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VMWare releases Fusion 5.0.2 update

Late Wednesday, virtualization softare maker VMWare released version 5.0.2 of its Fusion software for the Mac. Similar to other virtualization software packages, VMWare allows users to run alternate operating systems such as Windows and Linux distributions on Intel-based Macs at native speeds. Other features, such as Unity, allow users to run and minimize Windows applications […]

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Rumor: Microsoft to release free Office app for iOS in early 2013, will charge subscription fees for document editing

This is interesting. According to The Verge, a version of Microsoft Office designed for Apple’s iPhone and iPad is now expected to arrive on the iOS App Store in early 2013, offering free document viewing, while a subscription will be needed for editing. Details on the rumored software were revealed on Wednesday, which also obtained […]

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Apple’s Forstall and Browett to leave company

Well, this might change the software on your iOS device for a few years to come. Per AppleInsider, Apple announced on Monday that Senior Vice President of iOS Software Scott Forstall will be leaving Cupertino in 2013, while SVP of Retail John Browett is also scheduled to depart at an undetermined time. It is unclear […]

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Apple extends warranty for 2009 iMac, cites known hard drive issue

There’s nothing like a quiet warranty extension to put your mind at ease. Per MacRumors, Apple on Friday quietly extended its iMac 1TB Seagate Hard Drive Replacement Program coverage back two years to include models sold from October 2009, effectively adding almost two years to the initiative which previously included machines sold between May and […]

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Microsoft flatly denies Office for iOS rumor

Well, this was a bit far-fetched to begin with. Following up on yesterday’s story regarding Microsoft Office arriving for iOS and Mac OS X in 2013, the rumor was crushed via a single tweet from Microsoft corporate communications lead, who stated that the comments made by the Czech team are “inaccurate.” Still, it was a […]