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Apple issues ninth OS X 10.8.3 beta build to developers

Wednesday January 30, 2013

Apple seeded OS X 10.8.3 build 12D61 to developers on Wednesday, marking the second beta the company rolled out in less than a week.

MacBook firmware updates address inadvertent battery shutdown issue

Wednesday January 30, 2013

Apple on Wednesday rolled out updates across its entire MacBook lineup to fix a problem that would cause the laptops' batteries to fail after a certain number of charge cycles.

Steve Jobs action figure rears articulated head again

Tuesday January 29, 2013

A 12-inch collectible action figure depicting late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is once again for sale on a Japanese site, marking at least the second time in a year that a figurine company has attempted to cash in on Jobs' likeness.

Facebook brings in-app video recording and audio messaging to flagship iOS app

Monday January 28, 2013

In an update to its universal iOS app on Monday, Facebook joined the voice messaging feature taken from Facebook Messenger with a new in-app video recording asset to give users even more ways to keep in touch with friends.

EA's Origin to hit Mac in public alpha as rival Steam launches original Half-Life

Friday January 25, 2013

Over year and a half after its initial launch, the Electronic Arts-backed Origin digital marketplace is finally coming to Mac, though initial buzz surrounding the alpha build's release will be tempered by Valve's decision to debut the 15-year-old classic "Half-Life" for Apple computers through the competing Steam service.

Apple's 'Get Stuff Done' promotion discounts OS X productivity apps

Thursday January 24, 2013

Apple on Thursday kicked off a three-week promotional campaign offering discounts on a number of productivity apps in the OS X App Store, with each week featuring a new section and a different batch of titles from which to choose.

Apple alerts developers: iTunes Connect to see 4 hours downtime on Jan. 26

Wednesday January 23, 2013

Apple has sent out notification to developers that its iTunes Connect developer portal will be down for four hours on Saturday, January 26.

Asia-only 'Red Friday' sale announced on Apple's online store

Tuesday January 22, 2013

While details of the sale have yet to be revealed, Apple on Tuesday announced that its so-called "Red Friday" sale will take place on Jan. 25 in celebration of the Lunar New Year.

Apple Online Store highlights iPad, iPad mini for Valentine's Day

Monday January 21, 2013

Apple on Monday updated its online storefront with special advertising for Valentine's Day featuring seasonal picks highlighting the iPad and iPad mini.

Rare limited edition Newton MessagePad 110 on eBay for $1,350 [u]

Monday January 21, 2013

An eBay listing for a clear-bodied, working example of a Newton MessagePad 110 showed up on Monday, offering collectors a chance to get their hands on a rare limited run edition of the Apple PDA.

Burglar who broke into Steve Jobs' house gets 7-year prison sentence

Friday January 18, 2013

Kariem McFarlin, the burglar who stole late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs' wallet and multiple computers during a house break-in last year, has been sentenced to serve seven years in a California prison.

Al Gore buys 59K shares of AAPL stock valued at over $29.6M

Thursday January 17, 2013

It was revealed in an U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Thursday that Apple board member Al Gore purchased 59,000 shares of AAPL stock worth over $29.6 million based on the stock's closing price today.

Refurbished 13" Retina MacBook Pros now in stock through Online Apple Store

Thursday January 17, 2013

In an update to its online storefront on on Thursday, Apple added a number of 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display models to the refurbished Mac section, with the certified laptops offering savings of up to $410 off list price.

Facebook activates VoIP calling in U.S. through Messenger iOS app

Wednesday January 16, 2013

Facebook on Wednesday began allowing U.S. users of its Messenger app to place and receive voice over IP calls, expanding the feature to a much wider audience following a two-week trial in Canada.

Apple TV gains access to Watchever in Germany

Friday January 11, 2013

The Apple TV set-top box was updated in Germany on Friday to add support for streaming service Watchever.

Apple rolls out HP and Brother printer drivers

Thursday January 10, 2013

Apple on Thursday issued an update covering newly released printer drivers for HP and Brother printers, scanners and all-in-ones.

Apple to receive technical Emmy award for streaming TV content to mobile devices

Thursday January 10, 2013

Apple will be awarded a Technology & Engineering Emmy on Thursday for its work on streaming tech that allows mobile device users to view TV content in real time without requiring specialized production hardware.

MacBook Air firmware update fixes Thunderbolt, HDMI color issues

Wednesday January 09, 2013

Apple on Wednesday rolled out an EFI firmware update for mid-2012 MacBook Air models, with the patch looking to fix HDMI display problems, issues with Thunderbolt hot swapping and a Microsoft Windows error.

Apple debuts shorter 0.5m Thunderbolt cable, cuts price of 2m version

Wednesday January 09, 2013

Apple on Wednesday quietly released a shorter 0.5-meter version of its first-party Thunderbolt cable while shaving $10 off the price of the original 2-meter iteration that first debuted in 2011.

eBay updates iPhone and iPad apps with improvements to selling and search

Tuesday January 08, 2013

Online auction monolith eBay on Monday released new versions of its iPhone and iPad apps with major enhancements to listing items for sale, as well as tweaks to searching and checkout.