Apple has recently applied for a patent on solar cells for small media devices however there are no plans to equip the next iPod with solar panels.
There are mixed thoughts about putting solar panels on small devices like iPods, one advantage would be to provide an alternative source of power. From sketches released by Apple [...]
Apple’s new tablet computer the iPad has not been designed to replace your existing phone or laptop or be the latest 3G device. After launching last week it’s left some people wondering what the point of it actually is, it’s meant to be better than a netbook but barely supports flash so many websites won’t [...]
In Greenpeace’s recently released quarterly Guide to Greener Electronics, iPod and iPhone manufacturer, Apple has jumped to a highly respectable 5th place from 9th last October.
The Guide to Greener Electronics Guide ranks 18 global electronics companies for the environmental impact of their products including their take back schemes, initiatives to reduce climate impact and their [...]
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 listen [...]
According to unofficial figures Apple now have 100,000 apps on their apps store with over 2 billion downloads by iPhone and iPod touch users. Although Apple haven’t officially announced the news but according to unofficial sources there is now 102,000 standard applications available.
The Apple Apps Store was launched in July 2008 with just 500 apps, [...]
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’ logo [...]
Apple and 6 other companies have taken major steps to remove dangerous chemicals, Chlorine and Bromine from their products according to a report issued by not for profit organization ChemSec.
The 7 companies listed have found that there are alternatives to these chemicals which are still cost effective and much safer for the environment that can [...]
O2’s exclusive deal with Apple for the sale of iPhones in the UK and Ireland will come to an end on the 8th October 2009.
Orange and Vodafone have both signed deals to sell the iPhone in the UK and Ireland and Orange has announced it will begin selling it on contract and pay as you [...]
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 the new [...]
