Leading UK mobile phone network O2 is too lunch an eco-rating system to help customers make a sustainable choice when buying a new handset. However Apple have already said that they don’t want the iPhone to be part of the new scheme. Each mobile handset in the new system will be rated based on its [...]
Paul Shin Devine a Manager at Apple Asia was arrested on Friday on suspicion of transmitting confidential Apple information to iPod and iPhone accessory suppliers. In return for the information he allegedly received kickbacks of up to as much as $1 million. The information allegedly shared by Devine included products specs, details of competitors bids [...]
Japan’s Trade Ministry has ordered the Japanese unit of Apple to explain why some first generation iPod Nanos have been overheating. The Japan unit of Apple have until the 4th August to explain why the iPod Nano has been overheating and show that they are taking steps to prevent it happeing again. A spokesman for [...]
The new Apple iPad was unveiled last week in San Francisco. It weighs less than 2 pounds, is only half an inch thick and 10 inches tall, but apart from a great design it also has many green features as well. Eco-friendly features on the new iPad include a recyclable aluminium and glass enclosure, mercury [...]
People interested in recycling or upgrading their old iPods and iPhones to the next big gadget could be interested in the latest device Apple are releasing this year, the iSlate. The iSlate is a touchscreen Wi-Fi tablet computer that will allow users to read books and magazines on its 10 inch screen, as well as [...]
Woolworths Supermarket Chain in Australia recently changed their logo to a big green ‘W’ to let their customers know that they are committed to providing fresh produce. Unfortunately, Apple the technology giant has launched a legal challenge against them as they say it looks too much like their own silver ‘apple’ icon. The new ‘W’ [...]
Last week Apple updated its website and added a ‘life cycle impact’ section which shows how their products are currently affecting the environment. The new section has a picture which splits the company’s emissions into categories which include those arising from manufacturing, (38%) product use, (53%) facilities, (3%) transportation (5%) and recycling. (1%) Also in [...]
