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Apple Safari 4 Beta now available for download

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  Apple has announced the downloadable beta version of Safari 4 browser. Apple claims the browser now has more than 150 features and with the new Nitro engine, it can load JavaScript 4.2 times faster than Safari 3. I am trying it right now and I feel it’s a better version of Google’s Chrome, which […]

Video showing the rumored 2009 Mac Mini

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  It?s all happening with the Mac Mini. First an image appeared on the web, then declared as a fake and now the original leaker, infuriated by the fake tag has got something more to claim his truthfulness ? the video. The USB ports, Display ports are for real. Hit the play button quickly because […]

Next gen iPhone to have matte finish?

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  The June release cycle of iPhone is still months away but some loose hands from China has decided to leak a picture of what is believed to be the next generation iPhone. If the picture is legitimate then iPhone may do away with the fingerprint haven smooth plastic and grace the back with a […]

Apple commanded, Google obeyed

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  Google and HTC gathered a lot of flak because of their decision to leave out multi-touch functionality in G1 (HTC Dream) where proof-of-concepts have shown G1 to handle multi-touch gestures at ease. However, according to a member from the Android team, it was a conscious decision by Google. He says that Apple asked (ordered?!) […]

Next iPhone model leaked in firmware?

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  Macrumors has unearthed something unusual which points us to the next version of iPhone. The latest 2.2.1 firmware carried a new product code for iPhone, classified as ‘iPhone 2,1’. As most of you’ll must be unaware that Apple uses this code to distinguish iPhone, iPhone 3G and two generations of iPod Touch. The original […]

USPTO rewards Multi-Touch patent to Apple

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  Apple has finally been granted the multi-touch patent which was filed by them way back in September 2007. The US Patent No. 7479949 is very lengthy one spanning 358 pages and details each and every aspect of the multi-touch behavior. So now it seems Tim Cook’s bold comment were not made for namesake. He […]

Apple releases 2.2.1 firmware for iPhone

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  Apple released v2.2.1 firmware for the iPhone and iPhone 3G. The update seems to be minor one with a few improvements and fixes. It is said to improve stability of Safari and fixe some image issues saved from Mail. The update is available via iTunes. This update contains bug fixes and improvements, including the […]

iLife ‘09 now Shipping

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  Apple’s multimedia suite iLife ’09 is now shipping. The suite contains a variety of apps like the iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iDVD and iWeb. All new Macs purchased on or after January 6 is eligible for the latest version while others can snag the upgrade for US$79. The apps boast a lot of new features […]

Palm: We’re ready for any patent lawsuits

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  Here’s the story so far – In a results call a few days back, interim CEO Tim Cook was asked if Pre infringes any of the Apple’s patents and if it does, will Apple taken any legal question. Cook’s answer was pretty clear – “Apple takes Intellectual Property Rights very seriously and would aggressively […]