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Will Apple merge its operating systems?
It's possible that iPads will come to be considered 'consumer Macs' as their lowliest Mac is now the mini, since the demise of the MacBook, writes Mark Webster.

Mac Planet: Apple in 2013
It's interesting to collate some numbers from late in 2012, and see where they might take us in 2013, as far as Apple is concerned.

Testing ultra fast broadband
I recently had the chance to test the type of ultra fast (ie fibre-optic) broadband Vodafone could be offering to its customers where it's available - in other words, in places where Chorus has put it into streets, like it's currently doing around parts o

Mac Planet: A very Apple Christmas
Mac Planet blogger Mark Webster's Christmas round-up of tech-related presents for yourself or your loved ones.

Tablet computers beneficial for all businesses
More and more business people are finding themselves attached to their tablet computer, reports Diana Clement.

Smoking apps under fire
Researchers say young are vulnerable and have called for app stores to explore ways of regulating content.

Untangling the web for your business
Most customers go online to choose what they’ll buy. Why can’t they find many businesses there, asks Gill South.

Mac Planet: Apple off the map
Apparently, users worldwide are having a hard time with Apple Maps. I was surprised, having happily used the iOS6 Maps app all over London and Oxford.

Life's a riot at Apple manufacturer
After the initial reports of the riot at an Apple assembling factory in China, the story suddenly got very quiet, according to lots of Apple sites.

Buying a cheaper iPhone?
Major electronics retailers are continuing to sell an old iPhone model for their old price, despite Apple dropping the recommended retail price by $150.