Report: Foxconn worker jumps off roof aimed reports of job cuts

Their is a report coming from Foxconn‘s factory in Shenzhen that a factory worker tried to commit suicide by jumping off the roof aimed reports that the company was cutting jobs due to decreased orders from Apple.  At last report, the worker survived and is being treated at a local hospital.

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Apple adds iOS Map Flyover Support, 3D Buildings, and more

According to web site The Loop, Apple has been quietly updating its maps application by adding the ability to do location fly overs, additional 3D Buildings, and more. The Loop is reporting that fly overs are now available for the following U.S. Cities: Baltimore, MD Providence, RH Portland, ME Cleveland, OH Green Bay, WI Minneapolis, MN Albany, […]

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China Surpasses U.S. as biggest market for Apple, Android devices

The world’s most populous nation is now the biggest market for devices such as Apple’s iPhone and those running Google’s Android operating system, as a new report has China surpassing the U.S. for the total number of smart devices in operation. To read the rest of the AppleInsider story, click here.

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Apple's Tim Cook and Apple gets mentioned during Pres. Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday

During President Obama’s State of the Union Address Tuesday, he mentioned how companies are bringing back manufacturing jobs back to the United States and used Apple as an example of that: “Our first priority is making America a magnet for new jobs and manufacturing.  After shedding jobs for more than 10 years, our manufacturers have […]

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