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Two new patents show Apple looking into “shake to print” technology for iOS devices

This could lead to something interesting. Per FreePatentsOnline and AppleInsider, a pair of new patent filings reveal a concept from Apple that would allow users to select custom settings for printing by moving or interacting with an iPhone or iPad in unique ways. The patents, entitled Systems and Methods for Defining Print Settings Using Device […]

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Google Chrome updated to 21.0.1180.81

You can’t knock frequent updates. On Friday, Google released a beta of version 21.0.1180.81 of its Chrome web browser. The update, a 43.8 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and changes: – Duplex Printing defaults to Yes, which prints extra pages even for a 1 page print out (Issue 138312). – Print preview takes forever […]

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Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.8 update

Late Monday, Apple released Mac OS X 10.6.8, the most recent version of its Mac OS X 10.6 “Snow Leopard” operating system. The update, which alternates between 250 MB and 1.09 gigabytes for the combo update download, offers the following fixes and changes: – Enhancements to the Mac App Store to get your Mac ready […]

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Apple releases iBooks 1.2, folds in AirPrint, organizational changes

On Wednesday, Apple released version 1.2 of its iBooks app for its iOS devices. The new version, available through the App Store, offers the following fixes and changes: – Experience fully illustrated books, from children’s picture books to beautifully designed art books, available for download in the iBookstore. – Organize your books and PDFs into […]

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Google Chrome 5.0.375.99 released

Google Chrome, Google’s new web browser, just reached version 5.0.375.99 for the Mac. The new version, an 25.4 megabyte download, offers the following the following changes: – Low OOB read with WebGL. Credit to Sergey Glazunov; Google Chrome Security Team (SkyLined). – Medium Isolate sandboxed iframes more strongly. Credit to sirdarckcat of Google Security Team. […]