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Upgrades make Retina MacBook Pro a better bargain

Posted February 23, 2013 - 8:43 am

In the latest update to the Retina MacBook Pro, some models got price cuts, some received slightly faster processors, and some got a healthy bump in the amount of RAM.
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Apple and Google have nothing to fear from BlackBerry 10 -- but Microsoft does

Posted January 31, 2013 - 2:01 pm

Hands-on review: BlackBerry 10 is a big step up, but it's awkward to use in some key areas.
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Thin is in with new 21.5-inch iMacs but user upgrades, SuperDrive are out

Posted December 7, 2012 - 4:49 pm

The two most significant changes to the new iMac are its thinner design--which introduces compromises you'll need to make--and the option to upgrade to Apple's Fusion Drive technology.
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Lab tested: The Mac mini, maximized with Fusion Drive

Posted November 9, 2012 - 4:00 pm

With build-to-order options, the new Mac mini makes a giant leap in performance.
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Review: 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro offers optimal choice for lightweight laptop users

Posted October 28, 2012 - 8:45 pm

When Apple released the 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro (), it was only a matter of time before the Retina display made its way to other Apple laptops. That time is now, and with the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, a compelling argument can be made that Apple’s newest laptop is a perfect combination of performance, portability, and features.
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Hands on with Apple's Lightning to 30-pin Adapters

Posted October 20, 2012 - 7:23 am

The changes to Maps in iOS 6 may have gotten the lion’s share of negative coverage since the iPhone 5 debuted. But back on September 12, when the company announced the latest iPhone and iPod models, the harshest criticism was reserved for the Lightning connector, Apple’s replacement for the venerable 30-pin dock connector.
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Apple (Maps) picking

Posted October 1, 2012 - 11:48 am

What better way to test out Apple Maps than by using it to go apple picking?
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Apple OS X Mountain Lion review: iOS-like features help unify your digital world

Posted July 28, 2012 - 7:36 am

With its new operating system, Mountain Lion, Apple continues its practice of cross-pollinating between OS X and iOS, as it cherry-picks the best features for users, whether they're at a desk or on the go. Michael deAgonia offers a detailed look.
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Galaxy S III review: hands down, the best Android smartphone

Posted July 21, 2012 - 7:35 am

Thanks to real attention to usability and meaningful features, Samsung's flagship takes its place as the Android front-runner
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Chrome for iOS nearly worthy of default browser status

Posted July 14, 2012 - 7:11 am

Google's Chrome browser for iOS is well made and a pleasure to use, particularly if you're deeply entrenched in Google's ecosystem. But owing to a few unfortunate limitations--many of them outside of Google's control--it's tough to recommend that anyone rely on Chrome as their main iOS Web browser.
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MacBook Pro: 15-in. Retina screen is revolutionary

Posted July 7, 2012 - 7:55 am

As the old saying goes: Seeing is believing.
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Streambox integrates Pandora Radio with your Mac

Posted July 7, 2012 - 7:45 am

Editor’s note: The following review is part of Macworld’s GemFest 2012 series. Every weekday from mid June through mid August, the Macworld staff will use the Mac Gems blog to briefly cover a favorite free or low-cost program. Visit the Mac Gems homepage for a list of past Mac Gems.
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The best apps for Android and iPhone, 2012 edition

Posted July 7, 2012 - 7:43 am

A smartphone is only as good as the apps you have on it. We've filtered Android’s Google Play store and the Apple App Store to select the most useful and fun apps for your phone. Check out our picks for the top mobile utilities, entertainment software, news apps, productivity tools, and games available today.
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Best apps of 2012: top replacement apps for Android and iPhone

Posted July 7, 2012 - 7:30 am

Love your phone but hate the mail app? Wish the camera had more features? Here are a few apps that make the ones that came with your phone obsolete.
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Best apps of 2012: great games for Android and iPhone

Posted July 7, 2012 - 7:19 am

Ditch your Nintendo 3DS and leave your Sony PlayStation Vita at home. With these apps, your smartphone can become the only game machine you need. It doesn’t matter if you'd rather blast zombies or slam pigs--these games are sure to suit everyone’s tastes.
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The best Android and iPhone apps of 2012: alphabetical list

Posted July 7, 2012 - 7:15 am

For more information about all of the items in our 2012 "Super Apps!" list, read our package of articles.
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Best apps of 2012: noteworthy news apps for Android and iPhone

Posted July 7, 2012 - 7:11 am

Why read the paper when you can get news crafted especially for you? Thanks to your smartphone, you can keep up with current events no matter where you are. Here are the apps that let you consume news your way--giving you more of what you care about, and less of what you don’t.
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Best apps of 2012: top entertainment apps for Android and iPhone

Posted July 7, 2012 - 7:10 am

Who says smartphones have to be all about getting things done? With the right set of apps, your smartphone can become an unlimited source of entertainment. Whether you’re into taking and sharing snapshots or just looking for something to do nearby, these apps will help you stave off boredom while you’re on the go.
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The week in iOS accessories: sights and sounds

Posted July 7, 2012 - 7:10 am

This week’s roundup of iOS accessories features products that help you write, take pictures, do business, listen to music—and stay powered up for all of these activities.
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Apple Siri versus Google Jelly Bean: voice search showdown

Posted July 7, 2012 - 7:10 am

One of the big enhancements in the Android 4.0 (Jelly Bean) operating system update that Google announced on June 27 is improved voice recognition in search. You can now ask your Android phone questions in a natural way--meaning you no longer have to sound like a robot to get answers.
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Best apps of 2012: shockingly useful apps for Android and iPhone

Posted July 7, 2012 - 7:03 am

Some apps are so convenient and practical that you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them. From a clock that helps you wake up in the morning to a tool that locates good deals on gas, these apps will revolutionize how you live your daily life.
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iPhone 4S vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs Nokia Lumia 800

Posted July 7, 2012 - 7:03 am

The three combatants in Fight Club are the iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Nokia Lumia 800. iOS is now in its fifth generation and has reached version 5.1. Android has moved from childhood into maturity and Android
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Ultimate MacBook Air 2012 models put to the test

Posted June 30, 2012 - 7:47 am

We’ve posted benchmark results and a full review of the 2012 MacBook Airs, but the work in the lab has not stopped. Apple usually offers optional upgrades that allow you to tailor a standard-configuration system to best suit your individual needs. Macworld Lab ran performance benchmarks on two MacBook Air build-to-order (BTO) models, and the results show that while both custom systems were faster than the high-end stock MacBook Airs, the upgrades to the 11-inch gives a bigger performance bang for the buck.
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Meet the new Mac Pro, about the same as the old Mac Pro

Posted June 30, 2012 - 7:46 am

If you were looking for a bright side to Apple’s underwhelming updates to its Mac Pro line of tower computers, it would have to be that Apple hasn’t forgotten that it makes such a product.
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Mid-2012 MacBook Airs offer improved performance and connectivity

Posted June 30, 2012 - 7:15 am

Believe it or not, it's been nearly four and a half years since Apple released the original --MacBook Air. At the time, it was revolutionary in terms of its size and weight, but it also was slow, had little storage, had only a single USB port for expansion, and was very expensive--it started at $1799, and if you wanted solid-state storage, the price increased dramatically (by $999!). As Jason Snell wrote at the time, "laptop design has always been about compromise," and the original Air required some painful compromises.
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