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Apple Hardware iPad News

Apple finally ditches 2nd Gen iPad

Tuesday, Apple finally retired the iPad 2, replacing it with the 16 GB 4th Generation iPad. “But wasn’t the 4th Gen iPad retired?”, you ask. Yes, the 4th Generation iPad was officially discontinued in October of last year, but it appears Apple felt it needed a new lease on life when compared to the aging […]

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Announcement Hardware iPad mini Rumor

Late Night Bulletin: Apple may release iPad mini with Retina display tomorrow

With the release of the iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, and the iPad Air out of the way, people can focus on the next big thing; the new iPad mini. Many sources have been suggesting a November 21st release for the smaller tablet or a possible delay of another week to hit the stores on Black […]

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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer sees pay cut as result of poor Windows 8, Surface tablet marketplace performance

This is pretty much unparalleled. Or at least it’s a decent case of schadenfreude. Per CNET, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer saw his pay docked this year as a result of the disappointing performance of the company’s Windows Division over the past year. The Microsoft head received US$1.26 million in compensation for fiscal 2013, with US$697,500 […]

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iOS News Software

Microsoft launches Xbox Music streaming service for iOS, Android devices

If you’re hankering for additional streaming music on your iOS device, Microsoft has its own offerings prior to Apple’s release of its iTunes Radio streaming service. Per The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Microsoft has released Xbox Music app for iPhone. Xbox Music was first unveiled last October and allows users to listen to ad-supported or ad-free […]

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Apple exec Bob Mansfield switched to “special projects” team, wearable technology rumors gain strength

Apple is assigning Bob Mansfield to a “special projects” team. Not bad for a guy who looks like a middle school football coach. Per The Mac Observer and AllThingsD, Bob Mansfield quietly disappeared from Apple’s executive team webpage on Sunday and the company said it’s because he’ll be working on “special projects” instead. Mr. Mansfield […]