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Based on its company name, they selected an apple as its main form of branding. Initially, the logo depicted a small apple shape sitting under a tree with Apple Computer Co set into the frame of the picture. It is this apple that has continued to be used. The first logo design was perceived to be a bit too complex and hard to view, so Regis McKenna worked on the logo some years later and added a “bite mark” to symbolize the concept of seduction of the customers and the marketplace in general.

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new line of MacBooksjust released at last week. Now iFixit let you know what’s inside. The MacBook Pro Unibody First Look by iFixit. I think Steve Jobs will not like this. [ link ]

Today, Steve Jobs unveiled a whole new generation of Apple products (MacBook Pro, MacBook, Cinema Display) all equipped with those new glossy screens that will appeal to us, graphic and motion design professionals.

The new iDesk offers ease of use for all your Apple© Products in a clean, wireless appearance. Created by the famous furniture designer Paul Bichler who already realized projects for Bentley, Estée Lauder and Bobbi Brown.

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The new second-generation (2G) iPod Touch blings it out with a polished stainless steel design and a 3.5-inch widescreen glass display. In addition the standard features — Multi-Touch user interface, App support, and built-in accelerometer and 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi — the new Touch has integrated volume control buttons, a built-in speaker, the new iTunes 8 Genius feature, and built-in Nike+ support. Available in 8GB ($230), 16GB ($300) and 32GB ($400) models.

When Mac Rumors forum user markm49uk turned on his brand new Apple iPhone 3G, he found a little “surprise”: some photos of a factory worker that assembled it! Looked like someone at the production line was having a bit of fun (they’re probably sooo fired!): Link

It is believed to be the leaked ad for the new MacBook Pro. It weighs at 5.1-pounds and features a back-lit keyboard, multi-touch technology, and 802.11n Wi-Fi.

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If you have had problems with the 3G part of your new iPhone be sure to pick up the new 2.0.2 firmware. Apple has confirmed that it fixes some glitches related to the communication with 3G networks.

Apple: iPhone 2.0.2 update targets 3G issues [appleinsider.com]

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This iPod memory stick one is of the cutest flash drives I have seen in a while. The drive comes in two sizes, 1GB ($40) and 2GB ($50) and it’s available now. Even the packaging looks cute:

USB iPod Memory Stick