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Apple releases, 2TB, 3TB capacity Time Capsule units

Apple on Tuesday quietly released new models of Time Capsule, its combination backup drive and wireless base station.The new Time Capsules are available in 2TB and 3TB capacities—previously, Time Capsule had topped out at 2TB. Per Macworld, the new Time Capsules still use the 802.11n Wi-Fi networking standard, with dual-band operation available for 802.11b/g devices […]

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Recently discovered FCC filing points towards upcoming AirPort Extreme device

Sometimes it’s the FCC filings that give it away. Per Engadget, A new filing with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has revealed an updated AirPort Extreme wireless base station from Apple is forthcoming. The new hardware was outed this week by an FCC filing, made by Apple on June 16, which shows a 3×3 802.11n […]

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Apple AirPort Utility 5.5.3 update may point towards next-gen AirPort Extreme, Time Capsule devices

It may be a small update, but it could mean something more. Per AppleInsider, a routine update to Apple’s Airport Utility application contains references to new 4th generation Time Capsule and 5th generation AirPort Extreme devices, according to a new report. After Apple released the AirPort Utility 5.5.3 update for Windows and Mac on Monday, […]

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Apple releases Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Firmware 7.5.2

Late Friday, Apple released its Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Firmware 7.5.2. The update provides bug fixes for all 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Stations, AirPort Express Base Stations, and Time Capsules. Some of the fixes include the following: – General fixes to Wi-Fi base station stability. – Fixes some issues with AirPlay streaming. – […]

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Apple offers replacement program for faulty Time Capsule units sold in 2008

You either love or hate the Time Capsule, but when the unit shuts down unexpectedly or doesn’t power on at all, you tend to land on the side of hating it a bit more. Per Macworld and a recent Knowledge Base article, Apple is offering a replacement program on Time Capsule models sold between Feburary […]