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WebKit adds support for Retina-quality images, changes to be made to HTML5

The images on the Web are about to get snazzier looking. Per webkit.org, WebKit, the Apple-supported open source project behind Safari, is the first browser layout engine to support a new Web standard that makes it easier for developers to take advantage of high-resolution displays, like the Retina panels found in the iPhone, iPad and […]

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Google Play Books for iOS updated to 1.6.0, adds textbook rental support

This is kind of nifty. Per AppleInsider, Google on Thursday updated its iBooks-like Google Play Books port, bringing in-app rentals, highlighting and note taking for scanned books, as well as other features to the iOS title. Now at version 1.6.0, Google Play Books for iOS now supports in-app rentals, which allows users to access select […]

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Google Earth updated to 7.1.1.1888

On Friday, software giant Google released version 7.1.1.1888 of its popular Google Earth program. The new version, a 45 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and changes: – The “Enable Controller” option is now default on. If you have an uncalibrated external controller (such as a gaming joystick) connected to your computer, this could result […]

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Netflix to add multi-user profiles to subscriber accounts

This may cut down on some potential arguments in the future. Per AppleInsider, Netflix on Thursday rolled out a long-awaited feature to its iOS and Apple TV apps, allowing subscribers to maintain separate profiles for individual users sharing one account. Subscribers will be able to add up to five profiles for each account they own. […]

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Apple lowers price of refurbished Apple TV units to $75

A little competition sometimes brings out a decent price. Per AppleInsider, Apple has lowered the price of its refurbished Apple TV units to US$75, knocking 25 percent off the price of a new model. The price drop could reflect Apple’s reaction to Google’s salvo against the Apple TV, which currently rules the roost among streaming […]