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iFrogs Announces First Game Controller to Officially Support iOS 7

Posted on 18/06/2013 by J. Glenn Künzler

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Following the news that Apple will be officially supporting game controllers in both iOS 7 and OS X Mavericks through new developer APIS, Apple is rumored to be working with both Logitech and MOGA on upcoming game controllers. Utah-based company iFrogz, however, might just beat them to the punch with their upcoming Caliber Advantage controller for iOS 7.

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Apple and Sun Release New Java Security Updates for OS X

Posted on 18/06/2013 by J. Glenn Künzler

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Apple has released updates for Java SE 6 for all current versions of OS X today – OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, OS X 10.7 Lion, and OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. The update is is relatively minor, and aimed at improving security and overall reliability.

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Review: Shape Magic for OS X – A Great Way to Speed Up Your Daily Workflow!

Posted on 18/06/2013 by Chris Hauk

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Writing for a tech blog like MacTrast, I find myself doing a lot of Google Searches, screen captures, and bouncing back and forth between multiple windows and apps. I recently had the opportunity to try out Shape Magic. This Mac app claims to speed up your daily workflow by supplying a central app to manage windows, take screenshots, and search the web. Let’s take a look.

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Supposed iPhone 5S Logic Board and Display Shown in Leaked Images

Posted on 18/06/2013 by J. Glenn Künzler

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Yesterday, Japanese part supplier Moumantai posted a few photos of what is claimed to be the actual logic board from Apple’s next-gen iPhone. This morning, a separate supplier posted images of a claimed next-gen iPhone front panel – and to our great interest, it appears to be a perfect fit for the leaked logic board, adding a bit more legitimacy to both leaked photos.

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MacStadium and Macminicolo Announce Mac Pro Hosting Plans

Posted on 18/06/2013 by Chris Hauk

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It’s just been a week since the Mac Pro was previewed at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference, and two Mac hosting providers have already announced their plans to utilize the new power-houses.

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Solar Charging Units for Portable Devices Debut in NYC

Posted on 18/06/2013 by Chris Hauk

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One big problem continually presents itself in today’s always on the go, always connected lifestyle, keeping your device charged and ready to go. AT&T, solar kit manufacturer Goal Zero, and Brooklyn’s Pensa Design are attempting to resolve that problem, with Street Charge, a solar-based charging unit.

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Jony Ive’s Title Shortened to ‘SVP of Design’

Posted on 18/06/2013 by Chris Hauk

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At Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference last week, Jony Ive was included in the presentation video for iOS 7. Observers noticed a change in his title, instead of his usual title of “SVP of Industrial Design,” his title had been shortened to: “SVP of Design.”

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OS X Mavericks Multi-Monitor Mode Demonstrated in Video

Posted on 18/06/2013 by Chris Hauk

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One of the main features of OS X 10.9 Mavericks that was demonstrated at WWDC 2013 is the ability for the new OS to use full-screen apps on different displays while in a multi-monitor set up.

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Review: RaySupreme – Revolutionary 3D Modeling and Rendering

Posted on 17/06/2013 by Chris Hauk

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I’ve always been fascinated by 3D modeling and rendering programs. Sadly, I am a “I want it now!” type of person, and just didn’t have the patience for learning how to create and place objects, and then wait for them to render. I expected more of the same when I was asked to review RaySupreme from BrainDistrict, but I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised with this application.

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XCode iOS Emulator Gives a Sneak-Peek of iOS 7 on the iPad

Posted on 17/06/2013 by Chris Hauk

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Twitter user Sonny Dickson has leaked numerous screenshots of what the iOS 7 beta will possibly look like once it’s released for use on the iPad. The images were obtained via the simulator feature of Apple’s XCode developer platform. The design seems to fall in line with what we’ve seen so far from screenshots of iOS 7 on the iPhone.

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