The Apple Beat: 5 Technologies Apple pioneered that became tech standards

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple gets a lot of flack for dropping and discontinuing technologies from their products. They also get criticized for pushing new standards forward, some of these stick and the industry adopts them

They are known as much for their innovations as they are for their exclusions. Here are are some technologies that Apple pioneered which were eventually adopted by the rest of the industry.

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Olloclip 3-in-one photo lens solution for iPhone 5 now available

olloclip introduces the award-winning 3-in-1 photo lens solution for the Apple iPhone 5.  The patented quick-connect iPhone 5 lens is now available in black, red and white colors at olloclip.com and retails for $69.99 USD.

The olloclip for iPhone 5 contains three lenses for fisheye, wide-angle and macro shots in one small, convenient package.  This International CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree is half the size and weight of the average car key and easily fits in a pocket and in the palm of the hand making it the perfect camera accessory.

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Symantec’s top 10 Tips for website security

Symantec believes businesses of all sizes need to consider their part in ensuring their website is safe for customers. Transferring malware or handing over a customer's financial data to a cyber criminal gang is no way to build repeat business. In fact, 61% of malicious sites are just regular websites that have been compromised in some way. Below is some great advice from Symantec on how to prevent the bad guys from ruining the holidays.

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Apple's ultra-thin new iMac comes to Canada on November 30

Apple today announced the all-new iMac will be available on Friday, November 30. Featuring a stunning design, brilliant display with reduced reflection, faster processors and an innovative new storage option called Fusion Drive, the new iMac is the most advanced desktop Apple has ever made. The 21.5-inch iMac will be available through the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com/ca), Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers. The 27-inch iMac will be available for order through the Apple Online Store and will begin shipping in December. 

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