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Hardware MacBook Pro Rumor

Rumor: Apple expected to phase out 17-inch MacBook Pro in upcoming hardware generation

The 17-inch MacBook Pro had a great run, but it may not be long for this world. Per AppleInsider, With a new MacBook lineup said to be on the way, Apple is expected to discontinue its 17-inch MacBook Pro this year, and might even ax the Pro lineup entirely in favor of the “new MacBook” […]

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Adium updated to 1.5.1

Adium, the open source instant message chat client with support for multiple programs (including AOL Instant Messenger, ICQ, Jabber, MSN, Yahoo! Google Talk, Bonjour, etc.) has been updated to version 1.5.1. The new version, a 23.7 megabyte download adds the following fixes and changes: – Adium is now securely signed with an Apple Developer ID […]

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iPhone News

Virgin Mobile to offer iPhone calling plans starting at $30/month beginning June 29th

It never hurts to have a cheap calling plan, even if you do have to buy the handset at the unsubsidized price… Per AppleInsider, wireless carrier Virgin Mobile USA announced on Thursday that it will offer Apple’s iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 beginning Friday, June 29, with contract-free plans as low as US$30 per month. […]

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Hardware Mac Pro Rumor

Rumor: Next-gen Mac Pro units to feature Thunderbolt, USB 3.0 and 8-core Xeon X5 CPUs

This could be snazzy. Per MIC Gadget, Apple’s anticipated Mac Pro update will feature Intel Xeon E5 series processors with either six or eight cores, as well as native support for USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt. The new Mac Pro desktop tower has been given a codename of K5B according to the report. It will also […]

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iPad retail Rumor

Rumor: Apple to remove iPad purchase limits in immediate future

Yes, you too will be able to hoard iPads long after the zombie apocalypse… Per 9to5 Mac, a leaked internal memo shows that Apple is finally dropping the long-existing iPad purchase quantity limit of two units per purchase. The change goes into effect immediately at Appleā€™s Retail Stores worldwide (except in Hong Kong). The quantity […]