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redletterdave writes "On Monday, Foxconn agreed to invest $210 million to help Apple build out a new production line for 'unspecified components.' The 40,000-square-meter plant plans to hire roughly 35,800 new employees to help assemble parts for either desktop and laptop computers, iPhones, iPads, iPods, or possibly even new products or devices. Apple projects the plant's annual output between $949 million to $1.1 billion, and also estimates the import and export value at roughly $55.8 million."

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When you first see it, it’s hard to distinguish Power Tube 5500 from its predecessor. The shape is almost exactly the same, which is to say an extruded rectangle despite the “tube” name. We liked that the original version had a cap that popped off to reveal integrated Dock Connector and USB plugs; unfortunately, this one drops those in favor of bundling in a bunch of different cables and tips, plus a bag to hold them all. You connect…

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As noted by 9to5Mac, the latest developer build of OS X Mountain Lion released last week sets the stage for bringing iOS-like automatic app downloads to Mac App Store purchases.

Like on the iPhone and iPad, when you buy and install an app on one of your Macs, all of your other Macs logged into the same App Store account will automatically install the app too. Unfortunately, the feature does not seem to be working completely. While the App Store will still offer to enable automatic downloads (as seen above), it does not actually install anything when you purchase apps from another computer.

Apple has been issuing regular updates of OS X Mountain Lion to its Mac developer community, and the company is expected to offer many more details on the next-generation operating system at next month's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco. OS X Mountain Lion is currently scheduled to see a public launch in "late summer" of this year and will bring a number of enhancements including several features drawn from iOS such as Notification Center, Game Center, Messages, and Reminders. Recent Mac and iOS Blog Stories • Physics Puzzler 'Feed Me Oil' Free for Today Only • Comcast Dropping 250GB Data Cap In Favor of "Improved Data Usage Management" • China Mobile Again Confirms iPhone Talks with Apple • In Lawsuit Over Siri, Apple Says the Technology is "Cutting Edge" • iPhone a 'Game Changer' for Customer Satisfaction

Once a fairly common pipe dream in the world of iPod accessories, the concept of modular iPhone cases never really took off due to the challenges in designing and selling multiple pieces to form a "system" -- users have instead bought one case for, say, everyday use and another for occasions when a battery is needed, and so on. Nuu has nonetheless released the ClickMate series of accessories for the iPhone 4 and 4S, consisting of three pieces: Clip…

Panic has announced Coda 2, a new version of their web editor for OS X, and Diet Coda, a companion app for the iPad.

To be clear up front about where Realm RH656m fits in the broad spectrum of headphones, this model and RH1056m are substantially different designs. Whereas RH1056 was an “over-ear” model that attempts to completely surround a user’s ear with a cushioned speaker, RH656 is a “on-ear” model that instead rests a smaller cushioned speaker atop your outer ear, focusing on isolating the ear canal from ambient sound. Interestingly,…

Adam Haworth:

We all know Ping is kind of shit. Well, not kind of. It is shit. But I’ve been thinking recently (dangerous, I know) and I reckon there are a few ways that it can be rescued. Apple’s failed attempt at “social” is not dead yet.

I don’t think Apple knows what to do with Ping. That seems clear because users don’t know what to do with it either. I don’t know that a separate app is the way to go because social networking and sharing is such an impulsive decision — it almost has to be done on the spot.

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Incase has introduced its new Book Jacket Revolution for the third-generation iPad and iPad 2. The folio-style case features an integrated rotating mount, three viewing angles and an additional working angle for the stand, built-in magnets for activating the iPad’s automatic sleep/wake function, a faux leather exterior, a sueded interior, and an elastic strap for secure closure. Incase’s Book Jacket Revolution is available now in black…

Apple CEO Tim Cook's massive stock grant last year continues to put him on the top of executive compensation lists.

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Developers are okay with Apple introducing a larger iPhone.

Game Capture HD lets you capture your finest moments of Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 gaming on your Mac or PC.

As its name makes clear, Folio II is another take on the folio-style case. The front and back are completely flat and unadorned, save for the snap-equipped tab that holds them together, and a hole for the rear camera. Not surprisingly, Sena chose to use a frame to hold the tablet, including almost complete bezel coverage—a little bit less than the company’s official photograph shows on its website, however. Compared to some similarly-styled…

Apple last week sent out a mailing to neighbors of its planned Apple Campus 2, a massive new facility on the site of an old HP campus in Cupertino that is set to host 13,000 workers. The mailing offers details on the project, solicits feedback, and asks whether neighbors will support the project either in person at public meetings or by writing letters of support. Click for larger In the mailing, Apple touts how the project will enhance the neighborhood around the campus, from both functional and aesthetic perspectives. Apple notes that the project will bring upgrades to streets and sidewalks in the area and add more than 2,000 tress will replacing acres of parking lots with green space. Apple also emphasizes the environmental side of its efforts, from a commitment to 100% renewable energy including a massive solar installation to water reclamation and improved drainage. Click for larger Apple does note that the campus will not be open to the public, although many of its planned improvements will impact neighbors. The plan has not been without some controversy, however, as some critics have spoken out against the project design, the closed campus, and the amount of traffic it will bring to the area. Apple's timeline calls for the City of Cupertino to review and approve the campus plans later this year, with construction to begin immediately following approval and the first move-ins planned for 2015. (Thanks, Hansen!) Recent Mac and iOS Blog Stories • Physics Puzzler 'Feed Me Oil' Free for Today Only • Comcast Dropping 250GB Data Cap In Favor of "Improved Data Usage Management" • China Mobile Again Confirms iPhone Talks with Apple • In Lawsuit Over Siri, Apple Says the Technology is "Cutting Edge" • iPhone a 'Game Changer' for Customer Satisfaction

Lemkesoft has released GraphicConverter 8.0, a major new release for the graphic conversion and editing utility. This latest version adds support for 64-bit Intel-based Macs and new batch processing capabilities among many other additions.

GraphicConverter 8.0 is a free update for owners of GraphicConverter 7, but is a paid upgrade of $29.95 for users with versions 1 through 6. If you’ve never bought it before – and you should – it’s $39.95.

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In a new ruling today, the U.S. International Trade Commission said Apple and Research In Motion are not violating one of Kodak's patents.

We didn't necessarily expect this when we first heard about Infinity Blade Dungeons.

Daniel Keller for Universal Audio:

While you’ve been working hard and paying attention to the songs, the parts, the sounds, and all the other big-picture stuff, maybe something’s just ever so slightly out of tune. I’m not talking about the really obvious slightly sharp high E string on the rhythm guitar; sometimes it’s the subtle stuff that makes all the difference.

Nothing like an out of tune instrument to kill recording.

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Steve Jobs' spaceship-like facility will hold 13,000 employees and could open in 2015.

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