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Apple patent shows efforts towards expanded cloud-based syncing

A new Apple patent published this week, entitled “Configurable Offline Data Store”, shows that future mobile devices from Apple could sync and save large amounts of data over the Internet, allowing future access to information when an Internet connection is no longer available and removing the need to tether to a PC. The invention, filed […]

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Apple begins selling refurbish Wi-Fi iPad units at $50 discount

For the first time since the iPad went on sale, Apple is now offering the hardware refurbished with a US$50 discount from its online store as availability of the product continues to improve. Currently, just refurbished Wi-Fi-only iPad models are available, though all capacities can be purchased, with a shipping time of between one and […]

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iPad to hit five Latin American countries on Friday, September 17th

China won’t be the only country to get the iPad on Friday. Per Macworld, Apple announced that the iPad will also arrive in five South American countries on September 17th. The countries that will receive the iPad on Friday are Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Unlike China, however, customers in these countries will get […]

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Apple posts first external iOS 4.2 betas, new features on the way

Apple on Wednesday released the first external betas of iOS 4.2, which will debut features like AirPlay and AirPrint for iOS devices while also delivering a slew of long-awaited bells and whistles for the iPad, including multi-tasking, folders and threaded mail. Per AppleInsider, a handful of more subtle refinements will ship along as well: The […]

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iPad to arrive at U.S. Best Buy locations on September 26th, may be sold at Walmart and Target by end of 2010

If you’re looking for additional stores to purchase an iPad in, factor in Best Buy later this month. Per AppleInsider, the Best Buy retail chain will begin carrying Apple’s tablet on September 26th, amounting to 1,093 of the company’s U.S. retail locations selling Apple’s device. Best Buy announced the expansion on Tuesday, the same day […]