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Users report second iMessage, FaceTime outage in one week

Sometimes a network runs perfectly, other times it flops over and takes a prolonged nap a la Seabiscuit… Per AppleInsider, users reported that iMessage and FaceTime experienced outages across the U.S., the second time in a week that services attached to Apple’s iCloud saw issues. A number of users reported on Sunday that they could […]

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Dropbox updated to 1.6.0

An update’s an update. Late Friday, Dropbox released version 1.6.0 of its cloud-based storage client for Mac OS X. The new version, a 23.1 megabyte download, which adds the following fixes and changes: – New icons! (Retina support!). – Improved performance through use of Python 2.7. – New Mac installer (just double click!). – Faster […]

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LTE iPad mini, fourth-gen iPad now available in retail stores

You’ve been hankering for one of these since they came out. And now they’re on sale. Per CNET, Apple’s LTE-equipped iPad Mini and fourth-generation iPad are now available in carrier stores. Wireless carriers Sprint and AT&T announced today that they’re now carrying the devices. Verizon hasn’t announced its own availability, but the company is also […]

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Rumor: Google nearing completion of standalone Maps app for iOS

The great, heralded competitor to iOS’ Maps application may be about ready for distribution. Per the Wall Street Journal, it was reported on Thursday that Google is distributing a test version of a standalone iOS Maps app to people outside the company, suggesting an application to the App Store may be imminent. According to a […]

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Skype updated to 6.0.60.2968

On Friday, version 6.0.60.2968 of the Skype VoIP application was released. The new version, a 34.6 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes: – Crash occurred if user has OS X Mountain Lion and Retina display with external monitor attached. Skype 6.0.60.2968 is available for free and requires an Intel-based Mac running Mac OS […]