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Rumor: Next-gen low cost iPhone may not include Siri, could replace iPhone 4 as base model

The plastic low-cost iPhone may become Apple’s new overall base model. Per AppleInsider, in a research note issued to investors on Monday, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster predicts Apple may scale back iOS 7 on a rumored low-cost iPhone, possibly hobbling the handset by deactivating features like Siri. Recognizing recent rumors of a Sept. 10 […]

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Apple offers rare iTunes movie collection sale

A deal’s a deal. Per 9to5Mac, Apple is apparently offering a rare sale on iTunes movie bundles yielding the lowest prices seen to date on digital downloads of 25 popular movie collections. Bundles are available in SD/HD and start at US$9.99, making a lot of these “buy one get two free” pricing. From what’s being […]

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Rumor: Apple to debut thinner next-gen iPad, iPad mini with Retina display in 2013

The upcoming iPad could be thinner for the full iPad and feature a Retina display for the mini version. Per Bloomberg, Apple will launch a Retina iPad mini and a slimmed down full-size iPad by the end of 2013. The publication cites sources familiar with Apple’s plans as saying the company will not only debut […]

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Apple to expand USB takeback program to UK, other countries

The Apple USB power adapter takeback program has expanded. Per MacNN and 9to5Mac, Apple is extending the number of eligible countries in its USB adapter takeback program. The program began in China August 9th, and is coming to the US on August 16th. Now also joining on the 16th will be Australia, Canada, France, Germany, […]

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Skype for iPad updated for version 4.10, receives HD video calls on iPad 4, call quality improvements

On Monday, Skype released version 4.10 of its iPad app with the ability to make HD quality video calls in addition to several other performance improvements. Per 9to5 Mac, the HD video calling feature is only available on the fourth-generation iPad, and version 4.10 also brings the following fixes and changes: – Make HD quality […]