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Apple Releases EFI Firmware 1.4 for Early 2009 Mac Pro

Albeit mobile devices are important, never forget your home desktop machines. Late Monday, Apple released EFI Firmware 1.4 for the early 2009 Mac Pro desktop workstations. The update, a 1.9 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes: – Improves compatibility with virtualization products utilizing VT-d. – Improves storage performance under Windows XP for Boot […]

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Rumor

Rumor: Apple Holding Talks with HarperCollins Over Potential Tablet Content

I’d like to think that the upcoming Apple tablet could save both the publishing and journalism industries as well as paint your house on the weekend if need be. Per the Wall Street Journal, Apple and publisher HarperCollins are reportedly conducting talks over possible e-book offerings for Apple’s new tablet device, with pricing that would […]

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iPhone Rumor

Rumor: iPhone Developer Hints at “Imminent” iPhone OS 4.0 Release

Additional evidence of iPhone OS 4.0’s release being just on the horizon emerged Friday when Rick Broid of CNET’s iPhone Atlas stated that he received an e-mail from a “prominent app developer” regarding an update to the iPhone operating system. “Just wanted to give you a heads up that we’ve submitted an updated app for […]

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iPhone News

AT&T, Verizon Drop Calling Plan Rates, Unlimited iPhone Plan Reduced by $30 Per Month

The pot shots between wireless carriers Veizon and AT&T continue with Verizon Wireless on Friday cutting the prices of its unlimited talk and text plans and AT&T immediately following suit. The end result benefits iPhone customers, who can now opt for an unlimited voice and data plan that costs US$30 less per month. Per Macworld, […]

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Rumor: Next-Gen iPhone to Go Into Production Earlier, Feature Magic Mouse-Like Casing

If it wasn’t for rumors, things would be factually accurate. And sort of boring. Per Bloomberg News, Apple will introduce a new iPhone in 2010 that will employ a touch-sensitive plastic back casing similar to the one used on the company’s new Magic Mouse, one analyst has said. In a recent interview, Robert Chen with […]