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Internal memo: Apple acknowledges second-gen MacBook Air graphics issue, fix apparently in the works

An internal memo allegedly leaked from Apple seems to support display issues experienced by some owners of the new MacBook Air notebook as well as indicate that an upcoming software update will fix the problems. The purported memo, obtained by Boy Genius Report, acknowledges that Apple is aware of the issue and is “working on […]

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New tests yield additional battery life in absence of Adobe Flash

It’s had a good run. Hell, it’s had a great run. Still, Apple has ceased bundling Adobe Flash on its new Macs, ostensibly so users could obtain the latest, secure version themselves with vastly increased battery life seems to be another leading reason for this change. According to the mighty Ars Technica, the new MacBook […]

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Second-gen MacBook Air may be demonstrating logic board errors

This could be a bit foreboding. Per Cult of Mac, a rising number of complaints from users of the new MacBook Air has appeared regarding kernel panics, video distortion and other issues that could be related to defective logic boards. Apple Discussion forum user, DanRyb, basically stated that his 11-inch model would randomly display “weird […]

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TSA to allow 11.6″ MacBook Air to remain in bags during security screenings

Good news for travelers: Your late 2010 11″ MacBook Air notebook will note have to be removed from its bag at security checkpoints in U.S. airports, the Transportation Security Administration has announced. Per CNN, TSA spokesperson Nicholas Kimball has stated that the new 11″ MacBook Air is small enough that it doesn’t need to be […]

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TechRestore offering matte screen replacement service for 2010 MacBook Air notebook

Within days of Apple launching its new MacBook Air notebook, third-party outfitter launched a matte finish screen replacement for the stock glossy screen. Per the Apple Core, CEO Shannon Jean stated that the company is now using the same panel that Apple does (apparently there’s only one panel like it being made right now) and […]