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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 Apple’s Retail Stores worldwide (except in Hong Kong). The quantity […]

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iOS iPad iPhone iPod News Software

Google unveils new 3D mapping feature for iOS, Android devices

You can’t knock a kickass 3D mapping system, especially when it’s on your iPhone or iPad. Google on Wednesday unveiled what it has promoted as the “next dimension” of its Maps service, with new full 3D renderings that were demonstrated live on an Apple iPad. Google has been using automated technology to extract data from […]

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Hardware iPhone Rumor

Rumor: Next-gen iPhone to slim down to 7.9 mm, could feature front-facing HD camera

It’s hard to knock an interesting rumor. Per AppleInsider, KGI analyst Mingchi Kuo said in a note to investors that in addition to the move to HD, he believes Apple will also employ a flip-chip (FC) solution for the front-facing camera on the upcoming iPhone. The camera’s position would be moved to the middle, he […]

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News Software

Google Chrome updated to 19.0.1084.54

Google Chrome, Google’s new web browser, just reached version 19.0.1084.54 for the Mac. The new version, a 38.6 megabyte download, offers the following changes: – Supports the Mac transition to OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. Google Chrome 19.0.1084.54 requires an Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10.5 or later to install and run. If you’ve […]