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News: Apple to drop Google Maps in iOS 6

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin

Apple will drop Google Maps as the backend to its built-in Maps application for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, according to a new report. Citing trusted sources, 9to5Mac reports that Apple will make the move in iOS 6, and will replace Google’s mapping solution with an in-house mapping service built upon technology from acquisitions Placebase, C3 Technologies, and Poly9. The report claims that the application design is “fairly similar”… Continue reading →

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News: Apple releases Apple TV Software Update 5.0.1

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin

Apple has released Apple TV Software Update 5.0.1, the latest update for its set-top box. Available for both the second- and third-generation Apple TV, 5.0.1 includes support for HD previews for movies and TV shows on the iTunes Store, a fix for an issue that caused some iOS apps to have trouble connecting via AirPlay, Home Sharing reliability improvements, fixes for an issue that affected Netflix login and navigation, and overall stability and performance… Continue reading →

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Apple TV Software Update 5.0.1 brings HD previews, bug fixes

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin

Apple on Thursday released a minor update to the software for second- and third-generation Apple TVs, with one enhancement and a number of bug fixes. Continue reading →

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Hands On with Apple TV Software Update 5.0

Posted on March 9, 2012 by admin

On Wednesday, Apple introduced a new version of its Apple TV media player, but the company also brought all of that model’s software improvements to its predecessor, via Apple TV Software Update 5.0. Here’s a look at what the new software brings to both the second- and third-generation Apple TV. Continue reading →

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News: Apple’s third-gen iPad, Apple TV event coverage, summarized

Posted on March 8, 2012 by admin

There’s been a crazy quantity of news over the last day—new iPad and Apple TV hardware, new iOS and iTunes software, a new iPhoto app for iOS, and updates to virtually every major Apple-developed app in the App Store. Here’s an index to all of the major stories we’ve posted so that you can see what’s what, easily. The Third-Generation iPad: Apple unveiled the third-generation iPad, dropping its recent numbering scheme… Continue reading →

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News: AT&T, Verizon iPad 4G data plans detailed

Posted on March 8, 2012 by admin

Apple has revealed the data plans and pricing for the third-generation iPad with 4G. Both AT&T and Verizon offer three monthly plans each, but the plans vary in pricing and data allotment. AT&T offers 250MB of data per month for $15, 3GB for $30, and 5GB for $50, while Verizon offers 1GB of monthly data for $20, 2GB for $30, and 5GB for $50—the lone parallel between the two providers. Notably, 9to5Mac reports that Verizon’s plans… Continue reading →

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News: Third-gen iPad, Apple TV pass through FCC

Posted on March 8, 2012 by admin

Shortly following yesterday’s announcement of the third-generation iPad and third-generation Apple TV, the US Federal Communications Commission approved both products for sale. The listing for the third-generation Apple TV includes both exterior and interior photos, while the third-generation iPad receives three separate listings—one for Wi-Fi models, one for AT&T 4G models, and one for Verizon 4G models—all of which offer comparatively… Continue reading →

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News: Apple releases iTunes 10.6 with 1080p support, iTunes Match improvements

Posted on March 7, 2012 by admin

Following today’s iPad event, Apple has released iTunes 10.6, the latest version of its digital media management software. According to the release notes, iTunes 10.6 adds the ability to play 1080p HD movies and TV shows from the iTunes Store and adds a number of improvements for iTunes Match including improved song matching, album artwork handling, downloading and display. As with all new Apple media hardware, iTunes 10.6 will also be the minimum… Continue reading →

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News: Apple intros AppleCare+ for iPad

Posted on March 7, 2012 by admin

In conjunction with today’s announcement of the third-generation iPad, Apple has introduced its new AppleCare+ protection plan for iPad. As with the same plan for the iPhone, the new AppleCare+ for iPad extends both warranty coverage and phone support for the device to two years—normally limited to one year and 90 days, respectively. In addition, the plan adds up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage for the same $49 service fee… Continue reading →

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News: Apple boosts 3G download limit to 50MB

Posted on March 7, 2012 by admin

As predicted by a third-party developer, Apple has raised its download limit for media acquired over a 3G connection to 50MB. The prior ceiling was 20Mb, leaving little headroom for developers looking to take full advantage of the third-generation iPad’s increased resolution. The new limit is now in place, for the iPad as well as the iPhone and iPod touch. … Continue reading →

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