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Apple doesn’t fear Android tablet gains, but PC makers should

By Jan. 26, 2012, 7:45am PT 4 Comments

Apple’s iPad sold 15.4 million units during the final calendar quarter of 2011, representing a 111-percent year-over-year increase in tablet sales. Android tablets may have gained market share during the same period, but it’s PC makers that should fear that growth. Read More »

Mac 101: Breathe new life into your Mac with a memory upgrade

By Jan. 24, 2012, 11:19am PT 4 Comments

Every time new Macs come along, people inevitably get the itch to upgrade. There are no new ones on the immediate horizon, but that new computer experience might be available for a lot less money, if your Mac is eligible for a simple, DIY memory upgrade. Read More »

Apple takes the semiconductor spending crown as mobiles trump PCs

By Jan. 24, 2012, 7:18am PT 1 Comment

Apple spent the most on semiconductors in 2011, beating out Samsung and HP to take the crown. HP dropped from the top spot, thanks to overall weakness in the PC market, while Apple soared upward on the rising tide of smartphones, tablets and the MacBook Air. Read More »

iOS and Mac developer conferences to check out in 2012

By Jan. 17, 2012, 11:38am PT No Comments

CES and Macworld are hogging the event spotlight right now, but what about events for developers? Last year’s WWDC sold out quick, and this year’s probably will too, so you may want to plan on alternate conference and training opportunities in 2012. Here’s a list. Read More »

Intel talking to Apple about mobile chips, but Apple probably isn’t listening

By Jan. 12, 2012, 7:13am PT 4 Comments

The big buzz out of CES on Thursday is that Intel has been “talking” to Apple, among other manufacturers, about using its new line of Medfield chips in upcoming mobile devices. But the discussions are clearly very preliminary, and Apple has good reason to remain aloof. Read More »

MacBook Air shipments jump as notebooks plummet overall

By Jan. 9, 2012, 8:53am PT No Comments

Apple’s MacBook Air continues to be a hot seller according to the latest sales estimates coming out of Apple’s supply chain. Shipments of the ultra-slim notebook were up to 1.2 million units in the fourth calendar quarter of 2011, up from 1 million the quarter before. Read More »

2012: the year of Thunderbolt

By Jan. 9, 2012, 7:26am PT 1 Comment

Apple got an early start on outfitting its Mac computers with Intel’s Thunderbolt technology. Now, almost a year later, a rush of accessories at CES indicate this might be the year average users start to get some real benefit from having Thunderbolt on board. Read More »

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Getting started with an online backup service for your Mac
By Jan. 5, 2012, 12:03pm PT 2 Comments

Whether you got an online backup subscription as a holiday gift or just decided it’s time to have your backup offsite, it’s a good idea to keep your data protected, and one that never goes out of style. Here’s the right way to get started. Read More »

Why the MacBook Air will be the iMac of notebooks
By Jan. 5, 2012, 7:27am PT 9 Comments

Apple’s iMac occupies a prized place in a fast-growing segment of the overall desktop PC market, the all-in-ones, that few others can approach. It got there by spotting a growth opportunity that’s paying off big now, and the MacBook Air is primed to do the same. Read More »

Blackbox bamboo MacBook Air case is beautiful and takes a beating
By Jan. 3, 2012, 12:31pm PT No Comments

I like my MacBook Air because it’s thin and light, and can be packed in a bag without even really adding any extra weight, but there are times when that svelte frame is a liability rather than an asset. For those times, there’s the Blackbox. Read More »

Apple bails out lazy holiday shoppers with free next-day shipping
By Dec. 20, 2011, 12:48pm PT No Comments

Maybe you waited a little too long to get a gift for that special someone this year, but would still rather not hit the mall in the few days remaining. Apple has you covered, with free next-day shipping at the online Apple store on its major… Read More »

Apple’s Anobit buy reportedly a done deal
By Dec. 20, 2011, 5:56am PT No Comments

Apple is reportedly just about finished acquiring Israeli flash memory firm Anobit. Last week, reports suggested that Apple was in the process of acquiring the company, and on Tuesday, Israel’s Calcalist reported that Anobit has now informed employees of the deal’s successful completion. Read More »

A few of our favorite things: Power accessories
By Dec. 16, 2011, 11:47am PT 1 Comment

Shopping time is almost up for this year’s holiday season, but shipping deadlines have yet to elapse completely, and stores will still be plenty busy. In this week’s installment of our series, we’re looking at power accessories for Apple devices that could make great last-minute gifts. Read More »

Retina Display MacBook Pros in 2012? Why it could happen.
By Dec. 14, 2011, 8:26am PT 3 Comments

The MacBook Pro could get a substantial boost in screen resolution, according to sources upstream in Apple’s supply chain talking to DigiTimes Wednesday. But how likely is it that Apple will actually produce these monster graphical powerhouses in 2012, as reported? Read More »

Apple’s Mac App Store reaches 100M downloads
By Dec. 12, 2011, 6:09am PT 3 Comments

The Mac App Store is not quite a year old, and it just passed the 100 million download mark, according to Apple. Originally launched in January, the Mac App Store is now the “largest and fastest growing PC software store in the world,” Apple says. Read More »

Deal alert: MacUpdate’s December bundle impresses
By Dec. 5, 2011, 8:39am PT 3 Comments

The most recent MacUpdate bundle boasts 11 titles for $49.99, including one of the best diagnostic tools money can buy for your Mac, a terrific email client for power users, and a classic RPG for Mac users with Skyrim envy, just in time for the holidays. Read More »

How to launch apps, open files and more with Siri on your Mac
By Dec. 2, 2011, 8:23am PT 1 Comment

Siri isn’t on the Mac (yet), but that doesn’t mean you can’t use it there, and in a way that should prove a considerable time saver. In combination with Mac launcher software Alfred and iOS app TouchPad, you can easily issue voice commands to your Mac. Read More »

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