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MacBook Pro 2011 13″ Refresh Specs Leaked: Core i5 CPU, Thunderbolt is Lightpeak, No Case Redesign

Feb 23, 2011 - 7 Comments

Update: The MacBook Pro 2011 refresh is out, check out specs and prices, all Pro models have been updated. The MacBook Pro 13″ 2011 refresh hardware specs have been leaked. Most notable is the addition of Core i5 processors to the 13″ lineup, and the new Thunderbolt (Light peak) high speed I/O port that doubles … Read More

MineCraft for iPhone Coming Soon

Feb 22, 2011 - 21 Comments

The official version of Minecraft is coming to the iPhone and iOS platform later this year according to developers Mojang. Previously, an unofficial version of the popular game appeared on the app store before being pulled. If you’ve never heard of Minecraft, it’s a sandbox construction game where what you can build is limited only … Read More

iPad 2 Release Date is March 2

Feb 22, 2011 - 4 Comments

Update: iPad 2 has been announced! The ship date is March 11 for USA, and March 25 for some international customers. Not only is a MacBook Pro refresh due out in the very near future, but the iPad 2 is scheduled to be released next week as well, according to a report from AllThingsDigital. Citing … Read More

MacBook Pro 2011 refresh imminent as shipping times are delayed 3-5 days

Feb 21, 2011 - 5 Comments

Rumors of a MacBook Pro 2011 refresh are absolutely on fire at this point, and now Apple’s very own online store is showing a shipping delay of 3-5 days for any MacBook Pro order online. This is the strongest indicator yet of an imminent product update, since Apple rarely has a shipping delay on existing … Read More

Mac OS X 10.7 Lion to have Cloud Storage?

Feb 20, 2011 - 6 Comments

More Mac OS X rumors! An Apple patent has surfaced that gives credence to the idea that the next version of Mac OS X 10.7 will feature some kind of cloud storage capability. Last summer OSXDaily speculated the next version of Mac OS X would feature some sort of cloud support, this was based on … Read More

MacBook Pro 2011 Refresh Appears Early on BestBuy.com?

Feb 20, 2011 - 4 Comments

Update: Even more evidence of a refresh, the existing MacBook Pro models have a 3-5 day shipping delay. Yesterday Best Buy’s internal inventory started showing SKU’s for the MacBook Pro 2011 refresh, and now they’re appearing publicly on BestBuy.com. There aren’t any details or specs listed alongside the new units, just the SKU and price … Read More

Rumors: MacBook Pro 2011 Prices Revealed & iPad 3 with Retina Display

Feb 19, 2011 - 7 Comments

Every day there’s a new set of rumors around Apple products, yesterday it was about the new cheaper iPhone with wireless syncing and today it’s about the MacBook Pro 2011 refresh and iPad 3. MacBook Pro 2011 refresh prices, launch due on Thursday, February 24? Up until now the rumors of a MacBook Pro refresh … Read More

Cheaper iPhone and Wireless Syncing are Coming Soon

Feb 18, 2011 - 9 Comments

The New York Times has apparently confirmed that Apple is working on a cheaper iPhone, aimed to broaden the devices appeal in the face of an increasingly competitive mobile landscape. The NYT also disputes some of the past claims regarding new iPhones from WSJ and Bloomberg, specifically that the cheaper device won’t be smaller than … Read More

Verizon iPhone 4 Unlocked for Other CDMA Networks? China Telecom Says Yes

Feb 17, 2011 - 9 Comments

Has the CDMA iPhone 4 been unlocked? The Wall Street Journal is reporting that employees of China Telecom have “cracked” the Verizon iPhone 4 to work on the China Telecom CDMA network. The article seems a little confused as to the differences between a jailbreak or unlock, but here’s the important line: A post signed … Read More

New MacBook Pro Design Leaked by Intel?

Feb 16, 2011 - 23 Comments

Could this be the new MacBook Pro? This mysterious Mac-like thin and dark laptop appeared in a recent Intel ad for their new processors. Fueling the speculative fire is that Intel has previously leaked MacBook Pro releases through their advertising efforts. That’s not all though, there’s a few other hints in the advertisement that suggest … Read More

iPhone Mini: Half Size, Edge-to-Edge Screen, Wireless Syncing, Free With Contract?

Feb 13, 2011 - 6 Comments

Rumors of a smaller iPhone continue to heat up, and where there’s smoke, there tends to be fire. The Wall Street Journal is now confirming Bloomberg’s report of an iPhone Mini, and they’re also revealing some new details about the device, including it’s codename, N97. iPhone Mini: Lighter, Half-Size, Edge-to-Edge Screen, No Home Button? According … Read More

iPhone Mini? Apple Working on Smaller & Cheaper iPhone

Feb 10, 2011 - 6 Comments

Could an iPhone Mini debut this year? According to Bloomberg, Apple is set to unveil a smaller iPhone model in the middle of this year, which is around the same time the iPhone 5 release date and WWDC 2011 conference is expected. iPhone Mini: iPhone 4 Components, 1/3 Smaller, $200 Citing a source who has … Read More

iPad 2 in Production: Camera, Faster CPU & GPU, More RAM, Thinner & Lighter

Feb 9, 2011 - 7 Comments

The next generation iPad is currently in production, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. Citing sources familiar with manufacturing the device, WSJ claims that iPad 2 will include a camera, a faster processor and graphics chip, more memory, and be thinner and lighter than the existing model. Their sources also say that … Read More

Mac App Store Prevents Accidental Purchases with an Order Confirmation

Feb 8, 2011 - 3 Comments

The Mac App Store now has an order and buy confirmation, which should prevent many accidental purchases from occurring. This is a nice addition and undoubtedly helps to eliminate refund requests, and maybe it’ll even make some people think twice before inadvertently buying an app twice. I imagine it’s only a matter of time before … Read More

Apple Stores to Eliminate Retail Box Software in Favor of Mac App Store

Feb 7, 2011 - 6 Comments

Apple is planning to eliminate traditional retail box software in their stores in favor of digital distribution through the Mac App Store, according to a report from MacRumors. Apparently they heard the rumor from someone, and then cite Apple’s new “Personal Setup for Mac” walkthrough service as further evidence of the move. Installing software through … Read More

iPad 2 seen in the wild at News Corp event

Feb 2, 2011 - 3 Comments

Who needs rumors about the iPad 2 when the real thing is floating around in New York? Reuters is reporting that a prototype iPad with a front facing camera was spotted today at the News Corp launch of The Daily digital newspaper. A Reuters eyewitness saw what appeared to be a working model of the … Read More

Pre-Order a Verizon iPhone 4 from Apple on February 9

Feb 2, 2011 - 2 Comments

If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the Verizon iPhone 4, you’ll be able to pre-order the device from Apple’s Online Store starting on February 9. You can either reserve one online and pick it up at your Apple Store on the next day, or you can have it shipped to your house. … Read More

iPhone Water Damage Policy Updated

Feb 1, 2011 - 8 Comments

Apple has relaxed their water damage policy for the iPod, and this probably includes the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch as well. This is good news for users who have had experience with a device getting slightly moist from something like fog or rain, but there are certainly going to be limits to what Apple … Read More

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