The newly released 2014 MacBook Airs are seeing improved processor performance thanks to updated Haswell chips, but storage performance appears to have declined. In a series of performance benchmark tests performed by Macworld, tests of the flash storage suggested the new MacBook Airs are performing slower than the […] Read the original post by Juli…
Month: May 2014
Apple hiring “Buzz Marketing Manager” to take on Samsung’s aggressive advertising
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MacBook Air vs. (mythical) Retina MacBook Air: Should you buy now or wait?
The new, less expensive MacBook Air is tempting. But is Apple planning to release a Retina MacBook Air, and if so, should you wait? Apple refreshed the MacBook Air this week, bumping processor speeds modestly and dropping the price $100. Meanwhile, rumors abound that Apple is working on a new laptop […] Read the original…
Slices: Tweak Lets You Log Into Multiple Social Media Accounts at Once and More
We told you about Slices last week, and now this awesome new tweak — which lets you run and open multiple instances of the same app — is now available for you to download. If you have multiple accounts for certain mobile social networks, this jailbreak tweak might turn out […] Read the original post…
Apple won’t unveil new Apple TV or iWatch at WWDC 2014 [Report]
Apple does not plan to unveil the rumored iWatch or the new Apple TV at next month’s WorldWide Developer Conference (WWDC 2014), reports John Paczkowski of Re/code. Paczkowski reports that according to his sources familiar with Apple’s plans, it will focus on OS X 10.10, iOS 8 and perhaps the rumored Healthbook app as we reported yesterday. […] Read the original…
Lab tested: New 2014 MacBook Air benchmarks
Apple on Tuesday released a minor update to its MacBook Air line of laptops. The changes included a subtle 100MHz increase in processor speed and a welcome $100 decrease in price. And while the faster processor did help the new MacBook Airs in our application tests, the flash storage didn’t […] Read the original post…
No iWatch, Apple TV hardware at WWDC
We’ve been hearing rumors about the fabled Apple iWatch and the mythical new Apple TV for what seems like an eternity and a half, and according to the latest report we’re going to have to keep waiting. If you somehow thought that WWDC 2014 would see Apple showing off one […] Read the original post…
Tablet Sales Slowed Worldwide in Q1 Across All Operating Systems
While Lenovo tablets enjoyed a feisty 224 percent year-on-year growth, the overall tablet market only inched forward during the first quarter. Read the original post by Julie Drummond
No Revamped Apple TV or iWatch Expected at WWDC
Apple does not have plans to use the company’s upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference to debut new Apple TV hardware, its related software, or the iWatch, reports John Paczkowski of Re/code. Citing sources familiar with Apple’s plans, Paczkowski confirms that Apple’s big announcements will focus on OS X 10.10, […] Read the original post by Juli…
Steve Jobs: a fine line between pushing boundaries and breaking the law
In the wake of revelations that Apple conspired with Google and other Silicon Valley giants not to hire each other’s employees, the NYT asks: “If Steve Jobs were alive today, should he be in jail?” (nytimes.com) To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read the original post by…
This Case Keeps Your Clumsiness from Hurting Your iPhone [Deals Hub]
We’re not always the most careful of creatures. We all make the pledge to ourselves to treat our technology with extreme care, but then there’s a moment where we’re in a rush and miss our pocket or fumble the phone. Instead of holding your breath during its fall, have faith […] Read the original post…
FAQ: Can I downgrade from iOS 7.1.1 or iOS 7.1?
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2014 MacBook Air vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 2
Earlier this week we took a look at how the new 13-in MacBook Air compares to the same-sized MacBook Pro with Retina Display. Read the original post by Gizmag
Merax Brother TN750 Black Toner Cartridge 2-Pack for $31 + free shipping
Meritline offers the Merax Brother TN750-Compatible Black High Yield Toner Cartridge 2-Pack for $39.95. (See this option under “Buy More Save More”.) Coupon code “MLCX02TN” cuts it to $30.95. With free shipping, that’s $15.48 per cartridge, $3 under our per cartridge mention from last month, and the lowest total price […] Read the original post…
ASUS 802.11n 4-Port Gigabit Router, Range Extender for $130 + free shipping
Newegg offers the ASUS 802.11n Wireless 4-Port Dual Band Gigabit Router (pictured), model no. RT-N66U, for $129.99. Apply coupon code “EMCPEPH54″ bags a TP-Link 300Mbps 802.11g/b Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender, model no. TL-WA850RE, for free. With free shipping, that’s $24 under the lowest total price we could find for these […] Read the original post…