Best of the web: 26 April
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April 26, 2010 9:09
Israel’s iPad ban: tech phobia or protectionism?
Israel has banned iPad imports. Could that have anything to do with the fact that Nehemia Peres, son of the Israeli president, owns the exclusive distribution rights for Apple products?
April 20, 2010 1:06Israel’s iPad ban puzzles tech experts
At least 10 tablets have been confiscated due to ‘incompatible’ wi-fi connection – even though the device uses the same technology as many other products.
April 17, 2010 3:56
Apple geeks camp out for iPad launch
Winter coats, blankets, and a night’s wait in the cold… what people did to be among the first to get their hands on the iPad.
April 4, 2010 6:47
Brands get personal
Many of the world’s biggest brands are helmed by charismatic and high-profile leaders. But why are regional examples so thin on the ground?
February 28, 2010 5:00
Apple tablet to herald new era of smugness
The iPad, iSlate, iTablet… call it what you want. Just be prepared for renewed declarations of self-conscious ‘cool’ among Apple bores.
January 27, 2010 5:30
Top Apple inventions
As Apple launches its eagerly-anticipated ‘tablet’, we take a closer look at the tech giant’s innovative history.
January 27, 2010 4:20Mideast awaits Apple’s iTablet – or perhaps iPad, or iSlate
Amid the fever surrounding Steve Job’s product launch on Wednesday, it’s been confirmed that an announcement will be made at 10pm UAE time. But full details are still top secret.
January 26, 2010 4:43Apple acquires Lala
Computer and technology giant Apple has bought music service provider…
December 6, 2009 4:50
Apple’s favorite apps
The Apple store offers more than 85,000 apps, both paid and free, which provide all kinds of services for iPhones and iPods. Here are some of the company’s staff picks.
October 19, 2009 2:43
The iPhone is officially out
So are you planning to spend precious money to buy it?
February 22, 2009 3:40
Kuwait: expats sent packing
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
Tumblr officially off the market
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
A maid's wage
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43