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Published: 03/2/11

Steve Jobs Introduces iPad 2: Instant Reactions on the New Tablet's Specs

By  Steven Hoffer - AOL News
Steve Jobs Introduces iPad 2: Instant Reactions on the New Tablet's Specs

Put down your iPad! And pick up an iPad 2! With a surprise appearance from chief executive Steve Jobs, Apple unveiled its heavily rumored iPad 2 tablet computer on Wednesday at a live event in San Francisco. The new iPad will be available in the U.S. starting March 11 and starts at $499. Some of the tech-specs include: 8.8 mm thick 1.3 pounds Front and rear cameras 9x faster graphics 2x faster CPU Models that work with both AT&T and Verizon 10 hour battery life 16, 32, and 64 GB versions To say the least, Jobs is pretty excited about the new offering: "When ...

Published: 03/2/11

Steve Jobs Rises From Sickbed, Unveils Apple's iPad 2

By  Dave Thier - AOL News
Steve Jobs Rises From Sickbed, Unveils Apple's iPad 2

SAN FRANCISCO -- Steve Jobs is up and about, and he has a new iPad. After much speculation about whether the tech giant's CEO's health problems would keep him from making it today to the Yerba Buena Gardens here to unveil the next-generation tablet computer, he arrived in person to show that nobody unveils a major Apple product but Steve Jobs. A little over a year ago, Apple virtually invented the tablet market by announcing the original iPad. A host of similar products have entered the market since, but the iPad continues to dominate tablet sales. Now, Apple hopes to continue that ...

Published: 03/2/11

Steve Jobs Takes the Stage at iPad 2 Unveiling

By  David Knowles - AOL News
Steve Jobs Takes the Stage at iPad 2 Unveiling

Rumors of his demise have been greatly exaggerated. Steve Jobs took to the stage at Apple's grand unveiling of the new iPad 2 today, looking skinny but no worse since announcing he was taking a leave of absence from the company as he continues to battle pancreatic cancer. Jobs was last seen in public Feb. 18 at a much-publicized dinner with President Barack Obama, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a table full of tech-world luminaries. For weeks, speculation had swirled as to whether Jobs would attend the iPad 2 launch. Receiving a rousing standing ovation from the crowd assembled at the ...

Published: 03/2/11

Apple CEO Steve Jobs, on Medical Leave, Appears at iPad Event

By  not in system - AOL News
Apple CEO Steve Jobs, on Medical Leave, Appears at iPad Event

SAN FRANCISCO -- Apple CEO Steve Jobs, who has been on indefinite medical leave, is making an appearance at a product event in San Francisco. Jobs walked on stage to standing ovation. Apple is expected to unveil the second generation of its wildly successful iPad at Wednesday's event. Jobs told the audience, "We've been working on this product for a while and I just didn't want to miss today." Jobs announced in January that he would take a third leave of absence to focus on his health. In the last decade, Jobs, 56, has survived a rare but curable form of pancreatic cancer and undergone a ...

Published: 03/1/11

Apple Set to Announce iPad 2, but Will Steve Jobs Be in the House?

By  Mary Phillips-Sandy - AOL News
Apple Set to Announce iPad 2, but Will Steve Jobs Be in the House?

The iPad 2, Apple's first revamp of its groundbreaking tablet, will reportedly be released Wednesday. That's triggered the usual rumors about device specs and upgrades -- but with this product launch, there's a fresh mystery: Will Steve Jobs be present for the unveiling? In mid-January, Jobs announced his third medical leave from Apple, putting Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook in charge of the company during his absence. Exactly one month later, the National Enquirer renewed concerns about Jobs' health with an unconfirmed report that the Apple CEO had just weeks to live. The rumor arose ...

Published: 02/23/11

MacBook Pro Loaded With Thunderbolt Port, Intel Sandy Bridge and More, Website Claims

By  Mary Phillips-Sandy - AOL News
MacBook Pro Loaded With Thunderbolt Port, Intel Sandy Bridge and More, Website Claims

Photos and information reportedly detailing specifications of the new 13-inch MacBook Pro have surfaced, and Apple enthusiasts are finding much to discuss. German-language Mac blog fscklog posted a shot of the MacBook Pro's spec sheet (in German). For those who don't Deutsch sprechen, MacRumors offers a translation and says the information is legit. The new MacBook's key features: 1. A Light Peak "Thunderbolt" port A variation of Intel's Light Peak technology, the Thunderbolt port is designed to surpass USB and FireWire connectivity with faster transfer times and more device ...

Published: 02/18/11

Steve Jobs Dines With President Obama (and Mark Zuckerberg) [PHOTO]

By  Steven Hoffer - AOL News
Steve Jobs Dines With President Obama (and Mark Zuckerberg) [PHOTO]

If you were skeptical of Thursday's Steve Jobs photos in the National Enquirer, today we can do a little better for you. Jobs, who recently took a medical leave of absence from Apple, attended a high-profile dinner Thursday evening along with President Barack Obama, Mark Zuckerberg and an impressive list of other tech industry leaders. The White House published a photo of the guests during dinner, so there shouldn't be any debate over whether that's actually Steve Jobs sitting next to the president: Pete Souza, White House Pete Souza, White House Here's the full guest ...

Published: 02/17/11

In Steve Jobs News: National Enquirer Photos and a Big Obama Meeting

By  Steven Hoffer - AOL News
In Steve Jobs News: National Enquirer Photos and a Big Obama Meeting

Here is your latest installment of Steve Jobs rumors. The National Enquirer reports that the Apple chief executive, who recently took a leave of absence to focus on his health, has only six weeks to live. Jobs has battled pancreatic cancer and underwent a liver transplant in 2009. The diagnosis is based on two Enquirer images of Jobs apparently leaving the Stanford Cancer Center in Palo Alto, Calif., where Radar magazine says he has been getting medical treatment. Tony Avelar, AP Apple CEO Steve Jobs speaks at an Apple event this past October. The Enquirer, which just got a lot ...

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