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Apple Could Receive FASB Approval for Accounting Changes, Remove iPod Touch Upgrade Fees

If you’ve ever been irked at the small charges you’ve had to pay for an iPod touch software upgrade, this may be about to go by the wayside. According to Ars Technica, a rule governed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, that’s been heavily lobbied for by Apple and other electronics companies, may be enough […]

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Software

Skype 2.8.0.722 Released

On Monday, Skype released version 2.8.0.722 of its popular Voice over Internet Protocol communications program. The new version, a 43.9 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and features: – Platform specific: OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard – Call Phones and Send SMS window “Type number” text field is too dark. – Chat window does not […]

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iPhone News

iPhone 3GS Radiation Measurements Released

You spend a fair amount of time with it next to your head, so you might as well have the facts. Per a report released by the Environmental Working Group, Apple’s iPhone 3GS handset ranks almost squarely in the middle of smartphones in terms of radiation output. The report notes that according to compiled data, […]

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Software

QuarkXPress 8.1.2 Update Released

Late Wednesday, software developer Quark released version 8.1.2 of its QuarkXPress design application. The 659 megabyte update, which can be downloaded here, adds the following fixes and changes: – Improves PDF output capabilities and introduces features. – Introduces a ‘Native Transparency’ mode for creating PDFs which can offer designers faster and more flexible PDF output […]

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iMac MacBook Rumor

Rumor: Apple to Release New iMacs, MacBooks for Holiday Season

A recently report from the Barron’s financial publication alleges that Apple will release new iMacs and MacBook notebooks within a matter of weeks to refresh its offerings before the holiday season. The report, which surfaced from Wedge Partners, said that the new iMacs will sport a thinner design with smooth edges. However, the MacBook refresh […]