ABC’s iFactory Takes a Rare Look Inside Foxconn

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As you may be aware, Apple’s labor practices in China have been under heavy criticism in the recent months. A lot of the criticism came after the news of multiple suicides at the Foxconn factory and deadly explosions on the iPad production line. At the same time, no news reporter has ever been allowed to step foot into the factory, until recently.

In a special edition of ABC Nightline cleverly named “iFactory” that aired on Tuesday, Bill Weir gives viewers a special look inside the factory and shares the responses various executives, employees, and family members provided to his questions.

3 Simple Ways to Do Everything Faster on a Mac

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In the last few years, Apple’s Macintosh operating system has captured significant market share.

Propelled in part by the popularity of Apple’s ubiquitous iPhones and iPads, more people than ever are giving up their PCs in favor of the Mac platform. While the Mac’s biggest selling points account for why many make the switch – near-invincibility from viruses, fewer crashes, etc. – there are some basic Mac features that many long-time users may still not be aware of.

6 Browsers to Spoof Your User Agent on iOS to Avoid Mobile Sites

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Do you browse the internet on your iOS device? As you know, Safari on iOS is capable of displaying full webpages, exactly how they display on the desktop (Flash support aside).

Ever come across a site that serves you a different version of their website specifically designed for your device? Sometimes, this is great, but …

Apple App Store Reaches 10 Billion App Downloads

App Store 10 Billion

Remember when we reported that Apple was giving away a $10,000 Gift Card to the lucky downloader of the 10 billionth app download from the App Store? While we don’t know who the winner is just yet, the Apple App Store has just surpassed 10 billion app downloads earlier today.

As mentioned before, the App …

Win $10,000 from Apple for Downloading the 10 Billionth App

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Want a change to win a $10,000 iTunes Gift Card from Apple? Only about 2.5 years after the launch of the Apple App Store, Apple is about to celebrate the 10 billionth app download.

Similar to what they did when the iTunes Store reached 10 billion downloads, Apple is celebrating by giving away a $10,000 …

Apple – Flash or No Flash?

Apple vs Adobe - Flash or no Flash

This is a guest post by Matt G.

Recently many users of the new iPad and iPhone 4, are getting really tired. Why you may ask? There has been a constant fight over trying to get Apple to add Adobe Flash Player to their devices. There have been many assumptions based on Apple. Some say …

Apple iPad Hits U.S. Shelves on April 3

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Apple’s latest innovative product, the iPad officially hits the shelves in the U.S. on April 3, 2010. Users can pre-order one starting March 12 at the online Apples store and reserve one to pick up at an Apple store on April 3.

The 3G model would be released in late April 2010.

The pricing of …

Google Marks and Celebrates Issac Newton’s Birthday

Google's Doodle for January 4, 2010 honoring Issac Newton's birthday

Today,  Google marks and celebrated one of the world’s greatest scientists, Sir Issac Newton’s birthday (according to Julian Calendar) with Google Doodle.

Using the famous theory of gravity (an apple falls down a tree due to gravity), Google Doodle presents it with a tree and an apple.

Happy Birthday Sir Issac Newton!…