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Apple releases third Mac OS X 10.6.8 build to developer community

If you’re hankering for the Mac OS X 10.6.8 update, it’s coming. On Friday, Apple seeded the third build of Mac OS X 10.6.8 to developers, with no known issues. Per AppleInsider, the 1GB download is labeled 10K531. MacStories reports that focus areas for the beta software remain unchanged: Airport, Graphics Drivers, Mac App Store, […]

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Skype updated to 5.1.0.968, resolves connection issue

On Monday, version 5.1.0.968 of Skype went public. The new version, a 20.2 megabyte download, resolves an issue in which users had trouble connecting to the Skype network. Skype 5.1.0.968 requires Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later to install and run. If you’ve tried the new version and have any feedback to offer, please let […]

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MacBook Air Processors

Rumor: Apple testing A5 processor, Thunderbolt port with MacBook Air prototype (updated)

Ok, this could be interesting. Per Japanese blog Mac Otakara, sources have have stated that Apple is testing a MacBook Air with an A5 processor, the same CPU powering the iPad 2 as well as a Thunderbolt port. While the machine performed “better than expected” according to their source, the article says it’s unclear whether […]

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iTunes Rumor Software

Rumor: iCloud to scan, mirror iTunes libraries, Apple close to deal with Universal

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the rumor mill keeps technology interesting. Per Bloomberg BusinessWeek, according to people briefed on talks between Apple and the music labels, Apple has obtained new licenses for its so-called iCloud service that will allow the company to mirror individual iTunes music collections on its servers. Additionally, […]

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Apple looking to create outdoor, sunglasses-friendly LCD screens

It’s Friday, additional Apple patent applications have emerged and Apple has apparently shown interest in creating an improved LCD display for devices like the iPhone and iPad that is not distorted when viewed by a user wearing polarized sunglasses outdoors. Per AppleInsider, the proposed new technology was revealed in a new patent application made public […]