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Next-gen iMacs begin to surface in Australia, now available for online ordering in the U.S.

You know that new, thin, redesigned iMac you’ve been hankering for? The Aussies got it first. Per AppleInsider, Apple on Friday kicked off sales of its totally redesigned iMac all-in-one desktop, and customers in Australia are among the first to get their hands on Apple’s newest all-in-one desktop. The new computer has begun appearing in […]

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iOS 6 Maps chief Richard Williamson fired, Cue reportedly “racing” to apply fixes to app

Sometimes a few heads have to roll. Per Bloomberg, Apple has reportedly fired the executive in charge of its widely ridiculed Maps application built in to the iOS 6 mobile operating system. Richard Williamson, who oversaw Maps in iOS 6, was let go by Apple, according to “people familiar with the move.” Williamson was reportedly […]

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Apple releases first OS X 10.8.3 beta, inclusion of AMD Radeon 7000 drivers hints at next-gen Mac Pro

This could turn into something really interesting. Per Netkas.org, Apple’s first beta of OS X 10.8.3 has quietly added support for the AMD Radeon HD 7000 series of graphics cards, hinting that they could be featured in the company’s designed Mac Pro desktop. Support for the AMD Radeon HD 7XXX series was discovered by Netkas.org […]

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Rumor: Google nearing completion of standalone Maps app for iOS

The great, heralded competitor to iOS’ Maps application may be about ready for distribution. Per the Wall Street Journal, it was reported on Thursday that Google is distributing a test version of a standalone iOS Maps app to people outside the company, suggesting an application to the App Store may be imminent. According to a […]

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Forstall ousting apparently met with “quiet jubilation” among Apple employees

Maybe Scott Forstall’s departure was a long time coming. Per GigaOm, employees at Apple are said to be extremely satisfied with the ouster of iOS software chief Scott Forstall, who had apparently worn out his welcome at the company. Sources familiar with the situation told GigaOm’s Om Malik that Forstall’s firing was met with a […]