Apple given patent for magnetic securing system, drawings show tablet-like device with magnetic connector

Patently Apple is reporting that Apple has been given the patent for a “magnetic securing system” like what is used in the MagSafe power connector....
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Apple sees continued sales growth, up 44 percent

I haven’t been using Apple computers for a terribly long time, just six years or so now. However, just six years ago Apple was still...
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Android overtakes iOS by over 5% in Australia

The Android OS and its fragmented landscape of devices have hit a crucial first in the smartphone war. Google’s mobile OS showed a sales volume...
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Apple accused of selling refurbs as new products in China

Every couple of years we hear reports of a company refurbishing their broken products, and then selling them again to the purchasing public. Usually these...
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Rumor: AT&T is setting up 4G LTE hardware in Apple Stores?

In the “we know it’s true because it’s been taken down” department, an anonymous Engadget tipster sent in a photo which showed 4G LTE equipment...
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Apple’s Mobile Ad Guru, Andy Miller says good bye to Apple, hello to Highland Capital

Apple’s mobile advertising department is likely losing its leader, as Andy Miller is rumored to be on his way out. Andy is said to be...
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Skype rebrands Access to WiFi, releases another iOS app

Skype has rebranded Skype Access to Skype WiFi, and released a free application for iOS. The application lets anyone with Skype Credit log on to...
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Samsung injunction overturned in Düsseldorf, Germany

Last week we reported that Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 had been barred from being sold in the E.U. We believe that Düsseldorf read our article,...
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Rumor: It’s starting to look like Apple will shift LCD production to Sharp

Reuters is reporting that Apple has been working on a plan to invest in Sharp Corp’s factories to secure a supply of LCD screens for...
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Rumor: iPhone 5 images leaked from factory, show possible elongated home button

There is a new image floating around that shows factory workers inspecting what appear to be trays full of the elusive iPhone 5.  The photo...
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Lion gets an update to 10.7.1

Apple has been kind enough to release the big 10.7.1 update to the masses today. If you’ve been having problems with Lion, and given the...
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Starbucks now giving away apps in store

You’ve seen the little cards before. They’re the same ones that Starbucks has being giving to customers for a while now, and usually they include...
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Lion USB thumb drive now on sale at Apple.com

Apple announced a while back that they would be bringing an OS X Lion USB Thumb Drive to the masses that couldn’t install Lion without...
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Is Apple really trying to raise iOS game prices?

Last year game developer somthinelse released a game called Papa Sangre to iOS, which was well reviewed and garnered a Game of the Week position...
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Apple testing 4G LTE iPhone on carrier networks worldwide

Boy Genius Report is reporting that Apple and carriers have already begun testing 4G LTE iPhones on networks across the globe. We’re not completely surprised...
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Concept: Omnifer braille iPad case

Technology is often heralded as a great unifier, making hard tasks easier for those who have difficulty with them. Everyone can benefit from technology, but...
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Amazon rolls out app for college students

It’s almost time to head back to school, and those heading off to college for the first time are bracing for the culture shock. The...
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Google acquires Motorola Mobility for $12.5B, Android to remain fragmented not renamed to Mandroid

Google has decided to flop down around 1/3 of its liquid cash flow to buy up Motorola Mobility, a move that is likely designed to...
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