iTunes Match to launch soon

Nov 13, 11 iTunes Match to launch soon

Posted by in Apple, News, OS X

Yesterday, Apple reset the cloud libraries for developers that have been testing their new Match service. An email went out to all developers testing this service saying that their libraries would be reset in preparation for the launch of the new service. “As we prepare for the launch of iTunes Match, we will be deleting all...

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Siri coming to previous iPhone models?

Nov 11, 11 Siri coming to previous iPhone models?

Posted by in Apple, News

In more iPhone news today, Michael Steever, a Cult of Mac writer, filed a bug report with Apple regarding the desire to have Siri on previous iPhone models and actually received a response back. The response was something that we weren’t too surprised to hear – Apple claims that Siri only works on the iPhone 4S and they...

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iOS 5.0.1 Arrives

Nov 10, 11 iOS 5.0.1 Arrives

Posted by in Apple, News

For those who have been plagued with decreased battery life with the introduction of iOS 5.0, rest assured that – ahead of Apple’s estimates – iOS 5.0.1 has been released and seems to put the issue to rest. Users have reported that battery life has improved – some even going so far as to say that the update...

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Having iPhone battery issues?

Nov 09, 11 Having iPhone battery issues?

Posted by in Apple, News

With basically every release of a new iOS version there have been flaws that lead to irregular battery reduction. Consider the following temporary fixes until Apple issues a patch (which is reportedly in the works): Minimize Location-based reminders Turn off Location Services Turn off Document Syncing Turn off Time Zone Support By...

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Apple Store 2.0 boasts Self Checkout

Nov 09, 11 Apple Store 2.0 boasts Self Checkout

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Yesterday marked the release of the Apple Store 2.0 app for iOS devices. The new version of the app supports in-store pick-up so you can order equipment online and pick it up at your closest Apple store. Additionally, and more ground breaking, you can now use the app for self-checkout. With the app, the shopper will simply enter the...

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Apple HDTV Rumor Mill

Nov 09, 11 Apple HDTV Rumor Mill

Posted by in Apple, Tech Thoughts

Does Apple actually want to be in the HDTV market? Some argue that they may still be judging the barriers to entry into this market. If Apple wanted to create a TV, it would take them a week and some coffee. They have created the AppleTV, and they have a 27″ iMac. The AppleTV could easily be stripped down into any TV on the...

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