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iPad mini News

Microsoft Windows 8 certification change could hint at upcoming iPad mini competitor

Microsoft could have an iPad mini competitor en route. Per AppleInsider, recent changes quietly made to the Windows 8 hardware certification guidelines suggest that Microsoft could be gearing up to debut a new, smaller “Windows Reader” tablet designed to compete with more portable devices like Apple’s iPad mini. The company recently relaxed its hardware certification […]

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News Software

Parallels Desktop updated to 8.0.18480

Late Thursday, Parallels released version 8.0.18480 of its Parallels Desktop virtualization software. The new update, a 335.8 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and changes: – Better compatibility with new iMacs. – Create Boot Camp virtual machines on new iMacs with 3 TB hard drives. – Create virtual machines from the Boot Camp partition with […]

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Apple releases Final Cut Pro X 10.0.8 update

You can’t knock a good update. Late Thursday, Apple released version 10.0.8 of its Final Cut Pro X video editing software. The update, a 1.53 gigabyte download, adds the following fixes and changes: – Support for Sony XAVC codec up to 4K resolution. – Option to display ProRes Log C files from ARRI ALEXA cameras […]

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Accessory iPad News

Belkin announces 6.4mm thick Ultimate Keyboard Case for iPad

If you were looking for a mucho-skinny iPad keyboard case, Belkin might just have it. Per iMore, Belkin has officially announced the availability of is Ultimate Keyboard Case for iPad. The case is presently 6.4mm thick and weighs in at just 17 ounces. Featuring Belkin’s award-winning TruType keys, the Ultimate Keyboard Case provides a smooth, […]

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Finance News

BlackBerry posts $98 million quarterly profit, sells 1 million Z10 smartphones

Maybe there’s some life left in the old girl… Per AppleInsider, BlackBerry on Thursday said demand for its new flagship Z10 handset helped produce a net income of US$98 million — a minor surprise during a transitional quarter for the previously spiraling company. While the Canadian smartphone maker, formerly known as Research in Motion, surprised […]