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Reviewer Jim Dalrymple writes in The Loop that the new 13-inch MacBook Air combines all the capabilities required for doing day-to-day work with optimal screen size and resolution. Dalrymple also praises the device’s spacious keyboard, “amazing” battery life, and pre-installed OS X Lion. He concludes: “The 13-inch MacBook Air is the computer that all other laptops will be measured against. It has power, portability, and a sleek design that is only matched by other MacBooks.”

This free little hack is exactly what the name suggests. It simply removes the little button on your lockscreen that turns your iPad into a picture frame. If you’re using the iPad as a kiosk or for other reasons and you want to remove this button, this is the solution. Here’s a before and after

The classic Xperia styling is present and correct on the Sony Ericsson Neo, with gentle curves and a number of different colour options helping it stand out from the crowd of bland, black oblong rivals. Its a 3.7 inch display uses Sony’s Bravia Mobile technology to produce impressive results, giving you a broad colour pallet and good contrast ratios. Whilst it may not be quite as vivid as the AMOLED displays which are creeping onto the market it is more than able to meet the needs of most users.

The Sony Ericsson Neo puts a lot of emphasis on its camera capabilities, with its 8.1 megapixel primary snapper found on the rear next to a large HD logo which identifies its 720p video capture setting. The camera’s sensor is not just a bog-standard piece of kit either, providing you with top notch low light performance which cannot be matched by a vast number of smartphones. If you have a need to capture life’s little moments in impressive quality when on the move then this might be the mobile for you. Sharing your pictures and videos is easy thanks to the mini HDMI output which will let you view them on your TV at home.

Android 2.3 is preinstalled along with Sony Ericsson’s own TimeScape and MediaScape interfaces. These are designed to make social networking and media playback much easier to access from the Sony Neo’s homescreen so that you can stay up to date with the activities and opinions of your mates whilst keeping yourself entertained. As with all Android phones the Sony Ericsson Neo has access to the Android Market where hundreds of thousands of apps and games can be found to increase the potential features of the handset.

Humming along inside the Xperia Neo is a 1GHz single core processor that is accompanied by a dedicated chip for handling graphics. This means that whilst the phone is not quite as competitive as the dual core models which are gradually entering the market it is more than capable when it comes to handling the operating system and providing impressive visuals in apps and media playback. This is really a phone designed for people who want to get all of their on-the-go entertainment in one place and although it is described as a mid-range model it is not going to become obsolete in the near future.

Connectivity is another important aspect of any modern smartphone and the Sony Neo comes with Wi-Fi, 3G and the latest Bluetooth all built in to ensure that you can get online quickly wherever you roam and hook up peripherals wirelessly in an instant. Because this runs Android 2.3 you can enjoy full Flash 10.1 support in the web browser, opening up access to loads of online videos and games embedded in sites. These would not be accessible on other smartphones which do not offer Flash support, such as the iPhone 4.

With a 1500mAh battery juiced up to capacity the Sony Neo will do an admirable job of staying powered on even after relatively intensive usage. Battery life is something many fail to consider when buying a phone and with mobiles that have larger screens or faster processors you might find yourself searching for a power outlet after less than a day. This is not a concern with the Sony Ericsson xperia Neo, making it a great all-rounder priced to be an affordable option.

Recently, someone figured out that if they changed just one little number in the code for the iPhone Facebook app, the iPad app would be revealed when installed on the iPad. You needed to be jailbroken so you could access the Facebook app files to change the code that marks the app for the iPhone

Apple today unveiled the new Apple Thunderbolt Display, the world’s first display with Thunderbolt I/O technology and the ultimate docking station for your Mac notebook. With just a single cable, you can connect a Thunderbolt-enabled Mac to the 27-inch Apple Thunderbolt Display and access its FaceTime camera, high-quality audio, and Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire 800, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt ports. The new display features a thin aluminum and glass enclosure and includes a MagSafe connector that charges your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air.

Apple today updated the Mac mini with next-generation Intel Core processors, new discrete graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology, and Lion, the world’s most advanced operating system. The new Mac mini delivers up to twice the processor and graphics performance of the previous generation in the same amazingly compact and efficient aluminum design. Starting at just $599 (US), the new Mac mini is available for order today and in stores tomorrow.

Apple announced that Mac OS X Lion — the eighth major release of the world’s most advanced operating system — is available today as a download from the Mac App Store for $29.99. Lion offers more than 250 new features, including Multi-Touch gestures; systemwide support for full screen apps; Mission Control, a bird’s eye view of everything running on your Mac; Launchpad, a new home for all your apps; and a completely redesigned Mail app.

Apple today updated the MacBook Air with next-generation Intel Core processors, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology, a backlit keyboard, and Mac OS X Lion, the world’s most advanced operating system. With up to 2.5x the performance of the previous generation, flash storage for instant-on responsiveness, and a compact design so portable you can take it everywhere, MacBook Air is the ultimate everyday notebook. MacBook Air starts at $999 (US) and is available for order today and in stores tomorrow.

Apple today unveiled the new Apple Thunderbolt Display, the world’s first display with Thunderbolt I/O technology and the ultimate docking station for your Mac notebook. With just a single cable, you can connect a Thunderbolt-enabled Mac to the 27-inch Apple Thunderbolt Display and access its FaceTime camera, high-quality audio, and Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire 800, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt ports. The new display features a thin aluminum and glass enclosure and includes a MagSafe connector that charges your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air.

Apple today updated the Mac mini with next-generation Intel Core processors, new discrete graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology, and Lion, the world’s most advanced operating system. The new Mac mini delivers up to twice the processor and graphics performance of the previous generation in the same amazingly compact and efficient aluminum design. Starting at just $599 (US), the new Mac mini is available for order today and in stores tomorrow.