It's iPhone rumor season and the little beasts are running rampant. If you've haven't seen at least six iPhone 5 rumors, there's a good chance you haven't been on the Internet lately.
Throw in Apple's developer beta of iCloud for users of iOS 5 and Lion for good measure and people are already forgetting about that whole "natural scrolling" issue with Lion.

App Store Showdown: Apple vs. Amazon
Mac veterans remember well the dark days before Apple's own software storefront -- a time when locating and buying software for their computer was akin to a nightmarish Easter egg hunt. Thankfully, Apple's Mac App Store has made those memories a thing of the past, and even Amazon has jumped into the fray with its own Mac-friendly download store. But which should you use?

Rumor: Manufacturer Gets The Order, iPhone 5 Will Ship in September
In the emerging battle of Camp September Release vs. Camp October Release, rumors are continuing to trickle in, adding fuel to the debate and hope to the masses waiting for the next iPhone.

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It finally happened, Apple released Lion to the masses and after over a million downloads, it's safe to say, the Mac App Store is here to stay. If you're still stumbling with the latest version of OS X, never fear, Mac|Life is here to help you out with our series of how-tos.

16 OS X Lion Features and Tips to Help You Get Started

The wait is over, you can finally get your digital fingers all up in Lion's mane. Apple released the latest iteration of OS X in the Mac App Store and the hefty download is ready for anyone with $29.99 burning a hole in their pocket.

While waiting for Lion, you've no doubt checked out Apple's Lion Features page. It boasts more than 250 new features, some of them more featurey than others. Full Screen Apps is one feature, counting it as a separate feature for each app, that sort of seems like cheating.

To help you get the most out Lion, we compiled a list of features and tips to help you conquer your new feline friend.

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Google jumped in to the social network scene again. This time they may have something. Of course, MySpace thought they had something too.

Plus, reasons to upgrade to Lion Server and what's up with Intuit and Mac users?

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10 Discontinued Apple Products We Miss

If you are relatively new to the Mac scene, maybe having jumped on board when the iPhone hit big, you might think of Apple as a hit factory. It seems like everything that comes out of Cupertino strike big, doesn't it? However, those of us who have been around for a while remember that not every gadget Apple launched lived long enough to deserve being pushed forward into the future.

Google+ Social Network Goes Beta with Original Mac Designer On Board

On Tuesday, Google launched their offensive against Facebook with the new Google+ social network, which has drawn praise from those with early invites. As it turns out, there's a bit of Apple DNA inside the project, with a user interface created by original Macintosh team member Andy Hertzfeld.

Game Time: Hanging with Tiny Tower

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While we come down off our WWDC high, we take a look at Apple's products determine that some of them could use a few extra features. We're looking right at you iTunes.

We also take a look at Apple's upcoming iCloud and pit it against Apple's current cloud-based service MobileMe.

Finally we take a look at some truly beautiful iPad apps.

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The 50 Most Beautiful iPad Apps

Life isn't a beauty pageant, but that doesn't your app collection isn't. When an iPad app blows us away with its graphics or interface it quickly becomes one of our most used apps. After toiling in the App Store for days, we're proud to offer our roundup of 50 of the most beautiful apps available for the iPad.

GameTime: The Hardest Game of All Time

Some apps are just too easy. With only a screen to tap, they simplify their button layouts to mind-melting simplicity or just dumb any instance of genuine difficulty down to make it more casual. Not Line Runner.

iCloud vs. MobileMe: What We Might Lose and What We Might Gain

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Apple seems to be getting closer to making the MobileMe music service a reality. Intel spills the beans about looking to Apple for guidance, and we run down the latest iPhone 5 rumors.

Plus, we look at the incredible world of Apple advertising, dig deep into our favorite applications and emerge with awesome features, and we remind you how to block your aunt's irritating Facebook posts without being kicked out of the will.

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Gallery: Apple Advertising, Past and Present

Apple's advertising has always been striking, modern and cool. This gallery features Apple's most prominent campaigns,from "Think Different", to "Get a Mac", and everything else in between.

iPhone 5 Rumor Mill: The Top 5 Rumors

By this date on the calendar, we'd usually be within spitting distance of a new iPhone -- but that's all changing this year, with rumblings that an iPhone 5 won't appear until September. But that can't stop us from collecting the best and brightest of the rumors we've heard so far and presenting them to our readers.

6 Secret Features of iTunes 10

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