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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.

By: Patricia Dempaire-Caldwell

Apple is concern that Goggle might use data they can collect from iPhone holders to tailor software for their smart phone. Creating their own search engine will protect Apple from Google collecting data from its App Store.

Apple has had issues with Goggle before. Nexus Ones maker, HTC, was sued by Apple for patent infringement.



Although Apple lacks experience to build a search engine, they ca buy a startup one or, as rumors state, use Bing from Microsoft.

Gene Munster, Piper Jaffray analyst, says there is a 70% chance that Apple will have a new search engine within 5 years.
"The data generated on the iPhone OS platform must become an increasing priority for Apple and we believe the company has the resources to develop its own products in both maps and search in the next five years," Munster said.    




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By: Eric Malave

Once again, there are rumors of a Verizon iPhone, ending the Apple's exclusivity with At&t. One would think that Verizon will greatly benefit from the iPhone. However, so will At&t.

Both Verizon and Apple will increase sales, as the iPhone will increase sales on the largest 3G network. In addition, Verizon's market will grow as customers will have the option of choosing between the Droid smartphone and the iPhone.


At&t will benefit from the loss of exclusivity. At&t will not only expand the list of cellular devices, like the Droid and Palm smartphones. At&t will also double its efforts on enhancing their 3G network to support such devices.

With the addition of At&t's MicroCell femtocell device, will help increase internet connection in more locations.This will help level, if not increase the playing field against Verizon's network.

The loss of the At&t's exclusivity of the iPhone will motivate them to compete at a harder and faster pace with Verizon's network.

At&t losing the iPhones exclusivity is fortunate for the company. It can be compared to a father taking off the training wheels to his sons bike. Eventually, the little boy will no longer have the training wheels, but will learn to cycle at a better, stronger pace than he ever could before.



 

By: Eric Malave

The release of the iPad has gained much publicity, especially with its release date approaching. However, the iPad is becoming a thing of the past with the new developments of the upcoming iPhone.

 The new iPhone, no longer known as iPhone 4G, will be changed to the iPhone HD. This name change will clarify that the phone is the fourth generation iPhone, but the network may not.


This may be a surprise to many consumers and network providers as they plan to enhance or upgrade their networks to 4G. Regardless of network support, the new name will provide this generation of iPhone with a new start.

The iPhone HD will include a new A4 chip processor, which is used in the iPad. The new A4 processor, developed by Apple themselves, is supposed to enhance speed and graphic imaging. The power of the processor will also help the multi-tasking capability for the iPhone HD.




Furthermore, the iPhone will enhance the number of pixels in the iPhone by four times the current phone. The iPhone HD will have a 960 by 640 pixel screen, compared to the iPhone 3G's 320 by 480.

Overall, these new developments will increase the gap between the iPhone and any other smartphone competitor.

By:Radhika Vasudeva

Line 2 is a new iPhone application which gives your a second line. It can have its own contact list and voicemail. The company the formed this application is Toktumi. According to NY Times article 'iPhone App to Sidestep AT&T' “Your second line can be an 800 number, if you wish, or you can transfer an existing number.”

This application is extremely useful for businesses because on the companies site it offers things to make your business appear bigger then it is. It offers things such as call screening. But the biggest thing about this application is that it can make and receive phone calls either through AT&T or through the internet. If you are in a wireless area it connects to the Wi-Fi and makes your phone calls. And the best part it is that when it connects to Wi-Fi it doesn't use up your AT&T minutes.

March 23, 2010

By: Eric Malave
March 12, 2010


Apple plans to revolutionize the market again with a hopeful summer surprise. The highly anticipated, yet to be announced, Apple iPhone 4G is causing quite a storm in the media.

The new iPhone 4G model plans to pack a punch, including new and improved features. Like its iPhone predecessors, it not only plans to change the smartphone market, it plans to dominate.

According to PCWorlds, Daniel Ionescu, the iPhone 4G is planned to release as early as this May. The new 4G model is expected to include a sleek model, OLED screen, and a 5 megapixel camera.



In addition, the iPhone 4G will include a second camera in the front of the phone for multi-tasking capability. This will allow users to have video iChat conversations and using other applications simultaneously.

Apple plans to upgrade the operating system for the new 4G for better application accessibility. In combination to At&t's anticipated 4G network, Apple's new phone will slide its way to the top. 

Charleston County School District might take a different approach on student learning. They plan on investing in 40 iPod Touches.

There are apps varying from vocabulary, e-book reading, art and science. a 99-cent can be loaded into as many iPod Touches. "[It's] very cost-effective with taxpers," said CCSD Media Services Corrdinator Connie Dopierela.



They are in their second year of initiative "Classroom Modernization,"however this is the first year students are reading with digital books.

"If we can engage [the students] through this technology to read longer or look future or to contiue to study..." said Dopierala. "Then this will have been a great success."

By the next school year the CCSD Media Services hopes to have iPod Touches at school's district-wide.

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Posted By: Allie Gladstone
Sunday, February 28

A current issue that many consumers are faced with when contemplating buying the iPhone 3G over, say, a Blackberry, is that the only available network is AT&T.
Buyers with longtime commitments to their Verizon or T-Mobile plans for instance are hesitant to switch over just because they want the iPhone.

Despite AT&T’s efforts to keep their customers and gain more through their monopoly over the iPhone, people have discovered that the 3G can be unlocked in the same way as the original iPhone.




There are companies online, even instructional videos that offer software and teach people how to unlock their iPhone, and use their preferred carrier with it and go along with your desired fees and charges. People can also get applications for free that they would otherwise have to pay to download.


Not only can someone learn from a site, but also pre-unlocked iPhones are also available through websites like Amazon and EBay.

These methods of changing the phone carriers is complete forgery, but is a fast growing and popular way for people to get what they want without switching carriers.
Unfortunately for AT&T, soon it just might make more sense for them to split the rights with another popular carrier… or maybe they can soak up the ownership for a little bit longer. Either way, people feel the need to cheat the system and will probably win this battle.

By: Patricia Dempaire-Caldwell
02/28/10

A month before the release of the iPad, accessories like cases and other gadgets are already in the work.

Many third-party manufactures are able to thrive based on accessories. An ecosystem of new hardware is created around the iPad. According to Piper Jaffray & Co. an estimate $3.7 billion was totaled worldwide on iPhone and iPod accessories only.

Griffin Technology began drawing up designs for cases within hours of the iPad announcement.

Some companies, however, aren't jumping on the bandwagon. They are waiting to have an actually iPad on hand to test their accessories. Jamie Pichora, founder of GelaSkins plans to "have as much as we can get done ahead of time." After getting an iPad they will have products available "in a day."

Blue Microphones Inc. is waiting to release their recording device for now. Johnathan vonRentzell a sales representative says, "If you're making it for a product, you want to make sure there's a market."

Posted By: Radhika Vasudeva
Sunday, February 21

Posted by Brittney Marie Cadott 
Friday, February 5