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Apple advises Chinese customers to avoid counterfeits, opt for genuine Apple products after charger-related incidents

Sometimes it’s best to stick with the genuine article. After a pair of iPhone-related electrocutions in China allegedly caused by unauthorized third-party chargers, Apple has added a section to its Chinese website helping users identify official iOS device chargers as well as advised users to charge its devices with genuine Apple chargers according to CNET. […]

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Dropbox updated to 2.2.10

The Dropbox updates just keep comin’… On Wednesday, Dropbox released version 2.2.10 of its cloud-based storage client for Mac OS X. The new version, a 31 megabyte download (via MacUpdate), which adds the following fixes and changes: – Reduced initial startup time. – Reduced initial link time. – Reduced time taken when relinking a previously […]

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Sprint announces NYC rollout, will activate LTE network on July 30th

The good, speedy Sprint stuff is coming to New York City. Per The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Sprint has begun rolling out LTE service for parts of New York City, including the Bronx and Brooklyn. Sprint says it will flip the switch for those areas on July 30. Sprint has been way behind AT&T, Verizon and […]

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Opera web browser updated to 15.0.1147.147

The Opera web browser project begins. On Wednesday, Opera Software released version 15.0.1147.147 of its web browser. The new version, a 54.4 megabyte download via MacUpdate, boasts the following fixes and changes: General and User-Interface Changes: – Opera 15 is a major reinvention for Opera. Going forward, the browser’s source code will be based on […]

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Sprint partners with Raketu Communications, works to bring caption calling feature to iOS devices via app

This could be interesting. Per AppleInsider, Sprint on Tuesday announced the availability of a new accessibility feature aimed at helping iPad and iPhone owners on that network with hearing loss better use their devices. Partnering with Raketu Communications, Sprint has developed Wireless CapTel for installation on the phones and tablets of the hearing-impaired. Wireless CapTel […]