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Apple releases iOS 5.0.1 update, offer battery, security, document, speech recognition fixes

You’ve been hankering for it and it’s here. On Thursday afternoon, Apple released iOS 5.0.1, the latest version of its iOS operating system for its iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices. The update, a several hundred megabyte download, can be snagged by plugging in your respective iOS device and checking for updates in iTunes and […]

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Apple patent points towards clip-on iPod nano, iPod shuffle devices with integrated speakers

It’s the patents that make tech interesting. Per freepatentsonline, Apple has shown interest in building a clip-on iPod with the same wearable form factor as the current iPod nano or iPod shuffle, but with a new integrated speaker built directly into the rear clip. The concept was revealed this week in a new patent application […]

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Logitech releases Control Center 3.5.1 update

Late Friday, Logitech released version 3.5.1 of its Control Center software. The update, an 18.9 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes for the driver software: – Provides support for Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and offers a new Mission Control action. – Fixes issues with the Solar Wireless Keyboard K750 for Mac – […]

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Amazon counters against Siri, purchases Yap voice recognition startup

When in doubt about the competition, roll your own version and see what happens. As competition between Amazon and Apple in the mobile devices market continues to grow, the online retailer has purchased a voice-to-text company called Yap. Per The Atlantic, a new filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reveals that Amazon’s acquisition […]