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May 1, 2013

Siri co-creator reacts on texting while driving study, calls media reports “misleading”

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Siri co-creator Adam Cheyer reacts on a texting while driving study, which was released by the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) at Texas A&M University last week. Shortly after, some news reports implied the study as using voice-to-text apps like Siri or Vlingo while driving is no safer than manual texting. Woman, texting while driving Image [...]


Apr 7, 2013

$99 iPhone 5 at T-Mobile: Latest Apple iPhone available for pre-orders

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A $99 Apple iPhone 5 at T-Mobile is now available for pre-orders on a new contract free plans by the mobile carrier. The $99 iPhone 5 will be rolling out at T-Mobile starting on April 12, 2013. $99 iPhone 5 at T-Mobile Credit: T-Mobile.com After being left out in several iPhone launch, T-Mobile is finally [...]


Mar 7, 2013

Apple Releases AirPort Base Station and Time Capsule Firmware Update 7.6.3

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The latest Apple firmware, 7.6.3, for Airport Base Station and Time Capsule was made available for download today, March 7, 2013. Apple Firmware Update 7.6.3 Credit: iPhone 5 screen grab This firmware update is compatible to Apple wireless connectivity models that include 802.11n AirPort Express, 802.11n AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule models. According to Apple [...]


Mar 6, 2013

iPhone 5S production at Foxconn has started, reports say

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The production of iPhone 5S has reportedly started at Foxconn, the world’s largest contract manufacturer of electronic products, particularly Apple devices. This latest Apple iPhone 5S rumor follows the report last November that iPhone 5S production is being expected in early 2013. Apple iPhone 5 Image Credit: Apple.com According to a report at Macotakara.jp today, [...]


Feb 14, 2013

Apple cuts prices of MacBook Pro laptops by up to $200, updates processors

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Apple cuts prices of MacBook Pro laptops by up to $200 on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, and updated its processors as well. This is almost two weeks after Apple announced its 128GB iPad with Retina Display, and International Data Corporation (IDC) reported that Samsung beats Apple in smartphone global sales. MacBook Pro with Retina display [...]


Feb 11, 2013

Apple smart watch made of curved glass now being developed, reports say

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A so-called Apple smart watch is likely now being developed. It is a device that can be worn around the user’s wrist. This latest Apple rumors come after Chinese gadget news site Tech.123.com reported last December that Apple may be developing its own smart watch that connects Apple devices via Bluetooth. Wearable device “Apple smart [...]


Jan 30, 2013

128GB iPad with Retina Display now official, Apple announces iPad 4 with higher storage capacity

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Apple officially announced the 128GB iPad with Retina Display. This new version of iPad 4 with Wi-Fi and iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular models provides double the storage capacity of the 64GB models, and can therefore handle more photos, documents, presentations, projects, ebooks, music, movies and TV shows. Apple’s iPad 128GB with Retina Display Credit: [...]


Jan 29, 2013

Apple iOS 6 Update: iOS 6.1 Features LTE Support to other Carriers, Bug Fixes

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Apple released iOS 6.1 on Monday, January 28, 2013 that reportedly features several key improvements and bug fixes on its operating system designed for its mobile devices that include iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Apple iOS 6.1 software update for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch Credit: iPhone 5 screengrab The latest Apple update is reportedly [...]


Jan 27, 2013

Smartphone sales worldwide in Q4 2012 rise to 36 percent, Samsung wins over Apple

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Smartphone sales worldwide in Q4 2012 has increased to over 36 percent, and Samsung won against Apple in total sales. This is according to the latest report by International Data Corporation (IDC), a global market research, analysis, and advisory firm specializing in information technology, telecommunications, among others. As noted by IDC on their report on [...]


Jan 15, 2013

Apple cuts orders for iPhone 5 parts due to low demand, reports say

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Apple cuts orders for iPhone 5 parts from its supplier and the apparent reason is due to low demand, as reported at Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing people who are familiar with the situation. Could this mean a sign that Apple will release a cheaper iPhone in the middle of this year? Apple iPhone 5 [...]