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iCloud News

Apple cites iCloud e-mail problems as fixed, despite user complaints

They hammered away at iCloud for a bit and with any luck, the e-mail outage has been resolved. Per CNET, Apple’s iCloud services are now being reported as fully operational again according to the iCloud status page, but some problems may linger for users. For the past few days, a large number of iCloud users […]

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Apple patent application for dock concept discusses location-based profiles

It’s the patent applications that make life interesting. That or love. Per AppleInsider, Apple has shown interest in a new location-based docking system that would dynamically change the interface and settings of a portable device for different activities like working or driving a car. The concept was revealed this week in a new patent application […]

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iPhone News Software

Yahoo repairs server-side IMAP settings, clears up e-mail issue for Windows 7, iPhone users

A fresh test on Thursday confirmed that Yahoo’s IMAP mail bug had been fixed. Per Electronista, Yahoo quietly upgraded its mail servers so that they now respond with only the data they were asked for, rather than the 25 times higher amount they were producing before. Rafael Rivera at Within Windows noted that it had […]

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iPhone Rumor

Rumor: Apple may add Personal Hotspot feature to AT&T/GSM iPhone in iOS 4.3 update

The much-hyped Personal Hotspot feature found on iOS 4.2.5 will not remain exclusive to the CDMA variant of the iPhone 4, and will arrive with the release of iOS 4.3 for existing GSM-based handsets, according to a new rumor. Per iPhoneHellas.gr, (via Google Translate), the feature will be part of a purported update in the […]

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iPhone Rumor

Rumor: Apple working to include RFID, near-field computing functions into next-gen iPhone

Ok, this could be interesting. Citing an anonymous source, Mac web site Cult of Mac has reported that Apple is working on adding a near-field communication chip to Apple’s next-generation iPhone would add not only “e-wallet” transactions, but also the ability to securely turn a nearby Mac into your own computer, complete with custom settings […]