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Displays For 13-Inch Retina Macbook Pro Have Reportedly Hit The Production Lines
Apple's Retina display glory will soon make ways over to the 13.3-inch Macbook Pros. CNET has learned a 2,560-by-1,600 pixel display has hit the production lines most recently. CNET has the report: Production has begun of a 2,560-by-1,600 pixel density display that will land on a 13.3-inch MacBook Pro, NPD DisplaySearch analyst Richard Shim told...
How to Setup Dropbox with 2-Step Verification and Google Authenticator
Dropbox has now enabled 2-step verification for accounts, which is similar to what has been available for Google Accounts for a while now: Two-step verification is an optional but highly recommended security feature that adds an extra layer of protection to your Dropbox account. Once enabled, Dropbox will require a six-digit security code in addition...
AT&T Confirms Vacation Blackout Beginning September 21st
With immense suspicion among September 21st being the iPhone 5's release date, an AT&T sales representative has confirmed the company ruled a vacation blackout from September 21st to September 30th (via TechCrunch). This may sound familiar, as fellow U.S. carrier Verizon confirmed their blackout earlier this week. Detailed from the source: According to an AT&T sales...
Will The Next-Gen iPod Nano Have Wi-Fi Capabilities?
A report by Japanese blog Macotakara has brought new life to the iPod Nano, while also providing insight on the smaller iPad's name. I wouldn't label this upcoming report as a done-deal, it's fairly notable that Macotakara's track record is sometimes on the money, and other times a mile off. iPod nano Apple's iPod nano is...
It’s Official: Rogers Media Acquires theScore TV Network for $167 Million
Yesterday we heard early reports about Rogers acquiring theScore, and today it has become official. The official press release notes Rogers paid $167 million for theScore TV network: "We continue to pursue opportunities to engage, expand and enhance the experience for sports fans. Rogers Media is on a growth trajectory and this builds on our...
Here are the First Interviews with Jurors from the Apple vs Samsung Trial
Earlier today CNET and Reuters published some first hand interviews with jurors from the Apple vs Samsung trial. Juror Manuel Ilagan told CNET the jury took their time to come up with a final verdict and at times 'heated' debates occurred. Moreover, Ilagan notes the jury knew Samsung had infringed on Apple's patents after the...
Bayshore Apple Store in Ottawa Gets Painted Logo, Opening Imminent
Back in May, we noted Ottawa was set to receive its second Apple Store, as confirmed by job postings. Later that month, the rumoured location of the store received its painted black construction walls, pretty much confirming an Apple Store was being built. Yesterday, those blacked out walls at the former Gap Kids location received...
Samsung Faces Potential Ban On Its Devices Following Apple Win, Injunction Hearing Set For September 20
Yesterday, Apple vs Samsung jury released their verdict that found Samsung guilty of infringing on Apple’s patents and they are to pay just over $1 billion dollars in damages. Now, the court is preparing to consider a potential sales ban on a number of Samsung's mobile devices, reports Electronista. After the jury was dismissed, U.S...
AllThingsD Confirms iPhone and iPad Mini Will Have Two Separate Events This Fall
Right off the heels of a report by John Gruber of Daring Fireball, the highly reliable AllThingsD was able to confirm that Apple will be announcing the iPhone and iPad Mini at two separate events this fall. At times in the past, speculation arose that Apple may indeed be announcing the products at the same event, but after...
Alleged Next Gen. iPod Touch Case Reflects Major Revamp Including LED Flash [PHOTOS]
GizChina, the same source that pointed out purported iPad Mini cases floating on the web yesterday showing cutouts for a rear-facing camera and a probable secondary microphone, has today posted photos of an alleged next-generation iPod touch case which shows a widened rear camera hole and a less-tapered design (via MacRumors). The source believes the wider camera hole points to an LED...
How To Receive A Refund From Apple’s iTunes Match Service
Earlier today I noticed an interesting post on Reddit (via Macgasm) about how a user received a refund from iTunes Match. This may not seem groundbreaking, but I have seen many complaints in the past with users having a displeasing experience when trying to obtain a refund for an Apple online service. So I am going to...
Here is Apple CEO Tim Cook’s Email Reaction to Employees Over Verdict Win
After learning the jury outcome of their trial against Samsung, Apple CEO, Tim Cook, sent the following email to all employees (via 9to5Mac): Today was an important day for Apple and for innovators everywhere. Many of you have been closely following the trial against Samsung in San Jose for the past few weeks. We chose...