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iPod News

Apple Apparently Delaying iPod Fire Incident Report

When one of your best selling products sort of starts catching fire, you might be hesitant to investigate it. According to KIRO 7, a Seattle-based reporter says that Apple actively prevented her and others from learning the true scope of the safety hazard. KIRO 7’s Amy Clancy claims that her seven-month search for data was […]

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retail

Wal-Mart Redesigning Electronics Department, May be Looking to Carry Apple Products

A recent Wal-Mart move to overhaul the chain’s electronics department in many of its retail locations with Apple-designated shopping areas is being seen as a sign that the mega-retailer is making a pitch to eventually carry Apple’s product line. According to AppleInsider, the chain began revamping the electronics departments in approximately 3,500 of its locations […]

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MacBook

Apple Quietly Admits Hairline Crack Issue on White MacBook, Offers Repairs

After months of contention, Apple has privately acknowledged an issue within some of its 13″ MacBook notebooks in which hairline cracks have arisen during normal usage patterns. According to AppleInsider, Apple issued a bulletin to its authorized service providers in March that essentially reversed its stance on replacing the bottom casing of notebooks that may […]

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Apple TV

Apple TV 2.3.1 Update Released, Apparently Disables Boxee Installations

Overnight, Apple released a minor software update for owners of its set-top media box, though it’s currently unknown whether the patch offers any new features. According to AppleInsider, Apple has yet to update its Apple TV software updates page, which documents revision changes as they come about. Per reports that have come in, the 2.3.1 […]