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If you ask someone about Apple's biggest success, you won't likely hear the words "Siri" or "Maps." Siri is inconsistent and still in beta, while iOS Maps was panned for taking a huge step back from Google Maps. A recent report, however, reminds us how important both are to Apple's future: the two services are rumored to be included in the next version of Mac OS X.  Read More

Apple's TV set just won't go away. For a couple of years, its rumored existence has been a favorite subject of analysts and tech blogs. Just as we thought iTV Fever had died down, another analyst has chimed in, predicting that the its release is "imminent."  Read More

Fender has announced a new addition to its budget-friendly Squier line of guitars, in the form of a Stratocaster with integrated USB connectivity. This feature allows users to record and share tracks without the need of an additional interface. Though the guitar is clearly marketed with Apple’s iOS platform in mind, the company states that it is also compatible with Macs and Windows PCs.  Read More

Apple customers could always count on one thing. After buying a new iPhone or iPad, they'd have about a year before a new model was released. This made it relatively easy to keep up with the company's latest-and-greatest. Apple, however, turned that on its head with this month's iPad 4. Was that just the beginning?  Read More

When opening gifts, there's nothing quite like receiving a gaming system. After peeling back the wrapping, visions of epic battles, bouncy plumbers, and buzzer-beating shots dance through your head. If you want to create that exhilaration this year, you have a couple of familiar options, and several new ones. Let's take a look at the top game consoles for the 2012 shopping season.  Read More

Apple is exploring the possibility of a long-term move away from Intel-manufactured processors in its Mac personal computers, a Bloomberg report suggests. The story comes from unnamed sources inside the company and suggests that the iPad manufacturer believes that its own ARM-based chips, currently used in iOS devices, may one day be up to the task.  Read More

Tablets are everywhere. No matter where you turn this holiday shopping season, you'll see them. Apple's iPad is still in the driver's seat, but its field of competitors is rapidly growing. How do you sort through all the noise, and make the best purchase? Look no further than our 2012 Tablet Comparison Guide.  Read More

After years of rumors, Apple finally expanded the iPad into a family. We put the new addition, the iPad mini, through the paces. Is it worth buying for yourself or a loved one this holiday season? Or are you better off with the Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire HD? We'll help you make the best decision in our iPad mini review.  Read More

When Apple surprised us with a refreshed 4th-generation iPad, many customers grumbled. After all, it was only seven months after the company launched the last iPad. Now that the updated iPad is here, is there any reason to upgrade, or is it best to hold out for something bigger? We'll try to answer that question in our iPad 4 review.  Read More