DUBLIN — Ireland called on Wednesday for an international clampdown on multinationals shifting profits around the world to avoid tax, after criticism that Irish loopholes helped technology giant Apple to shrink its tax bill.
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Apple’s Tax Issue Shines Uncomfortable Spotlight on Ireland
DUBLIN — Ireland called on Wednesday for an international clampdown on multinationals shifting profits around the world to avoid tax, after criticism that Irish loopholes helped technology giant Apple to shrink its tax bill.
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BlackBerry will Offer BBM for iOS and Android
BlackBerry today announced plans to make its ground-breaking mobile social network, BlackBerry Messenger, available to iOS and Android users this summer, with support planned for iOS 6, and Android 4.0 or higher. Upon release, BBM customers would be able to broaden their connections to include friends on other mobile platforms.
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Update on the Apple Campus in Cupertino
Following recent news of a ballooning budget thanks to the late Steve Jobs‘ “sky-high requirements for fit and finish,” the city of Cupertino has released updated plans for the much talked-about Apple campus of the future. Designed by architectural firm Foster + Partners, the 176-acre campus will aim to consolidate Apple’s smattering of aging corporate facilities in favor of a 2.8 million square-foot circular structure – which eschews Apple’s classic white detailing in favor of an all-black design. The central four-story structure is designed to hold roughly 12,000 of the campus’ 14,200 employees and will offer state-of-the-art meeting and office spaces alongside 60,000 square-feet of dining space and a lush outdoor terrace. Surrounded by over 100 acres of OLIN-designed greenery – reminiscent of the Northern California landscape – the main facility will be accompanied by a 100,000 square-foot fitness center, a 1,000 seat auditorium, and a parking garage capable of accommodating 10,980 automobiles. Finally, 700,000 square-feet of rooftop solar panels will look to offset energy use for a net-zero result. Apple’s futuristic campus is set to be complete in 2016.
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iOS 7 Concept by Rafael Justino
With WWDC approaching, Rafael Justino releases his concept video for iOS 7. His vision adds much needed functionality to some of the basic apps of iOS. Although, Justino’s lock screen customizations may be the most interesting concept. He’s hoping Apple will give users the ability to completely customize every element of the lockscreen, right down to the color of the “Slide to Unlock” arrow, and the opacity of UI. WWDC will be held between June 10-14 in San Francisco.
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Transparent iPad Concept
Although it’s already the most well-designed tablet on the market, digital artist Ricardo Afonso decided to take Apple’s design a step further. The Portuguese artist’s concept consists almost entirely of glass allowing for a fully transparent device. Unfortunately the technology to produce something of that magnitude hasn’t been created it so for now the picture and video will have to do.
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Jony Ive to Lead Future Apple User Interface Design
Following the news that Scott Forstall, head of iOS, is leaving Apple, it’s been announced that Jony Ive, Apple’s design guru, will be assuming his responsibilities. Forstall’s departure follows several high-profile issues at Apple, most notably the Maps debacle. His successor Ive is the man behind the iMac, iPhone, and iPad’s hardware and with this latest announcement, it’s thought that Apple’s software and hardware design will become more coherent and unified. We can’t wait to see what Ive has in store for future iOS releases.
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Apple’s New iMac
Apple today unveiled a completely new iMac with a stunning design, brilliant display with reduced reflection, and faster processors. With third generation Intel quad-core processors, powerful NVIDIA graphics and an innovative new storage option called Fusion Drive, the new iMac is the most advanced desktop Apple has ever made.
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24 Karat Gold iPhone 5
On Sep. 27, Gold & Co is set to unveil what it claims is the world’s first 24-karat gold-plated iPhone 5 at the Collector’s Palace in Dubai Mall, United Arab Emirates.
Samsung and the Galaxy S3 Mock the iPhone 5
Samsung stirs the pot once again with its latest video spot, belittling the release of the brand new Apple iPhone 5. For several months, the world has been privy to the innovations of Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S3 which are shown thoroughly in the video. However earlier this year, it was deemed that several Samsung devices were direct infringements on Apple patents. While it’s to be argued to what extent the previous Galaxy S releases contributed into the current S3 platform’s feature set, nevertheless the S3 still possesses several noteworthy features that Samsung is quick to point out.
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Apple Confirms September 12 iPhone 5 Launch
Following rampant speculation and a number of unconfirmed rumors, Apple has officially announced that the iPhone 5 will be unveiled at a special event on September 12. Using the date which casts a “5″ shadow as a teaser of sorts, a keynote address is planned for 10 AM Pacific. Suspected features include a thinner, taller iPhone with 4-inch display – which abandons the 4:3 aspect ratio for one more like an HDTV. Rumors suggest Apple will start taking iPhone 5 preorders after the event wraps up – offering consumers the chance to lock in a release day delivery. While Apple is not confirming this, rumors point to a September 21 iPhone 5 release date.
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