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iPod Nano Patents

Recently published patent shows Apple’s interest in adding camera, games to iPod nano

A newly released patent application shows that Apple has interest in improving its multi-touch iPod nano with a camera and support for new software such as games. Per AppleInsider, potential features of a future touchscreen iPod nano were revealed this week in a new patent application published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office entitled […]

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iMac News

Hard drive replacement in Thunderbolt-equipped iMac restricted by unique connector, temperature control system

If you want to upgrade the hard drive on your new Thunderbolt-equipped iMac, you may be in for some additional challenges. Per Other World Computing, Apple iMac desktop line features a new custom 7-pin serial ATA connector and proprietary temperature control system that will make hard drive upgrades difficult for end users. The article’s authors […]

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Patents

Apple patent describes keyboards with sensors, tactile feedback

This could be nifty. Per AppleInsider, Apple has shown interest in creating an advanced keyboard that could provide tactile feedback to users through the inclusion of numerous proximity sensors and air vents on individual keys. The concept was revealed this week in a new patent application published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The […]

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Apple TV News Software

Apple TV 4.2.2 update out the door

A new software update addresses a variety of minor issues for users of the second generation “black box” A4-powered Apple TV. You can install the update on your Apple TV by navigating to Settings -> General -> Update Software and following the directions there. Per AppleInsider, the update, which is the second minor update to […]

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News Software

Apple releases iPhoto 9.1.3 update

Apple on Tuesday released iPhoto 9.1.3, the latest version of its image organization and editing application. The update, a 112 megabyte download which can be be snagged via Mac OS X’s Software Update feature, offers the following major fix: – Fixes a problem that could cause some events merged in iPhoto to be split back […]