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Apple iOS 4.2.6 Build 8E200 for Verizon iPhone 4 Avaialble for Download

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Apple has released iOS 4.2.6 8E200 for Verizon iPhone 4. At the time of announcement, Verizon iPhone 4 had iOS 4.2.5 Build 8E128 and was expected to arrive with iOS 4.3 firmware. Apple, however, seems to have changed the plan and Verizon iPhone 4 will ship with iOS 4.2.6 8E200. An update to iOS 4.3 for all devices may follow soon.

iOS 4.2.6 Build 8E200

You can download iOS 4.2.6 8E200 now: iPhone3,3_4.2.6_8E200_Restore.ipsw

via 9to5Mac

Apple COO Tim Cook is Gay?

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Tim Cook

There are some sources who claim that Time Cook is gay. The claim is based on the fact that Tim Cook is a lifelong bachelor. Here’re the bases for the claim:

Is Tim Cook Gay?

  • Tim Cook is a lifelong bachelor
  • Two sources from within Apple claim that Tim Cook is gay
  • Cook’s sexual orientation has been the topic of discussion within Apple

via CultofMac Source: Valleywag

Apple Q1 2011 Earnings: $6 Billion Profit, $26.74 Billion Earnings

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Apple Q1 2011 earnings have been announced. As expected, it’s been a record breaking Quarter for Apple where it made Q1 earnings grew by 78 percent while revenue grew by 71 percent. Here are some stats:

Apple Q1 2011 Earnings

Revenue: $26.74 billion

Earnings: $6 billion ($6.43 per share)

Macs sold: 4.13 million

iPhones sold: 16.24 million

iPods sold: 19.45 million

iPads sold: 7.33 million

Apple 1Q2011 results are great. Let’s see if this phenomenal growth continues while CEO Steve Jobs is on medical leave.

Steve Jobs on Medical Leave of Absence, COO Tim Cook Takes Over

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Apple CEO Steve Jobs is on medical leave of absence. In a memo sent to Apple employees, Steve Jobs writes that COO Tim Cook will be looking after day-to-day operations in absence of Steve Jobs. Here is the memo:

Team,

At my request, the board of directors has granted me a medical leave of absence so I can focus on my health. I will continue as CEO and be involved in major strategic decisions for the company.

I have asked Tim Cook to be responsible for all of Apple’s day to day operations. I have great confidence that Tim and the rest of the executive management team will do a terrific job executing the exciting plans we have in place for 2011.

I love Apple so much and hope to be back as soon as I can. In the meantime, my family and I would deeply appreciate respect for our privacy.

Steve

It’s not sure how long the medical leave of Steve Jobs is. We do hope the Steve gets back soon.

Apple Seeks Federal Government Help to Stop Jailbreak & iPhone Hackers

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Apple is seeking help from Federal Government to stop iPhone jailbreak & unlock. It was back in July 2010 that it became legal to jailbreak iPhone but now Apple seems to be gearing up to stop iPhone unlock and jailbreak. According to NBC, Apple has told Copyrights Office that:

“Current jailbreak technologies now in widespread use utilize unauthorized modifications to the copyrighted bootloader and operating system, resulting in the infringement of the copyrights in those programs.”

It will be interesting to see if Apple goes Sony’s way and files lawsuits against any of iPhone hackers.

via MacDailyNews