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Rumor: Facebook revamping iOS app for July, aiming for significant speed/performance boosts

You might not be proud to admit how much you use it, but it could prove useful. Per the New York Times, Facebook is working on a new application for iOS that has been completely rebuilt to address its current, “painfully slow” performance. Two unnamed engineers working on the project shared the details of the […]

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Apple looking into technologies to help improve iOS device typing speed/autocorrect

This could be useful. Per AppleInsider, a trio of patent applications published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and discovered on Thursday show that Apple is looking into automatic typing and spelling correction, while a third application could indirectly relate to the feature. Timing and Geometry: Application No. 12/976834, titled “Combining timing and geometry […]

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Hardware MacBook Pro News

Apple updates Retina Display MacBook Pro FAQ, explains display settings and resolution differences in article

The Retina Display on your new MacBook Pro is nifty. Now it’s time to learn the ins and outs of it. Per AppleInsider, a Frequently Asked Questions page on Apple’s support website offers detailed information about settings for the new MacBook Pro with Retina Display in an attempt to clear up confusion about the new […]

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Orbitz testing program in which higher-priced hotels are suggested to Mac OS X users

Well, this is awkward. Per the Wall Street Journal, travel booking website Orbitz has revealed that it shows Mac users more-expensive hotel options than it does to PC users because those using Apple’s desktop operating system tend to spend more. Executives for the online travel agency told the newspaper that their company is testing a […]

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Apple releases Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.14

On Tuesday, Apple posted its Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.13, an update designed to extend RAW image compatibility for the Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11 applications. The update, an 8.2 megabyte download, adds support for the following cameras: – Canon EOS Rebel T4i / 650D / Kiss X6i – Sony Alpha SLT-A37 The update […]