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Rumor: Apple looking to incorporate Near Field Communications into next-gen iOS devices, allow for easier purchases on the fly

A recent Bloomberg report claims that Apple will be incorporating NFC (Near Field Communication) hardware in the next iPhone and iPad, allowing customers to use the iPhone and iPad to make purchases: The services are based on “Near-Field Communication,” a technology that can beam and receive information at a distance of up to 4″, due […]

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Italian hacker locates Qualcomm references hidden in iTunes software

A hacker claims to have discovered evidence pointing to an upcoming Qualcomm cellular baseband inside the code for Apple’s iTunes software, possibly indicating that the iPhone maker plans to incorporate Qualcomm’s CDMA baseband into the next generation of iOS devices. Per AppleInsider, Italian hacker Zibri published a section of code on his blog Friday that […]

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Apple looking to hire two software engineers to expand iOS’ “cloud-based” features

When in doubt, there’s always cloud-based services to makes things nifty. Per AppleInsider, Apple is looking to expand its iOS development team with new employees who will enhance the company’s cloud-based services for devices like the iPhone and iPad. Just before Christmas, Apple posted two new job listings (1, 2) for the title of “iOS […]

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Apple updates Remote app to version 2.1, includes AirPlay features

Sometimes it’s the little software updates that prove the coolest. Per Macworld, Apple has released version 2.1 of the Remote application for its iOS-based devices. The new version, which can be snagged via the App Store, includes the following fixes and changes: – AirPlay video support to control iTunes on your computer to stream videos […]

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Apple releases iTunes 10.1.1 update

Late Wednesday, Apple released iTunes 10.1.1, the latest version of its digital jukebox/digital hub software. The new version, an 90.5 megabyte download, sports the following fixes and new features: – Addresses an issue where some music videos may not play on Macs equipped with NVIDIA GeForce 9400 or 9600 graphics. – Resolves an issue where […]