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Apple buys fingerprint sensor maker AuthenTec for $356 million

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  Apple has confirmed to buy fingerprint sensor chip maker, AuthenTec Inc. iPhone maker will buy the company for $8 per share with the deal valued at $356 million. AuthenTec develops security solutions, fingerprint sensor and NFC chips. AuthenTec’s current list of customers includes Lenovo, Dell and most importantly, Samsung who recently announced to adopt […]

Apple settles iPad trademark dispute with Proview

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  Apple and Proview Technology (Shenzhen) have reached a settlement, putting an end to the iPad trademark drama in China. The breakthrough between Proview and Apple came after a court-mediated settlement where Apple has agreed to pay $60 million to Proview for the iPad trademark. The settlement is important for Apple as China is the […]

Google announces Chrome browser for iOS

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  Google at the Google I/O event announced their Chrome browser for iPhone and iPad devices. The browser will be released on the App Store later today and will bring the same Chrome experience that you use on your PC or Android. Chrome browser supports features like tabbed browsing, incognito mode, access web pages from […]

iTunes Store expands its footprint to 12 new countries

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  Apple has expanded the reach of its iTunes Store to twelve new countries including Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. The arrival of the iTunes Store will allow users of the aforementioned countries to buy music from international as well as local artists. The iTunes […]

Apple unveils iOS 6, beta released to developers

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  In addition to the upcoming Mac OS, Apple also unveiled a new version of iOS for its handheld devices. The iOS 6 will bring over 200 new features, most notably the Maps app. iOS 6 will include vector-based Maps app that promises the overall experience to be smooth with turn-by-turn voice navigation, 3D views, […]

Apple to release OS X Mountain Lion in July

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  At the WWDC keynote yesterday Apple announced their OS X Mountain Lion will be available in July from the Mac App Store. Mountain Lion will be Apple’s ninth major OS release and will bring in more than 200 features which includes Messages, Notification Center, Facebook integration, Dictation, Game Center etc. Messages replaces the iChat […]

Apple unveils new Macbook Pro with Retina Display

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  Apple unwrapped a new 15-inch Macbook Pro today featuring Retina Display. The new MBP’s display supports a resolution of 2880×1800 pixels, which is about 3 million pixels more than a 1280×1080 device and uses an IPS panel that boasts a 178 degree viewing angle along with 75 percent less reflection and 29 percent improved […]

Apple refreshes Macbook Air and Macbook Pro lineup

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  Apple today announced the updated lineup of the Macbook Air and Macbook Pro at the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC). The refreshed range includes improved processor, better storage as well as improved graphics. Coming in display sizes of 11-inch and 13-inch, the new Macbook Air can be fitted with 3rd generation Core i5 or Core […]