Headlines: 11 Feb 10
New iPad Puts Focus On Apple’s Flash Feud
“Apple Inc. and Adobe Systems Inc. used to be cozy partners, but they have become increasingly estranged since the computer maker unveiled its iPad tablet late last month.
While Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs announced that the iPad will revolutionize Web surfing, the device won’t support Adobe’s ubiquitous Flash video technology. In the wake of that disclosure, Adobe’s share price has declined 3%.
The Flash announcement signaled a break from the mainstream since the Adobe video software is among the most widely used on the Web. The Flash player is installed on about 98% of Internet-connected computers, according to Adobe.”
Microsoft Hints at Office for iPad
“Microsoft has revealed to T3 that it may be ready to unleash a version of Office for Mac for the Apple iPad.
The Seattle-based company let slip the possibility of a suite for the new tablet during a demonstration of the brand new Office for Mac 2011, which is scheduled for release in late 2010.”
Google Paying Apple More Than $100 Million Annually For iPhone Search Deal
“The rumor that Apple is building its own search engine ‘isn’t credible,’ according to a source familiar with Apple’s operations.
Our source tells us ‘there’s too many options’ for search on the market, so there’s no reason for Apple to build its own search engine.
Another reason Apple might not want to build its own search engine: It’s getting over $100 million a year from Google in its revenue share deal, according to our source.”
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