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T-Mobile gears up “$0 down” trade-in deal for Mother’s Day weekend

Your mum might like this for Mother’s Day. Per TmoNews, wireless carrier T-Mobile has begun highlighting Apple’s newest smartphone to push the trade-in program that it’s had running since April 12. That program allows new and existing qualified customers to trade in an iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S, with the resulting trade-in value wiping out […]

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ESPN expresses interest in subsidizing mobile data plans, looks to keep users watching streaming video

ESPN wants you watching streaming video, even if they have to pick up part of the check… Per the Wall Street Journal and AppleInsider, cable sports network ESPN has expressed interest in potentially subsidizing those data plans to allow users to stream video without worrying about overage fees. ESPN has allegedly had discussions with at […]

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Apple apparently unwilling to release Windows 8 version of iTunes

Well, this is kind of a new one. Per Mac|Life and CNN Money, Microsoft has apparently been pushing Apple for a Windows 8-native edition of iTunes, which currently only runs in traditional Desktop mode on the company’s Metro-style software — and not at all on the tablet-centric Windows RT. “You shouldn’t expect an iTunes app […]

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Apple releases Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.3 for all Thunderbolt-equipped Macs

Never doubt a good firmware update. Early Friday, Apple released its Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.3 for all Macs with Thunderbolt ports. The update, a 1.3 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes: – This update provides stability fixes for Thunderbolt and Target Disk Mode Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.3 requires and Intel-based Mac with a […]

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Best Buy offers discounts on MacBook Air, iTunes gift cards, iPhone 4S handsets

If you’re looking for something to get mum for Mother’s Day, this could come in handy. Per 9to5Mac, Best Buy is discounting US$125 off the price of MacBook Airs for the next three days to celebrate Mother’s Day. The retailer knocks off US$100 across the board, then using code MOM25 knocks off another US$25. Prices […]