Steve Jobs

Bill Gates on iPad, Surface and Microsoft’s original tablet vision

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

Bill Gates was on PBS's Charlie Rose show tonight and he got peppered with questions concerning the iPad's gigantic success and why Microsoft's original tablet vision fell short. Now chairman of Microsoft and a philanthropist, Gates gave honest answers and didn't seem jealous of Apple's success with the iPad as his sidekick Steve Ballmer evidently had been when he laughed off the iPhone back in 2007. Here are your key takeaways...

Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview now available in iTunes

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 28, 2017

Late last year, some forgotten footage of a Steve Jobs interview from 1996 was discovered in the garage of a TV director. The tape featured an epic 70 minute conversation between Jobs and Robert Clingely.

The recovered interview ended up garnering so much interest, that it actually made it into theaters all across the U.S. But don't worry, if you didn't get a chance to see the film, you can now rent it in iTunes...

Adobe to discontinue mobile Flash installs on August 15th

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 19, 2019

Last fall, Adobe announced that it was going to be discontinuing its work on mobile Flash. The announcement essentially reaffirmed Apple's, and more specifically Steve Jobs', stance on the tech.

But in case that wasn't clear enough, the developer has just given a deadline for the cease and desist. As of August 15th, Flash will no longer be installable from Android's Google Play Store...

Don’t hold your breath for Files.app in iOS 6, here’s why

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 5, 2012

Geeks have been holding their breath for direct file system access in iOS ever since the original iPhone's debut five years ago.

Unless you jailbreak, your ability to get down and dirty with the file system is limited by Apple's vision that basically boils down to Jobs' mantra that the app is the only file system you'll ever need.

It would be unwise to bet on Apple progressively breaking away from this kind of philosophy with the introduction of iOS 6 come next Monday, no matter how strongly you may feel about the rumored Files.app.

Here's why. And before you jump straight to the comments, bear in mind that this is just one writer's opinion...

All six legendary Steve Jobs talks at AllThingsD hit iTunes, get downloading

Christian Zibreg ∙ May 30, 2012

Wrapping up our extensive coverage of yesterday's Tim Cook appearance at the D10: All Things Digital conference, we just learned that event organizer, News Corp.-owned the Wall Street Journal, has reached an agreement with Apple to make all six Steve Jobs chats at D events available free on iTunes.

This is good news for anyone with the slightest interest in Steve Jobs and his public speaking, even more so knowing only Jobs' D5 and D8 interviews have been available on iTunes so far...

Sorkin at D10: “Jobs is an extremely complicated guy”

Christian Zibreg ∙ May 30, 2012

Aaron Sorkin just got interviewed by Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher at the D10: All Things Digital conference. He responded to a bunch of questions concerning his thought process, including ongoing work on his adaption of Walter Isaacson's authorized bio book for the silver screen, likening the job to "writing about The Beatles"...

How Tim Cook is turning Apple into “a more normal company”

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated April 18, 2016

Fortune Magazine has Tim Cook on the cover of the June 11 issue with Editor-at-large Adam Lashinsky's feature under the headline How Tim Cook is Changing Apple.

Not only does the cover photo look fabulous, the story itself offers previously unknown details behind Steve Jobs' successor.

One of my favorite highlights: Cook often sits with random employees at lunch.

So, what's Cook been up to, how about the driving force behind his management style and just how effective he's been at replacing a legend...

Steve Jobs honored at Webby Awards

Cody Lee ∙ May 22, 2012

This is kind of cool: as noted by CNET, Apple's late co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs was honored by a number of celebraties and political figureheads, including US President Barack Obama, during the 16th annual Webby Awards yesterday.

The touching video tribute was introduced by actors Justin Long and John Hodgman, known for their roles in the popular "I'm a Mac" TV spots, and came about midway through the award show. Keep reading to see the clip...

iSpaceship is a research campus, won’t replace corporate HQ

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated June 8, 2012

Apple's ring-shaped, spaceship-like campus wont replace the company's corporate headquarters at 1 Infinite Loop in Cupertino, California, where approximately 10,000 employees come to work, 9to5Mac has learned.

Instead, the spectacular all-glass structure will serve as research facility office space for an additional 13,000 employees and will provide an additional 300,000 feet of expansion space for future growth.

The publication was able to glean this information from a brochure Apple sent to Cupertino residents as it sought feedback amid concerns that the facility will add to the traffic and change the surrounding area...

Apple board member says Steve Jobs wanted to design an iCar

Cody Lee ∙ May 18, 2012

Fast Company highlights some interesting comments made by Apple board member, and J. Crew head, Mickey Drexler at the recent Innovation Uncensored conference. Drexler talked about all things Apple, including its late CEO Steve Jobs.

According to him, Jobs' desire to rethink industries didn't stop at computers, smartphones and other consumer electronics. Apparently he also wanted to reinvent the automotive industry as well. That's right, Jobs' wanted to build an iCar...

Steve Wozniak tapped as technical advisor for Jobs biopic

Cody Lee ∙ May 18, 2012

During a recent news conference for his upcoming HBO series, Aaron Sorkin fielded a number of questions regarding the Steve Jobs biopic he was recently chosen to adapt for Sony Pictures.

The Academy Award-winning writer told reporters that while he still doesn't know what he's going to write just yet, he's sure that the film won't be a "straight ahead biography."

Bloomberg: Steve Jobs worked closely on new redesigned iPhone

Cody Lee ∙ May 17, 2012

I know what you're thinking: great, another iPhone rumor. Well, in less than 6 months, the world's most popular tech company is expected to give its most popular product a major makeover — get used to them. Now, onto the latest rumblings.

Citing sources with "knowledge of the plans," Bloomberg is out with a new report tonight regarding Apple's next smartphone. Not only does the news outlet confirm previous reports that it has a larger screen, but it says Steve Jobs himself designed it...