Major smartphone manufacturers including Apple, Microsoft, Samsung, and Motorola have signed a voluntary agreement to support anti-theft technologies on all of their devices starting next year.
2013 Mac Pro RAM Upgrade Benchmarks: Apple vs. Crucial vs. OWC
Apple’s new Mac Pro is a powerhouse, but the stock configurations ship with relatively little RAM for a professional workstation. We look at two third party options for upgrading your Mac Pro to 64GB of memory, and compare them to the standard Apple RAM in terms of performance and value.
UK Moves to Close Digital Download VAT Loophole
Online shoppers may soon face higher costs thanks to changes to the UK budget. In an attempt to close a VAT loophole for digital download purchases, retailers such as Apple and Amazon will have to calculate tax based on the location of the consumer, not the retailer.
Apple and Comcast Reportedly in Talks for Future Streaming Service
Apple’s rumored plans to strike a deal with Time Warner Cable were spoiled by the Comcast merger. But now sources claim that Apple is pursuing a similar deal with Comcast, which would give the company preferred bandwidth to reach customers for a future Apple television product.
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Apple Intros Cheaper 8GB iPhone 5c and Brings Back iPad 4 at $399
Apple early Tuesday made some changes to its entry-level iDevices. The company introduced a new 8GB version of the iPhone 5c for about $60 less than the existing 16GB version and finally retired the aging iPad 2 in favor of the far more capable fourth generation iPad.
2013 Mac Pro Now Supports Only Windows 8 via Boot Camp
Apple’s latest Mac Pro is a powerful workstation, but if you want to run Windows via Boot Camp you’ll be forced to use the controversial Windows 8. Apple is dropping official Boot Camp support on the 2013 Mac Pro for all versions of Windows older than Windows 8, including the popular Windows 7.
iTunes Radio Surpasses Spotify to Take Third Place Among U.S. Music Streaming Services
Apple’s iTunes Radio service – which provides free ad-supported streaming music via iOS, Apple TV, and iTunes – has surpassed Spotify to become the third-most popular music streaming service in the United States.
A New Apple TV Is On the Way, and You May Be Able to Download It
The rumors are swirling again about the impending launch of a brand new Apple TV, one that integrates apps, games, and live TV like never before. But while Apple will certainly release new hardware, you may not need to buy in order to access the latest features.
Apple Releases iTunes 11.1.5 to Address Stability Issues and iBooks Compatibility
Apple on Wednesday released iTunes 11.1.5, a minor update to the company’s media player and management software. The update reportedly addresses a stability issue that could cause iTunes to crash when a device was connected, and also improves compatibility with iBooks for users running OS X Mavericks.
Apple Releases OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 Update with FaceTime Audio, SSL Fix
Apple on Tuesday released OS X Mavericks 10.9.2. The free update brings several new features, including FaceTime audio support, as well as a number of bug fixes and improvements. Of note, the update does not appear to include a fix for the critical “Goto Fail” bug discovered last week.