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Apple seeds eighth OS X 10.8.4 beta to developers

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:30:00 +0000

A little over a week since the last beta, Apple is seeding a new build of OS X 10.8.4 to developers. The release is listed as 12E55, and has no known issues. People are asked to concentrate testing on Safari, Wi-Fi, graphics, and Windows filesharing….

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Motorola appeals dismissal of ITC complaint against Apple

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:37:00 +0000

Google-owned Motorola Mobility is appealing the US International Trade Commission’s dismissal of a complaint filed against Apple, according to newly-published court documents discovered by FOSS Patents. A single patent was left in the complaint at the time of the final ruling, one involving using a proximity sensor to disable a touchscreen when a phone is held close to a person’s ear. It’s not clear what basis Motorola might be pursuing for the appeal….

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TuneIn Radio 3.6 gets Live for iPhone, better interface, faster sync

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:43:00 +0000

Radio service TuneIn has released a new version of its iOS app, v3.6. The update brings TuneIn Live to the iPhone, it having previously been restricted to the iPad. The Live screen shows album art and show titles that switch each time something new begins. Users can swipe through tiles to find new songs or shows that have started on any station hosted by TuneIn, and add events like concerts, games, or shows to a personal calendar, which triggers notifications whenever something starts….

Skycore enhances Passbook with MMS data delivery

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:03:00 +0000

Mobile ad vendor and service provider Skycore has launched the ability for users to receive Passbook data through MMS. Providers of Passbook data can connect to Skycore’s SaaS servers to provide secure delivery of passes to a user’s phone. The passes then are opened, and stored in the user’s Passbook app. Providers can monitor MMS delivery receipts, and verify installations of the provided data….

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Apple cuts prices on refurbished iPads, iPad minis, monitors

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:02:00 +0000

Apple has instituted price cuts on three categories of refurbished products at its online store. In the case of the iPad mini, 16, 32, and 64GB Wi-Fi models have been reduced from $299, $389, and $489 to $279, $359, and $439, respectively. 16, 32, and 64GB cellular models have dipped from $429, $519, and $619 to $389, $469, and $549….

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Personal finance software CheckBook gains new syncing feature

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:04:00 +0000

Splasm Software updated both the Standard and Pro versions of its personal finance management software, CheckBook. New to this latest release is support for syncing and merging data with users on other Macs. Anyone who purchases the software from the Mac App Store will be able to synchronize data directly to iCloud, while all other users can sync data across a local network. Also new to this release is full support for Retina displays, improved performance, and compatibility with Apple’s sandboxing requirements….

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Best Buy to start month-long $50 discount on iPhones on Sunday

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:57:00 +0000

The US branch of Best Buy is planning to launch a $50 discount on iPhones starting on Sunday, says AllThingsD. The sale should last for four weeks, and cover the iPhone 4, 4S, and 5. All phones must, however, be tied to a new two-year contract with AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint, ruling out carriers like T-Mobile….

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Rain continues to cause problems at Fifth Avenue Apple Store

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:30:00 +0000

Rain is again seeping into the underground store of Apple’s iconic Fifth Avenue NYC store, disrupting operations as staff move electronics out of harm’s way and move receptacles to catch leaking water coming into the store. Recent heavy rains early in May damaged the store, flooding the below-ground level after a slow leak turned into a full-fledged pouring incursion. The problem is thought to be a drainage issue….

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Best Buy to offer $50 off all iPhone 5 & 4S models starting Sunday

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:11:00 +0000

Starting this Sunday, electronics retailer Best Buy will be offering $50 off the purchase of any new iPhone model with a service contract, marking a rare discount opportunity for Apple’s smartphone lineup.

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Rains once more cause damage at Apple’s Fifth Avenue NY store

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:31:52 +0000

Weather woes continue at Apple’s flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York City, as rain is once again seeping into the retail location, and now Apple’s SoHo location is said to have been suffering from the same problem.

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