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Review: Nomad ChargeKey, a keychain-sized Lightning cable Posted: 25 Jan 2014 06:34 AM PST The quest to have a Lightning cable on you at all times, ensuring the latest Apple iOS devices can be charged in a pinch, just got easier with the launch of the new Nomad ChargeKey -- an affordable, super-portable Lightning-to-USB cable that performs exactly as advertised.

Apple celebrates 30 years of Mac with live concert at company HQ Posted: 24 Jan 2014 09:28 PM PST Capping off a day of festivities celebrating the Mac's 30th anniversary, Apple on Friday held a party at its headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., where employees and guests were treated to a live concert performed by OneRepublic.

Users report iTunes Radio popping up in Australia, UK, and Canada [u] Posted: 24 Jan 2014 05:44 PM PST Over the past few days, Apple's iTunes Radio feature has been showing up on iOS devices in Australia, Canada and the UK despite being officially limited to U.S. users, suggesting an international rollout of the service may be coming soon.

WSJ: Apple 'laying groundwork' for mobile payments system Posted: 24 Jan 2014 04:57 PM PST A report on Friday claims Apple has expressed interest in handling payments for physical goods and services on its iDevices, suggesting a branded mobile payment solution is in the offing.

US DOJ argues against Apple motion to remove e-book antitrust monitor Posted: 24 Jan 2014 04:42 PM PST In an opposition filing on Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice argues that Judge Denise Cote acted within her power when she assigned an external antitrust monitor to Apple, recommending the company's appeal have the monitor removed be denied.

Tim Cook will 'absolutely' press Congress for more transparency over surveillance Posted: 24 Jan 2014 04:00 PM PST In a one-on-one interview with ABC News' David Muir, Apple CEO Tim Cook called for the U.S. government to be more open about its surveillance efforts after revealing his company is under a gag order regarding such matters.

Nest's Tony Fadell says it's 'up to Apple' if company wants to keep ties following Google buyout Posted: 24 Jan 2014 01:10 PM PST While Nest Labs has had a close relationship with Apple in the past, all that could change after the company was purchased by rival Google. But Nest CEO and former Apple executive Tony Fadell has said in a new interview that it's entirely "up to Apple" how things proceed from here.

iFixit goes back to the future, tears down original 128k Mac Posted: 24 Jan 2014 12:29 PM PST While Apple celebrates the Mac's 30th anniversary, repair specialists iFixit waxed nostalgic as they took their screwdrivers to a 1984-vintage Macintosh 128k.