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Your Mac may already be a Game Console thanks to Sony and Steam
One path that Apple could take if it ever decides to enter into the game console market is to take advantage of its position in iOS, and add gaming support to the Apple TV. The experience would likely...
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Apple fixes SSL security bug, adds FaceTime audio calls in OS X Mavericks 10.9.2
Apple released OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 on Tuesday with a number of additions and fixes, most notably the closure of an SSL security hole found last week. Mac users can find the software update in the OS...
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Chrome Remote Desktop for Android brings the big screen to the small screen
Joining the number of already available ways to access a computer from a mobile device, Google released Chrome Remote Desktop for Android on Wednesday. With the free app, found in the Google Play...
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Apple MacBook Air gets a battery boost along with a $100 price cut
As rumored prior, Apple quietly updated its MacBook Air line of ultraportable laptops on Tuesday. It was expected that the company would use a newer Intel chip to increase battery life but it’s a...
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Apple will reportedly unveil “end-to-end” OS X redesign at WWDC
Apple will focus on Mac OS X at its upcoming developer’s conference on June 2, according to a post citing unidentified sources over at 9to5Mac. Apple is planning to focus on OS X 10.10 because it is...
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iOS does this but OS X does that: Tracking the inconsistencies between...
With each new release of iOS and OS X, there are always feature inconsistencies between the two platforms that leave you wondering why. Some of the differences may not appear to be major features, but...
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Apple introduces OS X Yosemite, a major visual update available free to...
Apple revealed OS X 10.10 Yosemite, the next version of its desktop software, at its annual WWDC on Monday (follow our liveblog here). The new operating system comes with a complete visual overhaul,...
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Apple releases a cheaper iMac using a MacBook Air processor and RAM
On Tuesday night, the online Apple Store went down for several hours, and when it returned, there was a new iMac model for sale. Described by Apple in a press release as “entry level,” the newest...
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The new Photos app for OS X will replace both Aperture and iPhoto
At WWDC, Apple announced a new app for the Mac called Photos, which will be part of OS X Yosemite. Many wondered what the announcement meant for Apple’s current photo library programs on Mac, which...
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An oft-overlooked benefit to Windows 8 licensing: Device variety
With a new Windows release, Microsoft is playing up to one it's key advantages that's easy to overlook: By licensing its software, buyers can personally choose from a variety of device sizes and form...
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Quick tip: Setting up Google mail on iOS and OS X
No, you are not crazy, and your Google contacts are not somehow missing in iOS. It just that there is more than one way to set up your Google Mail service on your iOS and OS X devices. Here's a quick...
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Apple switch from Intel chips? The real question may be when, not if
Will Apple replace the Intel processors in its Macbooks with ARM-based chips? In the last week new processor designs from ARM as well as Apple's desire to merge the iOS and OS X experience have driven...
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Why Twitter users on Android should check out Echofon
Using Twitter on an Android smartphone or tablet? You'll want to check out Echofon; my favorite Twitter client for iOS and OS X. Why? Aside from all the basic Twitter features, Echofon for Android...
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Is Apple bringing Maps, Siri to OS X? It’s testing the idea
One of the hallmarks of 2011's OS X upgrade was how many iOS features showed up: iMessage, Notes, Reminders, Notifications, Game Center, Twitter integration, AirPlay mirroring. In that light, why...
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Don’t overspend on new guitar amps: get these 2 great Mac apps instead
There are two OS X modeling programs I’ve become quite enamored with: AmpliTube 3 Custom Shop and Guitar Rig 5 Pro. Both can also plug in directly to GarageBand for use in recording a variety of sounds...
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Tick tock: why timing your Mac hardware upgrades makes good sense
Planning out your MacBook upgrade to coincide with Intel's chip releases should ensure that you are getting the largest performance gains with each purchase. Here's a look at the historic Apple-Intel...
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Doo launches fully-fledged OS X version for smarter cloud document management
The tool, which uses optical character recognition and semantic tagging to recognize and organize many different document types across disparate cloud storage services, is finally out of beta. Doo...
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Jolla’s Sailfish OS SDK installers are now out for Windows, OS X and Linux
Developers can now sink their teeth into the smartphone OS that picks up where MeeGo left off. However, the operating system will struggle to make its voice heard in a turbulent year for mobile....
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Tasks for teams: Wunderlist Pro is out for Apple devices and the web
The team-oriented version of the Wunderlist task manager has finally arrived for the iPhone, iPad, OS X and the web. Android and Windows versions will follow in a week's time. Tasks for teams:...
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6 things iOS can learn from OS X
Plenty of iOS features have found their way into Apple's desktop OS over the past couple of years. But Apple should also consider moving some Mac features into its mobile OS. 6 things iOS can learn...
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Apple introduces OS X Mavericks with plenty of iOS influenced tech
OS X gets a new look and name: Mavericks was introduced at Apple's WWDC event and has much familiarity to iOS in both look and behind-the-scenes technology. Apple introduces OS X Mavericks with plenty...
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2 apps and 5 helpful tips for corralling your out-of-control contacts lists...
Admit it: your contacts lists are a mess of double entries, missing data and old phone numbers. Here are some suggestions for cleaning up the contact lists associated with your traditional mail...
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The smaller, subtler changes in OS X Mavericks
From letting you know which apps are consuming too much power, to the ability to use a video game controller on a Mac, the tiniest changes to OS X can reveal a lot about where Apple is headed. The...
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1Password 4 for Mac ‘sneak peek’ shows what to expect this fall
Catch a glimpse of some of the new features to be introduced in Agilebits Sneak Peek of the Fall release for 1Password. 1Password 4 for Mac ‘sneak peek’ shows what to expect this fall originally...
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Report: OS X Mavericks isn’t coming until October
Although many expected it to make an appearance alongside iOS 7, a new report suggests that Apple’s OS X Mavericks won’t be released until October. Report: OS X Mavericks isn’t coming until October...
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Yosemite will be available as a public beta, Apple’s first since OS X launched
The latest version of OS X will be available as a public beta ahead of its expected official launch later this fall. Yosemite will be available as a public beta, Apple’s first since OS X launched...
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Report: Apple is preparing several next-gen Mac models for Yosemite’s launch...
Apple will be introducing new models -- not spec bumps -- for its iMac, Thunderbolt Display, and MacBook lines this fall, according to a new report. Report: Apple is preparing several next-gen Mac...
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Apple’s Retina MacBook Pros get updates with doubled RAM and slightly faster...
Apple has doubled the RAM in its Retina MacBook Pros across the entire line, while also adding slightly improved processors and price cuts for select models. Apple’s Retina MacBook Pros get updates...
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Sector Roadmap: File sync-and-share platforms
File sync-and-share platforms are remedying a defect in today’s operating systems, which have yet to implement virtual distributed file systems. Sector Roadmap: File sync-and-share platforms originally...
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Unless somebody made a typo, Apple may be planning a 2014 refresh of the Mac...
An Apple support page for Boot Camp mentions a 2014 Mac Mini model. If Apple does release a Mac Mini refresh, it would be the system's first update in two years. Unless somebody made a typo, Apple may...
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Shazam makes the jump to the desktop with new OS X app
Shazam wants to use your Mac to help you identify every song you hear, be it in a coffee shop or watching YouTube videos at home. Shazam makes the jump to the desktop with new OS X app originally...
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Gigaom Research predictions for 2014
As the year winds to a close, the Gigaom Research curators set their sights on 2014, and share thoughts on what to expect, what not to. Gigaom Research predictions for 2014 originally published by...
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Report: An iMac with retina display will launch this fall alongside OS X...
What new hardware could Apple be planning to launch alongside OS X Yosemite? For starters, a new iMac with a high-resolution screen, according to a new report. Report: An iMac with retina display will...
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Apple issues OS X patch for Shellshock vulnerability
Apple has released an update for recent versions of its OS X operating system in order to patch the so-called Shellshock bug. The flaw in the bash shell, which Unix-based systems like OS X and Linux...
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Apple debuts the iPad Air 2 with a fingerprint scanner and better camera and...
Apple's new iPads are here. The iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 3 aren't complete redesigns, but they do get a couple of very nice improvements, such as a Touch ID fingerprint scanner and integration with...
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Apple’s largest iMac desktop gets a retina display for the first time
As expected, Apple has introduced a new iMac to its lineup with a high-resolution display. Apple’s largest iMac desktop gets a retina display for the first time originally published by Gigaom, ©...
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Four reasons I switched to Safari after years of using Chrome and why I’ll...
If you haven't used Safari on your Mac in years, there's a number of new features in OS X Yosemite that make it worth another try. Four reasons I switched to Safari after years of using Chrome and why...
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WireLurker malware attacks Chinese Apple users, installing bad apps on iOS...
Security researchers at Palo Alto Networks have identified a novel and nasty strain of malware that steals device and user data -- but they reckon its full functionality is yet to surface. WireLurker...
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Why people are giving Ind.ie money to think past the web
The "Indienet", which will apparently be best experienced on a new device called the Indie Phone, is on track to comfortably exceed its crowdfunding goals. But, beyond more private interactions, what...
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Ex-Skypers unveil Wire app, offering voice, messaging and more
The free service is currently available on iOS, Android and OS X, though an in-browser version will arrive soon. It's been under development for two years and has a very credible team behind it....
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Is now a good time to switch to Apple’s iCloud Drive?
Apple has had an on again off again strategy when it comes to providing customers traditional access to online storage. The question is did they finally get it right this time with iCloud Drive. Is now...
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How Airplay makes Apple TV a great gift idea for Mac and iOS fans
While there have been minor updates over the years, the hardware side of the Apple TV has remained basically the same. Compared to other streaming media players, is the Apple TV still a good gift idea....
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How enterprise mobility management will shape the future of work
Enterprise mobility management is the collection of tools that allow businesses to deploy, secure, and manage policies, devices, and applications for a mobile workforce. The next 24 months will see its...
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Critical flaw leads Apple to push OS X update for first time
Apple has pushed an automatic update to Macs for the first time, in order to fix a critical vulnerability in the network time protocol (NTP), which is used to synchronize computers’ clocks. The company...
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Report: Apple’s new MacBook Air will have a single next-gen USB port
The Apple Watch isn’t the only new product expected out of Cupertino in 2015. Apple’s also been preparing a new 12-inch MacBook Air, and according to information obtained by 9to5Mac, the company may...
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Soon non-developers will be able to try beta versions of iOS
If you want to check out what Apple’s cooking up in the next update of iOS, you currently have to sign up for its $99 per year developer program or give your device UDID to a sketchy service in order...
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Screen sharing could be a future Apple FaceTime feature
Apple’s FaceTime service is currently just a method of two-way personal communication, but it could become much more. A patent granted to Apple shows how FaceTime would work as a collaborative...
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How to avoid long waits at the Genius Bar before you get there
Cracked screens, dead batteries and water damage — sometimes you simply can’t avoid a trip to the Genius Bar to get your broken Apple device back in working order. You may have heard the rumors that...
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Now available: OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 beta with new Photos app
Apple released a beta version of its OS X Yosemite software on Monday, making it publicly available to all Mac hardware owners for the first time, says iMore. Aside from expected stability fixes and...
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Why a new 12-inch MacBook Air could debut alongside Apple Watch
A 12-inch MacBook Air is in production for the second quarter of this year, reports the Wall Street Journal. That leads to a question about Apple’s “Spring Forward” press event this coming Monday: Will...
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