Topic: Steve Jobs
Designer Philippe Starck confirms 'revolutionary' project is Jobs family yacht
2012/17/04, 02:04 am
After reports that renowned French designer Philippe Starck was working on a "revolutionary project" with Apple set off a round of speculation, the designer has confirmed that the project actually relates to a yacht for the family of the late Steve Jobs.
Indie biopic about Steve Jobs to begin filming in May in hopes of Q4 release
2012/15/04, 12:04 pm
The independent film about the late Steve Jobs and the early years of Apple is scheduled to begin filming next month as it prepares for a fourth-quarter 2012 release, according to the movie's producer.
Brazilian city with Foxconn iPhone, iPad plant names street after Steve Jobs
2012/12/04, 09:04 pm
The city of Jundiaí in Brazil has changed the name of one of its streets to "Avenida Steve Jobs," offering a tribute to the late Apple co-founder not far from a Foxconn plant believed to be producing iPhones and iPads.
Biographer says Steve Jobs was legitimately infuriated by Android
2012/05/04, 11:04 am
Biographer Walter Isaacson has disputed Google CEO Larry Page's assertion that Steve Jobs only said disparaging remarks about its Android mobile operating system to rally his own employees.
Google's Larry Page thinks Steve Jobs's hatred of Android was 'for show'
2012/04/04, 04:04 pm
Google co-founder and Chief Executive Larry Page doesn't think Steve Jobs was really that upset by the Android platform. Instead, he feels Jobs demonstrated ire "for show" to rally his employees at Apple.
Kutcher thinks Steve Jobs role was meant for him, film script called 'award worthy'
2012/03/04, 06:04 pm
Ashton Kutcher's starring role in a new, independent movie based on the early years of the career of Steve Jobs is said to be based on an "award-worthy" script that Kutcher is determined to help turn into a breakthrough dramatic performance.
Ashton Kutcher reportedly cast as Steve Jobs for indie biopic
2012/01/04, 10:04 pm
Actor Ashton Kutcher has been cast to play late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in an independent film about his growth from "wayward hippie" to entrepreneur, according to a new report.
Apple and Samsung have 'communicated lately' about patent suit settlements
2012/29/03, 10:03 am
Despite late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs's vow to go "thermonuclear war" on devices running Google's Android operating system, Apple and Samsung have recently had discussions about potentially settling their ongoing legal disputes.
Apple's Steve Jobs wasn't a fan of the name 'Siri'
2012/28/03, 07:03 am
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs didn't particularly like the name "Siri" when he acquired the company behind the personal assistant software, but he failed to come up with what he thought was a better option.
Cupertino Chamber of Commerce gives Steve Jobs posthumous President's Award
2012/27/03, 03:03 am
Late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was given the President's Award by the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce last weekend in recognition of outstanding community service and exceptional leadership.
Ex Apple engineer claims Steve Jobs rejected new Apple TV UI 5 years ago [u]
2012/24/03, 12:03 pm
The grid of icons featured in the new Apple TV user interface was rejected five years ago by company co-founder Steve Jobs, a former Apple TV engineer claims [updated with clarification].
HP shareholders question why company isn't more like Apple
2012/22/03, 03:03 am
During the Q&A session of Hewlett Packard's annual shareholder meeting, individuals grilled CEO Meg Whitman on why the company isn't as innovative and successful as Silicon Valley neighbor and rival Apple.
CBS chief argued, then rejected Apple TV subscription pitch from Steve Jobs
2012/12/03, 12:03 am
CBS chief executive Les Moonves has revealed that he was approached directly by late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs to discuss a subscription TV service, but he rejected the offer over concerns that it would disrupt the company's existing revenue streams.
Steve Jobs originally envisioned Apple Stores as targeting creative professionals
2012/08/03, 03:03 am
Former Apple retail head Ron Johnson convinced the late Steve Jobs to abandon a plan to focus the company's retail business on creative professionals and instead cater to all types of customers.
Disney's new 'John Carter' film dedicated to Steve Jobs
2012/28/02, 09:02 pm
Walt Disney Pictures' soon-to-be-released film "John Carter," directed by Pixar's Andrew Stanton, is dedicated to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs because Stanton didn't want too much time to pass without giving him "permanent acknowledgment."
Fans commemorate 57th birthday of late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs
2012/24/02, 11:02 am
Friday would have been the 57th birthday of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who passed away last October after a long battle with cancer.
British network allegedly warns Apple again not to use 'iTV' name [u]
2012/13/02, 10:02 am
As rumors of an Apple television set continue to swirl, Britain's ITV network has reportedly warned Apple that its name is off-limits [updated].
Steve Jobs wins posthumous Grammy, accepted by Apple iTunes chief Eddy Cue
2012/12/02, 05:02 pm
Late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was awarded a Grammy Trustees Award on Saturday, and Apple senior vice president of Internet Software and Services, Eddy Cue, accepted the award on his behalf.
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs did serve on White House council in '90s
2012/10/02, 08:02 pm
The U.S. Commerce Department has confirmed that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs did in fact serve on former President George H.W. Bush's Export Council during the 1990s.
FBI file on Steve Jobs reveals he was considered for White House position
2012/09/02, 12:02 pm
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has released its 191-page file on Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, revealing he was considered for an appointment to the White House in 1991, and that there was a bomb threat against him in 1985.

