Apple may oust HP as top portable maker in 2012 through iPad

Apple is on track to topple HP as the most popular portable computer maker when iPads are factored in, new tips from the industry hinted Thursday night. Apple is now estimated to be shipping 15 million MacBooks of all kinds in 2012 and, combined with raised external estimates of 60 million iPads the same year, would amount to 25 to 30 percent of the estimated portable market. HP is expected to ship no more than 50 million notebooks in 2011 but, because it can't count on rapid PC growth or on the TouchPad, isn't considered likely by Digitimes' sources to topple Apple...

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Analyst: Verizon iPhone sales likely to have dropped in Q2

Verizon will likely admit that iPhone sales fell when it announces its second-quarter results, says Goldman Sachs' Jason Armstrong. The analyst explains that on Wednesday he met with investor relations executives from Verizon Communications, one of Verizon Wireless' parent companies alongside Vodafone. Based on the talk, Armstrong expects that Q2 iPhone sales will be "a touch below" the 2.2 million sold in the first quarter....

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Open Google search in new tab behind current tab

In Safari, we all know if you highlight some text and then Control+click (or right mouse click) you get a pop up contextual menu. I use this to search text in Google all the time, but didn't like that it would open in front while I was still reading the web page. So with a little experimenting, if you hold down the Command key before you click on 'Search with Google' in the pop up menu, the page will open in a tab behind your current one.

[crarko adds: I tested this, and it works as described.]

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Facebook's 'awesome' product video chat with Skype

Insiders leaked Friday that Facebook's "awesome" new product will be video chat. The service should be built on Skype and, though presumed to be mobile, will work in browser as well. Whether it needs separate Skype software or will be entirely self-contained wasn't evident from TechCrunch's early details....

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BlinQ app gives iOS devices access to TV guides

Ryz Media have introduced an app called BlinQ for iOS devices that can work as either a stand-alone Electronic Program Guide (EPG) for finding out what's on a user's local TV stations, or -- in conjunction with the company's "Q" headset-jack-based infrared unit, can turn the device into a remote control. Users can not only find information about program times and details, but can communicated with friends or find a viewing party....

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DealNN roundup: refurb. 32GB iPod touch 3G, drops to $179

Today's deals from DealNN included discounted iPods, speaker systems, and more. Apple's online store this week has a wide range of refurbished iPods available, however the refurb. 32GB iPod touch 3G with built-in Wi-Fi and GPS support, Safari web browser, 3.5-inch multi-touch display, and the ability to stream audio, TV, or video is currently featured at DealNN. The once $269 priced iPod has now dropped to only $179, resulting in savings of up to $90....

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