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Dropbox announces upcoming data sync service for apps

Dropbox is growing. Per The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Dropbox announced that it will begin an iCloud-like data sync service. The announcement went as follows: “Today, we’re excited for you try out the beta release of the Datastore API – simple databases for your apps with Dropbox sync built-in! Use datastores to save your app’s data […]

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Apple releases Mavericks Developer Preview 3 to developer community

Mavericks is coming… Per MacNN, Apple has posted OS X 10.9 Mavericks Developer Preview 3 on Monday. While it is too soon to notice any significant changes or improvements, the beta is focused on compatibility and performance issues, as well as integrating the forthcoming “iCloud Keychain” feature. The update is still dealing with assorted known […]

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Apple releases iOS 7 beta 3, adds extensive changes across the board

The third iOS 7 beta is out, complete with a fairly massive list of updates and changes. Per AppleInsider, Apple Apple on Monday released the third beta build of iOS 7 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to its development community for testing, addressing pre-release bugs related to a range of issues, including Messages, iCloud […]

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First look at OS X Mavericks developer preview goes live

The mighty Jim Dalrymple got his hands on a developer version of Apple’s upcoming OS X Mavericks operating system and had a few things to say about it. Over on The Loop, Dalrymple threw together a comprehensive first look at Apple’s upcoming operating system. The piece delves into the new Finder layout, new iCloud elements, […]

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iOS 7 developer beta incorporates password disable feature

As mentioned before, it’s the beta versions that point out the cool stuff on the horizon. Per AppleInsider, Apple’s latest beta build of iOS 7 makes it more difficult for thieves to get away with stealing an iOS device by requiring a user’s password to be entered when disabling the “Find My iPhone” functionality. The […]