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Official Google Voice app approved, should arrive in App Store in a few weeks

The official Google Voice application for iPhone has finally been granted acceptance into the App Store by Apple. Per TechCrunch, a source stated that the application will be released in the next few weeks. Apple reportedly accepted the application submitted in mid-2009, though Google plans to update it to support the iPhone 4 and multitasking […]

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Two Google Voice apps receive Apple approval, Google Voice may be forthcoming

In a change on previous decision, two Google Voice applications were accepted into the App Store on Sunday: GV Mobile + and GV Connect. Per AppleInsider, their acceptance marks the first time that Apple has allowed such software since it removed Google Voice apps in July of 2009. Earlier this month, Sean Kovacs, the developer […]

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Patent describes how future iPhones could recognize, adjust for individual users

Since patents make life interesting, a recently published patent describes a technology that could rely on a user’s picture or the sound of their voice which future portable devices from Apple could recognize and use as login information. Per AppleInsider, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office this week revealed a patent application from Apple entitled […]

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Apple ousts iPhone head Mark Papermaster, speculation flies as to who might be next

In November of 2008, Apple hired IBM’s Mark Papermaster to be Apple’s Senior Vice President of Devices Hardware Engineering, thereby replacing Tony Fadell as head of Apple’s iPod and iPhone divisions. A court deal later forced Papermaster to wait until April 2009 before starting at Apple. Sixteen months later, Papermaster is out. Per The Apple […]

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Rumor: Apple to update iMac, Mac Pro desktops for fall, add USB 3.0, improved FireWire

Amidst the cacophony of the iPhone 4 press conference, French website Hardmac reported Friday that Apple aims to update its iMac and Mac Pro desktops in time for its back to school sales period. The report cited one of the site’s “better sources” in relaying the information. “On this occasion, Apple should inaugurate two great […]