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O2 hints at 3G iPhone, may offer full subsidy

5 hours 49 min ago

Who doesn't like free iPhones? O2 users may be able to pick one up when the next-gen device launches. Telefónica Europe CEO Matthew Key has also hinted at a 3G iPhone announcement in the "coming weeks." Make that a free 3G iPhone.

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Categories: Apple News

Time Capsule and Airport Extreme top sellers in their class

6 hours 57 min ago

Time Capsule is topping the NAS category for recent sales, according to NPD. But Time Capsule's sales aren't cannibalizing Airport Extreme, as it, too, tops broadband routers.

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First Look: Cyberduck 3 is a great, free FTP client for Mac

8 hours 47 min ago

Transmit may be among the top FTP clients for Mac OS X, but if you're looking for something lower cost or open source, Cyberduck definitely deserves a look.

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T-Mobile Germany: 100,000 iPhones sold, in line with targets

10 hours 18 min ago

T-Mobile announced today that it has sold 100,000 iPhones in Germany so far, which is "about in line" with company targets. The number may seem a bit modest, but once a 3G iPhone is announced, though, it's totally on.

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Minireview: Ladybug Speaker Dock for iPod

10 hours 43 min ago

The Ladybug Speaker Dock for iPod looks good and doesn't sound bad, but it could sound a lot better.

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Integrated XML converters for Office 2004 to arrive in June

13 hours 18 min ago

Microsoft has been promising XML converters for Office 2004 for Mac for some time now, but has consistently postponed and missed deadlines. Now, the company says that the integrated converters will indeed be arriving in June, and this time, seems to be certain of the deadline.

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Mac BU talks Office 2008 SP1, VBA's triumphant comeback

Wed, 05/14/2008 - 23:59

Microsoft announced a major update to Office 2008 for Mac, calling it SP1. Oh, and by the way, VBA support is coming back to Office for Mac. Ars spent some time chatting with the Mac BU about the decision and what it means for Mac Office users.

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Categories: Apple News

Apple's WWDC sold out for the first time in history

Wed, 05/14/2008 - 22:08

Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference has always been popular, but never as popular as it is this year. The conference has officially sold out for the first time ever.

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AT&T now has refurbished 16GB iPhones for $349

Wed, 05/14/2008 - 20:34

Can't find a 16GB iPhone? Or the $499 for a new one? Now you can save 150 bucks on a refurbished one from AT&T.

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Apple keeps things secure with biennial PGP key update

Wed, 05/14/2008 - 19:32

Apple yesterday updated its PGP keys, a process it does every two years to prevent the keys from being cracked. Just another step that Apple takes to keep Mac OS X secure.

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Swisscom hops on the iPhone bandwagon

Wed, 05/14/2008 - 18:49

Switzerland will get the iPhone sometime this year, according to an announcement this morning by Swisscom. There's reason to believe that the carrier won't be the only one in Switzerland, though.

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This week is busting at the seams with Get a Mac ads

Wed, 05/14/2008 - 16:57

Yet another Get a Mac ad was released this week. The latest features John Hodgman's surprisingly good singing voice and some "heartfelt" OS blues.

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Categories: Apple News

Partnership to create iTunes storefronts for radio stations

Wed, 05/14/2008 - 16:03

Apple has recently entered into a partnership with Emmis Interactive in order to offer web-based iTunes storefronts for radio stations. Emmis will be providing the storefront, but users will be buying the actual songs from the iTunes Store.

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First Look: Vidnik, a YouTube record 'n' post tool for Mac

Tue, 05/13/2008 - 23:17

Vidnik aims to make recording video blogs and posting them to YouTube a snap on your Mac. However, this early release still has some rough edges.

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You go, girl: Apple among most gay-friendly brands

Tue, 05/13/2008 - 22:55

Apple was named one of the most gay-friendly brands in a survey presented by PlanetOut and Prime Access. The GLBT community is more likely to purchase from gay-friendly brands, too, and have some pretty strong buying power.

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Apple designer Ive collaborates with Pixar on new character

Tue, 05/13/2008 - 19:26

The new Pixar film WALL-E features a white robot named EVE, who looks surprisingly like an iPod. As it turns out, Apple designer Jonathan Ive had some input on the design of the character, in what seems to be one of the first movie movie collaborations between Apple and Disney-Pixar.

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HBO on iTunes: Pricing adjusted on "show by show basis"

Tue, 05/13/2008 - 17:44

Today HBO has launched six of its popular original series on iTunes Store. Ars spoke with HBO and got a few bits about what we can expect in the future.

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Eye-Fi adds two new SD cards, including one with geotags

Tue, 05/13/2008 - 17:19

Wireless SD card purveyor Eye-Fi has added two new models to its line: the Eye-Fi Home with WiFi upload capabilities only, and the Eye-Fi Explore, which will geotag your photos using the Skyhook location service.

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Two new Apple spots take aim at education and Vista

Tue, 05/13/2008 - 16:41

Another week, another set of Get a Mac television spots. Are cheerleaders enough to make these commercials entertaining again?

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3G iPhone rumors: May or June? Plus AT&T web gaffe

Tue, 05/13/2008 - 16:05

The 3G iPhone rumors continue to pour from the hose connected to the series of tubes known as the Internet. But don't expect to see a new iPhone earlier than June.

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