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Apple Starts Fixing Maps On iOS 6
Apple is trying to fix the problems that are dogging the new Apple Maps app. Apple is trying to fix the problems that are dogging the new Apple Maps app.
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iOS 6: Apple Maps Go Offline
Apple Maps may have seen plenty of criticism in its short life, but positive news is here: Apple’s service can cache large areas for offline use. The feature extends to a whole continent once a city is downloaded, outpacing Google Maps Web offering.
iPad Mini Rumors: Limited Units At Launch, No Retina Display, Oct. 17 Debut
Rumors of an iPad Mini have intensified recently, and new reports indicate that manufacturers in China have already begun production, which suggests that an imminent debut is just weeks away.
Apple 'Maps' Popularity Is Declining, But Is It True?
Findings on Oct. 1 suggested that usage of Maps in iOS 6 fell to just four percent, from 35 percent at launch on Sept. 19. Afterwards the results from Snnapli's were questioned, though the service is defending the findings.
iPad Mini Production Has Already Begun: WSJ
Apple has already started the production of the iPad Mini, indicates a report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Apple has not confirmed a launch date for the tablet but rumors indicate that the iPad Mini will be unveiled at a press event on Oct. 17.
IBM Upgrades Server & Storage Portfolio, Adds Software Updates for zEnterprise EC12 Mainframe
IBM announced on Wednesday, Sept. 3, that it has upgraded its enterprise class servers and storage systems and released software updates for its zEnterprise EC12 mainframe launched at the end of August.
Centz Provides Rewarding Incentive For Student Loan Management
A new app called Centz aims to help students to pay off their student loans faster by actually being paid to pay off the loan. The app was the winner in a competition sponsored by the U.S. Treasury Department, beating 300 other apps for the distinction.
iPad Mini To Feature Nano-SIM and Lightning Connector, Suggests Leak
The purported launch of the iPad Mini is approaching, and rumors and leaks continue building as the day approaches. Newly leaked images of the iPad Mini suggest that the tablet will pack in a nano-SIM tray and will have an anodized aluminum finish.
Acer Aspire S7 Series Unveiled, Slated For Oct. 26 Release
Acer has announced its Aspire S7 series, the company's third line of Ultrabooks and the first to sport 10-point touchscreens. The Windows 8-powered devices will be shipped starting on Oct. 26, and prices will start from $1200.
Opera Mobile And Opera Mini Coming To Windows Phone 8
Owners of Windows Phone devices have grown accustomed to having limited options in mobile browsers; the only third party browsers in the Windows Phone Market are based on Internet Explorer, making them more like extensions for the default browser. Things could change with Windows Phone 8 if Opera Software gets its way. Microsoft made a few modifications to the Windows Phone 8 development tools, and Opera Software could port the Opera Mobile and Mini browsers over to the platform.
iPad Mini Production Underway, Barclays Forecasts 10 Million Units For Q4
Rumors suggest that production of Apple's alleged new tablet, the iPad Mini, is already underway at Foxconn's factory in Brazil. Reports from a Japanese blog also suggest that the iPad Mini will be shipping before Christmas.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 No Longer Banned In The U.S.
Samsung electronics won a court order on Monday, Oct. 1, lifting a ban in U.S. sales of its Galaxy Tab 10.1.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Starts Shipping In The U.S. With Strong Pre-Orders
Amazon has a brand new Kindle lineup heading into the holiday season. After the Kindle Fire HD launch in September, the spotlight now turns to the company's latest e-reader, the Kindle Paperwhite, which started shipping on Oct. 1.
