Jordan Golson

Jordan is a long-time Apple journalist and former MacRumors editor who still occasionally helps out with coverage of live events. He also writes about automotive, so sign up for his cars and transportation technology newsletter at prndlcars.com!

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Apple Releases AirPort Base Station and Time Capsule Firmware Update 7.6.4

Tuesday August 13, 2013 3:15 pm PDT by
Apple has released AirPort Base Station and Time Capsule Firmware Update 7.6.4.The update is available for all Apple 802.11n Wi-Fi base stations including AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Time Capsule.AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.6.4- Resolve an issue that may cause AirPort Time Capsule to report that the backup disk is in use- Resolve an issue that may cause an IPv6...
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NBC Streaming All English Premier League Football Matches in U.S. via NBC Sports Live Extra App

Tuesday August 13, 2013 12:55 pm PDT by
The English Premier League football season begins this weekend and NBC, the new rights holder for EPL games in the United States, will be streaming every game live and on-demand on both its website, and via its NBC Sports Live Extra app for iPhone and iPad.This year the EPL license for the US was bought by NBC and the US will get to see every single match. Matches will show on NBC, NBC Sports,...
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Carl Icahn Discloses 'Large Position' in Apple, Believes Company is 'Extremely Undervalued'

Tuesday August 13, 2013 12:15 pm PDT by
Legendary investor Carl Icahn disclosed on Twitter today that his holding company has taken a 'large position' in Apple, believing that the company is 'extremely undervalued' and should increase its share buyback program.This is similar to the advice that Warren Buffett gave earlier this year, though Buffett did not take a position in Apple.Icahn disclosed his position on Twitter after...
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Amazon Introduces iOS-Compatible Cross-Platform Notification Sending Service for Developers

Tuesday August 13, 2013 9:16 am PDT by
Amazon has added a new service to its Amazon Web Services division that should make it easier for developers to integrate push notifications into their apps, particularly when developing for multiple platforms.SNS Mobile Push allows developers to send notifications to iOS, Android and Kindle Fire devices for $1 per million notifications sent, without developing a complicated push notification...
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Apple to Release Thinner Fifth-Generation iPad and Retina iPad Mini in Last Three Months of 2013

Monday August 12, 2013 4:31 pm PDT by
As parts leaks have suggested, Bloomberg reports that Apple will release a thinner full-sized iPad in the final three months of this year -- this would suggest that the iPad would be released at a separate media event from the one supposedly scheduled for September 10th when the next iPhone is expected to be released. Bloomberg also says Apple will release a Retina-equipped iPad mini in the...
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Facebook Adds Hashtag Searching, OpenTable Restaurant Reservations to iOS App

Monday August 12, 2013 12:05 pm PDT by
Facebook is adding new integration with OpenTable and greater Hashtag support to its iOS app.The hashtag support was added to Facebook recently as part of a greater push to keep track of trending topics across the social network. The OpenTable integration is part of a broader partnership between the two companies that allows Facebook users to make restaurant reservations right from the Facebook ...
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Skype Adds HD Video Calling to iPhone and iPad Apps

Monday August 12, 2013 9:41 am PDT by
Skype has updated its iPhone and iPad apps, adding support for HD video calling on both devices, as well as other "general fixes and improvements" and better support for the iOS 7 beta.Latest improvements:- Audio and video call quality and stability improvements.- Make HD (720p) quality video calls from your iPhone 5 or iPad 4 (iOS devices with Retina display).- A new, easier to use...
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Steve Jobs Once Considered Killing Apple's Pro Products

Friday August 9, 2013 3:30 pm PDT by
Ken Segall, the creative director behind the Think Different campaign and author of Insanely Simple, a book about his experiences creating advertising for Apple, writes in a blog post about Apple's "evolving view of 'Pro'" that Steve Jobs once considered killing Apple's entire line of Pro products. Would Apple ever even think about saying goodbye to the pro market? I hope you’re sitting...
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AT&T Cuts Pricing on 'AT&T Next' Smartphone Upgrade Program, iPhone Now $1/Year Cheaper Than Verizon

Friday August 9, 2013 3:16 pm PDT by
Following a strong backlash after the introduction of its AT&T Next smartphone upgrade program, AT&T has cut pricing on a number of devices in the program, including the iPhone. Previously, the iPhone cost $32.50 per month under AT&T Next, making it more expensive than comparable plans from Verizon and T-Mobile. Now, however, the 16GB iPhone can be had for $27 per month -- one dollar per year...
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Apple Board of Directors 'Concerned' About the Speed of Innovation?

Thursday August 8, 2013 3:03 pm PDT by
Apple's Board of Directors has expressed concern about the company's "pace of innovation" according to a report from Fox Business Network's Charlie Gasparino. The board is normally extremely secretive and, if accurate, this report is unlike anything we've heard from inside the company in recent years. From what we understand, there is concern at the board level, sources are telling the Fox...
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Apple's iPhone Activation Servers Again Experiencing Outage

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:02 pm PDT by
Apple appears to be experiencing another problem with its systems today, as a number of MacRumors readers have reported they are unable to activate their new iPhones. Other reports are showing up on Twitter as the problems continue.An AT&T employee has told MacRumors that some Apple Retail Stores are sending customers to AT&T stores, but indicated that those locations are having similar...
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Vevo Working on Apple TV App for 24/7 Music Video Channel [Update: Coming This Month]

Thursday August 8, 2013 1:29 pm PDT by
Music video company Vevo is developing an app for the Apple TV, according to a report from AdAge. The app will show a 24/7 music video channel with ads made specifically for television rather than for streaming Internet video. Vevo launched Vevo TV this March as an alternative way to watch and discover music videos on its platform. Previously, users had to search for videos. Vevo's "Vintage"...
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Google Showing New 'Relevant' Ads in Google Maps iOS App

Thursday August 8, 2013 1:12 pm PDT by
Google is now showing ads in the Android and iOS versions of its Google Maps app. Google is calling them "relevant ads" and they will appear at the bottom of the screen following a search.As The Next Web notes, Google believes the new ads will be "more attractive for users and more effective for advertisers".Relevant ads on the Google Maps app can now appear at the bottom of the screen after...
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Publishers in E-Book Antitrust Case File Objection to DOJ's Proposed Punishment for Apple

Wednesday August 7, 2013 4:12 pm PDT by
The five book publishers who settled with the U.S. Government in the e-book antitrust case have filed an objection with the court arguing that the Department of Justice's proposed punishments for Apple would violate their settlement agreements from before the trial began, according to The Wall Street Journal.The DOJ has recommended that the "agency model" deals with publishers be nullified and...
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Some Users Now Unable to Use FaceTime [Updated x4, All Systems Restored]

Wednesday August 7, 2013 9:30 am PDT by
Apple has posted a notice on its System Status page that some iTunes Store users "may be unable to make purchases". The company has not provided any further details, nor an estimate for when it will be repaired.No other Apple services are currently affected, however.Update: Apple is now reporting that the outages have extended to the App Store, Mac App Store, and iBookstore, as well as...
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Apple Launches Third-Party USB Charger 'Takeback Program'

Monday August 5, 2013 4:31 pm PDT by
Following the electrocution of a Chinese woman that may have been caused by a counterfeit iPhone charger, Apple will launch a new recycling program on August 16th to dispose of any USB power adapter used with the iPhone and iPad.The company is also offering official replacement chargers for $10 to anyone who turns in a suspect adapter. The program was first reported by 9to5Mac.Recent reports...
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Apple Asking Internet Radio Providers to Submit Cover Art for Future Use

Monday August 5, 2013 4:13 pm PDT by
Apple has sent an email to streaming Internet radio stations asking them to submit cover art for future use on iTunes and mobile devices. It appears that Apple will soon feature independent streaming music stations more prominently, including making them available on iOS -- perhaps in iOS 7.The company does note that submitted Internet Radio cover art is not currently displayed to users...
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Square Adds Tracking of Gift Card and Check Purchases to Register App

Monday August 5, 2013 12:07 pm PDT by
Square has updated its iOS app to add tracking of gift card and check purchases, in addition to the credit card and cash purchases that it tracked previously. The company is attempting to make the Square Register app an all-purpose cash register app for small businesses.The app was updated back in April with barcode scanning and order modifiers like "extra cheese" for restaurants.What's new...
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Google Releases AdSense App for iPhone for Tracking of Earnings

Monday August 5, 2013 11:02 am PDT by
Google has released a new app offering access to AdSense earnings data on the go. The AdSense app does not allow any changes to be made to the account, but allows website owners to see earnings info, top custom and URL channels, and other reports.The AdSense app provides an easy way to access key data from your AdSense account. Access reporting features anywhere, directly from your iPhone. The...
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Much-Delayed SimCity Coming to Mac August 29th

Monday August 5, 2013 9:41 am PDT by
SimCity for Mac will be released on August 29th after being delayed several times in order to "ensure a great experience" for players, EA said today.The Mac version was originally set for a February release, but was delayed to June 11th and then again delayed until August. The PC version of Sim City was released back in March.SimCity's PC launch was more than a little rocky, largely because...