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Hardware MacBook Air News

iFixit teardown, tests reveal 2015 13-inch MacBook Air SSD architecture significantly faster than previous generations

If you were hoping for a tangible reason to invest in a new 2015 MacBook Air, it might have arrived in the form of a faster solid state drive. Last week, Apple refreshed its MacBook Air lineup, adding Broadwell chips and Intel 6000 graphics. Both models received the same processor updates, but the 13-inch MacBook […]

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Nintendo bows to investor pressure, announces plans to bring games to iOS, other platforms

Sometimes you’ve got to do what the investors tell you to do, even if it means bringing the crown jewels to other platforms. Still, the upside is that it brings Mario to your iOS device. Nintendo announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Japanese mobile game maker DeNA to jointly develop games for smartphones, […]

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iPhone retail Rumor

Rumor: Apple to begin offering rewards for non-iPhone trade-ins

There’s now a reward system in place for turning non-iPhone smartphones in to Apple. Sources have stated that Apple is planning to add Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone handsets to the list of acceptable trade-ins for its Reuse and Recycling Program, which exchanges used hardware for Apple Store gift cards. Apple is apparently preparing to […]

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Apple TV Rumor Software

Rumor: Apple talking with content partners, looking to launch streaming television service this fall

Apple appears to be building its own television service. The technology giant is in talks with programmers to offer a slimmed-down bundle of TV networks this fall, according to sources. The service would have about 25 channels, anchored by broadcasters such as ABC, CBS and Fox and would be available on Apple devices such as […]