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Apple posts multiple job openings for iOS 6 Maps team

When in doubt, bring in the new hires to make version 2.0 that much better. Per AppleInsider, Apple has recently posted multiple job openings to help bolster its newly-released Maps app, which has been almost universally panned since iOS 6 launched on Wednesday. Over the course of the past week, Apple has posted multiple listings […]

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Hardware News

Apple job listing points to potentially revised power systems for future Macs

Sometimes it’s the job listings that prove the most telling. Per AppleInsider, Apple is looking for a new hire to work closely with Apple’s computer system hardware team for DC-DC power designs integration. The job listing also makes mention of optimizing power use with “white LED backlight drivers,” related to the LCD screens found on […]

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iPhone News security

Apple posts two security-related job openings, looks to be closing holes where present

If you keep losing an incredibly valuable intellectual property, it might be time to give your security a once-over. Per PCmag.com, Apple posted two job openings on Thursday for managers of “New Product Security.” While it might be a coincidence that the positions opened up when they did, the job descriptions certainly sound like a […]

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News Software

Apple, Google retain deal for map, search functionalities on iOS devices

The good news: The Google functionality on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad device isn’t going anywhere for a while. Google Executive Chairman and former CEO Eric Schmidt revealed Tuesday that his company had reached a deal with Apple to continue providing its maps and search technology for the iPhone. Per Reuters, Schmidt, while speaking […]

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Mobile Rumor Software

Apple posts job listing focused on improving cloud services

When the job listings go up, things become interesting. Per AppleInsider, Apple is building a small team to write software which will lay the groundwork for the company’s future Web services, which it has advertised as “the future” of its cloud-based offerings. This week the company posted a new job listing for the position of […]