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PowerPage Podcast Episode 157 – The iPad 3 has landed

Our initial reactions to the iPad 3, the Retina display, Verizon vs. AT&T, LTE vs. 4G, “Heatgate” and a healthy dose of our favorite apps.

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News Software

CrossOver updated to 11.0.2

Sometimes it pays to take an extra day for bug testing, just to be sure. CrossOver, the popular emulation program from CodeWeavers, has been updated to version 11.0.2. The new version, which is available as a demo, offers the following fixes and changes: – This is a bug-fix release which resolves an issue whereby 11.0.1 […]

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iPad News

Some users complaining about Wi-Fi signal strength on third-generation iPad units

A firmware update or two may be in order for the iPad 3. Per the Apple Support Communities forum, a number of users have reported that wireless reception with their new iPad is notably inferior than with Apple’s previous iPad models. In a growing thread, dozens of users have posted about their troubles with Wi-Fi […]

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Hardware iPad News

Additional third-generation iPad thermal testing continues with some reports indicating temperatures as high as 97 degrees Fahrenheit

There’s a plus side to the iPad 3: you’ll always be able to reheat your favorite foods with it. Per AppleInsider, a new analysis has found the A5X chip in the new device runs as much as 16 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the A5 chip in the iPad 2. According to a series of tests […]

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Apple releases Software Installer Update 1.0 for Mac OS X 10.6.8 operating system

Late Tuesday, Apple released its Software Installer Update patch. The upgrade, a 1.3 megabyte download, addresses an issue that may prevent certain Apple software from installing under the Mac OS X 10.6.8 operating system. The update requires an Intel-based Mac and Mac OS X 10.6.8 to install and run. If you’ve tried the patch and […]