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Apple releases iOS 6.1.3, fixes passcode bug

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Apple just released a software update for all its iOS 6-running devices. The new iOS 6.1.3 is a small update that fixes some bugs and improves few things, including the infamous passcode bug that allowed access to the phone app. The update also brings something for consumers in Japan as well as Apple has made […]

Apple iTunes U surpasses one billion downloads

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Apple just confirmed that the educational content served under iTunes U has surpassed 1 billion downloads. Apple says iTunes U is the world’s largest online catalogue of free educational content from variety of top schools, libraries, museums and organisations and out of the billion downloads, 60 percent was from outside the United States. The iTunes […]

Apple drops 13-inch Macbook Pro with Retina Display and Macbook Air prices, upgrades Retina family hardware [Indian Prices]

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Apple just announced a price cut of its 13-inch Macbook Pro with Retina Display and Macbook Air. The 13-inch Macbook Pro with Retina Display and 128GB of flash memory is now available for Rs. 99,900 whereas the variant with 256GB flash memory and 2.6GHz CPU goes for Rs. 114,900. Apple has also upgraded the processor […]

Apple experimenting with a curved-glass watch

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It’s no surprise that companies experiment with a lot of products and form factors in their R&D labs. And Apple is on the forefront when it comes to such devices. Admittedly, not many products see the light of the day but a new report by New York Times claims that Apple is currently working on […]

25 Billion Songs sold on iTunes Store

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Apple has confirmed that its iTunes music store has sold over 25 billion songs since the launch of the store almost a decade back. The 25 billionth song was Monkey Drums” (Goksel Vancin Remix) and was purchased by a German iTunes user who also won a 10,000 euro iTunes gift card from Apple. iTunes store […]

128GB 4th Gen iPad now official

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What was a rumour till yesterday is now officially confirmed. Apple has bumped up the storage of the latest generation iPad to 128GB. Interested consumers can pick up the iPad from Feb 5 in India in two options – Wi-Fi-only for Rs. 49,900 and with cellular for Rs. 56,900. The prices exclude VAT. As for […]

Apple releases iOS 6.1

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Apple has updated the iOS to version 6.1. The update’s biggest inclusion is the LTE support for 36 additional iPhone carriers and 23 additional iPad carriers. Apart from that, Siri can now book tickets through Fandango but that currently works only for USA users; iTunes Match users are now able to download individual songs and […]