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Mac News powered by TheAppleCore Resource id #62New Microsoft video slams the iPad on multitasking, PowerPoint and price A new Windows video (presumably a TV commercial) knocks the iPad over multitasking, its lack of a PowerPoint app and the price of the 64GB configuration. iOS 7 wishlist: web-based account administration Apple needs to add more web integration if iOS is going to be competitive with Android. Google Play Music All Access (unofficially) coming to iOS Google snubbed iOS users with its All Access music subscription service, but developer James Clancey has submitted an app to the App Store that will bring Google music subscriptions to the iPhone. Is Apple discontinuing some, or all, of its old-school mailing lists? A note posted to a longstanding mailing list run by Apple said that Cupertino in late April would "transition" the lists to other support sites. However, some lists appear to still be running. Apple releases Mac firmware update for Thunderbolt fixes While the Thunderbolt Firmware Update v1.2 appears to be solid, some users report problems. Google and Samsung could lose their biggest client next month Google could lose half (or more) of its ad revenue and Samsung could lose its biggest client if Apple decides to cut them out of its products at its Worldwide Developers Conference. Pixelmator 2.2 is a legitimate Photoshop replacement that costs $15 While Adobe moves to a subscription model for its defacto-standard Photoshop application, a scrappy, Mac-only image editor stands to gain market share from users put off by the idea of subscription software. Review: ScotteVest Tropiformer jacket (Verdict: Great for spring) If you're a geek and live in cool weather climate, I've got the perfect spring jacket for you. Developers sound off on Apple's WWDC attendance problem With tickets having sold out in minutes, Apple is trying to find ways to connect with its developers. However, some see a deeper problem. iCache Geode's spectacular crash and burn This promising digital wallet 'Appcessory' raised $350,000 on Kickstarter and $4 million in other investments only to disappear entirely late last year. Here's what happened. The color purple: Could the WWDC logo foretell a TiVo partnership? Rumors are swirling about what Apple might announce at WWDC, but the 2013 logo might be the biggest clue of all. What hurt are iPad sales putting on Macs? It's a short-list question on the minds of analysts: how much are tablet sales cannibalizing the sales of full-featured computers? Here's Apple's take on the matter. After selling out in 2 minutes, it's time to re-think WWDC Tickets for Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference in June sold out in record time today. It's time to rethink how the company reaches its developers. Why Apple pushing its new mobile products to Q3 could be a good thing Apple shares dropped during after hours trading when CEO Tim Cook said: "We've got some really great stuff coming in the fall." But here's why delaying its mobile updates to later in the year could be a good move on Apple's part. Apple Q2 FY13 earnings ahead of the tape: Consensus mixed Apple will announce its Q2 FY13 earnings on Tuesday after the markets close; estimates are mixed. Tip: Nice resolution-switching utility for Retina MacBook Pros We can love the high-definition Retina display on the MacBook Pro laptop, but still want to change resolutions. Apple changes data migration terms for One to One service In what may prove to be the 2013 Mac Consultants Full-Employment Act, Apple recently made changes to data migration terms for its One to One service offered in Apple Stores. Repeat after me: I will back up my Mac today It's a familiar refrain, but not enough people back up regularly. Here's a story of my close call and how to prevent a data loss catastrophe. Eventful 2.0 for iPhone keeps you up to date on local events Eventful is a useful event discovery app for your iPhone that informs you about concerts, movies, and family and sporting events near you. Countdown now ticking for Apple WWDC tickets Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference is one of the few times in the year when Apple executives, programming teams, and third-party developers come together in person. With tickets expected to sell out in perhaps an hour, new ticket alert services are now online. | ![]() |