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Rumor: Apple to update iMac, Mac Pro desktops for fall, add USB 3.0, improved FireWire

Amidst the cacophony of the iPhone 4 press conference, French website Hardmac reported Friday that Apple aims to update its iMac and Mac Pro desktops in time for its back to school sales period. The report cited one of the site’s “better sources” in relaying the information. “On this occasion, Apple should inaugurate two great […]

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Apple offers free bumper to iPhone 4 customers, explains antenna issue at press conference

After being hounded by weeks of complaints regarding the iPhone 4’s antenna, Apple today held a press conference to tackle the press conference head on. While the company didn’t issue a sweeping recall, it noted that you can get a free bumper case (or a refund if you’ve already purchased one) and that since they […]

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Rumor: Apple to avoid iPhone 4 recall, offer details at press conference later today

In spite of the press conference scheduled for today, the iOS 4.0.1 update and Apple’s well-documented problems with the iPhone 4’s antenna and reception, a new report claims that a recall of the handset won’t be among the announcements. According to the Wall Street Journal, a source close to the story has stated the company […]

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Apple releases iOS 4.0.1 for iPhone, iOS 3.2.1 for iPad, hunts down long-standing bugs

Following up on rumors, Apple has released iOS 4.0.1 via iTunes. Per MacNN, the update makes just a single major change, that being improved accuracy in iPhone signal display. The company recently promised a software fix in light of reception issues, though it’s now believed the problem is traceable to hardware. The download is only […]

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Consumer Reports vouches for Apple’s Bumper as resolution to iPhone 4 antenna bug

There may be a light at the end of the tunnel for Apple’s iPhone 4 reception issues. On Wednesday, Consumer Reports announced that Apple iPhone 4 owners can eliminate reception problems by enclosing their phones in the “Bumper” case Apple sells. The findings could presage a decision by Apple to offer iPhone 4 owners a […]