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Comparing iPad 2 with competitors

The second generation iPads are displayed during Apple's

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Now that the iPad 2 is out, Apple lovers are claiming this is the iPad they've been hoping for, but in reality, Steve Jobs didn't announce anything groundbreaking. And the comparisons with its competitors have begun pouring in.

We’ve already seen dual-cameras, dual-core processors, HD recording and HDMI connectivity. It turns out the iPad 2 is a bit faster and has a thinner...

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Macbook Pro refresh gets Thunderbolt, not much else

2011 Macbook Pro

The official iPad 2 announcement is still a week away, but Apple released a Macbook Pro refresh Thursday that will interest fans of Apple’s professional products.

The biggest addition to the new Macbook Pros is the inclusion of Intel’s Thunderbolt port, which has the ability to transfer data at 10 gigabytes. That’s 20 times faster than USB 2.0 and 12 times faster than Firewire...

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Report: iPad 2 unveiling March 2

Tech blog, All Things Digital, is reporting that  Apple will be unveiling the iPad 2 at a March 2 press event.

Apple hasn't officially confirmed this, but the potential announcement does follows a promotion cycle similar to  the first generation iPad, announced in late January 2010.

Tech insiders have been abuzz on the new features of  iPad 2. Most believe it will be thinner,...

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Now for Catholics, Apple's Confession app

Confession Apple App

Have trouble keeping track of your sins? Don't worry, there's an app for that.

The Roman Catholic Church has approved Confession, an Apple app for the iPhone and iPad that claims is "the perfect aid for every penitent." The app let's users keep a running diary of  sins that  can later be use in confession.

Confession also offers step-by-step guides on the sacrament...

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Smartphone apps can file taxes, check refunds

SnapTax

Photo credit: Intuit

Filing your tax return and checking the status of your refund can now be as easy as snapping a photo of your 1040.

TurboTax just released SnapTax, a new smartphone application that allows taxpayers who file a 1040EZ  the ability to prepare and file their federal and state income tax returns.

Coincidentally, the Internal Revenue Service is also releasing its own free app, IRS2Go,...

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