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Intel cites possible 50% battery life improvement in upcoming MacBooks under Haswell architecture

What a difference a next-gen architecture can make. According to PCWorld, Intel’s next-generation processor in Apple’s MacBook line could see 50 percent greater battery life thanks to the processors expected to go into them, according to Intel. In a media briefing ahead of the launch of its Haswell processor platform, Intel chief Rani Borkar said […]

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Happy Memorial Day from O’Grady’s PowerPage!

Ladies and gentlemen, the staff of the PowerPage will be taking Memorial Day off to spend time with friends and families. And while there’ll obviously be some Mac and iOS device use, they’ll also be in pursuit of tasty barbecue as well. So, take some time today, spend it with the people close to you […]

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News Software

Adobe Flash Player updated to 11.7.700.203

Never look an update in the mouth. On Friday, Adobe released Flash Player 11.7.700.203 for Mac OS X, a 16.9 megabyte download via MacUpdate. The new version adds the following fixes and changes: Fixed: – Audio stream cuts off on certain websites after 10-60 seconds(3541383). Known Issues: – Some newer AMD Graphics Processing Unit drivers […]

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iPhone retail

Best Buy to begin $50 discount off iPhone 5 beginning this Sunday

The shall be SAVINGS this holiday weekend!!! Per AllThingsD, retailer Best Buy will be extending a US$50 discount on every current iPhone offering when purchased with a 2 year contract starting this Sunday. This promotion is said to make a 4 week run and will drop the price of an iPhone 5 down to just […]

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Apple expands Maps application’s 3D flyover coverage, accuracy to parts of California

It’s a slow process, but it’s hopefully getting better and more accurate. Per 9to5Mac, Apple’s iOS 6 Maps application apparently now offers improved support for San Bernardino, Riverside, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario and Moreno Valley and other areas in California. With the additions, Maps offers nearly unbroken Flyover coverage of cities from San Bernardino to the […]