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Usman Khalid
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Apple released the beta version of its new desktop operating system Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion – Part 6

Now that the new version has emerged on the horizon and Apple claiming that Mountain Lion will be rolled out in the latter half of 2012, it can be expected that Mac OS X is back on yearly updates schedule, just like the early 2000s. However, that might prove to be a positive and a […]

Apple expected to release new Mac OS X within a year of the release of OS X 10.7 Lion – Part 1

Apple, Inc. released the beta version of its new and upcoming Mac OS X Mountain Lion to the developers last week. The Mountain Lion is a progressive upgrade to the Mac OS X 10.7 Lion that was released less than a year ago. The most amazing part of this new version is that it carries […]

Apple expected to release new Mac OS X within a year of the release of OS X 10.7 Lion – Part 2

Moreover, experts are of the opinion that in not-so-far-future the public will shift completely to mobile devices like slates and smartphones due to their mobility and interactive interface. In addition to being interactive, the mobile operating systems like iOS and Android are also very easy to use. In recent surveys, many users have confessed that […]

Post-desktop era: Who will be the ultimate winner?

The advent of mouse in the 80s was a revolution that changed the entire face of computing and enterprise communication and data handling. The most amazing and ironic part of the story is that the device was firs rejected by the leadership at Xerox but eventually it came in the reach of every person on […]

The new culture of touch mice

Apple introduced the first-of-the-kind touch-sensitive mice device in2009 that once again proved to be revolutionary. Most of the credit for personal computing goes to Apple for introducing windowed graphics and a mouse with a movable cursor. Now the next generation track-pad-cum-optical mouse, Magic Mouse, is another cog in the company is machine to take the […]

What should Microsoft do to become a success in the tablet industry? – Part 1

Yesterday, I wrote whether the new Windows 8 will be a success upon its launch in the latter half of calendar 2012, as it was claimed by Microsoft in 2011 and at the Consumer Electronics Show 2012 at Las Vegas. However, big question for the Windows 8 to answer, in order to be successful in […]

What should Microsoft do to become a success in the tablet industry? – Part 2

Apple has a closely knit web of developers and even those who belong to third-party companies follow a certain level of competence to address the standards set by Apple for its App Store. This is why all Apple applications have a similar smoothness and lack of stutter and ease of use. On the other hand, […]

The real estate business in the corporate world – Part 1

The realty business is starting to take big strides in the US and one of main contenders to make big bucks by entering the corporate world is Empire State Realty Trust, which owns the largest building in New York, the Empire State Building. However, there are certain constraints by which they have to live. First […]

The real estate business in the corporate world – Part 2

Many of these trusts hold international properties and stakes scattered across the United States. Together, Empire State Realty manages 7.7 million square feet of space, including 5.8 million in Manhattan. 79.9% of its New York space is currently leased. The trust also has the option to acquire two more Manhattan properties, adding another 1.4 million […]

The real estate business in the corporate world – Part 3

In 2006, the Malkins assumed day to day control of the Empire State Building and embarked on a $500 million renovation, which will continue past the public offering. The trust expects the Empire State Building makeover to “substantially” finish by 2016, after a further investment of $55 to $65 million funded by cash flow and […]

Apple agrees to labour law infringements at its Chinese vendors; hires FLA to conduct independent audits – Part 1

Corporate sector has always been target for the infringement of fair labour laws and truth be told, companies have their fair share in scandals like propagating sweatshops and labour abuse. Since the dawn of the concept, free trade, corporations have outsourced their operations to countries where the labour is cheap and the material is inexpensive. […]

Apple agrees to labour law infringements at its Chinese vendors; hires FLA to conduct independent audits – Part 2

Despite the release of a slew of reports and articles regarding the Chinese vendors, Apple’s share price remained unaffected and even soared up to $500 apiece in the recent weeks. Eric Dezenhall, who runs a crisis communications firm in Washington, D.C., says the company has what he calls the “Apple Immunity,” said Dezenhall. “Apple consistently […]

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