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All You Need to Know About Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
2February 16, 2012
Apple seeded OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion for the developers today, the public release of the new OS is scheduled for this summer. The new version does not have as many massive changes under it’s hood like we saw in OS X 10.7 Lion. But that’s not to say OS X 10.8 isn’t a big deal.
Average users who already own other Apple products like iPhone, and iPad will appreciate the improvements Apple has introduced with OS X 10.8, Mountain Lion to bring OS X more closely in line with iOS.
What’s New in Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion: 1. iCloud IntegrationOne of the highlights of Mountain Lion is iCloud More >
Create Your Own Cydia Apps And Tweaks With iOSOpenDev
0February 15, 2012
One of the most common reasons why people jailbreak their iOS devices is to customize it with jailbreak tweaks that can perform amazing things when it comes to improving the functionality of your device and also increasing the overall user experience. A number of Cydia tweaks have been provided in the Cydia marketplace by Devs, both paid and free that help do this.
But there is however no better pleasure then creating a good idea for a jailbreak tweak and even making it yourself so as to have a very personalized customization experience on the jailbroken iOS device.
A free tool called More >
Apple Seeking New Production Manager To Fulfill “Mystery Role”
0February 14, 2012
Apple is looking to hire a new production support manager as quickly as possible “for a mystery role in the company, and has even taken to actively soliciting online to find jobs candidates,” reports AppleInsider. The title “production support manager” could suggest that the new employee would have a hand in the production of an upcoming product.
According to the article – A California-based recruiter at Apple has recently been sending messages on LinkedIn revealing that Apple is looking to fill the managerial position in the next two to three weeks. Apple is looking for candidates who are More >
iPad 2 Retail Prices Slashed Ahead Of iPad 3 Unveiling
0February 14, 2012
Meijer, a large U.S. retailer in Michigan, Northern Illinois and Northern Indiana, announced a week-long iPad sale selling the 16GB Wi-Fi only model for $429, with $70 off its original price. For those not familiar, Meijer is a Michigan based supermarket chained largely credited with creating the “supercenter” retail concept which stores like Wal-Mart have adapted to.
The deal was announced in the retailers weekly circular and highlights the week-long price cut of the $500 16GB Wi-Fi iPad 2 down to $429. The deal will run until supplies last and does not include rain checks. However, a More >
Google To Transform It’s HQ To “Experience Center” Testing Lab
0February 13, 2012
A recent investigation into Google‘s public records has hinted that the company is planning large expansions that would accommodate the multitude of secret projects that are in the works. Apple, Microsoft, and others that design their own hardware already have their own similar facilities.
According to Mercury News Google was spending over $ 120 million in construction around its Mountain View headquarters for both public and private work, secret projects like Android @home wireless audio device and Google’s well-known but still secretive Project X labs.
The highlighted 120,000 square More >
Apple’s Stock Rises to an All-Time High
0After Apple’s holiday quarter success, the Cupertino California company seemed to have reached an all-time high of $431 a share. This left the company to a market evaluation of roughly $400 billion at the time. Today, Apple seems to have passed a record $460 billion market cap with a new historical stock price high at $493.97 a share. This leaves Apple’s market cap valued as surpassing both Google and Microsoft combined, which have a market cap of $198.9 billion and $256.7 billion respectively.
What’s more surprising is that the current market evaluation for Apple rates it higher than Exxon More >
Windows Phone 7 Tango Update Rumored For March/April Release
0February 5, 2012
by _GadgetNews
in Development, Microsoft, News, OS, Rumors, SmartPhones, Software, Tech, Windows Phone 7
A recent post from Digitimes suggests that Windows Phone 7 Tango update would go live in March or April, based on Microsoft’s roadmap for Windows Phone outlined in a rumor.
The largest update, Apollo or possibly Windows Phone 8, was slated for its expected late 2012 release. However, a “large volume” of devices based on it would ship in the initial half of 2013.
The Tango updates are believed to be adding support for true native apps, more languages, lower memory requirements, and support for lower resolutions to cater to a primarily Asian demand for cheaper models. WP8/Apollo would More >
Apple Removes Flagrant Copycat Apps From AppStore
0February 4, 2012
Apple has removed a number of copycat apps that mimicked the titles of successful games after they provoked a public outcry from developers over the issue. Drastic action has been taken against developers who fake app reviews to pump up chart position, “name squat” on titles that have become popular but haven’t yet released a genuine iOS version or, as it did today, take down apps that are clearly counterfeit versions of other apps.
The British newspaper The Guardian has even recently published a profile on Anton Sinelnikov, the coder behind a number of the fake apps — one of which, Temple More >
Nokia Reveals “Hello” – NFC Powered Communication Platform
0February 3, 2012
Nokia reveals Hello, which strives to make it easier if you’re trying to talk to someone who speaks a different language than you. Powered by Near Field Communication (NFC), Nokia Hello lets one user type a message in one language, and then swipe it next to another phone to get an instant translation on the recipient’s end.
There are several other apps that allow text-based translations, or even allow users to speak something in one language and have the translation read aloud. However, this project from Nokia unique because it actually sends the message between phones. Although, according More >
Apple’s Industry Leading Tech Support Satisfaction Declines
0February 3, 2012
According to a new study that was recently released, Apple’s phone-based tech support continues to remain the best in the industry but complains regarding wait times and call automation have caused a decline in customer satisfaction. The results are based on data from an ongoing study conducted by Vocalabs and show the quality of Apple’s phone support has declined substantially over the past year and a half. Apparently, it’s slowly sinking to reported levels of its competitors, no longer providing superior support.
The study was conducted as part of the research firm’s National Customer More >
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