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Apple, magazine publishers in long-standing stalemate over iPad-based subscriptions

In as much as the iPad has been seen as the device to help bring magazines back into a better range of profitability, the devil may be in the details. Per MediaMemo, Apple and magazine publishers have still not been able to reach a deal for selling subscriptions on the iPad, as publications reportedly want […]

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VMWare releases Fusion 3.1.2 update

Late Friday, virtualization softare maker VMWare released version 3.1.2 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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Comcast releases Xfinity TV app, offers basic remote control features through iOS devices

This could be nifty. Back in May, Comcast teased its subscribers with an iOS app that would turn the iPhone and iPad into a remote and possibly a one-stop entertainment center. Comcast has finally released the Xfinity TV app for iOS devices—right now, though, it’s largely a remote that lets you search for content, change […]

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Apple, Google ink deal to have Google remain default search engine on iOS-based devices

Internet search giant Google recently extended its contract with Apple, making the outfit the default option on devices running iOS, including the iPhone. Per BusinessWeek, Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt talked about his company’s relationship with Apple. Rose asked about tension between Google and Apple since Google began partnering with smartphone makers for the Android […]

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Missing Sync for Android 1.4.3 released

Late last week, software developer Mark/Space released The Missing Sync for Palm OS 6.0.6, a 20.4 megabyte download (via MacUpdate). Like the other Missing Sync apps, Missing Sync for Android allows you to sync your Android devices music, photos, contacts and other data with your Mac. The new version adds the following fixes and changes: […]