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Apple devices are about to outsell devices running one of Microsoft’s operating systems, according to research firm Gartner. From The Financial Times: Consumers will buy more Apple devices than PCs, tablets and smartphones running Windows for the first time this year, analysts predict, underlining the urgency of the threat to Microsoft’s platform dominance in the shift from desktop to […]

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Unfortunately it doesn’t look like ABC will be providing a live stream of the 85th Academy Awards, but you can keep up with all the news and get exclusive backstage video streams from the official Oscars iOS app. Oscars is a universal app for iPhone and iPad and available for free in the App Store. […]

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Apple will release an updated MacBook Air featuring a Retina display in 2013, according to a report from EMS One. They say that Apple is starting to look for suppliers for both the 11-inch and 13-inch screen sizes available in the MacBook Air line. This news comes following a recent price reduction on the MacBook […]

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HBO updated its HBO Go app for iOS and added AirPlay support, letting subscribers stream shows from their iPad or iPhone to an Apple TV. Unfortunately, the company still isn’t ready to offer an online-only subscription any time soon.
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BlackBerry announced pop music star Alicia Keys as its Global Creative Director during the BlackBerry 10 launch last month, but it looks like Keys may be using an iPhone instead of a device made by the slowly dying company she works for. Earlier today, a tweet from Keys account saying ”Started from the bottom now were […]

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Apple CEO Tim Cook will be sitting with first lady Michelle Obama while the president delivers his State of the Union address Tuesday, according to a White House official. Most likely Cook will be mentioned during the speech, and I’d bet it will be about Apple announcing the company will be bringing some Mac production […]

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Apple released iOS 6.1.1 for the iPhone 4S today. The update is supposed to fix 3G issues that users experienced once updating to iOS 6.1. This update, which is specific to the iPhone 4S, has a build number of 10B145. About iOS 6.1.1 Software Update This update fixes an issue that could impact cellular performance […]

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If you’re not able to watch the Super Bowl on your television or stream it on your computer at CBS Sports, here is a list of ways to follow the action on your iPhone. NFL Mobile This is probably the best way to watch the Super Bowl while on the go, because it features a […]

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Bill Gates was recently interviewed on The Colbert Report, and he had some interesting things to say about Steve Jobs. Colbert: People say “what a cool guy, what a cool guy Steve Jobs was.” You are out there saving the world and yet, you don’t have the cool factor, no offense, not the same turtleneck cool factor. As […]

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If you are looking for a simple note-taking/sketching app for iPhone and iPad, Ink is perfect for you. Ink is a canvas for instantly capturing a rough sketch or back-of-a-napkin idea. The only features are smooth ink on soft paper with built-in sharing…..it doesn’t get any simpler than this. Ink is a universal app and […]

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a warning of a major Java security flaw and encourages users to disable or uninstall Java on their computers until a workaround is released. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has warned users to disable or uninstall Java software on their computers, amid continuing fears and an escalation […]

Apple released a new TV commercial for the iPad and iPad mini featuring a girl and her grandfather sharing a moment of holiday cheer over FaceTime.

Dropbox, the popular cloud storage service, has released its second major version of their iOS app today, bringing a completely redesigned interface. The app has a “shiny new design” and an awesome new photo experience. Now all of your photos are right at your fingertips with the brand new Photos tab. With just a tap, […]

Gold and Co., the company that made the gold iPhone 5 back in September, has done the same with the new iPad mini. The gold plated iPad mini is on display at The Collectors Palace in Dubai Mall, but no price has been announced yet.
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Not the best video these guys have made, but still kinda funny.

A leaked price list reveals that the rumored iPad mini will start at $249 for the 8GB version, with LTE models priced at $549.  This information comes from German site Flo Blog, and the screenshot is claimed to be from German electronics chain Media Markt’s internal inventory system. The rumored date for the iPad mini […]