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Apple extends replacement program for MacBook bottom case, bumps claim period from two to four years

You remember Apple’s somewhat-weird polycarbonate MacBook with the rubber bottom? And how the rubber bottom had its own oddities? Well, Apple’s extending the coverage period on said weird rubber bottom. Per MacRumors, Apple last week quietly made a change to its program regarding defective MacBook bottom cases, extending the coverage period from two years after […]

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iPhone Rumor

Rumor: Apple’s next-gen “budget” iPhone to feature same 4-inch display as current iPhone 5

Just because you’re buying the economy model doesn’t mean you have to settle for a smaller screen. Per AppleInsider, contrary to some rumors suggesting Apple’s low-cost iPhone will have a larger 4.5-inch display, the company’s new entry-level handset will have a 4-inch display, matching the size of the iPhone 5. The details on Apple’s so-called […]

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Hardware iPad News

128 gigabyte fourth-gen iPad now available for purchase

You know that enormous fourth-gen iPad you’ve been hankering for? It’s here. Per AppleInsider, Apple on Tuesday updated its online store to reflect availability of the new high-capacity 128-gigabyte iPad with Retina display. The new high-end iPad model retails for US$799 for the Wi-Fi-only model, or US$929 with cellular connectivity. It’s available in both black […]

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iPad News retail

Best Buy lowers third-gen iPad price by $50, throws in $75 gift card for Black Friday promotion

Ok, this is nifty. Per AppleInsider, retailer Best Buy has dropped the price on 32GB and 64GB 3rd-generation WiFi iPads with Retina Display, and is also throwing in a free US$75 Best Buy gift card with each purchase. As of press time, Best Buy had only white 32GB (US$549.99) models and black 64GB models (US$649.99) […]

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Hardware iPhone News

iPhone 5 shipping times improve, device ETA now stands at 2-3 weeks

Maybe things are getting a little better over at the Foxconn plant… Per AppleInsider, availability of the iPhone 5 continues to improve, as Apple’s website now advertises that all models ship within two to three weeks. The latest estimated shipping times are an improvement from the previously advertised timeframe of three to four weeks. The […]