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NFC Will Let You Personalize Any Mac, Source Claims

NFC Will Let You Personalize Any Mac, Source Claims

According to a “source close to the company,” one way Apple is planning on utilizing near field communication (NFC) involves Mac personalization. Basically, users will be able to hook up their NFC capable iPhone to a “guest machine” and access their own files and apps.

Joe White
Letdown: No MobileMe Refresh, And It's Still $99

Letdown: No MobileMe Refresh, And It's Still $99

In a move that could have stymied the competition and brought with it a boatload of new subscribers, Apple failed to announce its MobileMe service would now be free and greatly enhanced. This was a long standing rumor that many of us expected to become reality at today's iPad 2 event.

Bryan M. Wolfe
MobileMe: Free Trials Only

MobileMe: Free Trials Only

Expanding on our recent story, Apple appears closer to making its MobileMe service free. Users can no longer pay for the service on the Apple MobileMe website.

Bryan M. Wolfe
Apple's Future Plans Don't Include A Streaming Music Service

Apple's Future Plans Don't Include A Streaming Music Service

Apple is expected to announce an expanded MobileMe service in the coming weeks, and it might include some sort of cloud music service. Because of this, the company has reportedly informed music labels that it remains committed to music downloading, and does not plan on offering a streaming service like other companies.

Bryan M. Wolfe
The Pendulum Intended For @Mac.com Is Nearly Through

The Pendulum Intended For @Mac.com Is Nearly Through

It isn't earth-shattering important, nor was it even unpredictable, but it seems the beloved Mac.com email suffix will soon fully fade away. After existing for more than a decade, the small smile that some of us get knowing how we promote our Apple and Steve Jobs appreciation with every email sent is being snuffed out completely with little warning from Apple.

Casey Tschida
NPD Figures State Huge Demand For iTunes Cloud

NPD Figures State Huge Demand For iTunes Cloud

A recent poll by NPD states that 25% of current iTunes users would be interested in a cloud-based service for the application. And what's more, a prospective 7-8 million users would be happy to pay (in the US alone). Read on to find out why iTunes cloud could be Steve's next gold mine.

Joe White
MobileMe Gallery App Gets The iOS 4 Treatment

MobileMe Gallery App Gets The iOS 4 Treatment

Just a short post to notify you that Apple has just released an iOS 4 update for its MobileMe Gallery app. On top of bringing fast-app switching, MobileMe Gallery now allows you to enjoy your pictures in higher resolution, that is if you're using an iPhone 4 on Wi-Fi.