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Shape Services Announces IM+ for Skype for iPhone

On Monday, Shape Services announced its IM+ for Skype for iPhone, a program that allows iPhone users to access the Skype VoIP network. According to Macworld News, IM+ for Skype currently functions on other mobile devices such as BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Palm OS, Symbian and J2ME. Once a user has logged in, they receive full […]

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battery

Flexible, Biodegradable Battery Technology Revealed

As much as you convince yourself that you’re living in the future, or at least a pretty sophisticated present, the batteries say otherwise. Open up an iPhone or MacBook and you’re greeted by a fairly large battery that occupies space and adds to the device’s weight. This may be about to change, as new research […]

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Software

Apple Releases AirPort Base Station Update 2007-002

Late Monday, Apple released its AirPort Base Station Update 2007-002 software. The fix, a 7.7 megabyte download, includes fixes and updates for the following wireless-related applications: – AirPort Utility. – AirPort Disk Utility. – AirPort Base Station Agent. The revision brings the AirPort Utility program up to version 5.2.1 and supports Apple’s current wireless router […]

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iPhone

Ecamm Works Out iPhone Videoconferencing Hack During “Iron Coder” Contest

It’s not for sale yet, but it’s as shrewd as it gets. Apparently the guys at Ecamm Network attended the C-4 developer conference and during the “Iron Coder Live” event, crafted a quick mirror-based hack to allow for videoconferencing via an iPhone. According to Mac Daddy World, the hack was based around a quick program […]

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The Apple Core

The Apple Core: MagSafe Hits the Road and Other Alternatives

You love your MacBook and/or MacBook Pro. And one of the things you’re probably fond of is the MagSafe power adapter, which made tripping over the power cord about a thousand times less disastrous. Despite providing an excellent charging solution for everyday use, Apple left out airplane travelers for seven months before releasing a MagSafe […]