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Apple iTunes 11

iTunes 11 is a much-needed refresh, with a new interface and a useful MiniPlayer, but it's still a little complex for its own good.

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Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display (2012, 13.3-inch)

There's absolutely no doubt that the MacBook Pro Retina 13 has a beautiful display. Some will be phased by the weight and go for the MacBook Air, others will deem it to be worth it. We just wish it came with discrete graphics.

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Apple iMac 27-inch (late 2012)

Apple sticks to the fundamentals with the new iMac, relying on design, strong features and overall polish to maintain its leadership among high-end all-in-ones.

News

iPhone 5 pre-orders top 2 million in first 24 hours

That's double the 1 million pre-orders for the iPhone 4S, according to Apple. Apparently, consumers aren't put off by what some critics have called minimal improvements.

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Marc Newson on iPhone: 'God is in the detail'

Iconic Australian designer Marc Newson told CNET that when it comes to the iPhone, designers understand the difference immediately, while "Mr and Mrs Average" don't.

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Apple removes Bang With Friends from App Store

The eyebrow-raising app won't be initiating Facebook-friend hook-ups for iPhone owners for the time being.

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Apple's WWDC keynote scheduled for 10 June

Apple's annual developers conference will have its keynote address on the very first day of the week-long event.

Ashton Kutcher on why Twitter is messed up and more

Kutcher weighed in on a wide variety of topics in his keynote "fireside chat" on the last day of the CTIA Wireless show.

HTC executive exodus now includes Asia CEO

Top executives are leaving the mobile phone maker amidst falling revenue, weak demand for the HTC First and other woes.

Spotify debuts weekly top 50 song charts

The music streaming service launches a feature that broadcasts both the 50 most streamed and viral songs each week; it's also rolling out song play counts for all artists.

Here comes the thinner, lighter iPad?

After two generations of relatively hefty 9.7-inch iPads, Apple may finally be ready to ship a lighter "iPad 5."

Is this the best new movie website in Australia?

A new movie website shows a breakdown of what films are showing in Australia, and where you can go see them at a cinema near you.

Pocket Filmmaker: making great holiday pocket films

You might only be using a smartphone, but you can still make sure you're taking the best video you can when you're out and about on holiday.

Apple removes Bang With Friends from App Store

The eyebrow-raising app won't be initiating Facebook-friend hook-ups for iPhone owners for the time being.

Sony Xperia Tablet Z available 6 June

Sony's water-resistant Xperia Tablet Z is coming to Australia on 6 June, and it's priced to tackle the iPad head on.

Intel ex-CEO on biggest mistake: missing out on the iPhone

Retired Intel-CEO Paul Otellini has said that he didn't do what it would have taken for Intel to be in Apple's initial smartphone.

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Review | Software

Apple iTunes 11

CNET Rating7.9

User Rating5.5

iTunes 11 is a much-needed refresh, with a new interface and a useful MiniPlayer, but it's still a little complex for its own good. 3
Review | Computers

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display (2012, 13.3-inch)

There's absolutely no doubt that the MacBook Pro Retina 13 has a beautiful display. Some will be phased by the weight and go for the MacBook Air, others will deem it to be worth it. We just wish it came with discrete graphics.
Review | Computers

Apple iMac 27-inch (late 2012)

Apple sticks to the fundamentals with the new iMac, relying on design, strong features and overall polish to maintain its leadership among high-end all-in-ones. 3
Review | MP3 Players

Apple iPod Nano (7th generation)

The seventh-generation iPod Nano is an incredibly compact portable media player with gym-friendly features, but it's overshadowed by the superior value of Apple's iPod Shuffle and fourth-generation iPod Touch. 3
Preview | Computers

Apple Mac Mini (late 2012)

The Mac Mini gets an Ivy Bridge update and USB 3.0.
Preview | Computers

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display 13

Apple's 13-inch MacBook Pro has had the Retina treatment, slimming down and supplying a gorgeous high-res screen.
Review | Tablets

Apple iPad (4th generation)

The new iPad sports a Retina display, an A6X processor and doubles the CPU and graphics performance.
Review | Computers

Apple MacBook Air 13 (mid-2012)

The new 13-inch MacBook Air might not be the huge revision we were hoping for, but it's still an excellent laptop, borne out of years of refinement. 2
Review | Mobile Phones

Apple iPhone 5

The changes to iPhone 5 and iOS will be appreciated by current users of the iPhone, but Apple's rigid design principles may have many looking to the alternatives. 52