if you bear with me, now, the prince bought his shares for Apple in 1997 at $9.50 a share. The rest, as they are so fond of saying is history. Because if you look at how the share price moved, well, you can really see, his highness-look, not only did he stay right the way through this period where they dropped down to $3.00 a share. He has now seen that share price rocket all the way up some 4,000, from $9.50 up to $380.

Nice work if you can get it. But it also, of course, came from the hard work of the company involved. And Prince Alwaleed joins me now, on the line, from Saudi Arabia. Read more

Official Apple Online Store now available to customers in UAE

Apple Online Store soon to outshine competitors in UAE

Now you do not need to go to the Dubai Mall, Festival Centre, Virgin Megastore or the Palm Strep authorized Apple resellers stores. You can order your Apple product directly at UAE’s UAE’s Apple Online Store from Dubai and anywhere in the United Arab Emirates, and  you will have your Applr product of choice delivered to your doorstep. The prices are lower by 20% – 25% on average and you can get some extras that resellers can’t offer. So far, Amazon was the most trustworthy online retailer for Apple products who ships to Dubai.

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Apple’s 35th Birthday

Apple celebrated its 35th birthday on All Fools Day. From a small firm making hand-built computer kits to one of the biggest technology organizations globally, the Apple success story is one of inspiration and entrepreneurship.

As the company marks its 35th birthday, Apple is now the most valuable technology business anywhere in the world. Its market capitalization exceeds $317 billion, surpassing longtime rival Microsoft by more than $100 billion. Read more

Ping Users Top One Million in First 48 Hours

Apple® today announced that in less than 48 hours since its launch on Wednesday, more than one million users have joined Ping, its new social network for music which lets users follow their favorite artists and friends to discover what music they’re talking about, listening to and downloading.

“One-third of the people who have downloaded iTunes 10 have joined Ping,“ said Eddy Cue, Apple’s vice president of Internet Services. “As many more people download iTunes 10 in the coming weeks, we expect the Ping community to continue growing.“ Read more

When The iPad will come to Dubai?

Apple CEO Steve Jobs debuts the much-anticipated Apple tablet. Jobs shows the in’s and out’s of the new “iPad”, starting at $499.

History of tablet computers

Apple isn’t the only company to tackle the tablet. CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout looks at past versions.

CENTIMETERCUBE launched Apple Lifestyle Magazine in the Middle East

CENTIMETERCUBE, a Dubai-based architecture and design company, today announced the launch of Shufflegazine, a monthly magazine dedicated to all things Apple in the Middle East.

Shufflegazine is a monthly magazine about Apple products such as Mac,Apple iPod touch 8 GB (3rd Generation) NEWEST MODEL, iPhone, Apple TV with 160GB Hard Drive – MB189LL/A, and more, and the lifestyle surrounding the use of these products in daily life whether it’s business or leisure. Shufflegazine presents a unique profile in the Middle East market because it is written in both English and Arabic and it’s entirely produced in the region. EmiratesMac Apple User Group previously published Shufflegazine under the name Shuffle.

Omran Al-Owais said about the launch of Shufflegazine, “As an Emirati it’s important to me to read about what’s happening around me, how products work here, and what people here are doing with the computers and gadgets they use. We want to offer all that to our readers, and do it in English and Arabic. We feel that Shufflegazine offers something unique in the Middle East to readers and advertisers alike.” Read more

iPhone 3G in review

The biggest story of the last week apart from the oil price up to 147$, is clearly the release of the iPod 3G Apple.

In review Rayan Block commented:

“Not only is this iPhone’s Exchange enterprise support aiming straight for the heart of the business market, but the long-awaited 3rd party application support and App Store means it’s no longer just a device, but a viable computing platform. And its 3G network compatibility finally makes the iPhone welcome the world over, especially after Cupertino decided to ditch its non-traditional carrier partnerships in favor of dropping the handset price dramatically.”