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Report: Apple ‘cheap’ iPhone actually a mid-price device?

Posted on May 4, 2013 by admin

Two analysts from Wall Street investment bankers JP Morgan have produced an analysis of possible scenarios for the rumored (but not announced) “low cost” iPhone model expected to debut later this year, aimed at the large worldwide “prepaid” market. Based both on research of existing entries in that market space as well as Apple traditions, Gokul Hariharan and Mark Moskowitz believe that when Apple does bring out the device, it will not be a cheap “bargain” iPhone but instead a “mid-range” entry that should cost between $350 and $400….         Continue reading →

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Google Glass to soon allow iPhone access to navigation, SMS messages

Posted on May 3, 2013 by admin

iPhone owners with early access to Google Glass will soon also be able to use the glasses’ navigation and text messaging features, a Google worker tells TechCrunch. Getting either function currently requires the official Android companion app. In the near future, though, Glass will be able to access them regardless of the device it’s tethered to. Exact timing hasn’t been mentioned….         Continue reading →

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DealNN: iMacs, printers and more

Posted on May 3, 2013 by admin

This weeks deals from DealNN include bargain prices on iMacs, printers, monitors and more. Currently MacConnection.com has the 21.5-inch iMac for $1,279, which is $220 off the MSRP and the lowest price we have seen on this iMac by about $90. Free shipping is included and sales tax applies for residents of New York state. The 21.5-inch iMac features a 2.7GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive. Included are an Apple Bluetooth wireless keyboard, Magic Mouse, and one year warranty on parts and labor from Apple….         Continue reading →

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US Cellular to start carrying Apple products later in 2013

Posted on May 3, 2013 by admin

US Cellular will start carrying Apple products sometime later this year, the company revealed today during a quarterly earnings report. It hasn’t identified which hardware it will be offering, or any special subscription plans. Devices will presumably include the iPhone and/or cellular-equipped iPad models. The carrier could, in theory, be in a position to help launch the so-called iPhone 5S this fall, as well as a fifth-generation iPad, second-generation iPad mini, and possibly even an Apple smartwatch, if it comes with any cellular functions….         Continue reading →

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Moody’s estimates Apple saving up to $9.2B via bond sale

Posted on May 3, 2013 by admin

Apple’s $17 billion bond sale — meant to help finance a $55 billion stock buyback, part of a plan to return $100 billion to shareholders by 2015 — is saving the company about $9.2 billion in taxes, according to an estimate from Moody’s Investment Services. Had Apple decided to use repatriated foreign cash, it would have paid a 35 percent tax rate, and hence owed the US about $9.2 billion….         Continue reading →

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Apple launches 50 billion app download contest, giving $10,000 credit

Posted on May 2, 2013 by admin

Apple has launched a countdown to 50 billion app downloads, and is awarding a $10,000 App Store gift card to the downloader plus $500 gift cards to the next 50 downloaders following the landmark download. The representative countdown progress is seen in iTunes under the App Store section….         Continue reading →

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Facebook introduces ‘Trusted Contacts’ for extra account security

Posted on May 2, 2013 by admin

Facebook has announced plans to roll out a new security feature for accounts, dubbed Trusted Contacts. Under the scheme, an account owner will be able to pick three to five people to whom they can give special PINs. Should the owner have trouble getting into their account, three PIN holders will be able to help them log back in. It’s not clear how quickly Trusted Contacts will become available to Facebook users….         Continue reading →

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Acorn 4 adds curves, non-destructive filters, new shape tools

Posted on May 2, 2013 by admin

Flying Meat has released Acorn 4, an upgrade of its Mac photo-editing utility. The update adds several major features, such as non-destructive filters and a curve editor, which offers more precise control over shadows, midtones and highlights. The new Merlin HUD lets users control the radius and center points of a filter while still on the canvas….         Continue reading →

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Intel details HD5000, Iris, Iris Pro graphical options on Haswell

Posted on May 2, 2013 by admin

Intel has revealed limited specifications on its fourth generation “Haswell” Core-series processors video circuitry. The upcoming chip line features a graphical power boost well above the third generation, with three discrete levels. One tier is aimed at power efficiency, with two tailored for increased video performance….         Continue reading →

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Sharp seeking 100 bilion yen bailout loan for debt maturity payouts

Posted on May 2, 2013 by admin

A pair of Japanese banks are considering a 100 billion yen bailout loan to Sharp, to help it meet an upcoming bond redemption. The electronics manufacturer has nearly 200 billion yen in convertible bonds, similar to Apple’s current offering, maturing in September. Lenders Mizuho Corporate Bank and Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ are also giving Sharp an extension on 360 billion yen in lending that matures in June. The offerings by the banks puts Sharp in the red to the two banks to just over 800 billion yen….         Continue reading →

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