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Users report second iMessage, FaceTime outage in one week

Sometimes a network runs perfectly, other times it flops over and takes a prolonged nap a la Seabiscuit… Per AppleInsider, users reported that iMessage and FaceTime experienced outages across the U.S., the second time in a week that services attached to Apple’s iCloud saw issues. A number of users reported on Sunday that they could […]

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iOS Rumor Software

Rumor: Apple creating its own mapping services for iOS 6

Ok, this could be interesting. Per 9to5Mac, Apple will move away from Google Maps services in iOS 6, making the transition to an in-house mapping service that included 3D views. According to the report, Apple’s prior acquisitions of mapping companies Placebase and Poly9 could work with last year’s purchase of 3D mapping firm C3 Technologies […]

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Apple Revises One to One Support, Training Programs

If you’ve snagged a Mac within the past couple of years, you were probably offered Apple’s ProCare, which has functioned as advanced placement in the Genius Bar’s repair queue, initial setup for new Macs and complimentary training sessions. The service, introduced in 2004, was renamed “One to One” in 2007 when more individual training was […]

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iPhone

Apple Finally Offering iPhone 3G For Sale Online

Apple’s iPhone 3G is finally available online, an option that hasn’t existed since the original unit was released in 2007. According to The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Apple has finally allowed new users to activate their services online with the iPhone 3G handset being shipped straight to their door. Current AT&T customers will need to reserve […]