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Rumor: Apple digital newsstand app in planning phases, talks being held with content providers

While it’s hard to say if Apple can help save the overall publishing industry, it appears to be doing its part to try. Per Bloomberg, the company is rumored to be creating a new digital storefront for newspapers and magazines that, like iBooks does for print books, will serve as a standalone iPad app for […]

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Wi-Fi iPad to launch in China on Friday, September 17th

Apple announced on Monday that it will be releasing the Wi-Fi models of the iPad in China on Friday, September 17th. The iPads will be available from Apple Stores and selected Apple Authorized Resellers in the country, starting at 10:00 a.m. local time. Per Macworld, prices will start at CNY3988 (US$589) for the 16GB model, […]

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retail Rumor

Rumor: Apple looking to revamp Genius Bar process at retail locations

As useful as the Apple Store retail locations tend to be, there’s always a bit of a wait. This may change as Apple is said to be prepping major changes to the Genius Bar at its brick-and-mortar retail stores, in hopes of offering customers shorter wait times and quick overnight repairs according to a story […]

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Review Software

Review: Apple Store app

By Steve Abrahamson I just downloaded the new Apple Store app from Apple, and I must say, it’s quite nice. Most of the comments seem to focus around crashing problems by people trying to pre-order their new iPhone 4. It didn’t crash for me at all, and I’m guessing that’s because I wasn’t interacting with […]

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News Software

Valve releases Steam gaming client for Mac OS X

You’ve been hankering for it and Valve finally came through. The Steam gaming client, Valve’s Mac OS X port of the gateway to its online game store, allows users to purchase, download, and manage games for your computer. Per CNET, the program offers networking options for locating and joining online game servers, chatting, and providing […]