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New 13-Inch MacBook Pro Launch Expected With iPad Mini
On Oct. 16, Apple sent out invitations for its next event on Oct. 23 in which the Cupertino-based company is expected to reveal its much-awaited iPad Mini. Rumors indicate that on Oct. 23 the iPad Mini will share the stage with a new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display and a Mac Mini.
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Surface: Microsoft's Pricing Is Good, But Apps Are Key To Selling Units
Microsoft lifted the veil on pre-orders for Surface, its laptop-tablet hybrid device running Windows 8 priced from $499. Windows 8 needs apps, though, and quickly.
iOS, Android App Sizes Increase As Technology Pushes Forward
Findings from ABI Research reveal that iOS app file sizes are increasing, growing up to 42 percent over six months from March 2012 to Sept. 2012. Higher-end hardware is outpacing developers.
Microsoft Plans To Ship 3-5 Million Surface RT Tablets: Can Microsoft Beat Apple?
Microsoft is showing confidence in its Surface RT Windows 8 tablet push by making plans to ship 3-5 million units by this fall. That is a huge amount, but not huge enough when the Apple iPad is shipping three times that amount.
Starbucks Introduces Apple's Passbook Support In The UK And Canada
Coffee lovers in the UK and Canada can now use their iPhone's Passbook app to pay for their Starbucks coffee. Previously, this function was only available to Starbucks' U.S. customers only.
Microsoft Surface RT Windows 8 Tablet Pricing Confirmed: $499 to $699 With Touch Cover
Microsoft is preparing the Surface tablet for release on October 25 with all the advertisements going on. However, there was one major thing missing, and that's the price. Not anymore though, as the company had accidentally leaked pricing of the RT version of the Surface on its website earlier.
No Xbox Music For Windows 7 And Windows Phone 7 Users: Microsoft Has Abandoned Us All
Xbox Music is great, but the service is flawed in ways that shouldn't have existed. If you have a Windows Phone 7 handset or a Windows 7 PC, know one thing - Microsoft doesn't love you. Want the company to have serious feelings for you? Upgrade, simple.
Microsoft SmartGlass Releasing Oct. 26, Integrates With Windows 8
Microsoft's announcement of Xbox Music coincided with the release of the latest Xbox Live dashboard update, releasing Oct. 16. SmartGlass will arrive alongside Windows 8, which releases Oct. 26.
Chaku Perfume Creates 'Chat Perf' Accessory To Create, And Share, Smells
If sending smells through iPhones is a much requested feature, then users are in luck with a new app providing the functionality via an accessory.
Google Maps For iOS Imminent And Nearing?
Google Maps for iOS is in development. However, despite Google remaining coy on a release date, alleged photos of the app suggest that the launch is approaching.
Xbox Music Aims To Combine Competitors Under Microsoft Umbrella
Microsoft recently announced that Xbox Music, its new "all-in-one music service" that enables users to listen to on the go and on any device they want, is included in a rolling update to Xbox LIVE. The update will be pushed out on Tuesday, Oct. 16, and will be expanded post the Windows 8 launch, which is scheduled for later this month.
iPad Mini Price Leaks On German Retailer's Inventory
iPad Mini's list of rumors have been increasing day after day. Now the prices of the iPad Mini have leaked on a German retailer's inventory with the starting price tag of €249 ($322 approximately).
Apple Plans To Use Passbook In Apple Stores
Apple customers visiting the Apple Store will soon be able to pay for the purchases in-store using the latest Passbook feature of iOS 6.
