Monthly Archives: July 2012

Apple beta iWork, MobileMe server shutdown imminent

Posted on July 31, 2012 by admin

More than a year after the announcement of iCloud, Apple is starting to shut down MobileMe-related servers. Reports have started to surface of Apple support personnel telling customers that accounts that have not been migrated will be deleted, possibly as soon as the end of business today. MacNN received conflicting information from Apple support representatives regarding the exact day of the shutdown, ranging from a confirmation of the end of day report, to “sometime later in the year.” Regardless of support-provided information, the MobileMe service has been officially closed since June 30,… Continue reading →

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Remains of the Day: Splitsville

Posted on July 31, 2012 by admin

One analyst thinks Apple might split its stock, The Daily splits up with some of its staff, and a writer suggests a few companies with which Apple might want to share a banana split. Continue reading →

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FTC agrees to let Google settle Safari debacle for $22.5M

Posted on July 31, 2012 by admin

Officials within the US Federal Trade Commission have reportedly agreed to allow Google to pay a settlement for circumventing privacy settings in Apple’s Safari browser. Corroborating earlier reports, unnamed sources have told Reuters the company will have to pay $22.5 million to avoid further proceedings, however it will not be forced to admit liability…. Continue reading →

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Apple iTunes, App Stores experience outages [u]

Posted on July 31, 2012 by admin

Coming on the heels of an iCloud email issue, users are reporting Apple’s iTunes Store and App Store are also down. Continue reading →

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Broadcom unveils fifth-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi chips

Posted on July 31, 2012 by admin

Broadcom over the weekend introduced its latest consolidated multi-wireless chips, a combination of Bluetooth 4.0 and the forthcoming 802.11ac, which offers more than twice the speed of existing 802.11n technology and yet is up to six times more power-efficient handling the same amount of data. The new chips can also handle FM and conventional 802.11 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, and are expected to debut in early 2013 for use in smartphones and tablets…. Continue reading →

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Giveaway: PRIZM

Posted on July 31, 2012 by admin

Win a Hub Innovations PRIZM portable iPad, iPod and e-reader holder, click here to find out how. Continue reading →

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Verizon to end tethering app blockage following $1.25M FCC settlement

Posted on July 31, 2012 by admin

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday said Verizon will pay out a $1.25 million settlement for unlawfully blocking customers’ access to its network using so-called “tethering apps.” Continue reading →

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Apple confirms select iCloud users unable to access old emails

Posted on July 31, 2012 by admin

In a system status update on the iCloud Support web page, Apple confirmed that some users may be affected by a temporary error where older emails are inaccessible. Continue reading →

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Adonit ships Jot Touch pressure-sensitive touchscreen stylus

Posted on July 31, 2012 by admin

Adonit has begun shipping its Jot Touch, a stylus that is said to work with any touchscreen device. A dampening tip integrates a transparent disc with enough contact area to register touch input on capacitive screens, while enabling users to see where the mark will be made. When paired with a second- or third-generation iPad via Bluetooth, the stylus provides advanced features such as pressure sensitivity and shortcut buttons…. Continue reading →

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Verizon Wireless to pay fine for allegedly blocking tethering apps

Posted on July 31, 2012 by admin

Verizon Wireless has agreed to pay $1.25 million to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to resolve a complaint that it blocked third-party tethering applications on Android phones, the FCC said Tuesday. Continue reading →

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