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The Apple Universe : The List
The new MacBook Pro: Irreparable, overpriced, ahead-of-its-time, and soon to be obsolete?

5 things that are wrong with the new MacBook Pro

Apple's coveted new notebook rocks a super-thin redesign and an eye-opening Retina display. But here are some warning signs before you pull the trigger

 
The Apple Universe : Slideshow
The evolution of the Macintosh: A visual history

The evolution of the Macintosh: A visual history

Techies drooled this week when Apple released its impossibly thin new MacBook Pro — which seems light years beyond the cumbersome gadgets in Apple's past

 
The Apple Universe : Opinion Brief
A demonstration of the new map application that will take the place of Google Maps on Apple's iOS 6 software: One of the things the new map system won't have is public transportation directions.

Will Apple's new map software kill Google Maps?

New in-house mapping software will come bundled with iOS 6 when it rolls out this fall, potentially dealing Google a major blow

 
The Apple Universe : The List
The new MacBook Pro is pictured in a case at the Apple WorldWide Developers Conference: The debut of the next-generation laptop stole the show.

Apple’s momentous first post–Steve Jobs WWDC event: 10 talking points

Next-generation MacBook Pros, iOS 6, Siri for your car, Facebook integration, and an adios to Google Maps are among the features announced Monday

 
The Apple Universe : Analysis
Siri is reportedly getting roomier digs as the voice-activated assistant moves to the iPad, where she'll be able to manage your calendars, reminders, and more.

Siri's rumored iPad debut: 4 talking points

It looks like the oft-beleaguered voice helper is finally making the leap to Apple's elite line of tablets

 
The Apple Universe : The List
New Apple CEO Tim Cook has overseen an "upbeat and even fun" executive retreat, and is proving a sharp contrast to his relatively grim predecessor Steve Jobs.

Four ways Apple has changed under Tim Cook

The operations maestro is stepping out from under Steve Jobs' shadow and leaving his own mark — and some insiders are thrilled

 
The Apple Universe : The List
Apple's current MacBook Pro: The next iteration of the high-performance laptop may be losing its CD/DVD drive in exchange for a sleeker look.

Apple's next MacBook Pro: 4 rumors

Speculation about the company's line of performance notebooks suggests that a razor-sharp Retina display and remarkably thinner chassis are imminent

 
The Apple Universe : Opinion Brief
Piercing artist Dave Hurban says he implanted magnets into his arm because he thought it would "look cool" to have an iPod attached to his wrist sans straps.

The man who implanted magnets in his wrist to hold an iPod

New Jersey piercing artist Dave Hurban has a unique (and bloody) vision for a strapless smart-watch

 
The Apple Universe : Opinion Brief
Rumor has it that Apple may release a MacBook Air at $799, though some suspect the company is just be planning to reduce the price of an older Air model.

Would a $799 MacBook Air crush the ultrabook market?

Apple may reportedly begin selling a more affordable version of its entry-level notebook to compete with upcoming ultra-thin Windows 8 laptops

 
The Apple Universe : Best Video
Steve Jobs makes a cameo in a 1984 short film that has him playing the role of FDR, accent and all.

Steve Jobs as FDR: The 'impossibly weird' Apple commercial

A bizarre, newly-surfaced short film from 1984 finds the Apple co-founder trying out his acting chops... and not quite succeeding

 
The Apple Universe : Analysis
The long-awaited Spotify app for the iPad is here, and it allows users to stream their favorite songs to wireless speakers.

Spotify for iPad: The perfect match?

The music-streaming service is finally available on Apple's flagship tablet, and it features "razor sharp graphics" and "butter-smooth" controls

 
The Apple Universe : Burning Question
Shelves of iPads on display at London's flagship Apple store: Apple makes a big chunk of its money overseas, where it shelters much of its profit from U.S. taxes.

Does avoiding taxes make Apple evil?

The tech innovator gets out of paying billions in corporate taxes every year by using perfectly legal — and perhaps questionable — loopholes

 
The Apple Universe : Opinion Brief
With over 20 million users worldwide, Foursquare, the social, location-based app will surely be snatched up by some tech bigwig.

Should Apple buy Foursquare?

Tim Cook's Cupertino-based company has plenty of cash to blow, and the mobile check-in service is one of the hottest of its kind

 
The Apple Universe : Fact Sheet
The Apple store on Fifth Avenue in New York City: The New York Times reports that Apple avoided paying an estimated $2.4 billion in federal taxes last year.

How Apple dodges billions in taxes: A concise guide

The visionary tech giant is rolling in extra cash — and maybe a bit too much of it. Is Apple's accounting team brilliant or just plain devious?

 
The Apple Universe : Fact Sheet
Certain people want to smell like brand new Apple products. Predictably enough, they're Australian.

The perfume that smells like a Macbook Pro

Australian artists hire scent experts to recreate the distinctive aroma of a brand new Apple gadget. The question is: Why?

 
The Apple Universe : Instant Guide
The Fed alleges that Apple and some publishers are conspiring to increase the prices consumers pay for e-books.

The feds' price-fixing lawsuit against Apple: A guide

The DOJ accuses Apple and five book publishers of conspiring to keep prices on e-books high, and competition from places like Amazon low

 

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