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Kaspersky Lab to help advice Apple on Mac OS X security

It never hurts to ask for a helping hand. Per computing.co.uk, Apple has invited Kaspersky Lab to consult on potential OS X security issues following the aftermath of the largest malware outbreak on the platform. Kaspersky has begun analyzing the OS X platform at Apple’s request, the company’s chief technology officer, Nikolai Grebennikov, said in […]

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Rumor: Apple to incorporate photo sharing features in iCloud at WWDC

When in doubt, add functionality. Per the Wall Street Journal, Apple is expected to upgrade its iCloud service with new photo sharing functionality at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June. The new features will reportedly be announced when WWDC kicks off on June 11 and the new functionality will allow users to share photos […]

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Benchmark Hardware iMac MacBook Pro Rumor

Uncovered Geekbench benchmarks hint at speedy next-gen MacBook Pro, iMac computers

It’s the benchmarks that get you interested in a new architecture. Per MacRumors, a series of Geekbench benchmarks that appear to be from unreleased versions of Apple’s MacBook Pro and iMac computers have surfaced online and serve as compelling evidence of upcoming upgrades from the company. Scores for a MacBook Pro9,1 and an iMac13,2 were […]

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Hardware MacBook Air Rumor

Rumor: Apple approaches Genesys to supply USB 3.0 chips for next-gen MacBook Air

This could prove useful. Per DigiTimes, Apple is said to have inked a deal with Genesys Logic for USB 3.0 card reader controller chips. The integrated-circuit design house will provide the USB 3.0 chips for Apple’s next-generation MacBook Air models, which will be released in the second half of 2012, DigiTimes reported on Monday. Overall […]