Apple preparing first beta of OS X 10.8.3

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Apple Insider posted a story that Apple on Wednesday began inviting developers to test the next update to its Mountain Lion operating system, signaling that a beta of OS X 10.8.3 will arrive soon.

Apple awarded patent rights for original iOS Maps app GUI

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Apple Insider posted a story that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday granted Apple a patent for the graphical user interface used in all versions of the iOS Maps app since the software was first introduced in iPhone OS 2.0 and the iPhone 3G in 2008.

Apple News Roundup

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Here a roundup of today's Apple news from TUAW: Apple shows off new improved Smart Cover for iPad mini, Apple announces the long-rumored iPad mini (updated), Apple announces fourth generation iPad, Apple announces Fusion Drive, Apple introduces new line of iMacs, Apple announces a refreshed Mac mini, and Apple announces a 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display

Rumor: Photos show iPad, 'iPad mini' Lightning connectors

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Apple Insider posted a story that a pair of images published on Sunday claim to show two Lightning dock connectors, one for Apple's much-rumored iPad mini and another bound for the fourth-generation 9.7-inch iPad.

Tim Cook Publishes Open Letter on Maps for iOS 6

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MacRumors reports that Apple CEO Tim Cook has published an open letter to customers on the company's website addressing the criticism over the new Apple-powered Maps app in iOS 6