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Rear casing for 'iPhone 6' purportedly shown off in new video from Asia Posted: 26 Jun 2014 11:05 AM PDT A video showing what appears to be an engineering sample of a rear casing for Apple's next-generation, 5.5-inch "iPhone 6" surfaced earlier this week from Japan, showing a rounded unibody design and a two-part Apple logo.

Wall Street doesn't see Google's I/O announcements posing a threat to Apple's ecosystem Posted: 26 Jun 2014 10:19 AM PDT Google this week announced a number of new products and services for phones, tablets, cars, TVs and more, all of which will compete with Apple. But after seeing Google's latest, Apple-watchers on Wall Street aren't concerned.

Fly brings multi-cam video editing to iPhone, Weather Channel revamps iPad app, Monty Python comes to iOS Posted: 26 Jun 2014 09:50 AM PDT Two interesting new apps hit the app store Thursday, with Fly showcasing a unique multi-device video capture function and Monty Python bringing The Ministry of Silly Walks to the iPhone, while The Weather Channel redesigned its iPad app with a new iOS 7-style aesthetic.

Rumor: Third beta of Apple's iOS 8 will be provided to developers July 8 Posted: 26 Jun 2014 07:43 AM PDT Developers may have to wait a few more weeks before the third beta of iOS 8 is supplied, as a new rumor claims that the software is currently scheduled for release on Tuesday, July 8.

Apple launches $199 16GB iPod touch with rear camera in 6 colors, slashes prices on 32GB & 64GB models Posted: 26 Jun 2014 05:07 AM PDT Apple's entry-level 16-gigabyte iPod touch received an update on Thursday, dropping the price to $199 while adding a rear iSight camera and expanding its color options to six. Apple also slashed prices on the 32- and 64-gigabyte variants, now priced respectively at $249 and $299.

First look: Opera Mini 8 for iOS brings redesign, new data saving features Posted: 26 Jun 2014 05:02 AM PDT Opera on Thursday released the revamped Opera Mini 8 mobile Web browser with a "flattened" design, updated data savings features and user interface tweaks.

Review: ioSafe 214 disaster-proof NAS packs in high-end features, unparalleled protection Posted: 26 Jun 2014 12:58 AM PDT Many companies are in the business of keeping data safe from digital threats like hackers and viruses, but few focus on the physical dangers of storing it on-site. ioSafe built its brand on so-called "disaster-proof" servers and the latest two-bay 214 model strikes the perfect balance of protection and price.

Rumor: Apple to limit 128GB 'iPhone 6' option to 5.5-inch model Posted: 26 Jun 2014 12:44 AM PDT According to a rumor out of China, Apple may release a 128GB version of its next-generation iPhone, but restrict the option to a higher-end 5.5-inch model in a bid to differentiate the "phablet" device from the company's stable of smartphones.

Apple products return to Costco with deep discounts for iPhone and iPad Posted: 25 Jun 2014 04:06 PM PDT A year and a half after Costco stopped selling Apple products through its brick-and-mortar and online stores, the discount wholesaler is now carrying current iPhone and iPad models at discounts up to $120 off retail pricing.

(RED) explains away Bono's 'criticism' of Apple as 'faux outrage,' thanks company for support Posted: 25 Jun 2014 02:35 PM PDT After singer Bono supposedly criticized Apple of overt modesty on Monday, the U2 frontman's (RED) AIDS relief foundation issued an explanation of the comments and thanked the Cupertino company for being its biggest supporter.

Google's Sundar Pichai targets the enterprise with Android L, featuring Samsung Knox Posted: 25 Jun 2014 02:20 PM PDT Google's head of Android development Sundar Pichai made brief remarks at Google IO to address the enterprise, a market that so far has largely ignored Android while enthusiastically adopting Apple's iOS mobile platform. Notably, his solution involved a "contribution" of Knox security by Samsung, Android's largest licensee.

Apple issues OS X 10.9.4 Mavericks beta to developers with bug fixes Posted: 25 Jun 2014 01:41 PM PDT One week after seeding the last OS X 10.9.4 Mavericks beta, Apple on Thursday issued to developers a new build of the upcoming maintenance update, with the latest version coming with minor bug fixes and minor tweaks.

Google takes on Apple TV with Android TV connected entertainment platform Posted: 25 Jun 2014 11:44 AM PDT Search giant Google on Thursday previewed its latest play for consumers' living rooms with Android TV, a new platform for connected televisions and set-top boxes that brings streaming audio and video alongside custom apps and games.

Google announces Android Auto platform for cars, Android Wear devices for wrists Posted: 25 Jun 2014 11:18 AM PDT Google is pushing for its Android platform to be omnipresent, with the unveiling of a the new voice-enabled Android Auto operating system, and new wrist-worn, fitness-tracking devices running the upcoming Android Wear platform.