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Rumor: Apple drops Samsung as NAND, DRAM supplier for initial batch of next-gen iPhone handsets

It’s hard to say what the specific reason behind this is, but there are definitely a few guesses. Per Reuters, Industry sources claim Apple has cut orders for Samsung memory modules to be used in its upcoming next-generation iPhone, saying the first batch of handsets widely expected to launch on Sept. 21 following a Sept. […]

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Amazon to hold media event on September 6th, expected to unveil new Kindle models

Apple’s not the only company with a nifty tablet out there. And there’s some cooler stuff on the way. On Friday, Amazon announced that it will hold a media event on Sept. 6, prompting speculation that the company plans to unveil a new lineup of Kindle tablets and e-readers. Per AppleInsider, Amazon sent out a […]

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Apple releases Thunderbolt Software Update 1.2 firmware upgrade

Late Monday, Apple released its Thunderbolt Software Update 1.2 firmware upgrade for its Thunderbolt-equipped Macs running Mac OS X 10.7 (“Lion”). The update, a 510 kilobyte download, adds support for the Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. In addition to the direct download, Thunderbolt Software Update 1.2 is available through Mac OS X’s built-in Software […]

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Cocktail 5.2 (Lion Edition) released

On Thursday, shareware developer Maintain released version 5.2 of CocktailCocktail (Lion Edition), the popular shareware utility program that allows for additional Mac OS X system tests. The new version, a 3 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and features: – Major improvements to the scheduler. – Added ability to automatically purge inactive memory. – Fixed […]

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Parallels Desktop updated to 7.0.15054.722853

On Thursday, Parallels released version 7.0.15054.722853 of its Parallels Desktop virtualization software. The new update, a 304 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and changes: – Linux 3.2 kernel (used in Ubuntu 12 and others). – Fedora 15 kernel. Parallels Desktop 7 retails for US$79.99 and requires a 64-bit Intel-based processor, Mac OS X 10.5.8 […]