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Dropbox updated to 1.5.1 via public beta

You just can’t knock a decent Dropbox update. On Friday, Dropbox released a beta of version 1.5.1 of its cloud-based storage client for Mac OS X. The new version, a 22.4 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and changes: – Fixed “lazy” install not working on 10.4. – Fixed rare bug where Dropbox will notify […]

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iOS Rumor

Leaked iOS 5.1 image shows off possible permanent lock-screen camera button image

An alleged leak of Apple’s upcoming iOS 5.1 update appears to show the addition of a permanent camera button on the lock screen and Japanese support for Siri. Brazilian iPhone blog blogdoiPhone claimed on Thursday to have a obtained a “pre-GM” version of iOS 5.1 with a few minor changes from current beta versions. The […]

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Finance News retail

Apple begins ordering NAND Flash memory from alternate vendors, works to curb reliance on Samsung

When in doubt, find another supplier. Per DigiTimes, Apple is increasing purchases of flash memory from Japanese suppliers in an effort to scale back its dependance on Samsung for components, as the two companies continue their legal dispute. DigiTimes on Thursday cited industry sources as saying that Apple has tapped Toshiba and Elpida Memory for […]

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iMac News

Apple releases Boot Camp update for Thunderbolt-equipped iMacs, throws in Magic Trackpad for free on 27″ model

Apple on Tuesday quickly released an update to address issues with Boot Camp on its new iMacs. Per AppleInsider, buyers of the newly released Thunderbolt-equipped iMac can download Boot Camp 3.2 Update for iMac direct from Apple. The 638KB update can be downloaded from here and is only applicable to the early 2011 model iMacs. […]

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iPad Rumor

Apple’s component suppliers say Retina Display might not arrive for iPad devices in 2011

As nifty as Apple’s Retina Display is, it might be hard to put in all of its devices. Per DigiTimes, component makers for Apple’s iPad claim that the company has released its roadmap for higher-resolution touchscreen tablets, but the project is still at the “initial planning stage” and an upgraded iPad is unlikely to come […]