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Apple receives patent for “microslot antennas”, could see improvements in wireless functionality in coming years

Your notebook and iOS device’s wireless system could be getting that much niftier. Per AppleInsider and the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Apple on Tuesday won the patent rights to “microslot antenna” technology that allows micron-wide antenna assets to be integrated into the housing of a portable device, such as an iPhone, making them […]

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Apple releases fourth-gen 128 gigabyte Retina Display iPad

This came out of nowhere, but it’s appreciated. Following up on a series of software updates, Apple on Tuesday announced it has launched a new 128-gigabyte model of the fourth-generation iPad with Retina display, doubling the previous maximum capacity offered. The 128-gigabyte version of the fourth-generation iPad are available starting Tuesday, Feb. 5 in black […]

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iPad mini supply improves, shipment times now 3-5 days from online Apple Store

Give it time and eventually the supply channels even out. Per AppleInsider, despite severe constraints throughout the holiday quarter, supply of Apple’s iPad mini is finally catching up with demand as the Online Apple Store is now quoting ship-by dates of 3-5 business days. The change comes one week after Apple kicked off sales of […]

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Fourth-gen Wi-Fi, cellular iPad to arrive alongside iPad mini in China on January 18th

Come Friday, the newest and coolest iPad will be available in China. Per The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Apple CEO Tim Cook has teased that Wi-Fi + cellular versions would hit China sometime this month, and it looks like January 18 is indeed the magic day. Cellular-capable versions of both the iPad mini and 4th gen […]

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Metropolitan Transit Authority releases train-locating app for iOS devices

If you live in the greatest city in the world, this can only help. Per the Wall Street Journal, the Metropolitan Transit Authority on Friday released an iOS app that will let riders of seven train lines plan their trips to the minute, a first for the largest subway system in the U.S. The official […]