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Hardware MacBook News

iFixit releases teardown report of 2016 12-inch Retina MacBook

The cool cats at iFixit have just completed the full teardown of Apple’s new 2016 12-inch Retina MacBook. While the notebook is essentially the same as the previous generation, there are some notable differences. First, Apple replaced a tri-wing screw with a much more common Phillips screw, although it continues to use its proprietary Pentalobe […]

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iOS Rumor Software

Rumor: Apple to release iOS 8.2 early next week, focus on Health-related, app improvements

iOS 8.2 could come out as early as next Monday alongside Apple’s “Spring Forward” media event, which is slated to take place on March 9th at the Yerba Buena in downtown San Francisco. The update reportedly brings a number of improvements to the iPhone’s health app, along with the usual stability improvements and bug fixes. […]

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Android iOS News Software Uncategorized

Google app for iOS, Android adds Google Nest controls

This could prove nifty. Per VentureBeat, Google has announced that its Nest thermostats can now be controlled with the Google app for iOS or Android. Users can also speak voice commands to ask Google to change or set their temperature. To help users better manage their home’s temperature, the Google app brings up Now cards […]

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MacBook Pro News Software

Some 15-inch Retina Display MacBook Pro owners complain of graphical glitches following Retina EFI Update v1.0 installation

If you have a Retina Display, the last thing you want is graphical weirdness after an update. According to AppleInsider and threads on the Apple discussion boards, a number of 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display owners are experiencing noticeable drops in graphics and processor performance after having updated their machines to the latest EFI […]

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iMac News

Hard drive replacement in Thunderbolt-equipped iMac restricted by unique connector, temperature control system

If you want to upgrade the hard drive on your new Thunderbolt-equipped iMac, you may be in for some additional challenges. Per Other World Computing, Apple iMac desktop line features a new custom 7-pin serial ATA connector and proprietary temperature control system that will make hard drive upgrades difficult for end users. The article’s authors […]