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The iOS 5.1 beta suggests Apple is on track for quad core

By George on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 06:01

Opinion

The giants of the mobile device market are racing in the direction of quad-core processor support. Reports indicate that Apple could have terminated a big shot. The iOS 5.1 beta has the earmarks of quad-core support, reports Engadget. Source of article: The iOS 5.1 beta suggests Apple is on track for quad core

Brand new reference for iOS 5.1

As reported by 9to5Mac, there are two images that suggest iOS 5.1 will support over just the same, old dual-core devices. The images relate to the processing core of whatever system runs the updated OS. As opposed to being named “/cores/core.1” as an OS optimized for dual-core processors would be, the iOS 5.1 beta references “/cores/core.3” as a marker for quad-core capability.

Holiday customers careful this season, claims survey

By George on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 01:51

Holidays

The current tradition of camping out in front of shops on Thanksgiving night to be able to be the very first to get "Black Friday" discounts could be dropping its attraction for many Americans. A recent study shows that the turnout this year might be less than it has been in 3 years. Source of article: Black Friday holiday shopping may be losing its appeal

People are more cautious

A yearly online holiday buying survey was done by management consulting firm Accenture. The survey polled 500 consumers around the nation about their holiday shopping plans. Most buyers this season are not just looking for a steal. They want the smallest price on what they want.Janet Hoffman works in the Retail division at Accenture. As the managing director, she said:

New Rochelle Voices

Bob McCaffrey: Echo Bay Development? What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate

Bob McCaffrey calls on the New Rochelle City Council to allow the Echo Bay MOU with Forest City/Ratner to expire to clear the way to consider alternative plans for both the New Rochelle Armory and the City-owned waterfront acreage along Echo Bay.

BobMcCaffrey Bob McCaffrey was born and raised in New Rochelle. He has worked for a major beverage company with responsibilities in sales, distribution and plant operations. He is an active member of the Mount Joy Neighborhood Association.