Nicole Martinelli
Nicole Martinelli has covered science and tech for outlets including Newsweek, Wired.com and the Wall Street Journal Europe. She turned her focus to all things Apple in 2008 and blogs daily at Cult of Mac, where stories range from iPhone art to Steve Jobs paper dolls, the latest in futuristic patents (touchscreen Macs, anyone?) to crimes committed in the name of Apple's must-have devices.
She has also worked for the Economist.com,the New York Times, BBC2, Discovery Channel and Italian-language editions of Linux Magazine, Wired and Vanity Fair.
She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from San Francisco State University, a master's in Communications from the Universita' degli Studi di Firenze (Florence, Italy), does not usually refer to herself in the third person and dreams of a guest spot on Myth Busters.
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She has also worked for the Economist.com,the New York Times, BBC2, Discovery Channel and Italian-language editions of Linux Magazine, Wired and Vanity Fair.
She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from San Francisco State University, a master's in Communications from the Universita' degli Studi di Firenze (Florence, Italy), does not usually refer to herself in the third person and dreams of a guest spot on Myth Busters.
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How to Shoot Better Video with Your iPhone [Tips]A co-founder of the Original iPhone Film Festival shares tips for shooting good video with an iPhone. -
iPhone Tutoring App to Offer Help on the GoAn online tutoring and homework service called Does That Make Sense? plans to offer help to students via Apple's iPhone.
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How an iPad Helps Run a Therapist's OfficeHere's how one busy therapist saves time by using an iPad to help run his practice. -
Meet the iPad's Unlikely Cheerleader: SAP CIO Oliver BussmanGerman software colossus SAP may the most vocal cheerleader for the iPad in business.
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Here's How You Convince Skeptical Cops to Use iPhone, iPad AppsThose wired police departments using iPhone and iPad mobile apps have to pass the "skeptical cop" test. Here's how one department won them over.
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Porn, Lava and the Westboro Baptist Church: Apple's Most Bizarre Moments of 2011Here's this year's roundup of the strangest moments in Apple history.
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iPhone Video Proves Key Evidence in Mother-in-Law Rampage CaseAn argument between a man and his ex-mother-in-law turned violent, his iPhone recording helped clear him with police.
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Hipstamatic Launches New Group iPhone Photo AppA new iPhone app lets you shoot and share with friends instantly.
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Random Acts of Kindness Go Mobile with iPhone AppA new mobile app can help you share everyday acts of kindness.
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Study Claims iPad App Boosts Student Math SkillsA small study shows that students who played with an iPad app do better at learning fractions.
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Parents with iPads Targeted as Market for Android Tablet for KidsParents who don't want their kids playing with expensive iPads are the market for a new $200 Android tablet.
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iPhone App GPS Punch! Tracks EmployeesAn iPhone app says it can track employees on the road to improve sales calls. -
Check Out Steve Note, All of His Best Public Appearances in One PlaceLate Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is known for his amazing presentations. A new website gathers them all together...
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These iPad-Owning Lapdancers Want to Invade Your iPhone with SaucytimeSaucytime is the latest adult company to target Apple's handy videoconferencing technology, FaceTime. -
A Visit to Foxconn's Not-So-Secret iPhone Factory in BrazilThere's been much speculation about a new iPad and iPhone factory in Brazil.
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iPhone App Reallymet Proves AlibisA new iPhone app helps you prove you were actually where you claimed to be -great for work or suspicious partners. -
Two iPhone Apps Win Government ChallengeOut of over 30 entries, two iPhone apps won a national tech challenge.
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Bait-and-Switch iPad Scams Coming to a Parking Lot Near YouScams involving too-cheap-to-be-real iPads are sprouting up in the U.S. -
iPad 2 Tops World Peace on Wish ListWhat do people really, really want? An iPad 2.
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iPad App Tracks Airline MaintenanceA new iPad application helps airlines maintain the fleet.
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Photographer Sues Apple for Nicked Pics in IPhone AppsA photographer is taking Apple to court over copyright claims for her photos used in two iPhone apps.
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The Day Steve Jobs Called AT&T with iPhone WoesYou thought you have problems with your iPhone and AT&T? So did Steve Jobs.
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iPhone 4s Contests Abound, Despite Apple Veto on GiveawaysWant to win an iPhone 4s? Apple prohibits iPhone giveaways, but companies promote them anyway.
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eBay Market Heats Up for iPhone 4SApple fans who live in countries where the iPhone 4S isn't yet available are turning to online marketplace eBay.
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Identity Theft Ring Targets Apple ProductsDemand for Apple products is at the heart of a huge identity theft scam that involved over 100 people.
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Steve Jobs Iconic Turtlenecks Sell OutApple co-founder Steve Jobs wore a uniform of sorts: black mockneck, jeans and sneakers. Following his death, the maker of the mockneck has sold out of the shirts.
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iPads Help Jog Memory, Train Brains at Retirement CenterOne retirement center is using iPads to help residents stay young and vital.
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Anti-Bullying iPhone App Filters Out HatersAn iPhone app offers to help filter out hate messages for teens.
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Inside a Million Dollar 'iPad School'Apple's iPad is now teaching scores of U.S. kids their ABCs. Here's an inside look on what an iSchool is like.
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iPhone, iPad Apps Are Changing HotelsiPhone apps are making travel and hotel stays a lot easier - and more fun. One company creates apps for hotels around the world that can get your complaints fast-tracked and breakfast in bed.
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iPads Teaching Kindergartners Their ABCsKids heading to school for the first time won't find just the usual crayons - in the U.S. more of them will be learning the ABCs with Apple's iPad tablet computer.
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Vanity Fair: Apple's Jonathan Ive, Tim Cook More Influential Than Lady GagaTim Cook and Jonathan Ive of Apple are both more influential than Lady Gaga, according to Vanity Fair.
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Kinetik Helps You Find Killer iPhone, iPad Apps Via Social NetworkingIf you're looking for new apps for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch device, app Kinetik is a great place to start.
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Former Apple Employees: 'Steve Jobs is the Conscience Sitting on Your Shoulder'After the recent resignation of Steve Jobs, some Apple employees turned entrepreneurs tell how working with him changed their outlook.
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Meet the Priest Behind the Vatican-approved iPhone Prayer AppDaily prayer? Father Paolo Padrini convinced Vatican officials it was time to approve an app for that.
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iPads Helping to Make Disney's New Fantasyland a RealityEngineers creating Disney's new Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom Park are using iPads to make dreams come true.
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Thief Snags iPhone of Distracted Crime ReporterA crime reporter had his iPhone stolen while riding a commuter train.
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FBI Launches Child ID iPhone AppThe FBI has launched its first iPhone app to help identify missing children.
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National Institute of Standards & Tech Launches iPad Pilot ProgramAnother government agency launched a test program for the iPad.
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iPhone App Snaps Pictures of Crimes in ProgressA new iPhone app aims to thwart crimes by taking pictures of criminals.
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Can iPads Make Senators More Efficient?One state legislature hopes to make politicians more efficient by equipping them with Apple iPads.
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Pentagon Develops Stress Disorder iPhone Apps for TroopsThe Pentagon has created iPhone apps for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
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Boy with Leukemia Granted Wish to Make IPhone GameA boy battling leukemia got his wish to make his own iPhone game.
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Should the FDA Monitor iPhone Apps?The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing guidelines to monitor some mobile apps.
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Homeless Musician Using iTunes to Get Off the StreetsThanks to the help of a producer, a homeless man is selling his music on iTunes in the hopes of getting off the streets.
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iPhone Film Fest Wants Your VideosRecognizing that Apple has created a powerful tool for making movies, a new contest is open for films made on iPhones, iPads and the iPod Touch.
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Woman Offers iPad for Intro to Mr. RightA 32-year-old woman hopes to meet her future husband -- to get more introductions she's offering an iPad to the person who helps her meet him.
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Tips from a Journalist on Recording, Editing with Your iPhoneiPhones are so smart that reporters are turning them into one-person news machines. Here are some tips for getting more from your iPhone.
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iPads Stolen from Russian PilotA pilot arrived home to find his suitcase opened and eight iPads missing.
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iPad Solves Girl's Reading ProblemsAn Apple iPad is helping a 9-year-old girl at school.
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Travel Information for Cuba? Now There Are Apps for ThatAs travel restrictions ease, apps with vacation info arrive in iTunes.
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Israel Asks Apple to Pull Intifada iPhone AppA government official in Israel has asked Apple to remove an iPhone app called "ThirdIntifada."
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Apple Sidelines DUI/Speedtrap iPhone Apps but They're Still in iTunesApple's new guidelines ban iPhone apps from iTunes that might encourage drunk driving, but most of the applications that came under scrutiny are still available.
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After Company Pulls iPad Giveaway, Apple Approves AppsA group of app developers found their work held up in iTunes due to an iPad contest that violated Apple guidelines.
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Apple Rejects App Over iPad GiveawayA contest giving away an iPad meant rejection from the iTunes store for a developer.
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Do Women Talk More Than Men? Ask the Talk-o-Meter iPhone AppAn iPhone app monitors your conversation to show who talks more...
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Is Apple Trying to Stop IPad Giveaways?Companies using iPads as promotions and giveaways may be stopped by Apple.
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Porn Service Goes Bust, CEO Says Apple FaceTime Adoption Too LowAn adult company selling live chats using Apple's FaceTime feature has closed. The company says not enough people use FaceTime to make it viable.
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Touch Italy's Most Beautiful Art from Your iPadMasterpieces from the Uffizi gallery in Florence, Italy are now available for a close-up with a new iPad app.
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iPod Marathon Runner Disqualified, Wins on AppealA marathon runner was disqualified for wearing an iPod but won on appeal.
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Meet the First "Miss FaceTime" for Adult Sex Chat ServiceA company called iP4Play has launched adult sex chats utilizing Apple's video chat service FaceTime. Following the long tradition of calendar girls and monthly playmates, Miss FaceTime has been named.
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Social Networking IPhone, IPod App Helps Put Sex Offender in JailThe FBI used data from an iPod to catch a sexual predator who connected with two teens via a social networking app.
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PBS, Mythbusters Win Best Entertainment iPad App AwardsTwo apps that allow you to watch TV on your iPad won this year's Webby awards in the entertainment category.
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Apple Rejects iPhone Game About Smuggling Immigrants, Now Game "Snuggles" AnimalsAfter getting rejected by Apple for controversial content, a game about illegal immigration got cute.
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Do School Principals Need iPads to Get the Job Done?iPads are rapidly becoming adopted in schools, but should administrators have them too?
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Pilot Relied on iPhone to Save Flood VictimsDuring the recent floods in Australia, one helicopter pilot relied on Google maps and an iPhone to rescue people.
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Waste or Fraud in Local Government? There's An App for ThatIn Philadelphia, officials recently launched an iPhone and iPad app to report waste and fraud in government.
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Royal Wedding iPhone, iPad Apps Are the New Tacky SouvenirsRoyal wedding watchers are going high-tech with apps for the iPad and iPhone.Also published on:
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Survey Says: Doctors Love iPhones, TooA large survey found that doctors are avid readers of the news on iPhones.
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Do Preschoolers Need iPads?How young is too young for an computer? One school district is handing out iPads to preschoolers to teach them the ABCs.
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Reporting Suspicious Activity? There's a Homeland Security iPhone App for ThatA state branch of Homeland Security has launched an app for concerned citizens to report suspicious activity.
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Apple Pulls 'Gay Cure' iPhone App After Massive ProtestsAfter over 150,000 signatures, Apple removed a 'gay cure' app from the iTunes store.
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'Gay Cure' iPhone App Protests MountProtests are mounting against a "gay cure" app from Christian group Exodus International available in iTunes.
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New Cosmo iPad App Lean on Articles, Heavy on Pics and SexCosmopolitan's new iPad app features more sex talk and pictures than articles.
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Immigrant Smuggling IPhone Game Offers Legal Immigration VersionSmuggle Truck, a game about immigration which has not yet been approved by Apple, has a new twist: a legal immigration mode.
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iPad Gets FAA Clearance for Use in Charter PlanesThe FAA has approved Apple's magical device the iPad for navigation on charter flights.
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FaceTime Porn Service Excited Over iPad 2A live porn chat service calls the new iPad the best device yet for delivering its service via FaceTime.
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Wheelchair Access? There's an iPhone App for ThatA man tired of relying on public services to ferry him around in his wheelchair has developed a crowdsourced iPhone app with info on access to public places.
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Should Using Find My iPhone App Result in Arrests or Just Returned Gadgets?Apple's Find My iPhone app is resulting in more lost or stolen gadgets found. But should these returned items lead to arrests?
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Got Customer Service Feedback? Tello is an iPhone App for ThatA new app lets you rate customer service from your iPhone.
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Should Apple Approve an iPhone Game About Smuggling Immigrants?A new iPhone and iPad game about illegal immigrants is already sparking controversy, even though it has not been approved by Apple.
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Can Macs and PCs Live Happily Ever After?Can people who love Apple computers and PC users love each other -- or do their computer choices alter the relationship?
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Dad Protests in-app Purchases of iPhone, iPad Gamesipad, iphone, games, smurfs, kids
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Need CPR? City Crowdsources First Responders with iPhone AppA city is using an iPhone app to notify citizen responders of emergencies.
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Can iPods Help Guarantee a Fair Trial?In some recent high-profile mafia cases, the accused have been given or have requested iPods to review the evidence against them.
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Teen Developer Knocks Angry Birds from Top Free Game Spot on iTunesA teenager created a new iPhone game that has become more popular than Angry Birds in less than a month.
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Can Apple's Find My iPhone App Stop Casual Thefts?How Apple's free GPS app is helping iPhone owners recover stolen devices.
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Android OS Beats Apple in Smartphone Market ShareGoogle's Android operating system has surpassed Apple's in the US, becoming the second most popular for smartphones.
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University Student Hit with Arrest Warrant Over School iPadMany universities are handing out iPads to students, one student who dropped out was hit with an arrest warrant to return the tablet computer.
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Should the Army Equip Soldiers with iPhone or Android Smartphones?The Armed forces are leaving the decision about what smartphones troops should have up to them.
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Smurf Game Adds Warning to iPhone, iPad App to Stop Parents Seeing RedA game app aimed at children accused of making it too easy for tots to rack up in-app purchases has now added a few warnings.
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Child Education Expert Calls iPad the Bicycle of the Digital AgeOne expert says young children aren't too young to benefit from Apple's iPad.
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Angry Birds Top Free, Paid iPhone Apps for 2010Angry Birds, which pitches furious fowl against pigs, is the most popular game for the iPhone in 2010.
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How to Stop Your Kid from Buying Sprees on Your iPhone, iPadIt's so easy to make purchases with your iPhone or iPad that even a kid can do it -- here's how to make sure they don't.
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Man Says Best Buy Sold Him Fake iPadBig box shoppers beware? A man says that Best Buy sold him a fake iPad, and that they sold at least another six faux Apple tablets.
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Teen Listening to iPod Survives Brush with TrainA 16-year-old had a brush with death after coming too close to an approaching train -- she didn't hear it coming because she was reportedly listening to an iPod.
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Christian Group Asks Apple to Reinstate Pulled AppThe Christian organization behind the Manhattan Declaration is asking Apple to allow its app back in the iTunes store.
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Five iTunes Educational Podcasts To Make You (Sound) SmarterApple's iTunes offers a ton of free podcasts aimed at making you smarter.
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Why Apple's iTunes U is Better Than CollegeFree classes from top universities, any time of day or night: iTunes University is more flexible than regular college and just as informative.
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Toy Maker to Add 3D to Your iPod, iPhoneWant to watch 3D movie trailers and other content on your iPod or iPhone? Hasbro may have the answer.
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Policeman Steals iPod from Government OfficeA young police officer made a daring plan to steal an iPod from a government office.
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How to Avoid the iPhone Daylight Savings BugAn iPhone bug plays havoc with the alarm -- if you don't want to get up too early or too late with daylight savings, here's what to do.
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iPad Stolen from Emergency Room PatientA thief swiped an iPad from an emergency waiting room.
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World Leaders Are Early Adopters of the iPadThe iPad is the fastest-selling electronic device ever -- here are the world leaders who have adopted them.
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Girl Pretends to Make Phone Call with iPod Touch to Scare KidnapperA 12-year-old thwarts an abduction attempt by pretending to phone with her iPod Touch.
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How Hospitals Are Using the iPadApple's iPad is turning out to be just what the doctor ordered.
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IPhone App Counts Calories for Pudgy PetsWorried about your pet packing on the pounds? A new iPhone app can help keep Fido's calorie intake under control.
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University Launches IPad Literacy CourseHere are the apps and skills students are being taught to better use Apple's iPad at college.
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Lil Wayne Punished with Jail Time Sans iPodAfter smuggling in an contraband iPod, Lil Wayne was punished with a month in solitary confinement.
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Kindle Beware: iBooks Tops Most Popular Free Apps for iPhone, iPadWho says the iPad is just for kids? A study continues to show that iPad owners are interested in books and productivity apps.
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Student Protest Pauses School iPod BanA hearing committee listens to teens who say Apple's MP3 player shouldn't be banned on campus.
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Senior Obama Advisor Plays Pac Man on His iPad During White House MeetingsApple's "magical" tablet computer keeps senior advisor David Axelrod busy -- playing the game occasional Pac Man during meetings.
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Poll: iPhone Owners Think (and Act) DifferentA new survey about how iPhone users are different from Android and Blackberry users.
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Apple Tops PC in Satisfaction SurveyMac owners are happier with their computers than PC owners.
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Toddler Goes on iPad App Buying SpreeA three-year-old let her fingers do the walking and purchased about $50 in apps before her mother realized her toddler was on a shopping spree.
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iPad Theft Victim Turns Detective, "Harasses" Suspected ThiefOne young man tracked down a suspected thief in the hopes of having his stolen iPad returned.
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iPhone Apps Save City Governments MillionsA report shows that city governments implementing iPhone apps to connect with citizens have saved over $500 million.
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Send Your Pals Real, Cheap Drinks with an iPhone AppA new iPhone app lets users send $1 drinks to each other.
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Three Million Doctors Download iPhone Stethoscope AppAn iPhone app helps physicians monitor heartbeats on the go.
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iPods Not Blamed for Teen Hearing LossA recent study of health data shows that US teens have hearing problems, but not due to using MP3 players.
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iPod Video Voyeur Arrested for Filming WomenA man landed in jail after filming up the skirts of women at an outdoor market using the camera on his iPod nano.
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Brandon Smith, Suspect in Denver iPad Pinky Theft Case, Accused of Ordering Hit on VictimThe man accused of maiming his victim to steal an iPad allegedly ordered the victim murdered from jail.
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iPads Handed Out to Incoming College Freshman at Some CampusesUS colleges and universities are now providing Apple's new tablet device the iPad for incoming freshmen.Also published on:
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Top 5 Free iPad Travel AppsHere are some great free iPad apps to have on your device when you travel.
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Artist Hangs Fake iPhones to Protest Foxxcon SuicidesA London artist created fake iPhones to raise awareness about suicides in the Chinese factory where the Apple devices are made.
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Docs Use iPhone 4 Video Chat for Medical ConsultationThe iPhone 4 has a standard video chat feature called FaceTime, doctors are now using it for medical consultations.
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Five Apple Stores for Your Bucket ListApple stores are a draw for fans of the computer company. Including the famous New York City spot, here are five must-see locations.
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Anna Chapman, Accused Russian Spy, a Mac EvangelistAnna Chapman, the beautiful young woman arrested for acting as a Russian spy, was a big fan of the Mac computer that she allegedly used to send intelligence.
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Apple App Helps Cops Nab IPad CrooksApple recently launched a service called "Find my iPhone," one of their employees used it to stop thieves who stole two iPads from his home.
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New Apple Privacy Policy Lets Company Collect, Share User InformationApple has changed its privacy agreement to include sharing user location data from iPhones, iPads and computers with advertisers.
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iPhone App for Catching Criminals Uses Facial Recognition, Iris Biometrics and FingerprintsOne police department is testing a system that can ID suspects using an iPhone camera.
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Hotel: Leave Your Laptop Behind, Use Our Mac MiniCan't stay away from the computer? Check your email from your hotel TV.
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iPad Suit Carries $600 Price TagA suit with inside pocket for iPad: is it a cool idea or the new pocket protector?
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Five Great iPad Stands for the OfficeThe iPad isn't just for kids, so if you use one regularly in the office get something that doesn't look like it was made in second grade.
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Steve Jobs Hates You: Flash Fan Sends Hidden Message to Apple BossA creative exploits a loophole in Flash to express his dissatisfaction with Apple.
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Chic Little Black Dress Has iPad PocketFrom boardroom to barroom: This cocktail dress for the digital age also holds your iPad.
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Police Nab Teens Who Film Theft with iPodPolice arrested trio of teen crooks who filmed their crime with an iPod.
