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  • App Guide: iPhone and iPad restaurant finders

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    18 May 2012, 11:05 am
    If you're looking for a tasty bite this weekend, these iOS apps can point you in the right direction.
    App Guide: iPhone and iPad restaurant finders If you're looking for a tasty bite this weekend, these iOS apps can point you in the right direction.

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  • Opinion: Why Apple is making OS X more like iOS

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    18 May 2012, 10:15 am
    This summer's Mountain Lion update to Mac OS X will continue the trend of bringing iOS features to Apple's Mac operating system. Kirk McElhearn sees the move as Apple's attempt to bring iOS users into the Mac fold.
    Opinion: Why Apple is making OS X more like iOS This summer's Mountain Lion update to Mac OS X will continue the trend of bringing iOS features to Apple's Mac operating system. Kirk McElhearn sees the move as Apple's attempt to bring iOS users into the Mac fold.

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  • The Week in iOS Apps: Hear, hear!

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    18 May 2012, 9:45 am
    This week’s roundup of iOS apps offers all kinds of listening options, whether you’re staying at home, partying at the club, or going to see your favorite band in concert. Flipboard, StubHub, and Thefuture.fm all have updated offerings for your listening...
    The Week in iOS Apps: Hear, hear! This week’s roundup of iOS apps offers all kinds of listening options, whether you’re staying at home, partying at the club, or going to see your favorite band in concert. Flipboard, StubHub, and Thefuture.fm all have updated offerings for your listening pleasure.

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  • AT&T, Verizon LTE hotspots fight to a draw

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    18 May 2012, 8:30 am
    The AT&T Elevate 4G and the Verizon MiFi 4620 Jetpack are easy to set up and use, and both offer fast speeds--but both suffer from limited battery life, too.
    AT&T, Verizon LTE hotspots fight to a draw The AT&T Elevate 4G and the Verizon MiFi 4620 Jetpack are easy to set up and use, and both offer fast speeds--but both suffer from limited battery life, too.

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  • Review: Jot Flip stylus/pen combo gets the pen right

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    18 May 2012, 8:00 am
    The latest addition to Adonit's family of disc styluses for iOS devices, the Jot Flip seeks to fill the stylus/pen niche treasured by those still chained to paper and pen. And while it shares a few stylus flaws with its Adonit siblings, it gets the pen right.
    Review: Jot Flip stylus/pen combo gets the pen right The latest addition to Adonit's family of disc styluses for iOS devices, the Jot Flip seeks to fill the stylus/pen niche treasured by those still chained to paper and pen. And while it shares a few stylus flaws with its Adonit siblings, it gets the pen right.

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  • (Insider) The Macalope Daily: Feeding a belief system

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    18 May 2012, 7:30 am
    The Macalope doesn't want to call it a religion, but some people take their support of a platform as an act of faith. (This story is viewable exclusively by Macworld Insider members.)
    The Macalope Daily: Feeding a belief system The Macalope doesn't want to call it a religion, but some people take their support of a platform as an act of faith.

    (This story is viewable exclusively by Macworld Insider members.)

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  • Review: GreenSmart Kea Laptop Daypack

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    18 May 2012, 7:00 am
    GreenSmart's medium-sized Kea Laptop Daypack has a built-in laptop sleeve for your MacBook and plenty of smaller pockets to hold other necessities and gadgets.
    Review: GreenSmart Kea Laptop Daypack GreenSmart's medium-sized Kea Laptop Daypack has a built-in laptop sleeve for your MacBook and plenty of smaller pockets to hold other necessities and gadgets.

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  • iOS App Review: Viddy brings flexibility, celebrity to video creation

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    18 May 2012, 6:30 am
    Viddy brings a large network of users, flexibility, and celebrity to video creation and sharing.
    iOS App Review: Viddy brings flexibility, celebrity to video creation Viddy brings a large network of users, flexibility, and celebrity to video creation and sharing.

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  • Ask the iTunes Guy: Syncing tips

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    18 May 2012, 6:00 am
    The iTunes Guy answers questions about syncing iOS devices with iTunes.
    Ask the iTunes Guy: Syncing tips The iTunes Guy answers questions about syncing iOS devices with iTunes.

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  • First Look: Sony's new Alpha A37 and Alpha NEX-F3 cameras

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    18 May 2012, 5:30 am
    Sony's latest interchangeable-lens cameras offer a lot of unique features for $600 as a kit, including fast burst shooting, manual video controls, and impressive in-camera AI.
    First Look: Sony's new Alpha A37 and Alpha NEX-F3 cameras Sony's latest interchangeable-lens cameras offer a lot of unique features for $600 as a kit, including fast burst shooting, manual video controls, and impressive in-camera AI.

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  • Review: OWC's Mercury Accelsior SSD an impressive PCIe card upgrade for Mac Pro

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    18 May 2012, 4:30 am
    The Mercury Accelsior PCE Express SSD will certainly boost the performance of your Mac Pro, especially when it comes to booting, and processes such as rendering audio/video files.
    Review: OWC's Mercury Accelsior SSD an impressive PCIe card upgrade for Mac Pro The Mercury Accelsior PCE Express SSD will certainly boost the performance of your Mac Pro, especially when it comes to booting, and processes such as rendering audio/video files.

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  • Remains of the Day: Rainbow connection

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    17 May 2012, 4:30 pm
    Apple is greener than Kermit the Frog, Robbie Bach is cuddlier than Mr. Snuffleupagus, but John Boehner just reminds me of Bert.
    Remains of the Day: Rainbow connection Apple is greener than Kermit the Frog, Robbie Bach is cuddlier than Mr. Snuffleupagus, but John Boehner just reminds me of Bert.

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  • Netflix launches snazzy new in-browser video player

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    17 May 2012, 4:00 pm
    Netflix Wednesday rolled out a much-needed update to its in-browser video player. It features a revamped control bar, the ability to browse other episodes during playback, and informative text overlays.
    Netflix launches snazzy new in-browser video player Netflix Wednesday rolled out a much-needed update to its in-browser video player. It features a revamped control bar, the ability to browse other episodes during playback, and informative text overlays.

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  • Apps using global hotkeys will remain welcome in the Mac App Store

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    17 May 2012, 3:15 pm
    Despite earlier reports that the Mac App Store would disallow apps offering global hotkey shortcuts, Macworld confirms that the store will continue to welcome such apps.
    Apps using global hotkeys will remain welcome in the Mac App Store Despite earlier reports that the Mac App Store would disallow apps offering global hotkey shortcuts, Macworld confirms that the store will continue to welcome such apps.

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  • Flashback click fraud campaign was a bust

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    17 May 2012, 2:40 pm
    The hackers in charge of the Flashback botnet managed to generate $14,000 from their click fraud campaign, but have not been paid.
    Flashback click fraud campaign was a bust The hackers in charge of the Flashback botnet managed to generate $14,000 from their click fraud campaign, but have not been paid.

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  • Empty the #$&@! trash already!

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    17 May 2012, 12:30 pm
    You say attempts to empty your Mac's trash fail with an arcane error? Chris Breen has a solution.
    Empty the #$&@! trash already! You say attempts to empty your Mac's trash fail with an arcane error? Chris Breen has a solution.

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  • TechHive: Comcast suspends data cap, searches for alternative

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    17 May 2012, 12:00 pm
    Comcast is suspending its 250 GB per month data cap while it searches for a better way to manage its network usage.
    TechHive: Comcast suspends data cap, searches for alternative Comcast is suspending its 250 GB per month data cap while it searches for a better way to manage its network usage.

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  • Promising Prospect: EdgeCase enhances multiple-display setups

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    17 May 2012, 11:45 am
    EdgeCase is a unique utility that gives you the user-interface benefits of a single display when using multiple displays.
    Promising Prospect: EdgeCase enhances multiple-display setups EdgeCase is a unique utility that gives you the user-interface benefits of a single display when using multiple displays.

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  • Ink-flation: Printer cartridge prices are climbing quickly

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    17 May 2012, 11:00 am
    Epson, Kodak, and Lexmark have raised prices on some of their inks--in many instances, faster than the rate of inflation. HP's prices also seem to inch upward when the company releases new models.
    Ink-flation: Printer cartridge prices are climbing quickly Epson, Kodak, and Lexmark have raised prices on some of their inks--in many instances, faster than the rate of inflation. HP's prices also seem to inch upward when the company releases new models.

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  • TechHive: How to opt out of Twitter's new email digest

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    17 May 2012, 9:15 am
    Twitter plans to start sending users a weekly email digest. On TechHive, Jason Cross shows you how to opt out of receiving it.
    TechHive: How to opt out  of Twitter's new email digest Twitter plans to start sending users a weekly email digest. On TechHive, Jason Cross shows you how to opt out of receiving it.

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  • Apple lets crowd-funded developers sidestep App Store policies

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    17 May 2012, 9:10 am
    Developers of the Zombies, Run! game for iPhone say they were able to distribute 3000 copies of the app to backers who had paid for its development through the Kickstarter "crowd funding" site, despite Apple's rules limiting developers to 50 promo codes for a...
    Apple lets crowd-funded developers sidestep App Store policies Developers of the Zombies, Run! game for iPhone say they were able to distribute 3000 copies of the app to backers who had paid for its development through the Kickstarter "crowd funding" site, despite Apple's rules limiting developers to 50 promo codes for a single iOS app.

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  • Smartphone security is heading for 'apocalypse'

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    17 May 2012, 9:00 am
    Outdated encryption standards and the inherent vulnerabilities of the baseband processor found on modern smartphones are creating a dangerous vulnerability in smartphone security.
    Smartphone security is heading for 'apocalypse' Outdated encryption standards and the inherent vulnerabilities of the baseband processor found on modern smartphones are creating a dangerous vulnerability in smartphone security.

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  • Set parental controls on your Mac

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    17 May 2012, 8:30 am
    In this week's Macworld Video, we'll walk you through setting up an account with parental controls, and just what controls are available to you.
    Set parental controls on your Mac In this week's Macworld Video, we'll walk you through setting up an account with parental controls, and just what controls are available to you.

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  • Opinion: An iOS 6 wish list

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    17 May 2012, 8:00 am
    It's widely expected that Apple will take the wraps off a new version of iOS next month at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference. Staff writer Lex Friedman shares his wish list for what he hopes the next version of Apple's mobile operating system will...
    Opinion: An iOS 6 wish list It's widely expected that Apple will take the wraps off a new version of iOS next month at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference. Staff writer Lex Friedman shares his wish list for what he hopes the next version of Apple's mobile operating system will include.

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  • (Insider) The Macalope Daily: Looking for probable cause

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    17 May 2012, 7:30 am
    Why would Apple ship an iPhone with a larger screen? Not because Android OEMs do. (This story is viewable exclusively by Macworld Insider members.)
    The Macalope Daily: Looking for probable cause Why would Apple ship an iPhone with a larger screen? Not because Android OEMs do.

    (This story is viewable exclusively by Macworld Insider members.)

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  • Review: Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera offers rich feature set

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    17 May 2012, 7:00 am
    The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is a good-looking, well-designed, highly capable camera.
    Review: Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera offers rich feature set The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is a good-looking, well-designed, highly capable camera.

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  • Review: KEE Utility Slider for iPhone 4/4S

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    17 May 2012, 6:30 am
    The KEE Slider has two interchangeable pieces that snap together, but it scratches easily and covers your iPhone’s dock-connector port.
    Review: KEE Utility Slider for iPhone 4/4S The KEE Slider has two interchangeable pieces that snap together, but it scratches easily and covers your iPhone’s dock-connector port.

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  • Google+ racks up users, but little activity

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    17 May 2012, 6:15 am
    More than 100 million folks signed up for Google+ but is anyone posting anything?
    Google+ racks up users, but little activity More than 100 million folks signed up for Google+ but is anyone posting anything?

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  • iOS App Review: TransFire XP gets lost in translation

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    17 May 2012, 5:45 am
    TransFire XP is meant to simplify chatting between you and your friends who speak other languages. Unfortunately, however, the app is uniformly awful.
    iOS App Review: TransFire XP gets lost in translation TransFire XP is meant to simplify chatting between you and your friends who speak other languages. Unfortunately, however, the app is uniformly awful.

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  • Analysis: How GM's Facebook ad decision could impact users

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    17 May 2012, 5:30 am
    More paid status updates, sponsored stories, App Center, and mobile ads may be coming down the pike as Facebook tries to prove its advertising worth.
    Analysis: How GM's Facebook ad decision could impact users More paid status updates, sponsored stories, App Center, and mobile ads may be coming down the pike as Facebook tries to prove its advertising worth.

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