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Verizon reverses decision regarding controversial $2 convenience fee

Kvetch and sometimes things will change. Verizon has issued a press release stating that the carrier has officially backed off of the “single payment fee” that drew almost universal ire amongst subscribers and nabbed the attention of the FCC. Says Verizon Wireless CEO Dan Mead, “we believe the best path forward is to encourage customers […]

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Rare photo of Steve Jobs surfaces, expresses his opinion regarding IBM at the time

We miss you, Steve. Per Andy Hertzfield, a new image from 1983 has been released of Steve Jobs, clad in blue jeans and a leather jacket, expressing his affection for then rival IBM while walking the streets of New York City in the lead up to the launch of the first Mac. Andy Hertzfield, one […]

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Hardware Mac Pro News

Leak points out possible AMD graphics cards for upcoming Mac Pro models

It’s not truly mobile news, but you’ve gotta love it when the graphics card on a Mac Pro could get an ample boost. Per Fudzilla, a detailed leak may have given out details of AMD’s mid-range Radeon HD 7000-series desktop graphics. The 7750 and 7750 would sit on the new mainstream Cape Verde Pro and […]

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Apple patent for iOS device facial recognition goes live

At least your iPad will remember who you are. Per Free Patents Online, a recently published patent application shows how future iOS devices could use a forward-facing camera to recognize an individual user, whereupon the device could automatically customize applications, settings and features to a user’s personal preferences once they pick up the unit. Entitled […]

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Rumor: iPad 3 to retain Apple dock connector

If there’s one universal constant, it’s the Apple dock connector. Per Macotakara, new components claimed to be from Apple’s third-generation iPad show continued use of the 30-pin dock connector, potentially dispelling rumors that it would be replaced with a smaller form factor. The web site ordered a handful of components claimed to be from prototype […]