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Apple announces “a little more” press event for October 23rd, hints at iPad mini, other new products

It always helps when Apple schedules an actual media event around its new products. Per The Loop, Apple on Tuesday sent out invitations for a media event that will be held in one week, where the company is expected to launch a handful of new products, headlined by a smaller iPad with a 7.85-inch display. […]

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Apple releases Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 11

Never knock a good Java update. On Tuesday, Apple released Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 11, a Java update for its Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) operating system. The update, an 81.9 megabyte download, uninstalls the Apple-provided Java applet plug-in from all web browsers. To use applets on a web page, click […]

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Apple releases Java 2012-006 update for Mac OS X 10.7, 10.8 operating systems

Ya can’t knock a useful Java update. On Tuesday, Apple released its Java 2012-006 update for its Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) and Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) operating systems. The update, a 67 megabyte download, uninstalls the Apple-provided Java applet plug-in from all web browsers. To use applets on a web page, click […]

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iPad Rumor

Rumor: Leaked SKU list shows upcoming “iPad mini” available in 24 different configurations

Per AppleInsider, Apple will launch its “iPad mini” in 24 different configurations, suggesting four different storage capacities and two color options. According to a leaked list of product stock-keeping units, or SKUs, the unit will be available in 24 different varieties. Four different models will be offered — described as P101, P103, P105 and P107 […]

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Apple granted patent for unauthorized iPhone usage, detection and reporting technology

This could be useful. Among a series of patents granted to Apple on Tuesday, an interesting invention regarding iPhone security was discovered, with the property describing various methods to protect sensitive data if an unauthorized user gets hold of the device. Per AppleInsider and the United States Patent and Trademark Office, U.S. Patent No. 8,289,130 […]