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Apple News: U.S. Built Mac to be Refreshed Version of Existing Product Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, recently revealed that the first Mac to be built completely in the U.S. in almost two decades will be a new model in an existing product line. His reveal sheds a bit more light into the company’s “Made in USA” plans. While it isn’t a major topic of discussion, Apple chief told Politico that…

Apple News: China’s state media attack on Apple appears to have backfired A report by the state-run China Central Television that intended to smear Apple as bad for consumers has instead harmed the network’s remaining credibility after a local celebrity apparently flubbed his lines when posting phony outrage as a disgruntled “Apple fan.” According to a report by the Wall Street Journal “China Real Time Report” blog, the Communist Party’s…

Apple News: Apple thinking of moving away from Intel for MacBooks, adopting iPad processors instead Apple is considering a move away from Intel chipsets in its Mac computers, including the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air range. Reports suggest the company is exploring ways to switch from Intel processors to similar proprietary chips to those it uses in the iPad and iPhone. Sources “familiar with the company’s research” told Bloomberg that…

I am sure those of you that are regulars have noticed the new look of the site. A few weeks ago I decided to switch themes as part of my overall efforts to expand the site with new features. I evaluated many themes, testing not only the features currently used, but also those I plan to add over time. It was a very interesting exercise since none of the themes…

Apple News: Apple ran out of iPad minis – all models – in three days Pre-orders for the iPad mini began at Apple’s (AAPL) online store Friday at 3 a.m. Eastern (12 a.m. Pacific). They went quickly – although not as quickly as the iPhone 5. If you order one now, it will be available to ship in two weeks. Wi-Fi + Cellular models are being given a delivery date…