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Apple discontinues seventh-generation iPod touch model, officially retiring the “iPod” product line

After 20 years, Apple is finally discontinuing its iPod lineup. The move comes with the company officially discontinuing the iPod touch, which will be available only “while supplies last.” As such, the “iPod” brand will be officially retired, as the iPod touch was the last iPod in Apple’s lineup.  The first iPod touch was introduced in 2007 […]

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Apple releases standalone firmware update for seventh-gen iPod nano, remains quiet about specific changes

It was a weird and quiet update, but maybe it’s critical. Apple on Wednesday quietly released a standalone update for the recently-released seventh-generation iPod nano, the update offering a set of unspecified changes to the operating system. The update is listed as v1.0.4, and unlike iOS releases it can only be downloaded and installed via […]

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Aussie-based tech shop iExperts performs initial teardown of iPhone 5s, reports findings

The Aussies completed an initial teardown of the iPhone 5s and there are some impressive components inside. Per The Unofficial Apple Weblog and Australia-based tech shop iExperts, the guys at iExperts were able to remove the standard pentalobe screws holding the handset together, then used a suction cup to remove the screen. The team noticed […]

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Rumor: Apple to feature next-gen iPhone models in different sizes, colors

A rumor’s a rumor and perhaps there’s some truth within it… Per AppleInsider, Apple is said to be planning to offer customers more choices with the launch of its next-generation iPhone, including multiple colors and sizes, with an earlier-than-expected debut in the May-June timeframe. Analyst Brian White of Topeka Capital Markets said in a note […]

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Apple’s Forstall and Browett to leave company

Well, this might change the software on your iOS device for a few years to come. Per AppleInsider, Apple announced on Monday that Senior Vice President of iOS Software Scott Forstall will be leaving Cupertino in 2013, while SVP of Retail John Browett is also scheduled to depart at an undetermined time. It is unclear […]