Apple on Thursday unveiled two-step authentication for Apple and iCloud IDs. As first reported by 9to5 Mac, you can now add the extra level of security to your accounts by heading to Apple’s website. Two-factor authentication requires that you not only know your password to log in to a service; you […] Read the original…
Month: March 2013
Huawei’s Ascend G700 exposed, may be Ascend D2’s cheaper cousin
Watch out, Richard Yu ! Not long after the China launch of the 6.1-inch Huawei Ascend Mate earlier today, the notorious @evleaks tweeted out the above two press shots of an Ascend G700, as well as referring to an old tweet from the often reliable @paopao0128 who suggested the G700 […] Read the original post…
The TuneUp Bundle for PC and Mac for $30
StackSocial offers downloads of The TuneUp Bundle for Windows and Mac for $30. That’s $20 off and tied with our mention from last summer for the lowest price we could find. It includes a lifetime license to the following iTunes plug-ins: Clean; Cover Art; DeDuper; and Tuniverse. Deal ends March […] Read the original post…
Refurb Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 15″ for $750 + $20 s&h
Megamacs offers the refurbished Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 15.4″ Notebook, model no. MB985LL/A, for $749.99 plus around $20 for shipping. That’s $108 under the lowest total price we could find for a used one elsewhere. It features an Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.66GHz dual-core processor, […] Read the original post…
Western Digital Green 1TB SATA Internal Drive for $65 + free shipping
mwave offers the Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB Serial ATA 3Gb/s Internal Hard Drive, model no. WD10EARS, for $64.95 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $17. This 3.5″ drive features a 64MB cache, 5400 rpm spin rate, and more. Deal ends March 25. Read the original post by dealmac…
Apple Increases Account Security With Optional Two-Step Verification System for Apple IDs
Apple has implemented a new two-step verification system for Apple IDs (via 9to5Mac), adding an additional layer of protection for Apple accounts with an extra security code and a “trusted” device. Two-step verification will require you to verify your identity using one of your devices before you can make changes […] Read the original post…
Apple executive talks about renewable energy and environmental goals
It’s no secret that Apple strives to be as environmentally friendly as they can, and that includes renewable energy. At this time, about 75% of Apple’s corporate headquarters are sustained on renewable energy sources. The Maiden, NC data center and their facilities in Cork, Ireland are some of the largest […] Read the original post…
Apple Increases iCloud Security By Adding Two-Step Verification
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Refurb Lightning 30-Pin Adapter for iPhone 5, iPad mini for $20 + free shipping
All4Cellular offers this refurbished Lightning to 30-Pin Adapter in White, model no. ME189LL/A, for $19.95 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find for a new unit by $4, although it was a buck less last month. It’s for use with Apple’s latest connector, found on the […] Read the original post…
Apple: Google Now Has Not Been Submitted To The App Store For Approval
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Skullcandy Rajon Rondo Hesh Over-the-Ear Headphones for $10 + $5 s&h
As one of its daily deals, CowBoom offers the Skullcandy Boston Celtics Rajon Rondo Hesh Over-the-Ear DJ Headphones in Green, model no. S6HEDY-050, for $9.99 plus $5 for shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $25. They feature the team logo, jersey mesh, 50mm drivers, in-line microphone, […] Read the original post…
Apple’s iCloud and iTunes Match Are Top Cloud Media Services in U.S.
According to a report from Strategy Analytics (via Engadget) Apple’s iCloud and iTunes Match are the most frequently used cloud media services, with a combined usage total of 27%. To get its numbers, Strategy Analytics asked 2,300 Americans the following question: “Have you ever used any of the […] Read the original post by Juli…
Thuraya’s SatSleeve docks your iPhone onto its satellite network, charges it too
Despite the Gorilla glass, we’re not sure if it’s a great idea to bring that iPhone to K2. Read the original post by engadget.com
For the ninth time in a row, Apple leads J.D. Power smartphone satisfaction survey
Apple has the highest U.S. customer satisfaction amongst smartphone manufacturers, according to J.D. Power and Associates. The survey ranks companies on a 1,000-point scale, using criteria such as performance, physical design, features, and ease of operation. Apple scores 855, sixty points higher than the next company on the list, Nokia. For […] Read the original…
Results of St. Jude Medical’s RESPECT Trial Published in The New England Journal of Medicine
St. Jude Medical, Inc. , a global medical device company, today announced publication of results from its landmark RESPECT trial in The New England Journal of Medicine . Read the original post by freshnews.com