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By: Allie Gladstone

Dale Mahabir is knowledgeable on the latest and greatest technology as he works for Fortune Web Marketing agency, which strives to offer the newest insight, knowledge and technology for Internet websites.

Allie: How did you get involved in this business?

Dale: I had to get an internship for school. I interviewed at a few different places in Monmouth and Ocean County. Fortune Web Marketing ended up being the closest AND highest paying, so I chose them to intern. At the end of my internship, I was offered a full-time position.

A: What is your job title?

D: Lead graphic designer.

A: If you don’t mind me asking, how old are you now?

D: I was 21 when I got started with Fortune Web and now I’m 24.

A: What is the most common technology you deal with in your line of work?

D: I do all of my work on my Macbook Pro and my iPhone, my line of work would be very difficult or close to impossible without the Apple tools and applications I use.

A: What do you like about your job?

D: I enjoy the opportunity to be creative. I've learned a lot at my job, and get to work with some great people that have strong professional backgrounds. I have a lot of different projects that I work, from printed marketing material to designing and coding websites. I get a lot of diversity in my day-to-day workflow.

A: Any dislikes?

D: Most of our clients are older and afraid of the edginess that comes naturally in what I create. I have to tone myself down a lot, but I actually am working part-time with another company called Killbrand, it’s more of clothing graphic design, where I get to work on my Macbook and really express my creativity.

A: What is your opinion of the new iPhone technology in recent years?

D: At first I was an iPhone doubter. I never thought I used anything the iPhone had to offer. That was until my boss paid for me to have one for work. Now I don't know how I'd survive without it. I can find the answer to any question I have and connect to everything/everyone that I need, whether it be professionally or socially. It has really become a staple in my line of work.

A: How do you feel about Apple as a company?

D: Apple is one of the most innovative companies around. I feel it's only a matter of time before Macs rule the world not only socially but also for business. As someone that was brought up on PCs but converted to Macs, I'm counting down to this day and getting the "I TOLD YOU SO" ready for all of you. I know they're more expensive, but I've always looked at an Apple product as an investment, not an expense.

Author: Radhika Vasudeva


I had the opportunity to speak with Nidhin a current Best Buy Geek Squad employee in Huntington, NY. His interest in not only the iPhone but in technology overall really showed when he excitedly answered questions that dealt with his work. 


Radhika: How long have you been working for Geek Squad?
Nidhin: I have been working with geek squad for about 5 months but with computers and electronics my whole life.


R: How often do you deal with issues with the iPhone?
N: The biggest problem I usually get with the iPhone is it freezing up or certain applications, or the email not sync properly. Restoring the iphone usually does the trick. If that doesnt do it then hopefully they bought it from Best Buy and got a protection plan on it so if needed they can get a new one.


R: Why do you think people chose to buy the iphone from Best Buy instead of the Apple store?
N: One reason why people buy iphones from Best Buy and not the Apple store is because Best Buy offers Geek Squad Black tie protection which means if you drop the phone and the screen cracks or anything happens to it we change it.


R: What kind of experiences have you had in the past which helped you get this job?
N: I have been working with computers and gadgets for a long time. My dad and cousin know alot about this stuff so I learned a lot from them.


R: What would you say is the best part about your job?
N: The best part of my job would definitely be my co-workers. I get a long really well with the people I work with.

By Eric Malave

Since the iPhone 3GS chapter is approaching a close, the interviews discussed the Sales and Network Possibilities of the current iPhone. Interviewed, were a retail and technical manager from both Apple and AT&T stores. By using both retailers would gather different viewpoints on the iPhones perfomance. The two managers interviewed are, Dane, Store Manager for AT&T Authorized Retailer in Lawrenceville, NJ and Admit V., Store Manager for the Apple Retail Store in Freehold Raceway Mall.

By: Allie Gladstone

Just when you think Apple has thought of every last way to make money off of the iPhone, Steve Jobs comes up with some kind of a new plan. This time the money is in advertisements through free applications.

Pretty soon people will be reminiscing about the days way back when iPhone apps were free and not bombarded with advertisements and annoying pop-ups.

Two weeks ago, Apple announced that the program called iAds will be included in the iPhone's brand new operating system as a new plan for interactive ad- serving. It is due to be released this Summer 2010.



The "Seventh Pillar" of the iPhone 4.0, iAds are viewed to be the new face of advertising and revolutionize what ads mean in the technological world.

Finally there is a phone that can keep up with our hectic lives, iPhone OS 4. Not only is there a bluetooth keyboard, but the iPhone can multitask.

During a live press event, April 8th, Apple announced the major updates. For example, Pandora's Internet Radio streaming app can play while you are accessing other applications. iPhone OS 4 owners can also view all their mail accounts in one mailbox.

iPhone 4.0 will support 2160 apps.



There will be a Game Center with over 50,000 gaming titles. But that's not the best part; there will be social networking, which allows players to invite friends, set-up matches and create states and leader-boards.

A new way to keep your iPhone organize is by creating folders; it leaves the desktop clean by a simple drag. Don't worry, you won't have to sweat over thinking of witty folder names, it will do itself with what Apple calls, “intelligent naming.”

Similar to the iPad, the iPhone OS 4 will come with iBook which the pages are synced and wireless. 

The iPhone will be out for the iPod touch owners as well.

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David Lee is the co-owner of GP Apps, a third party company that produces various applications for the iPhone/iTouch/iPad. I had the opportunity to ask Lee some questions about his company.