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Briefly: D-Link 802.11AC routers ship, Norton Zone secure file storage

D-Link today announced its new line of AC routers — the Wireless AC1750 Router (DIR-868L), Wireless AC1200 Router (DIR-860L), Wireless AC1000 Router (DIR-820L) and Wireless AC750 Router (DIR-810L) — are now available. D-Link’s family of AC routers are equipped with Dual Band technology enabling users to perform simple networking activities on the 2.4GHz band, and offload more demanding activities to the cleaner, more robust 5GHZ band. The routers are also backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n devices for enhanced connectivity. Prices range from $80 to $170, depending on model….         Continue reading

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Apple Releases Thunderbolt Software Update 1.2 [Mac Blog]

Apple has released Thunderbolt Firmware update for all Macs with Thunderbolt ports, providing stability fixes for Thunderbolt and Target Disk Mode. The update requires OS X Lion 10.8.3 or later and uses 1.22MB of disk space. The update can be downloaded via Apple’s software update page or through the Mac App Store.         Continue reading

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‘The Loop’ Launches New Magazine for iOS [iOS Blog]

Jim Dalrymple, the veteran Apple journalist behind The Loop , is launching a new magazine for iOS devices today. Rather than simply being an iOS version of the existing site, the magazine version of The Loop is a separate publication hosting longer form writing from a variety of contributors and perspectives. As Dalrymple notes in his welcome message: For many years people have been asking me why I didn’t release an app for the iPhone and iPad. The answer was simple: I couldn’t find anything that added value to what I did on The Loop. I wanted something more than a side-scrolling news app that basically imitated what I’d already linked to or written on the Web site. It wasn’t until I saw the format that Marco Arment used in The Magazine that I realized what I really wanted for The Loop — a design and reading experience that matched what I had on the Web site. An easy to read magazine that focused on original content, not on selling ads. The inaugural issue of The Loop magazine includes a half dozen articles: – A piece on enduring design from developer Matt Gemmell – An autobiographical piece from Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess talking about the impact of technology and how he has embraced it in his work – An essay on the impact of the smartphone revolution bringing computers into our pockets from Creative Strategies analyst and Time contributor Ben Bajarin – A look at the balkanization of the Mac gaming industry by The Loop co-founder and iMore senior editor Peter Cohen – A personal look at disruptive problem solving from Flexibits co-founder Michael Simmons – A brief introduction to wine for newbies from event planner Brenda Singer The Loop magazine is available through Apple’s Newsstand automatic subscription delivery service and published twice per month, with subscriptions priced at $1.99 per month. [ Direct Link ]         Continue reading

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Pulse newsreader updated with LinkedIn integration, one-tap read later support

In its first update after being purchased by LinkedIn for $90 million, Pulse on Wednesday showed the first signs of integration with the networking site by baking in the ability to share stories with a user’s professional network. Continue reading

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Apple supplier Pegatron says revenues hit by waning demand for iPad mini

Demand for Apple’s iPad mini may be slackening, as a major component supplier for the small tablet has forecast a considerable drop in its revenue. Continue reading

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Morgan Stanley: Apple on track to build multiple new iPhone models in June-July

On a recent trip to visit with tech suppliers in Asia, Morgan Stanley’s Katy Huberty received word that multiple new iPhone models will begin production the June-July timeframe. Continue reading

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MagSafe Adapter Key Ring Now Available on Kickstarter [Mac Blog]

The MagSafe Adapter Key Ring began as a simple 3D printing project, but because of the popularity of the accessory, creator Jonathan Bobrow launched a Kickstarter campaign to create a new and improved version. Now named the KeyBit , the MagSafe Adapter Key Ring produced via the Kickstarter campaign will feature an improved manufacturing process that results in a nickel-plated milled steel product. As with the original version, the KeyBit is an accessory that is designed to attach to Apple’s MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter , preventing the small converter from becoming lost. The KeyBit attaches magnetically to the converter to hold it in place when not in use and it also includes the option for a 3D printed cover, which comes in a variety of colors. A standard KeyBit requires a $15 pledge , while a KeyBit with the cover costs $20. The KeyBit has an estimated delivery date of August 2013, but a $30 donation will net backers a standard KeyBit along with a printed version to be mailed immediately after the Kickstarter campaign ends.         Continue reading

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Google Highlights Chrome Integration Tools for iOS Developers [iOS Blog]

Following yesterday’s Gmail update that gave users the option to open links directly in apps like YouTube, Chrome, and Safari, Google has released a blog post detailing Chrome integration tools for iOS developers. With the iOS Links functionality, developers can give users the option to open a link in Chrome rather than Safari. In addition to opening a link in Chrome, developers are also given a dedicated back button within the browser, which will return users to the original app. As an iOS app developer, when your users want to access web content, you currently have two options: create your own in-app web browser frame, or send users away from your app to a browser. With Chrome’s OpenInChromeController class with x-callback, users can open a web page in Chrome and then return to your app with just one tap. Chrome’s integration tools for developers have existed for several months, but with the release of its own app that supports the opening of links in Chrome, Google is reminding developers about the available functionality. Apple prevents third party browsers like Chrome from being set as the default iOS browsing option, which has prompted Google to create a workaround that provides a Google-centric experience on Apple’s operating system.         Continue reading

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Boingo Wi-Finder App Updated with In-App Payment Option [iOS Blog]

Hotspot Wi-Fi provider Boingo Wireless today updated its Boingo Wi-Finder iOS app, adding the ability to sign up for a Wi-Fi subscription within the app itself. Boingo, which operates more than 600,000 Wi-Fi hotspots around the world, offers connectivity to any Boingo hotspot for $7.99 per month. With iTunes integration, signing up for mobile Wi-Fi using Boingo is a simpler task, requiring just a few taps. Previously, users were required to sign up for a Boingo account outside of the app. The purchase is billed as a subscription, which will continue on at $7.99 per month unless cancelled. “Signing up for a Boingo subscription just became as easy as typing in your iTunes password,” said Dawn Callahan, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Boingo Wireless. “iOS device owners already use their iTunes account to buy apps, music and other products on their phone or tablet; we’re adding that level of simplicity to the process of buying Wi-Fi.” The in-app plan appears to be limited to the iPhone, the iPad, and the iPod touch, though the company also offers a similarly priced mobile plan on its website that supports any two mobile devices. Boingo Wi-Finder is a universal app that can be downloaded from the App Store for free. [ Direct Link ]         Continue reading

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German Court Strikes Down Sections of Apple’s Privacy Policy

A German court has ruled that eight provisions in Apple’s privacy policy are inapplicable because they run afoul of German consumer protection laws , reports Bloomberg . The lawsuit, between Apple and consumer protection group Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband (VZBV), related to Apple’s request of its users for ‘global consent’ to use customers’ data. The German court appears to have struck down blanket policies that allow Apple to share personal information with other companies or use it for advertising, regardless of what the ultimate purpose is. Instead, to comply with German law, Apple will need to be more explicit about exactly what information is being shared, and what it will be used for. A Berlin court struck down eight of 15 provisions in Apple’s general data-use terms because they deviate too much from German laws, a consumer group said in a statement on its website today. The court said Apple can’t ask for “global consent” to use customer data or use information on the locations of customers. Apple had previously agreed to void the other seven provisions that the VZBV had flagged as problematic. Instead, the company will need to let customers know “in detail what data is used for what purpose”, instead of a single “global consent”. The full report is available in German from VZBV’s website, or via Google Translate . It should be noted that this ruling only applies to Germany, not to the entire European Union.         Continue reading

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