Type of Article: MacTech Blog

Is the future of cloud-based systems cloudy or bright?

I think cloud computing has a great deal of potential. However, I’m not ready to trust all — or even most — of my data to the “cloud.”

However, members of IEEE (http://www.ieee.org) — a technical professional association — are working to deliver on the promise of cloud computing by helping enterprises of all sizes address the barriers that can potentially reduce the adoption rates of this game-changing technology.

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Apple working on ways to improve its microphones

According to patent number 20120046780, Apple is working on ways to improve the microphones in its various devices. The invention involves a composite microphone boot has appeared at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. It relates to consumer electronic devices and more particularly, methods and apparatus for providing microphone capabilities for consumer electronic devices.

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Apple to overhaul iTunes Store? What about iTunes itself?

“9to5Mac” (http://macte.ch/dXs6P) says Apple is preparing its first iTunes Store redesign in nearly three years. The new design will purportedly be simpler and more user-friendly than the current design.

Apple is working on ways to enhance the speed and efficiency of finding new content, such as songs, videos, and applications, according to “9to5Mac.” iTunes itself could also use some overhauling. Perhaps Apple will offer a new version that reflects the OS X counterparts in iOS, which do make more sense.

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