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Apple TV finally gets some respect

Didn’t I just call Apple out on this? Congratulations Apple TV, you’ve hung in there and now made it to the big times! Early Tuesday, Apple’s online store went offline for some updates and when it came back, the Apple TV finally had its own section to call home. Rather than being relegated to the […]

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AT&T’s Chris Penrose unveils $5/day “data day pass” for cellular-equipped tablets

This could come in handy. Per AllThingsD, speaking at GigaOm’s Mobilize conference Thursday afternoon, AT&T vice president Chris Penrose told the audience that the lowest US$5, 250 megabyte day pass option, alongside a tier that allots users up to 1 gigabyte of data over a three month period for a one-time US$25 fee, is aimed […]

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AT&T expands coverage to 11 new cities, many in southeastern United States

It’s never a bad thing when a wireless network expands. Per AppleInsider, AT&T has announced the expansion of its 4G LTE network to 11 more markets, and the carrier has improved service in two other markets, meaning iPhone owners in those locales will see greatly increased speeds. Much of the expanded LTE service is in […]

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Inventory shortfalls hint at updated iMacs, 802.11ac Airport Express units

When the inventory runs low, there’s cool new stuff around the corner. Or it just means you need to order more inventory. Per MacRumors and 9to5Mac, low retail stocks of Airport Express base stations are suggesting that a faster 802.11ac model is expected soon to match the capabilities of the latest Macs. This would offer […]

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Microsoft purchases Nokia’s Devices and Services division, moves to rearrange executive lineups

Because it’s fun to buy multi-billion dollar companies. Per The Mac Observer, Microsoft is buying Nokia’s cell phone business for about US$5 billion and tossing in another US$2.2 billion to license the company’s patents. The deal throws together two big time companies that are struggling to compete with the likes of Apple and Samsung, brings […]