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Apple launches developer blog for Swift programming language

A little transparency goes a long way. Following the announcement of its new Swift programming language for iOS and OS X, Apple has launched its Swift developer blog, which is designed to bring Swift-based news, updates and information to the public.

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Hardware iPhone Rumor

Rumor: 5.5-inch iPhone 6 may see production delays, be delayed until 2015

You might have to wait a bit longer for the larger version of the iPhone 6. Per AppleInsider, Apple may be having production issues with its new in-cell touchscreen panel, as well as color unevenness on the new “iPhone 6” metal casing, thus causing the 5.5-inch version of the iPhone 6 to be pushed back […]

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News security Software

Apple blocks older Flash plug-in version if Safari, pushes users to adopt new, more secure, version

You may not like doing it, but you’re going to have to snag the newest version of Adobe’s Flash Player plug-in. Per AppleInsider, Apple late Thursday issued a security message saying it has blocked old versions of Adobe’s Flash Player plug-in for Safari, citing a recent flaw that could potentially allow hackers to harvest browser […]

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Apple TV News retail

Apple falls to third place behind Google, Roku in U.S. streaming device market

As much as you may love and adore your Apple TV, it’s fallen to third place in sales next to its competitors. Per Gigaom, Google sold 3.8 of its Chromecast streaming devices in 2013, making the device about as popular as Roku’s streaming devices. Roku and Chromecast were the two most successful streaming devices sold […]

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iTunes News Software

Apple releases iTunes 11.3 update

It’s not a huge update, but it might add to your movie watching experience. On Thursday, Apple released version 11.3 of its iTunes multimedia/jukebox application. The new version, a 239.6 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and changes: – iTunes 11.3 includes all-new iTunes Extras for HD movies. iTunes Extras can include behind-the-scenes videos, short […]