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Husain is a former Contributing Editor at MacRumors. When not covering Apple he's writing about movies, watching movies, planning Disneyland trips and dreaming of Back to the Future hover boards for all.

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Photos of 12-Inch MacBook Air Display Show Black Glass Cover, Polished Apple Logo

Thursday January 22, 2015 7:36 pm PST by
Just days after a report claiming Apple supplier Quanta Computer has begun ramping up production of the upcoming 12-inch MacBook Air, Chinese site iFanr shares some photos [Google Translate] of what it says is the display assembly for the machine (via SlashGear). The photos depict the claimed display and metal shell from the upcoming 12-inch machine alongside both a 13-inch MacBook Pro and a ...
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Chinese Company Hyperdon Sold Fake Apple Watches at CES

Thursday January 8, 2015 5:08 pm PST by
While Apple is rumored to be aiming for March as the launch month for the Apple Watch, Chinese company Hyperdon was at CES selling fake versions of the new Apple product called Smart Watch, according to Mashable. Fake Apple Watch known as the Hyperdon Smart Watch. Image via Mashable The watch's screen only displays when it's turned on, and many of its icons are blatant ripoffs of Apple designs. ...
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iPod Shuffle Shipping Times Worsen as Retail Stores Run Out of Stock

Wednesday January 7, 2015 6:54 pm PST by
Supplies of Apple's lowest priced iPod, the $49 iPod shuffle, are temporarily dwindling as shipping times on Apple's website drop to 7 - 10 days and Apple Retail Stores run out of stock around the country, reports 9to5Mac. According to multiple sources, supplies of the iPod Shuffle are dwindling across Apple’s physical retail and online channels. In fact, Apple has warned its retail...
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CES 2015: LifeProof Announces Waterproof Battery Case

Tuesday January 6, 2015 6:45 pm PST by
Today at CES, waterproof case maker LifeProof announced the fre Power, a waterproof battery case that provides 2,600 mAh of additional battery life. LifeProof fre is the original four-proof case, designed for maximum protection against water, drops, dust and snow. The sleek structure includes a built-in screen protector and full access to all device features and functions. fre Power not only...
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CES 2015: Reach79's iPhone 6 Case Claims to Double Signal Strength and Improve Battery Life

Tuesday January 6, 2015 4:33 pm PST by
At CES 2015, Antenna79 announced a new brand of cases called Reach79 , which claims to boosts signal strength and performance up to two times for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. “We all want to get the most from our smartphones, and that’s exactly what Reach79 cases were designed to do,” said David Vigil, CEO, Antenna79. “Powered by patented antenna technology, Reach79 cases are the first...
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CES 2015: Otterbox Reveals 2,600 mAh 'Resurgence' Power Case for iPhone 6

Monday January 5, 2015 9:07 pm PST by
Today at CES, Otterbox announced the iPhone 6 version of its Resurgence Power Case series. The case comes with 2,600 mAh of battery power and military-grade drop protection. The previous version of the Resurgence case featured a 2,000 mAh battery. Resurgence boasts 2,600 milliamp hours (mAh) of battery power, providing more than two-times the battery life of the iPhone 6. The two-piece snap...
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CES 2015: Shure Announces Line of Portable Digital Microphones for iOS and Mac

Monday January 5, 2015 7:13 pm PST by
Audio electronics company Shure today announced its new line of MOTIV digital microphones, which are intended to make it easy for users to record audio both at home on their computer and on their iOS devices. Portable plug-and-play no longer means sacrificing sound quality. From the brand trusted with music history’s greatest moments, MOTIV™ features intuitive controls, smart technology...
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CES 2015: Volkswagen Adding CarPlay Support in Late 2015

Monday January 5, 2015 3:40 pm PST by
Car manufacturer Volkswagen today revealed that it would add support for CarPlay and Android Auto to its vehicles at the end of the year, bringing Apple's in-car experience to the popular car brand. It'll debut alongside VW's new in-car infotainment system, referred to as MIB II. Later this year, VW will introduce the second generation "modular infotainment platform" (MIB II) in the United...
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Apple Makes 'The Interview' Available on iTunes

Sunday December 28, 2014 1:08 pm PST by
Just a couple days after Sony Pictures made much-anticipated and controversial comedy The Interview available on Xbox Video, Google Play, YouTube and SeeTheInterview.com, Apple has made the film available on iTunes ($5.99 for rent, $14.99 for purchase), issuing a short statement to Re/code. We're pleased to offer "The Interview" for rental and purchase on the iTunes store.On Tuesday, it was repor...
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Apple Japan Announces 2015 'Lucky Bag' Promotion to Start January 2

Friday December 26, 2014 3:52 pm PST by
During the New Year in Japan, many retailers often offer a Fukubukuro, also known as a "mystery bag" or "lucky bag", which is a grab bag filled with an assortment of products usually sold at a steep discount. Apple Japan has once again announced that it'll take part in the promotion, which begins January 2 in Apple Retail Stores across Japan. Last year, Apple's Lucky Bags sold for 36,000...
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Facebook Launches 'Messenger' Companion App 'Stickered' in iOS App Store

Monday December 22, 2014 5:31 pm PST by
Just a couple days after announcing the app and launching it on Android, Facebook has launched the Messenger companion app Stickered on the App Store. The app allows users to overlay their photos with "stickers", which are Facebook's version of emojis, and send them to their friends via the Messenger app. It's sticker time! Add cute characters, funny faces and more to make your photos pop....
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Super Nintendo Emulator 'Floppy Cloud' Sneaks Into App Store [Update: Removed]

Monday December 22, 2014 4:02 pm PST by
Floppy Cloud is branded as a file management app that allows users to manage their files from a Dropbox account or FTP server. However, MacRumors' sister-site TouchArcade has found that the app allows users to easily emulate Nintendo and Super Nintendo games. Floppy Cloud emulator image via TouchArcade It's masquerading as a file management app, which technically lets you manage your files, but ...
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'Watch ABC' Apple TV App Updated with Full Episodes for All Users

Thursday December 18, 2014 4:24 pm PST by
ABC has updated its Watch ABC Apple TV app to allow all Apple TV users to watch full episodes of ABC shows a week after they air without having to verify their TV provider. Previously, users had to sign in via their TV provider to watch any full episodes. All Apple TV viewers can now access full episodes a week after they air. Like WATCH ABC for mobile devices and desktop, viewers can now watch ...
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Former iTunes Engineer Claims Apple Aimed to Block '100% of Non-iTunes Clients'

Friday December 12, 2014 4:45 pm PST by
As a part of the ongoing class action iPod lawsuit Apple is facing in court this week, former iTunes engineer Rod Schultz testified that he worked on a project that aimed to block non-iTunes clients and shut out third-party music providers competing with the iPod, reports The Wall Street Journal.A former iTunes engineer testified in a federal antitrust case against Apple Friday that he worked on...
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Apple Will Begin Selling LTE iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 in China This Week

Wednesday December 10, 2014 5:41 pm PST by
Apple has announced that it will begin selling LTE versions of both the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 in China beginning this week. Previously, only the Wi-Fi versions of Apple's newest tablets were available in the country. Apple® today announced that models of iPad Air™ 2 and iPad mini™ 3 with cellular networking will be available in China starting this week. TD-LTE and FDD-LTE...
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Losing Two-Factor Recovery Key Could Permanently Lock Apple ID

Monday December 8, 2014 9:32 pm PST by
In March 2013, Apple introduced two-factor authentication to provide additional security for Apple IDs. It expanded the feature to several new countries earlier this year and introduced it to the company's iCloud.com website this September. This was after CEO Tim Cook promised to broaden use of its two-factor authentication system in the wake of a hacking incident that saw several celebrities'...
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Natalie Portman Passes on Aaron Sorkin's Steve Jobs Movie

Monday December 8, 2014 3:23 pm PST by
Just a couple weeks after it was revealed that Natalie Portman was in talks to play an unspecified part in Aaron Sorkin's Steve Jobs movie, Variety is reporting that the actress has decided to pass on the movie, though it's unclear why. Other actresses are already meeting with filmmakers over the potential role, and the film is still on track to begin filming in the Spring of 2015. The film...
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Apple Releases New iPhone 6 Ad: 'Voice Text'

Wednesday November 26, 2014 5:03 pm PST by
Just a couple days after releasing the fifth and sixth iPhone 6 ads starring Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake, Apple has released a seventh called "Voice Text". The new ad focuses on one of the new features introduced to iMessage in iOS 8, the ability to instantly send audio messages quickly and easily. The ad humorously highlights how voice messages can be used to better communication...
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MacMall Kicks Off Black Friday 2014 Sale on Macs, iPads and More

Wednesday November 26, 2014 9:57 am PST by
MacMall has kicked off its 60 hour Black Friday 2014 sale on an array of Apple products both online and in its retail stores. Deals will last through 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday, November 28. MacMall will be discounting its stock of MacBook Air and Retina MacBook Pro computers by $50 to $200, depending on configuration. Unlike other resellers, MacMall offers Apple computers with a...
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Universal Studios Picks Up Aaron Sorkin's Steve Jobs Movie, Michael Fassbender to Star

Monday November 24, 2014 6:40 pm PST by
Just under a week after Sony Pictures dropped the Aaron Sorkin-penned Steve Jobs movie, Universal Studios has picked it up, according to The Wrap. X-Men: First Class star Michael Fassbender is also now attached to star as Jobs. Universal Pictures has picked up the Steve Jobs biopic less than a week after it was dropped by Sony, an individual with knowledge of the deal told TheWrap.Sony...