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Apple files patent for inductive charging pad that could also offer device syncing features

It’s not the newest peripheral idea in the world, but it’s still sort of nifty. Per FreePatentsOnline.com, Apple has shown interest in building an inductive charging mat that would allow users to dock, charge and sync their portable devices by simply placing them on top of the accessory. Apple’s filing, entitled “Device Orientation Based Docking […]

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Google contract waived for one year while iOS 6 Maps app introduced

Well, this is a bit awkward. Per the New York Times and The Verge, a report on Tuesday claims Apple had over one year left on its contract with Google Maps when it made the decision to replace the app with a proprietary solution, leaving the internet search giant with little time to develop a […]

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Dropbox 1.5.34 beta goes live, now available for download

You can’t argue with a good beta. On Wednesday, Dropbox released a public beta of version 1.5.34 of its cloud-based storage client for Mac OS X. The new version, a 24.2 megabyte download, which adds the following fixes and changes: – New Dropbox menu on the desktop client. – This feature is not localized in […]

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Google Chrome updated to 22.0.1229.79

You can’t knock a decent update. Late Tuesday, Google released a beta of version 22.0.1229.79 of its Chrome web browser. The update, a 44 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and changes: – Mouse Lock API availability for Javascript. – Additional Windows 8 enhancements. – Continued polish for users of HiDPI/Retina screens. Google Chrome 22.0.1229.79 […]

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Adobe releases Photoshop Elements 11

The headline sort of says it all. On Tuesday, graphics giant Adobe announced the released of its Photoshop Elements 11 consumer image editing suite, the new version, a 1.99 gigabyte download with a 30 day demo available, adds the following features and changes: – Quickly turn photos into stunning illustrations: Get the wow without the […]