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MacBook Pro News Software

Apple releases MacBook EFI Firmware 1.9 Update for mid-2010 models

Late Thursday, Apple released its MacBook EFI Firmware 1.9 update for its 15″ and 17″ mid-2010 MacBook Pro notebooks. The update, a 2.2 megabyte download, resolves a rare issue that may cause the system to freeze during startup or intermittently stall during operation, and it improves compatibility with external displays. As always, the update can […]

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Apple TV News Rumor

Analyst divulges details as to upcoming Apple TV successor

Like the iPhone 4 and iPad, the new Apple TV will run the iOS operating system and be powered by a processor with ARM architecture, and will also have access to the App Store, according to one prominent analyst. Per AppleInsider, Shaw Wu of Kaufman Bros. issued a note to investors Wednesday in which he […]

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iPad iPod News Software

Apple confirms September 1st press event

Apple has confirmed that the company will be holding a press event on September 1st for what’s likely to be a debut of new products and services. Per Macworld UK, the invite did not provide details of the event, simply giving the date and time accompanying a photo of a guitar with an apple shaped […]

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iPhone News

China Unicom expected to offer free cases with iPhone 4 launch

When in doubt, provide a useful free gift. Per Caixin, when the iPhone 4 launches in China on September 16th, carrier China Unicom is expected to give every customer a free case as a preemptive strike against the antenna concerns that caused a stir in the U.S. In July, after reports of antenna issues with […]

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Apple TV News Rumor

Rumor: Apple negotiating 99 cent rentals ahead of next-gen Apple TV release

Well, at least there’ll be more stuff to rent. Per a Bloomberg article, Apple is allegedly in negotiations with content providers, and is in “advanced talks” with News Corp., to offer 99 cent TV show rentals ahead of an anticipated Apple TV update. The new service would purportedly allow customers to rent shows through iTunes […]