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Rumor: Apple prepping glasses-free 3D feature for next-gen iPod touch

It seems that when Nintendo announced Apple as the enemy of the future last year, they may have been on to something. Per Macotakara, Apple could be planning on including glasses-free 3D technology in the next iteration of the iPod touch, putting it in direct gaming competition with Nintendo’s upcoming 3Ds handheld gaming console. A […]

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Rumor: Apple may remove “Home” button from future generations of iOS devices

An unverified report claims that Apple is planning to remove the home button on the iPad and iPhone as early as later this year, the company opting towards multitouch gestures to return to the home screen. According to Boy Genius Report, an anonymous source has claimed that Apple is already testing iPads and iPhones without […]

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Apple looking to hire two software engineers to expand iOS’ “cloud-based” features

When in doubt, there’s always cloud-based services to makes things nifty. Per AppleInsider, Apple is looking to expand its iOS development team with new employees who will enhance the company’s cloud-based services for devices like the iPhone and iPad. Just before Christmas, Apple posted two new job listings (1, 2) for the title of “iOS […]

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Apple releases iBooks 1.2, folds in AirPrint, organizational changes

On Wednesday, Apple released version 1.2 of its iBooks app for its iOS devices. The new version, available through the App Store, offers the following fixes and changes: – Experience fully illustrated books, from children’s picture books to beautifully designed art books, available for download in the iBookstore. – Organize your books and PDFs into […]

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Black Friday prices appear for Apple iOS-based devices

It’s begun. Per the mighty AppleInsider and its iOS price guide, Apple is offering savings for the shopping holiday, though the company has sold out of its US$79.99 Apple TV deal and may be running low on its US$199 8GB iPod touch inventory. iPods: Meanwhile, Amazon.com is offering US$29 off the 8GB iPod touch. The […]