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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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News Patents

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 […]

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Hardware iPod iPod Nano News

iFixit completes seventh-gen iPod nano teardowns, finds additional NAND Flash memory, Bluetooth, assorted mystery chips

It’s the teardowns that make things interesting. Per iFixit, the teardown of the seventh-gen iPod nano revealed the following interesting components: – The Toshiba THGBX2G7D2JLA01, which includes 16 gigabytes of NAND flash. The Broadcom BCM2078KUBG also includes both the Bluetooth and FM radios. – A touchscreen controller from Texas Instruments identified as 343S0538. – A […]

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News Software

Adobe Reader, Adobe Acrobat Pro updated to 11.0

On Monday, Adobe released version 11.0 of its Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat Pro applications. The updates, which can also be snagged through the Adobe Update Utility, add the following fixes and changes: – Get forms signed by others: Email your signed PDF form, or send it to others to e-sign using the Adobe EchoSign(R) […]

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Hardware Rumor

Rumor: Apple looking to sever ties, move mobile chip production away from Samsung

For some reason, assorted lawsuits between two large tech companies don’t do anything to improve the relationship… According to the Korea Times, Apple may be doing all it can to cut ties between itself and Samsung. Though Apple still relies on Samsung for production of its mobile processors, the iPhone maker has apparently made it […]