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Apple Quietly Pulls the Plug on iTunes TV Rentals [Report]

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Apple has removed the ability to rent TV shows from iTunes. You can no longer rent shows on the Apple TV, and all traces of TV show rentals have been erased.

It was only a year ago that Apple announced TV show rentals in iTunes, and the service has already been pulled. Now you can only download individual shows or purchase season passes.

Reuters blogger: Don’t Ignore Tim Cook’s sexuality

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Apple's new boss will sit opposite Kara Swisher and Walt Mossberg a D10 next month.

Reuters blogger Felix Salmon wrote a provocative post about Tim Cook and his personal life.

“Tim Cook now the most powerful gay man in the world. This is newsworthy, no? But you won’t find it reported in any legacy/mainstream outlet.”

 

Apple Seeds OS X 10.7.2, iCloud Beta 9 and iPhoto 9.2 Beta 3 for Devs

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A week after the last iOS 5 beta, Apple has just released some new developer builds of OS X Lion 10.7.2, iCloud and iPhoto.

The major area of change and focus in OS X Lion 10.7.2 include AirPort, AppKit, Graphics, iCal, iChat, the Mac App Store, Mail, Spotlight and Time Machine.

iCloud will continue to allow developers to test iCloud compatibility with their apps, while the next version of iPhoto is expected to introduce Photo Stream, a new way of syncing photos between your iPhone’s camera roll and iCloud.

An Inspiring Story About a Young Apple Fan’s Experience With Steve Jobs

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A boy with Apple Computer logo haircut, attends the opening of the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue, Friday, May 19, 2006 in New York. Apple's newest store, on the same shopping strip as Prada, Tiffany & Co. and Saks Fifth Avenue, marks five years of a distinctive retail style that both reinforces the company's brand cachet and pays off handsomely. (AP Photo/Dima Gavrysh) ORG XMIT: NYDG108
A boy with Apple Computer logo haircut, attends the opening of the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue, Friday, May 19, 2006 in New York. Apple's newest store, on the same shopping strip as Prada, Tiffany & Co. and Saks Fifth Avenue, marks five years of a distinctive retail style that both reinforces the company's brand cachet and pays off handsomely. (AP Photo/Dima Gavrysh) ORG XMIT: NYDG108

Allen Paltrow was a 10 year old boy when he was invited to attent the grand opening of Apple’s flagship retail store in New York City. He was invited by Apple’s co-founder and then-CEO, Steve Jobs.

How did Allen earn such an invitation? He showed his enthusiasm for Apple by shaving the Apple logo into the back of his head. A chain of events led to him having one of the most amazing experiences of his life.

An Ode to Steve Jobs [Infographic]

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There’s been no shortage of opinions and letters of thanks to Steve Jobs since he announced his resignation as Apple CEO yesterday afternoon, and it can be easy to get caught in the news whirlwind around Jobs and his effect on the identity of Apple.

A wonderful infographic has been put together by the folks at Column Five Media titled “An Ode to Steve Jobs.” For a quick walkthrough of Steve’s accomplishments over the years, make sure you check this out.

How Would Apple Make A $50 iPhone? [iFixIt Q&A]

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Earlier this week, a report surfaced claiming that Apple is currently working on a more affordable model of its iPhone 4, which is set to launch alongside the iPhone 5 later this year. The device will reportedly be aimed at those looking to purchase an iPhone with a tight budget, and will have just 8GB of storage in order to keep costs down.

This got us thinking: how would Apple bring down the price of an iPhone 4 to appeal to low-cost subscribers? How exactly would they make an iPhone 4 that would cost $50 or so with a two year contract? We’ve been speaking to Miroslav Djuric of iFixita popular online repair shop that produces how-to repair guides and tear-downs — to try and find out, and we think we know how Apple would do it. Here’s how.

Downgrade OS X Lion To Snow Leopard [Video How-To]

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While OS X Lion is an excellent operating system, it may not be perfect for some people. Since some applications haven’t been updated to run on Lion yet, some users may need to downgrade to Snow Leopard in order to keep using the applications they need on a regular basis. In this video, I’ll show the best ways to downgrade from Lion to Snow Leopard.

HP Officejet 6500A Plus Printer Packs a Potent Pro Punch [Review]

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In all the hubbub with HP killing the TouchPad and spinning off its PC division, one might forget that HP still has a strong connection with Apple: They’re the only printer manufacturer with printers that fully integrate prinitng from iOS, thanks to HP’s inclusion of AirPrint on many of its printers.

The HP Officejet 6500A Plus ($200), with its all-in-one features, automatic document feeder, wifi connectivity and removable duplexer for double-sided printing, is already an attractively spec’d printer. Toss in AirPrint capability and you’ve got a strong contender to fill any iDevice-toting home/small office manager’s priniting needs.

Set Your Head on Fire With AutoDesk’s New Mac App [Daily Freebie]

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I can only guess how much explosive glee AutoDesk Motion FX — a new free app from AutoDesk, the developer behind AutoCAD and the SketchBook line of apps — would have engendered in me as a little kid, because I fostered a deep yearning to run around with a flaming hand or fire leaping from the top my head like some Ghost Rider clone. Good thing my parents kept me well away from matches and gasoline.

If You Think Your iPhone 4 Needs A Wallet, Check Out These Cases From Hex

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I’d really rather have my wallet in my iPhone — ie, the virtual version — rather than the other way around, but I guess we’re not quite there yet (and I can’t help but feel that with Steve semi-gone, we’ll take longer to get there). In the meantime, Hex’s Code Wallet for iPhone 4 offers a more conventional approach that carries all your stuff — including your iPhone — in a foldable leather case.