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Apple Boosts Xserve with Intel Nehalem Processors

Apple on Tuesday announced an updated Xserve that delivers up to twice the performance of its previous-generation server .The combination of Intel’s Nehalem Xeon processors and a new system architecture deliver up to an 89 percent performance-per-watt improvement. Xserve is available with one or two Intel Xeon processors, a low-power solid-state drive (SSD) and up to 3TB of internal storage. The Xserve includes an unlimited client license and sells for $2,999.

“The Xserve is the best work group server for our education, business and creative customers,” said David Moody, Apple’s vice president of worldwide Mac product marketing . “With up to twice the performance, better power efficiency , and an innovative SSD drive option, this is the best Xserve we’ve ever made.”

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April 13th, 2009

Gmail, Calendar Updated for iPhone and Android Devices

Google on Tuesday updated its Gmail and Calendar offerings for Apple’s iPhone and Android-based mobile devices. When users access Gmail and Calendar through mobile browsers, Google promises an improved experience.In Gmail, Google has improved the mobile user interface to make it easier to “message on the go.” The search giant also unveiled what it is calling a Floaty Bar so common actions — such as archive and delete — are only a click away. Messages got a face-lift so labels look more like the Gmail labels users see on a desktop.

“You’ll notice that it’s a lot faster when performing actions like opening an e-mail, navigating or searching. And if the data network drops out on you, rest assured that Gmail won’t,” said Joanne McKinley, an engineer for Google Mobile. “You’ll still be able to open recently read messages and to compose over a flaky, or nonexistent, network connection.”

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