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Japanese Government Orders Apple To Explain 1st Gen iPod Problem

The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has ordered Apple Japan to explain the problem with 1st Gen iPod Nano's (MA099J/A) catching fire. This request comes after an incident in Tokyo occurred where sparks flew from the device while recharging. Read more.

On the Inside: The Magic Trackpad Teardown

iFixit has posted their usual teardown of any new Apple device, this time the Magic Trackpad. Read more.

Millions of Android Users Hit With Rogue Data Thieving App

According to the mobile security firm Lookout, an Android wallpaper application that stole personal information and sent that data to China was downloaded by millions. Read more.

Apple Opens Official Investigation Into iOS 4 Problems on iPhone 3G

The WSJ is reporting that Apple has opened an investigation into problems with iOS 4 on the iPhone 3G. This comes after weeks of complaints on YouTube, Apple Support Forums and various blogs. Read more.

Obama Uses His MacBook Pro to Demonstrate Healthcare.gov

Yesterday, President Obama demonstrated the new healthcare.gov website designed to help explain the new Affordable Healthcare Act. While he may love his BlackBerry, he used his MacBook Pro with the presidential seal plastered over the Apple logo to demo the new site. Read more.

White iPhone 4 Delays Due to Light Leakage?

After last week's announcement that the White iPhone 4 proved more challenging to manufacture, the Street is now reporting that this delay is due to light leakage. Read more.

Safari 5.0.1 Update Brings Extensions, Autofill Vulnerability Patch

Apple updated Safari today to version 5.0.1 bringing support for Apple's extensions gallery along with many bug fixes including the autofill bug that we reported on a week ago. The extensions gallery is available at extensions.apple.com and currently touts around 100 extensions. Read more.

iOS 4.1 Beta 2 Seeded to Developers (update)

Apple has begun seeding iOS 4.1 Beta 2 to developers. It's been 2 weeks since the iOS 4.1 Beta 1 has been introduced. Read more.

Software Update for Multitouch Trackpads Brings Inertial Scrolling, Three Finger Swipe

Apple has released the "Magic Trackpad and Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.0" for many MacBooks and MacBook Pros that brings support for the iOS like inertial scrolling and the three finger swipe. Read more.

Another iPod Touch With A Camera In the Wild, 3rd Gen Prototype?

Another iPod Touch with a camera has surfaced in the wild. This time though, its been found in a California Recycling Center and apparently still works. Read more.

Apple Facing Lawsuit Regarding iPad Overheating Issues

Bloomberg is reporting that Apple is now facing a new lawsuit regarding the issue of iPads overheating in sunlight and warm conditions. Read more.

Apple Battery Charger Official, $29 with 6 AA Batteries

Apple has released their new Battery Charger today, that seems to be the perfect companion to that Magic Mouse that drains ever so fast. The battery charger will ship in 2-4 days for $29, which isn't bad for a quality rechargeable batteries. Read more.

Apple's Magic Trackpad Official Shipping Today for $69

Apple has announced today that the Magic Trackpad, a new accessory that functions as a mouse, a multi-touch trackpad that "Lets your fingers do the clicking, scrolling and swiping." We reported the device was rumored to launch today, and it is shipping within 24hrs for a mere $69. Read more.

Apple Updates iMac Line

As Different District predicted, Apple launched new iMacs today featuring the latest Intel Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors and new graphics cards. These iMacs look great! Read more.

Apple Unveils New Mac Pro With Up to 12 Cores

Apple today announced a new Mac Pro. The new Mac Pros can have up to 12 Mac Pros, which is 50% faster then the old Mac Pros. The new Mac Pro also ships with new ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics hardware, with the Radeon HD 5870 available as a upgrade option.Read more.