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Apple releases iTunes 10.5.3 update, adds iBooks 2 textbook syncing support

On Thursday, Apple released iTunes 10.5.3, the latest version of its multimedia/jukebox application for Mac OS X. The new version, a 102 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes: – Allows you to sync interactive iBooks textbooks to your iPad. These Multi-Touch textbooks are available for purchase from the iTunes Store on your Mac […]

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iOS News Software

Apple releases iTunes U app, allows college students to view course materials, sign up for classes, etc.

And now, you have even less of an excuse for not signing up for the courses you want. Per AppleInsider, Apple released its iTunes U application for iPad on Thursday. The app will allow college students to view course materials, receive updates from their teachers, and even sign up for classes. In its presentation to […]

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iOS News Software

Apple announces interactive textbooks, releases iBooks 2.0 update

As Apple’s Guggenheim-based education event continues, the company kicked off its announcements with iBooks 2.0, which will bring a new textbook experience to the iPad. Per The Unofficial Apple Weblog, these textbooks will include standard text interspersed with interactive high-quality images, videos, animations and 3D models. This content will allow for features such as being […]

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iPhone News

AT&T announces data plan price increases

You might not like this. Per AppleInsider, AT&T has introduced new data plans for smartphone and tablet users, adding additional cap space but also charging customers more. The new plans max out at 5GB with tethering for US$50 per month. A press release on Wednesday stated that the new rates that will take effect on […]

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Opinion

The Apple Core: Jason lends his thoughts on Apple’s education event and announcements

Everyone’s got their theories and PowerPage head honcho Jason O’Grady has his own per Apple’s much-anticipated education announcement over at the Guggenheim in New York City today. With that in mind, kindly check out the Apple Core for his thoughts, ideas and notions as to what’s en route. And if he’s totally wrong, he’ll buy […]