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Apple iBooks gets continuous scrolling, 400M downloads

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Apple CEO Tim Cook said 400 million books have been downloaded through its iBookStore.

The iBook program also got several new features, including continuous scrolling, which eliminates pages and the need to swipe to advance.

iBook also integrates with iCloud, allowing readers to stop on one device and pick up on another device. Readers can also share a passage via e-mail or Twitter.

Cook also talked up the iPad's use in the education world. Apple will make available iBooks Author, which allows publishers to do things like create … Read more

13-inch MacBook Pro dons a new Retina Display for $1,699

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Retina-display loving Apple fans rejoice. Apple's rumored 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display is here.

Apple announced the smaller version of its high-end laptop with the sharper-resolution Retina Display at its event today in San Jose, Calif.

Apple already offers a 15-inch version of the laptop with the Retina Display. And now it offers the same sharp screen for its smaller 13-inch sibling. The notebook also comes with the same dual Thunderbolt I/O connectors, as well as an SD card slot and HDMI out port found on … Read more

Video surfaces of what's said to be iPad Mini in the wild

A video making the rounds this morning appears to show someone with an iPad Mini measuring and inspecting the device.

While it's not known for certain if such a device even exists, it's widely expected that Apple will unveil a smaller version of its mega-hit tablet at an event in Silicon Valley later this morning. (CNET's live blog is happening right now.)

In the video, which was reported on by 9to5Mac, we see someone with what appears to be Apple's new tablet. He measures it and shows off its various ports -- including one for the … Read more

MacBook Pro 13 with Retina, Mac Mini specs leak online

Some last-minute leaks are making the rounds ahead of Apple's event today, and these involve the expected updates to the Mac Mini and MacBook Pro 13 with Retina.

9 To 5 Mac is reporting that Apple's refreshed Mac Mini models will have upgraded RAM options, as well as updated processors and storage capacity.

Here's the rundown of configurations, according to the site:

2.5 GHz dual-core, 4GB RAM, 500GB Hard drive 2.3 GHz quad-core, 4GB RAM, 1TB Hard drive Server: 2.3 GHz quad-core 4GB of RAM, 2TB Hard drive

The site also had some details … Read more

First iPad Mini case arrives

Once again risking the wrath of Apple, HardCandy Cases has announced an iPad Mini case in advance of Apple's press conference today. Apple typically doesn't like when other companies trot out accessories ahead of its hardware unveils, so HardCandy clearly feels the publicity benefits outweigh the repercussions.

The $49.95 case is in HardCandy's ShockDrop line, and while rumors and leaked photos strongly suggest Apple will debut a smaller iPad today, it's unclear what it will be called or whether HardCandy's new case will fit whatever Apple product is introduced.

This is not the first … Read more

Apple to stream today's event... to its own fan base

Apple will be streaming its iPad Mini event live today -- but only if you're already an Apple user.

The company quietly added a new application to its Apple TV called "Apple Events." Upon clicking that, Apple TV owners find a message, saying they can "tune in at 10 a.m. PT on October 23 to watch this event live."

Note that the live stream won't be for the masses, but rather for those who are equipped with the right Apple products. Per the Apple Events page: "Live streaming video requires Safari 4 … Read more

Apple's big 'little' event: Join us Tuesday (live blog)

Apple is holding its special event on Tuesday, and you can get your full dose of the news right here.

The press conference, at which Apple is expected to debut a smaller version of the iPad as well as updates to Apple's Mac line, kicks off at 10 a.m. Pacific. CNET's Scott Stein, Rich Brown and I will be bringing you the news live from the California Theatre in downtown San Jose, Calif.

CNET will also be running live commentary from editors Molly Wood, Brian Tong, and Donald Bell beginning at 9 a.m. PT, which you'll be able to watch right above our live blog. Note that there's no live video of the presentation itself. … Read more