iPhone 4 – Apple did it again

Apple’s iPhone 4 has recently launched in UK and it seems to be a hit, as it was in the US. In the first three days after release, Apple announced they sold over 1,7 million phones, making iPhone 4 the most successful launch in Apple’s history, as CE Steve Jobs stated. More than that, it seems that this latest smartphone has left behind the iPad’s recently success.

The iPhone 4 comes with a 3.5 inch Retina display, capable of a 960×640 pixels resolution, four times more pixels as previous iPhones featured. It comes in 16GB and 32GB versions, but both ones have a 5MP camera with LED flash and HD video recording at 30 fps – 720p video. The battery also seems to last 40% longer than in the previous models.

However, this model does not lack a « childhood disease », many people stating it has reception problems (which seem to get Apple into a huge lawsuit) and sometimes, the built-in camera crashes causing discomfort to users. Due to this reception problem, Apple could launch a software update for its iOS4 operating system, but official statement has never been released.

With all these pluses and minuses, it seems that along with the massive sales in US, UK market does not lack at all buyers for this smartphone. The interest for this device is enormous while UK retailers have run off iPhone 4 from their shelves, expecting new supplies from the producer. The biggest problems are with the white version while it is much more attractive among customers and Apple has stated that new models will ship at the end of July, while the iPhone 4 black model’s supply seems not to be affected by this shortage.

New apple product range launched by Jobs

The man they refer to as a “national treasure” and a “visionary” took center stage after almost a year’s hiatus following a liver transplant surgery. Yes, Steve Jobs is firmly in control and was his usual enthusiastic self, as he talked briefly about the operation and how important it was for everybody to consider donating their organs. The standing ovation he received was spontaneous.

The Apple stock has been moving up and down in the recent past on reports of his failing health and this event was very significant in communicating to investors that he was back and was playing an active role in the running of the company affairs.

It was however quickly back to business for Steve Jobs as he displayed the brilliant iPod Nano. This music player has features like the FM tuner, an inbuilt video camera and a voice recording facility. The product has already made a mark in the short time it has entered the market and has a very healthy market share. Apple has ensured that its existing iPod models don’t suffer due to the Nano launch by slashing their prices and have also introduced the 32 and 64GB versions.

The iTunes program which has undergone a revamp was also showcased and particular reference was made to its excellent home sharing, varied applications management program and liner notes features. Steve Jobs reiterated the fact that iTunes was the numero uno in music sales with over a hundred million registered members.

However, it must be said that the usual euphoria that tends to follow after every Apple press conference was missing this time as people probably had more expectations from it.

You can’t keep a good geek down – Steve Jobs back at work

Nothing can keep a good geek down, be it cancer, liver transplant or anything you can think of, Steve Jobs keeps coming back. Steve Jobs, 54, Apple’s co-founder and Chief executive is said to have returned to work six months after his medical leave. Jobs is said to have had a liver transplant which must have gone very well because he is said to be expected back at his desk at the end of June.

Steve Jobs has had series of health issues over the years, In 2004, Mr Jobs was treated for pancreatic cancer, in 2008 there were fears that the cancer had returned when he appeared at a major Apple event looking thin and gaunt. In January 2009, Mr Jobs revealed that he was being treated for a “hormone imbalance”. Later Jobs told his staff that his medical problems were more complex than first thought and he would take six months off work to concentrate on his health.
The Wall Street Journal reported over the weekend that Mr Jobs underwent a liver transplant over two months ago. It is predicted that Mr Jobs will stay on as chief executive officer of Apple on a part-time basis with a view to moving on to become chairman of the company.
Jobs once gave up the post of CEO of Apple for some years, his absence saw a decline in apples fortunes which seem to rise again once Jobs came back into the help and introduce new innovative products to the Apple Mac offering including the very successful and popular music player, iPod.