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Apple receives patent for “always-on” low power geared towards mobile devices

This could lead to some interesting stuff. Per the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Apple on Tuesday was granted a patent for a system in which the status of a portable device can be persistently displayed on-screen without having to turn on the display or primary backlight. Apple notes that it may be necessary […]

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Apple to offer livestream of media event today

Today’s Apple media event starts in just a few hours. And Apple will be streaming it. Per AppleInsider, Apple has added a new channel to its Apple TV set-top box called “Apple Events” that will live stream the company’s media briefing today. In addition, the event will also be streamed to iOS devices and Macs. […]

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Cocktail updated to 6.2

On Thursday, shareware developer Maintain released version 6.2 of CocktailCocktail (Lion Edition), the popular shareware utility program that allows for additional Mac OS X system tests. The new version, a 5.2 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and features: – Added ability to disable Notification Center (System – Misc). – Added ability to set the […]

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Samsung may end LCD display contract with Apple in 2013

Maybe it’s time to see other people. An article in the Korea Times suggests Samsung will sever its contract with Apple and will no longer supply LCD panels to the Cupertino company, starting in 2013. An unnamed senior source within Samsung told the newspaper that the company is not making enough money off the panels […]

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Alleged “iPad mini” image shows Lightning port, other changes

This is about as convincing as a leaked photo of a much-anticipated item gets. Per Japanese website Apple.pro, the following leaked image released on Saturday claims to show a slightly modified third-generation iPad with a Lightning connector port, possibly pointing to an imminent release of the rumored device as part of Apple’s move to bring […]