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Sony succeeded in making it very difficult to update the GPS Assist Data on their GPS enabled cameras using a Mac or Linux. Sony supplies a windows-only software for downloading and updating the GPS almanac on the camera. The supplied PMB Portable software runs on Apple’s OS X, but it does not support downloading the GPS almanac. Here are the steps to do so manually on any OS:

Apple News: Apple patent reveals method of attaching sapphire cover glass to iPhone While rumors that Apple would incorporate sapphire into its latest iPhone 6 flagship handset failed to materialize, the company is continuing work on such a solution, according to a patent application uncovered on Thursday. As detailed in Apple’s patent filing for a “Ceramic cover for electronic device housing,” published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the…

Apple News: Apple’s iOS 8 launches today: Latest software offers new photo tools, interactive notifications and Whatsapp-style messaging Ahead of Apple’s iPhone 6 and 6 Plus going on sale on Friday, the tech giant is rolling out its iOS 8 software for older devices today. The launch time is expected to be 10AM in Cupertino, which is 6PM BST, 1PM EST and 3AM in Australia. Apple’s latest software features updated…

Apple News: Apple Launches Ebay Factory Outlet Store Selling Refurbished iPhone 5 If you want to get your hands on a refurbished Apple iPhone 5, and not just any other refurbished product but the one certified by Apple itself, you’re in for a good news. Apple has — once again — silently launched an eBay Factory Outlet store where the company selling Apple certified refurbished iPhone 5 with one-year Apple…

Apple News: Asking Siri To Tell You A Tale Sheds Light On Her Complex Backstory Recently Cult of Mac described how among Siri’s Easter eggs is a whole back story — programmed by her creators, and accessible by asking just the right questions. Beginning life as a five-year DARPA-backed project to build an intelligent virtual assistant, Siri certainly has some stories to tell: if only we could gain access to…