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Apple seeds updated OS X 10.8.3 build, focuses on Software Update notification for pre-release builds, other changes

It’s hard to knock a beta that’s making the rounds. Per AppleInsider, Apple on Tuesday seeded a fresh OS X 10.8.3 Mountain Lion beta to developers and Apple Seed participants, asking testers to focus on AirPlay, Graphics Drivers and other areas while further detailing the new Software Update feature for pre-release builds. According to people […]

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Apple releases updated OS X 10.8.3 beta, begins allowing developers access to new builds via Software Update feature

This could be useful. Per AppleInsider, a little over one week after Apple seeded build 12D32 of its OS X 10.8.3 beta to developers, the company has rolled out another version of the software adding a new functionality that allows developers to download and install pre-release versions directly from Software Update in the Mac App […]

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Hardware MacBook Pro News

iFixit teardown of 13-inch Retina Display MacBook Pro finds reconfigured battery layout, Samsung flash drive and soldered RAM

The long-awaited, mucho-lusted-after 13-inch MacBook Pro has arrived. And dissected by the cool cats at iFixit. During its investigation, the company found that Apple redesigned the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro’s battery to “cleverly” hide the solid-state drive underneath the device’s trackpad assembly, iFixit discovered in its disassembly of the new notebook. There’s even an empty […]

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Hardware MacBook Pro News

Apple releases updated MacBook Pro notebooks, adds Retina Display feature to higher-end models

You may have gotten your wish. Per AppleInsider, Apple delivered its long-awaited update of its MacBook Pro notebook on Monday, adding Intel’s latest Ivy Bridge processors, as well as dedicated Nvidia GeForce GT 650M graphics on the 15-inch model. The updated MacBook Pro is different from the next-generation MacBook Pro Apple unveiled on Monday, as […]

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AppleCare+ program rolled out for iPad 3, usual terms apply

If you’re going to snag an iPad 3, it never hurts to have it under warranty. Per MacNN, in tandem with announcing a third-generation iPad, Apple has also brought its AppleCare+ warranty option to the tablet. By default an iPad is only given a limited one-year warranty, with 90 days of free support. Paying US$99 […]