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VLC updated to 2.0.5

Video Lan Client, the nigh-indispensable open source media player for multiple audio and video formats (MPEG, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, Divx, ogg, etc.), was updated to version 2.0.5. The new version, a 41.9 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and changes: – Rework and fixes of the Mac OS X interface. – Fix Pulseaudio initial synchronization. – […]

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iPad iPhone iPod iPod Touch News Software

Apple releases third iOS 6.1 beta to developer community

This could lead to some cool stuff. Per AppleInsider, developers on Monday were provided with the third pre-release beta of iOS 6.1, Apple’s forthcoming software update for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The update is available through Software Update in the iOS Settings application. People familiar with the software said it is identified as […]

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Apple releases iOS 6.1 beta, updated Xcode beta to developers, looks to improve iOS Maps application functionality

It’s time to sort out this iOS Maps snafu in a major way. Per AppleInsider, Apple on Thursday provided developers with a prerelease version of its forthcoming iOS 6.1 update, featuring improvements to its Maps application programming interface, and also issued a beta of Xcode 4.6. Both iOS 6.1 and Xcode 4.6 are now available […]

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iPad Rumor

Leaked “iPad mini” display case instructions hint at smaller iPad for holiday season

If it’s not the suppliers that offer interesting hints as to upcoming products, it’s the retailers. Per AppleInsider, one retailer is preparing in advance for the rumored device by sending out in-store displays to sell accessories to customers. A leaked image shows instructions for standalone displays designed to sell iPad mini accessories. The instruction manual […]

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Google begins adding CardDAV support for iOS calendar users

Google has added support for the open CardDAV contact syncing protocol used by Apple in OS X and iOS, enabling Google Contacts users to directly sync just like Yahoo and iCloud. Google’s Gmail product manager Jeff Ellingson noted the new support for CardDAV on the company’s blog today. The new support requires iOS 5 or […]