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iOS 6.0.1 Released with Bug Fixes for iPhone Wi-Fi Problems, “No Service” Issue, etc

Nov 1, 2012 - 31 Comments
iOS 6.0.1 Update

iOS 6.0.1 has been released, the software update includes several significant bug fixes for all iOS users, particularly those with iPhones. Curiously, those with iPhone 5 must first download a patch that allows OTA updates to work, prior to being able to download and install iOS 6.0.1. The 6.0.1 update appears to address several prominent … Read More

iPad 4 Benchmarks Show 2X Faster Than iPad 3, 1GB RAM & 1.4GHZ A6X CPU

Oct 30, 2012 - 3 Comments
iPad 4 benchmarks

Recent benchmarks for iPhone 5 were very impressive, but now those impressive numbers have been broken by another Apple product: the iPad 4. Not only is the iPad 4 faster than the brand new iPhone 5, it’s much faster than the iPad 3, offerring over two times the performance of the previous model. For those … Read More

New Retina 13″ MacBook Pro Commercial Debuts: “Colors”

Oct 24, 2012 - 4 Comments
Retina MacBook Pro 13"

Apple has started to run a new TV commercial for the new Retina 13″ MacBook Pro titled “Colors”, embedded below. The ad follows the same theme set by the original Retina 15″ MacBook Pro commercial aired earlier in the year, and says the following: Introducing the new thirteen inch MacBook Pro, with the stunning Retina … Read More

Watch the Official iPad Mini Intro Video

Oct 23, 2012 - 3 Comments
iPad mini in hand from official intro video

Interested in the iPad Mini? Don’t miss Apple’s official “Introducing iPad Mini” video embedded below, which is nearly 5 minutes long and covers all aspects of the all new smaller iPad model. Apple also has posted a much shorter 30 second video showing off the iPad Mini with the new smaller smart cover, this may … Read More

Watch the Apple iPad Mini Event [Video]

Oct 23, 2012 - 2 Comments
Tim Cook at the iPad Mini event

If you missed the livestream of the iPad Mini Event today, Apple has placed the full video online for anyone to watch. There is much more to the keynote than just the iPad Mini, as Apple unleashed a barrage of new products and updates, including an all new beautiful iMac, new Retina 13″ MacBook Pro, … Read More

iPad Mini Released, Pricing Starts at $329 and Pre-Orders Start October 26

Oct 23, 2012 - 9 Comments
iPad Mini held by Phil Schiller

The hotly anticipated iPad mini has been released. It’s a thing of beauty, available in both black and white models, and just like the iPhone 5, the rear enclosure is also offered in black anodized or standard aluminum. The features are quite nice too: iPad Mini Specs 7.9″ display 1024×768 resolution at 162PPI A5 dual … Read More

iPad 4 Released with A6X CPU

Oct 23, 2012 - 6 Comments
iPad 4

An all new iPad was released today, officially labeled as the 4th generation iPad. It’s basically a beefed up iPad 3 with an all new CPU, but it’s otherwise much the same, with the same aluminum enclosure, same great 10″ retina display, and available in both black and white with the standard 16Gb, 32GB, and … Read More

MacBook Pro 13″ Retina Released: Specs & Prices

Oct 23, 2012 - 2 Comments
MacBook Pro Retina 13"

An all new Retina version of the MacBook Pro 13″ has been released. Starting at $1699, it’s available beginning today, October 23, and it’s quite a powerhouse in a surprisingly lightweight package. Here are the base model specs: Base Specs 13.3″ Retina IPS display at 2560×1600 resolution 2.5GHz Core i5 CPU or greater 8GB RAM, … Read More

All New iMac Released: Specs & Pricing

Oct 23, 2012 - 18 Comments
Phil Schiller and the new iMac for 2012

An all new iMac has been released. It’s beautiful, has a ridiculously 80% thinner design, and it’s a whopper with specs. The 21″ model starts shipping in November, the 27″ arrives in December. Here are some of the details: New iMac (2012) Specs 27″ display at 2560×1440 21″ display at 1920×1080 Laminated IPS display with … Read More

New Java Update 2012-006 for OS X Removes Java

Oct 19, 2012 - 26 Comments
Java for OS X Update 2012-006 removes Java from browsers

A new update labeled Java for OS X 2012-006 has been released for all versions of Mac OS X. The updates name is somewhat misleading however, in that instead of updating Java it actually uninstalls the Java applet plugin from all web browsers on the Mac. This is done as a security precaution to protect … Read More

iPad Mini Media Event Announced for October 23

Oct 16, 2012 - 6 Comments
iPad Mini invite

Apple has sent select members of the tech press invitations for a media event scheduled for next Tuesday, October 23, widely assumed to be the rumored iPad Mini event. The event will be held in San Jose, California, at the classic California Theater, and is scheduled to kick off at 10AM PST. The invitation isn’t … Read More

All New Retina MacBook Pro 13″ Model Launching Next Week

Oct 15, 2012 - 3 Comments
Retina MacBook Pro lineup

An all new Retina MacBook Pro with 13″ display will launch alongside the iPad Mini next week on October 23, according to two new reports from reliable sources. 9to5Mac reports the smaller retina MacBook Pro will look and feel much like the Retina MacBook Pro 15″ model, and it will be sold in two configurations … Read More

iPad Mini to Launch on October 23

Oct 12, 2012 - 17 Comments
iPad Mini render

Apple will unveil the highly anticipated iPad Mini on Tuesday, October 23, according to a new report from the well-connected AllThingsD, in line with their previous report. Citing sources, AllThingsD says the device will have a 7.85″ display and use the new Lightning connector introduced with iPhone 5. It will also “probably be thinner”, which … Read More

New iPod TV Commercial Features Bouncing iPods & Catchy Song

Oct 11, 2012 - 8 Comments
New iPod commercial "Bounce"

Apple has started to air a new iPod ad that encompasses the entire lineup, ranging from the new iPod touch to the new iPod Nano and even Shuffle. The commercial emphasizes the range of colors offered for each new iPod, with the devices bouncing around on screen to a loud catchy song playing in the … Read More

Supplemental Update 1.0 Released for OS X 10.8.2 and OS X 10.7.5

Oct 4, 2012 - 9 Comments
OS X 10.8.2 Supplemental Update 1

Apple has issued minor “Supplemental Updates” to both OS X Lion and OS X Mountain Lion. The small releases focus on resolving a few prominent bugs, though the most noticeable is probably the fix for Lion users who are encountering extraordinarily long waits with Time Machine backups. The updates are available through  Apple menu … Read More

Get Turn-By-Turn Voice Navigation Free on iPhone 4 & iPhone 3GS with Scout

Sep 27, 2012 - 8 Comments
Turn by Turn Directions with Scout

Didn’t get turn-by-turn voice navigation on your iPhone when you updated to iOS 6? Maybe you’re just not thrilled with Apple Maps? Get Scout right now while it’s free, it offers excellent voice navigated turn-by-turn directions on all iOS devices running iOS 4 or later, including the older iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS that were … Read More

Apple TV 5.1 Update Released

Sep 24, 2012 - 7 Comments
Apple TV 5.1

Apple has released a new software update for Apple TV that brings a few of the more popular iOS 6 features to the device. Despite sharing some features with iOS 6, the version is labeled as 5.1 with a build of 10A406e. The update includes Photo Stream sharing, new screen savers, the ability to switch … Read More

Buying a Verizon iPhone 5 Comes Unlocked for GSM SIM Cards

Sep 22, 2012 - 11 Comments
iPhone 5 white

iPhone 5 owners who opted for the Verizon model have discovered the device ships with an unlocked nano-SIM card slot, even if the device was bought under contract at a subsidized rate and did not pay the full unlocked price. This is excellent news for travelers or for anyone who wants to immediately get access … Read More

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