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Apple AirPort Express updated with dual-band Wi-fi

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week Apple has revealed several devices, like the AirPort Express that have been updated in stealth - that for Apple meaning that they weren't included with the keynote at the start of the day at WWDC 2012. This event has already revealed a new MacBook Pro range, iOS 6, and Apple's own Maps application, and now it's time to come back to the data connection with the AirPort Express for $99 today. Read The Full Story

Apple drops the 17-inch MacBook Pro

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Well that was fast. Just as we expected after Apple announced their new MacBook Pro refresh earlier today we can already confirm the 17-inch model has been axed. We've been hearing rumors regarding this move for weeks but today it has disappeared from Apple's online store. It was too big and heavy to carry around anyways right? Read The Full Story

iPad Smart Case revealed by Apple

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

An upgrade to the current Apple-made protection for the iPad has been revealed alongside the rest of the much bigger-ticket announcements at WWDC 2012. This case fits around the entire back of your iPad 3 or iPad 2 and will provide the smart cover fold-over you've grown to love as well. This case is made of polyurethane and will at first come in six different colors for $49.99. Read The Full Story

Mac Pro 2012 gets stealth refresh

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Today amongst the major amount of updates to both hardware and software in the Apple world during the first large keynote of WWDC 2012, it appears that a stealth update has occured to the Mac Pro. This tower has been updated for 2012, well overdue since the last version came out all the way back in 2010. This tower Mac will be upgraded with two six-core 3.06GHz Intel Xeon X5675 processors along with a few lesser bumps as well.

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iOS 6 beta available for developers today – shipping this fall

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Just as expected Apple has announced the new iOS 6 today at their Worldwide Developer Conference. It has more than 200 more features and you'll want to stay tuned for our full iOS 6 wrap-up coming soon. For now however, we do know that it is coming to iOS devices this fall and is available in beta for developers starting today. Read The Full Story

Apple reveals new Maps app for iOS 6

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

The rumors were all true: Apple has created its own internal mapping system and replaced Google Maps in iOS 6. Apple says that all of the maps used by the new app has been created by the company internally, and that it’s trying to cover the whole globe with this effort. Apple say that over 100 million business listings are included with the Maps app, and users will be able to perform a local search to find the best match for their query.

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Passbook app revealed at WWDC 2012

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

The iPhone will soon be getting a much easier way to keep track of all of your mobile-based passes, be then movie passes, airplane tickets, or Apple store receipts, with an app called Passbook. This application will work with brands such as Target, Major League Baseball, United Airlines, Amtrak, Starbucks, and Fandango for movie tickets right out of the box. Apple made the application seem very possibly game-changing (or not?) with the following: "Is Apple answering a question no one asked with this one? Possibly. Or this will change you life." Read The Full Story

iOS 6 adds Photo Stream sharing feature

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Apple first introduced the Photo Stream feature when it debuted the iCloud and now with iOS 6, it's introducing the ability to share Photo Streams. Photo stream synchronizes your photos on all your devices and now you can share those Photo Streams with friends. When your friends see new streams pop up, they can view and comment on them. Read The Full Story

iOS 6 unveiled at WWDC 2012

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Apple just unveiled iOS 6 at WWDC 2012, boasting that it has added more than 200 new features to the next-gen mobile platform. Many of those include new advancements with Siri, the intelligent personal assistant feature. Siri can now launch apps and offers more integrated capabilities. Read The Full Story

Apple: FaceTime now works over cellular in iOS 6

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

One feature that users have lusted after ever since FaceTime was first introduced was the ability to make calls over 3G. Many thought that the feature was restricted to WiFi thanks to carrier complaints, but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore. Apple has just announced that FaceTime calls will now be able to be made over cellular networks. Read The Full Story

Siri upgraded for iOS 6 – goes international too

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

We knew Apple would be coming out swinging with Siri, their virtual assistant. Along with Siri finally going international they have announced all sorts of great new features coming in iOS 6. Siri will be better than ever, can now launch apps, and most likely we’ll be seeing plenty more of Zooey Deschanel in the near future. Head below to see what’s new.

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iOS 6 features deep Facebook integration

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Remember when iOS 5 added deep Twitter integration into the mobile OS? Apple is now adding Facebook integration into iOS 6. Almost anything you can think of within the operating system can be posted as an update to Facebook and shared with your friends. You can post from Maps, Photos, and Apple has even integrated the service tightly with the Notification Center. Read The Full Story
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