First clear images of Logitech's MFI iPhone game controller emerge
New images have emerged giving the first clear shots of what is said to be Logitech's forthcoming iPhone-compatible game controller extension.
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NBA Game Time for iPad gets seasonal refresh, Yahoo! Sportacular goes universal
Sport-loving iOS device owners got a pair of updates on Monday in the form of a new version of the NBA's Game Time app and a redesign for Yahoo's Sportacular Pro app.
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Apple scoops up Toronto Blue Jays assistant GM for App Store position
Apple is pulling from the Toronto Blue Jays' bench to secure a new executive, as reports have the baseball team's assistant general manager Jay Sartori leaving to take over management of part of the App Store.
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Dropbox for Mac update brings iPhoto imports, screenshot uploading
Popular cloud storage service Dropbox on Monday announced an update that will give Mac users new capabilities when it comes to uploading, storing, and sharing both screenshots and iPhoto libraries.
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iPhone boosts T-Mobile's sales share, while Apple breaks even with Android in Japan
Strong sales of the iPhone aren't just proving beneficial for Apple, they're also helping out formerly struggling carriers that have picked up Apple's bestselling device, according to new figures from Kantar Worldpanel.
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Rumor mill again points to Boost Mobile getting Apple's iPhone
Apple's iPhone 5s and 5c may be on their way to prepaid carrier Boost Mobile, as new images have emerged showing what appear to be promotional materials touting the two smartphones.
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From first-gen iPhone to 5s, all eight models put to speed test
The evolution of Apple's iPhone — from the original model through the new 5s and 5c — was shown off recently in a new video that pits all eight released versions of the bestselling handset against each other in a test of speed.
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TV streaming service Aereo delays Chicago launch due to beta site problems
Broadcast television-to-digital streaming service Aereo will not launch on time in Chicago due to issues with its beta site, meaning customers in the area, including iOS device owners, will have to wait a bit longer to sign up.
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Android overtakes Apple's iPad in tablet marketshare, approaches in revenue earned
Apple's iPad and iPad mini are still the most popular tablets in the world, but Android-powered tablets are grabbing an increasing share of the market and are collectively approaching the iPad in terms of revenue, according to a new study from ABI Research.
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Apple System Status page now monitors iOS device activation servers
Apple has added a new capability to its System Status page, allowing those interested to quickly check whether the activation servers for iOS devices are up and running.
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Adonit, Evernote team up for fine-point Bluetooth stylus for iPad
Two firms buoyed by the success of iOS devices — Evernote and Adonit — have teamed to make a premium stylus that will bring precision writing to the iPad.
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Virgin Mobile says prepaid Apple iPhone 5s, 5c coming Oct. 1
Prepaid wireless carrier Virgin Mobile will soon be carrying both Apples iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s, with the company teasing that it will join a number of other smaller U.S. carriers in selling the devices starting Oct. 1
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In last company meeting, Ballmer calls Apple 'fashionable,' says Microsoft about 'doing more'
Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer may be on his way out soon, but he's not leaving without taking a few more swipes at Apple, Amazon, and Google.
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Netflix opens Super HD streaming to Apple TV, other devices
Netflix bumped up the quality of its HD movie and television streaming service on Thursday, expanding Super HD support for all devices, including the Apple TV set-top box.
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iOS 7 feature focus: Getting a hold on Apple's Control & Notification centers
The addition of Control Center to Apple's iOS platform opens up new possibilities with regard to ease of operation on iPhones, iPods, and iPads, but it also makes it more necessary for iOS users to better understand the security implications that accompany that increased accessibility.
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Apple's iOS 7 now accounts for 52 percent of iOS Web share one week after launch
The newest version of iOS is off to a roaring start, with iOS 7 now accounting for more than half of iOS Web traffic across North America, according to one study.
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Los Angeles schools halt home use of district-issued iPads after students hack security restrictions
The Los Angeles Unified School District has suspended home use of Apple's iPad by students until further notice following the revelation that a number of students had bypassed the school-installed security features on the device.
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Amazon announces high-resolution Kindle Fire HDX models, new Fire OS 3.0
Online retail giant Amazon quietly unveiled new versions of its Kindle Fire line of devices this week, showing off a tweaked form factor and a novel on-screen helpdesk feature that could differentiate the company's lineup from Android tablets and Apple's iPad.
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Apple's latest iMac gets disassembled, earns low repairability score
Tech repair site iFixit has torn down the latest model of Apple's iMac, finding that the refreshed desktop has a lot in common with its predecessor, including a low repairability score.
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Boeing launches airplane maintenance iPad apps
Airplane manufacturing giant Boeing is debuting new iOS apps in Europe this week aimed at getting airline mechanics faster access to parts and maintenance information using Apple's iPad.
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Apple's just-released iMacs receive day-one update
Apple has released an Extensible Firmware Interface update for the late 2013 models of iMac that it just announced on Tuesday.
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iPhone 5s, 5c teardowns suggest $199, $183 build costs for Apple
The total build cost for Apple's new iPhone 5s is just under what it cost Apple to build its predecessor a year ago, according to a new report, while the iPhone 5c's total build cost likely allows Apple to grab a better margin.
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Fake iMessage app for Android spoofs Mac mini, routes chats through China [u]
A new messaging app aping the iMessage name has shown up on Google's Play Store, but Android device owners may want to think twice before downloading the unsanctioned app, as it doesn't seem to work as advertised and may be doing a bit more than it lets on.
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iPhone 5s no longer available for in-store pickup at Apple retail stores
Likely indicating still steady demand for the iPhone 5s, Apple has removed pick-up-in-store availability for its high-end smartphone after just one day.
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Adobe refreshes Photoshop, Premiere Elements with two new versions
Adobe on Tuesday announced the availability of Photoshop Elements 12 and Premiere Elements 12, bringing fans of the photo- and video-editing solutions a number of new mobile capabilities and easier processes for editing their media.
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