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Intel announces Thunderbolt 2 protocol, looks toward 2013 launch

This could be really, really sexy. Per AppleInsider, Intel on Tuesday finally put a name to its next-generation Thunderbolt protocol as “Thunderbolt 2,” with the newly dubbed standard doubling the throughput of its predecessor while remaining backward compatible. Previously referred to by its codename “Falcon Ridge,” Thunderbolt 2 will boast a bandwidth of 20Gbps, which […]

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Apple releases Safari 6.0.5 update

Late Tuesday, Apple released Safari 6.0.5, an update to its web browser. The new version, a 342.33 megabyte download (via MacUpdate), includes the following fixes and new features: – Improves stability for some websites with chat features and games. Safari 6.0.5 requires an Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10.8.3 or later to install and […]

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Apple releases OS X 10.8.4 update

You’ve been waiting for it and it’s here. On Wednesday, Apple released version 10.8.4 of its OS X Mountain Lion operating system. The new version, a 342 megabyte

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Rumor: Mass production of second-gen iPad mini could be delayed until November

You may have to wait a bit longer for the second-generation iPad mini. Per Electronista, mass production of a fifth-generation iPad, which was expected to start in July or August, has been delayed a month to November. The reason for the delay is unknown, but it’s speculated that Apple may be staggering the launch of […]

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Developer finds Facebook apps may be draining batteries too quickly on iOS devices

If your iPhone’s battery life seems to be going the way of the dodo, the Facebook app might be to blame. Per Cult of Mac, the iOS developer behind Home Remind has published a blog post about the Facebook apps for iPhone, iPad and Facebook Messenger. He says that according to his testing, the Facebook […]