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Apple AirPort Utility 5.5.3 update may point towards next-gen AirPort Extreme, Time Capsule devices

It may be a small update, but it could mean something more. Per AppleInsider, a routine update to Apple’s Airport Utility application contains references to new 4th generation Time Capsule and 5th generation AirPort Extreme devices, according to a new report. After Apple released the AirPort Utility 5.5.3 update for Windows and Mac on Monday, […]

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AT&T to argue need for T-Mobile resources, spectrum, in merger deal

You may not think too highly of wireless carrier AT&T’s acquisition of T-Mobile USA, but apparently it’s necessary for the company to move forward. This was the statement from company officials on Thursday, who said the deal would allow AT&T to significantly improve its mobile network capacity and give better service to its customers. Critics […]

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Sprint MiFi 4082 unit picture leaked, device anticipated around CES

Because MiFi units are always useful… Per Electronista, a forum post late Wednesday on sprintusers.com provided the first look at the finished version of one of Novatel’s first 4G routers, the MiFi 4082 for Sprint. The hybrid WiMAX and EVDO router spotted by SprintUsers veteran r0fl shows an at least superficially upscale design with a […]

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Apple releases AirPort Utility 5.5.2

Late Thursday, Apple released AirPort Utility 5.5.2, a 10.2 megabyte download which offers the following fixes to the AirPort Utility software: – Resolves an issue that caused the DHCP settings tab to display incorrectly. – Resolves an issue that caused the application to quit unexpectedly when automatically launched. – Resolves an issue that prevented the […]

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Apple releases Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Firmware 7.5.2

Late Friday, Apple released its Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Firmware 7.5.2. The update provides bug fixes for all 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Stations, AirPort Express Base Stations, and Time Capsules. Some of the fixes include the following: – General fixes to Wi-Fi base station stability. – Fixes some issues with AirPlay streaming. – […]