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Apple Recalls Original iPod Nano; Know How to Get a Free Replacement
Apple has issued a recall for its first-gen iPod Nano, aka the Original Nano. You might want to refer to the photo so you won't be confused with the Fat Nano, the Round Nano, or the One that Turns Into a Watch. It turns out the media device has an overheating battery problem, which poses a risk of exploding as the battery ages. Only a limited number of problematic iPod Nanos are included in the re... [Read More]
Apple to Replace Defective MagSafe Power Cords
Long-time Apple users have struggled through those Mag-Safe T-shaped chargers that fray easily, forcing them to twist and turn the cord just to make it work. A class actuion suit has been filed against Apple and the verdict is recently announced in the complainants' favor. This forces Apple to either replace those defective MagSafe power cords or pay hug sums to the plaintiffs. Apple tried to alli... [Read More]
Apple Wants to Patent "Hold and Swipe" Gesture
Apple continues to churn out patent applications after the death of Steve Jobs and this one has been labeled as "absurd" by several tech blogs. The company is proposing to own a patent entitled "hold and swipe," a gesture that is supposed to be applied on tablets and other media devices. The patent involves touching down on the display, on or off a specific object, wait a bit, and move the finger ... [Read More]
Apple Confirms Bugs in iOS5
After an influx consumer reports claiming that the iOS5 is sucking the life out of iPhones faster than usual, Apple has officially acknowledged that several bugs affect the battery life of its latest mobile OS. In a statement released to tech blog All Things D, Apple said it would "release a software update to address those in a few weeks." Complaints poured in online forums in recent days about h... [Read More]
Dealing with iPhone 4S' Short Battery Life
Just 17 days after the iPhone 4S is released and users have been complaining about the smartphone's really short battery life. Although Apple claims that the iPhone 4S runs for up to eight hours of talk time and up to six hours of 3G Internet usage, that is not the case in real life. These complaints even include iPod Touch and pre-4S iPhones that have been updated with iOS5. It has been observed ... [Read More]
Ten Years of iPod
October 23, 2011, marks the tenth year since the iPod was introduced. The iconic portable media player has since become tiny and powerful, touch-capable and interactive throughout its different models and generations. Then-CEO of Apple Steve Jobs introduced the first iPod 10 years ago at a special event. It has 4GB of storage, can hold up to a thousand songs, lasts for up to 10 hours, and can easi... [Read More]
Apple MacBook Pro Laptops Get Specs Boost
You may not have noticed this on your way to your local Apple store, but its MacBook Pro laptops were given some boost in specs. For starters, the 15- and 17-inch models now come with a faster AMD Radeon HD 6770M discrete GPU. Both versions are also packed with quad-core 2.4GHz i7 processor. Meanwhile, the 13-inch version gets the option of a 2.4GHz Core i5 or a 2.8GHz Core i7 dual-core processor,... [Read More]
Apple Unveils iPhone 4S
Expecting for the release of iPhone 5? You may have to wait longer because Apple let a lot of its fans down with its unveiling of the iPhone 4S, the third time the company launched a new handset on this year alone (after the white iPhone 4 and the CDMA-compliant iPhone 4 for Verizon). The iPhone 4S looks very much like its predecessor, but Apple says everything in it is "all new." The newly-launch... [Read More]
Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO; COO Tim Cook Takes Over
Breaking news! Steve Jobs has resigned as CEO of Apple. In his letter of resignation, which has just been released publicly, he stated that he could no longer meet his "duties and expectations as Apple's CEO." He then asks the company's Board of Directors to employ him instead as Chairman of the Board, if they want to. "I believe Apple's brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I lo... [Read More]
Sprint to Get iPhone 5, Says Wall Street Journal
Although we have yet to read any actual news (not just rumors and speculations) about the iPhone 5, Wall Street Journal has reported that the next-gen Apple smartphone will appear on Sprint apart from AT&T and Verizon. Citing sources "familiar with the matter," WSJ claims the iPhone 5 will be shipped on all carriers in mid-October. Apart from the iPhone 5, WSJ's source claims that Sprint will ... [Read More]