Police said McFarlin, a 35-year-old Alameda resident, gave Kahn a silver 64GB iPad that was stolen from the home July 17. McFarlin also allegedly gave another iPad to his daughter, and both devices were returned to the Jobs family after McFarlin was arrested Aug. 2, police said.

McFarlin is accused of stealing iPods, Macs, Tiffany & Co. jewelry and even Jobs' wallet and driver's license by using a spare key he found on the property to break into the home, which was undergoing construction work.

Kahn told the newspaper he thought he had just gotten an old device McFarlin wanted to get rid of, assuming his friend had purchased a newer-version iPad.

"I didn't notice anything special or anything like that," said Kahn, adding he had the iPad for three or four days before police asked for it back. "it was silver; it looked normal. I was basically using it like an iPod."

Kahn, who unsuccessfully ran for mayor of his hometown of Alameda in 2006 and 2010 and for San Francisco mayor in 2007, said he met McFarlin when he coached him on the Encinal High School basketball team in Alameda more than 10 years ago, the Mercury-News said.

"He's a nice guy who made a horrible, horrible decision," Kahn said. "I wish I could ask him: 'what were you thinking?'"

McFarlin was being held in jail in lieu of $500,000 bail.

"it still hasn't really 100% set in for me. it was Steve Jobs' iPad — literally," Kahn said. "If this thing weren't so tragic, it would be comical."

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Photo: Steve Jobs shows off the new iPad during a 2010 event in San Francisco. Credit: Paul Sakuma / Associated Press

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Sprint sees several question marks for the wireless industry as the company wraps up its product planning for next year.

The carrier said it has 90 percent of its product lineup for the first half of next year set, with Motorola’s lineup the straggler owing to its recent acquisition by Google.

“That’s the one we are still waiting on,” Sprint VP David Owens said Monday in a meeting with a handful of tech journalists. “we see it as an opportunity for Sprint if Google plays a meaningful role.”

Sprint and Google have been closer partners around Google Voice and Google Wallet, Owens said, while the old Motorola was also very tied to Verizon.

The market impact of both Windows 8 and the next iPhone are also key factors that are a bit hard to predict, Owens said.

As for Windows 8, Sprint said it wants to be actively involved, but may not lead the charge. it sees some clear opportunities but is also mindful that its last Windows Phone, the HTC Arrive, was one of the more returned products in the company’s recent history. Owens said that many buyers of that phone were coming from Android and found Windows Phone’s unique operating system hard to get used to.

The iPhone is clearly a big bet for Sprint, which had to spend heavily to get the product. that won’t change, but one question is whether the next iPhone sways more customers to the high end or if sales will remain more tilted toward the existing products.

As for RIM and the BlackBerry, Sprint said it is not counting them out.

“RIM is not dead,” Sprint’s Fared Adib said, noting that gold-medal sprinter Usain Bolt was still talking about BlackBerry Messenger at the Olympics over the weekend.

But clearly their market position won’t be what it once was, Owens said. The key will be whether RIM can find a new niche.

“Sometimes the companies that make missteps are the ones that get too confident,” Farid Adib said. “They miss an innovation cycle.”

Adib said that Sprint, like other carriers, wants to see a variety of handset makers and a variety of operating systems, and it places its bets to encourage that. The company is including the Linux-based operating system Tizen, along with Android, iOS and BlackBerry 10, among the operating systems it expects to support over the next year.

If one operating system or handset maker gets too much power, “we lose our leverage as well,” Adib said.

AllThingsD is in Sprint’s hometown of Overland Park, Kan., for two days of meetings. Stay tuned for more coverage of our visit.

Google’s Motorola, Windows 8, iPhone Are Key Variables in Sprint’s 2013 Plans

Happy Galaxy Nexus Day, Sprint fans! Or soon-to-be fans. while the good news is that you can finally get your hands on one of the more highly rated Android phones around, you won’t be able to tap into the full capabilities of Samsung’s smartphone just yet.

Why’s that? Sprint is still in the process of rolling out a 4G LTE network to match the Galaxy Nexus’ connection capabilities. which means that you’re going to be stuck with a simpler 3G connection for the time being until Sprint begins its 4G LTE launch.

Six cities are expected to go live with Sprint 4G LTE by the middle of the year, likely around June: Atlanta, Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, Kansas City, and Baltimore. And Sprint’s party line is that it’ll be able to cover 123 million users with 4G service by the end of the year, increasing to 250 million by the end of 2013.

So what’s the point of buying a 4G LTE smartphone before the network rolls out? Ignoring all of the device’s accoutrements for a moment, which includes support for NFC payments through Google Wallet (an app sadly missing from the Verizon-based Galaxy Nexus) and a tighter integration of Google Voice, the Galaxy Nexus is actually quite a bit cheaper to order on Sprint than it is on competing Verizon.

If you’re going through Sprint directly, the new Galaxy Nexus costs a mere $200 with a new two-year service agreement. That’s all of $100 cheaper than a similar arrangement through Verizon, but it’s still not the best deal around. The third-party shop Wirefly is listing Sprint’s Galaxy Nexus for $150 (same two-year service deal applies for new customers or upgrades).

That’s great news for Sprint customers (or to-be customers) looking to save a bit of cash when switching over to the Galaxy Nexus, but not something you might want to brag about to your Verizon-leaning friends. A Galaxy Nexus and a new two-year agreement on Verizon costs a mere $50 on Wirefly; only existing Verizon customers upgrading to a Galaxy Nexus have to pay the full $150.

Also joining Sprint’s family today is the four-inch LG Viper ($99, direct from Sprint; $20-$50 from Wirefly) and the LG Optimus Elite, a 3.5-inch Android smartphone available exclusively on Sprint for $30 (following a $50 mail-in rebate).

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CodeOne’s new patent pending technology allows any credit card to be processed from its mobile payment application without the need of any physical external devices, hardware or software upgrades at the merchant’s POS machine, and it is in full compliance with existing e-commerce payment transaction, while providing higher security.

With CodeOne mobile payment application users just gently tap the phone at the POS’card slot, or press “Swipe Card” in the application, and the same magnetic pattern coded in the magnetic strip is produced by the application and it makes the POS to detect the digital credit card presented as if it were from a plastic card swiping.

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A Lululemon employee testified that she worked March 11, and Norwood was wearing a different pair of pants for work than what she was found in the next morning, when she claimed to have been a victim, attacked alongside Murray by a tall man and a short man. Authorities said she put on size 14 men’s sneakers to make bloody footprints to support her story.

Traces of blood were found in sinks at the store, an evidence technician testified. Prosecutors suggested Norwood changed out of bloody clothing and washed the sneakers used to make footprints in one of the sinks.

Elia Rab, another Lululemon employee, testified Norwood called her the night of the attack at 9:51 p.m. asking for Jayna Murray’s cell phone number because Norwood had left her wallet in the store. Rab suggested she call the store manager, who lived right across the street from the store, but Norwood wanted Murray to return to the store.

When she did, she double parked, authorities said. the car was found about two blocks away, and blood from both Murray and Norwood was found on the gear shift, the steering wheel and the driver’s side door, the evidence technician testified.

An evidence technician also testified to blood splattered higher than six feet on the walls, a sign of the violent nature of the fight.

During cross-examination, Norwood’s defense suggested six-to-eight weapons may not have been used in the fight and that those items may all have been bloody because they were collected together as evidence.

Norwood’s defense is that she killed Murray when she lost control during an argument, so it wasn’t premeditated first-degree murder.

Apple Store Employees Heard Lululemon Attack

The new iPhone 4S has an improved camera with a higher-resolution sensor. The processor is faster, which helps run smoother, more realistic action games. It’s also a “world phone,” which means that Verizon iPhones will be able to useable overseas, just as AT&T iPhones already are.

There had been speculation that Apple would reveal a more radical revision of the phone, an “iPhone 5.” The no-show leaves room for speculation that Apple will reveal a new model in less than a year, perhaps one equipped to take advantage of Verizon’s and AT&T’s new high-speed data networks.

There had also been speculation that Apple would include a chip that could talk to payment terminals at retail stores, turning the iPhone into a “mobile wallet.” Competitors are starting to include this capability in their phones, though the payment systems are still immature. Apple made no mention of such a feature in the iPhone 4S.

Apple’s stock fell nearly 5 percent.

Apple is including a “personal assistant” application called Siri in the iPhone 4S. it responds to spoken questions and commands such as “Do I need an umbrella today?” It’s an advanced version of speech-recognition apps found on other phones.

The new iPhone also comes with new mobile software that includes such features as the ability to sync content wirelessly, without having to plug the device to a Mac or Windows machine.

The iPhone announcement came during Apple’s first major product event in years without Steve Jobs presiding. New CEO Tim Cook led the show after Jobs, who has been battling health problems, resigned from the post in August.

Cook, wearing a navy blue button-down shirt and jeans, opened by calling his nearly 14-year tenure at Apple “the privilege of a lifetime.” those in the audience clapped as he entered, but the reaction seemed more muted than what Jobs had recently received.

Cook said the latest iPhone, which came out in June 2010, sold more quickly than previous models, but the iPhone still has just 5 percent of the worldwide handset market. Apple is hoping to grow that with the new model.

Apple’s new mobile software, iOS 5, will also be available on Oct. 12 for existing devices — the iPhone 4 and 3GS, both iPad models and later versions of the iPod Touch.

Apple said Oct. 12 will also mark the launch of its new iCloud service, which will store content such as music, documents, apps and photos on Apple’s servers and let people access them wirelessly on numerous devices.

Apple said the new phone will come in black or white. it will cost $199 for a 16 gigabyte-version, $299 for 32 GB and $399 for 64 GB — all with a two-year service contract requirement. it will now be available through Sprint Nextel Corp., besides the existing carriers, AT&T Inc. and Verizon Wireless.

Pre-orders will begin Friday with availability on Oct. 14.

The previous version, iPhone 4, will now cost $99 for 8 GB. The 2009 model, the iPhone 3GS, will be given away for free with 8 GB. Both also require a two-year service contract.

Apple also touted the popularity of its products and unveiled a new line of iPods, including a Nano model with a multi-touch display that promises to be easier to navigate. Apple made no mention of its Classic model, which many people had speculated the company might discontinue.

The event took place in Apple’s Town Hall room, where the first iPod was launched a decade ago. Cook said Apple has sold more than 300 million iPods worldwide so far, including 45 million in the 12 months through June.

The iPhone came six years later and has gained millions of fans, thanks to its slick looks, high-resolution screen and intuitive software. there were 39 million iPhones sold in the first six months of this year.

Apple’s stock fell $17.15 to $357.45 in afternoon trading Tuesday.

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Apple Inc. unveiled a faster, more powerful iPhone on Tuesday in its first major product event in years without Steve Jobs presiding.

New CEO Tim Cook led the show after Jobs, who has been battling health problems, resigned from the post in August.

Cook, wearing a navy blue button-down shirt and jeans, opened by calling his nearly 14-year tenure at Apple “the privilege of a lifetime.” those in the audience clapped as he entered, but the reaction seemed more muted than what Jobs had recently received.

Cook said the latest iPhone, which came out in June 2010, sold more quickly than previous models, but the iPhone still has just 5 percent of the worldwide handset market.

Apple is hoping to grow that with a new model. The new iPhone 4S has an improved camera with a higher-resolution sensor. The processor is faster, which helps run smoother, more realistic action games. It’s also a “world phone,” which means that Verizon iPhones will be able to useable overseas, just as AT&T iPhones already are.

Apple is including a “personal assistant” application called Siri, which responds to spoken questions and commands such as “Do I need an umbrella today?” It’s an advanced version of speech-recognition apps found on other phones.

The new iPhone also comes with new mobile software, iOS 5, that includes such features as the ability to sync content wirelessly, without having to plug the device to a Mac or Windows machine.

IOS 5 will also be available on Oct. 12 for existing devices — the iPhone 4 and 3GS, both iPad models and later versions of the iPod Touch.

Apple said Oct. 12 will also mark the launch of its new iCloud service, which will store content such as music, documents, apps and photos on Apple’s servers and let people access them wirelessly on numerous devices.

Apple said the new phone will come in black or white. it will cost $199 for a 16 gigabyte-version, $299 for 32 GB and $399 for 64 GB — all with a two-year service contract requirement. it will now be available through Sprint Nextel Corp., besides the existing carriers, AT&T Inc. and Verizon Wireless.

The previous version, iPhone 4, will now cost $99 for 8 GB. The 2009 model, the iPhone 3GS, will be given away for free with 8 GB. Both also require a two-year service contract.

Apple also touted the popularity of its products and unveiled a new line of iPods, including a Nano model with a multi-touch display that promises to be easier to navigate. Apple made no mention of its Classic model, which many people had speculated the company might discontinue.

The event took place in Apple’s Town Hall room, where the first iPod was launched a decade ago. Cook said Apple has sold more than 300 million iPods worldwide so far, including 45 million in the 12 months through June.

The iPhone came six years later and has gained millions of fans, thanks to its slick looks, high-resolution screen and intuitive software. there were 39 million iPhones sold in the first six months of this year.

Apple’s stock fell $11.76, or 3.1 percent, to $362.84 in afternoon trading Tuesday.

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CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple Inc. is unveiling a new, more powerful version of its wildly popular smartphone — more than a year after it launched the iPhone 4.

Last week, Apple Inc. e-mailed invitations to a media event at its headquarters in Cupertino this morning. The invite says “let’s talk iPhone,” implying the secretive company intends to show off the latest version of the device.

The first iPhone came out in 2007, and the phone’s signature slick looks, high-resolution screen and intuitive software has gained millions of fans over the years. there were 39 million iPhones sold just between January and the end of June.

Beyond the iPhone itself, today’s event is anticipated as Apple’s first major product unveiling in years that will not be led by Steve Jobs, who resigned from the CEO post in August after being out on indefinite medical leave since January. The Apple co-founder is now its executive chairman. and though Jobs did emerge from medical leave twice this year to present Apple’s innovations — most recently in June to show off its new mobile software and iCloud content storage service — his successor, Tim Cook, is expected to take the lead this time.

Though not nearly as recognizable as Jobs, Cook, formerly Apple’s chief operating officer, has been running Apple since January. For years, he has been in charge of Apple’s day-to-day operations, and he has long been seen as the natural successor. He also served as Apple’s leader for two months in 2004 while Jobs battled cancer and again for five-and-a-half months in 2009 when Jobs received a liver transplant.

Perhaps more important to Apple fans than who is presenting is what the company will reveal on Tuesday. A new iPhone is expected to have a number of changes, the biggest of which will likely be under the hood: the inclusion of Apple’s latest iOS mobile software, iOS 5, which has been slated for release this fall.

IOS 5 will include things such as wireless device setup and content syncing, and beefed-up camera, email and Web-browsing apps. A new service called iMessage will allow iOS 5 users to send text messages to each other over Wi-Fi or wireless carriers’ data networks, while a folder called Newsstand will corral newspaper and magazine app subscriptions in one place to make it easier to find them. when it comes out, the software will also be available for Apple’s iPad, iPhone 4 and 3GS and the two most recent generations of the iPod Touch.

A new iPhone is also expected to include Apple’s forthcoming iCloud service, which will store content such as music, documents, apps and photos on Apple’s servers and let you access them wirelessly on numerous devices.

As for hardware, a new iPhone isn’t expected to look that much different from the iPhone 4, though it could be thinner and have a bigger screen. The existing iPhone is 0.37 inches thick and has a display measuring 3.5 inches at the diagonal.

An improved rear camera is anticipated, too. The existing iPhone has a 5-megapixel camera on its rear. A number of recently released smartphones have moved to 8-megapixel cameras.

One of the most notable hardware changes many industry watchers are predicting is the inclusion of a more powerful chip: Apple’s dual-core A5 processor, which is the same chip it uses in its current iPad. The iPhone 4 runs on Apple’s older A4 chip, and the move to a more capable chip should improve things such as multitasking, opening apps and gaming.

Analysts also believe Apple could also use the event to trot out new iPods and updates to its iTunes music software, which it usually does in the fall anyway. Last September, Apple announced updates to iTunes and a line of revamped iPods, which included a version of the iPod Nano with a touch screen.

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