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Apple to combat scalpers in Hong Kong with lottery system for iPhone 4S release

It never hurts to think ahead. Per 9to5Mac, Apple is looking to combat reservation scalpers through a new lottery system for its iPhone 4S Hong Kong release. The company has set up a new web page on its site for reserving an iPhone in Hong Kong. The page requires the customer to enter a government […]

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Apple Store app hits 2.0, adds in-store pickup, Easy Pay features

Apple may not make all aspects of your life easier at all times, but they do try to streamline buying more of their products… Per AppleInsider, Apple has updated its official Apple Store application for iOS, adding the new “Personal Pickup” option, as well as an “Easy Pay” feature, which allows customers to pay for […]

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MobileMe users vent frustrations about iCloud transition issues

If you’re going to give birth to something (overarching cloud services included), you’re going to have some labor pains… Per AppleInsider, a number of users have vented their frustrations as they have attempted to migrate from MobileMe to iCloud. One person explained in an e-mail that they have called AppleCare, used online support, and even […]

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Apple adds ‘Support Profile’ feature to web site, allows users check warranty info

It’s not the most exciting thing in the world but it could be useful. Apple on Wednesday added a new feature to the Support section of its web site, dubbed “My Support Profile,” where users can track their repair and support activities, as well as check on the status of a warranty. Per AppleInsider, users […]