• Bad Piggies Gets Updated With 15 New Levels
  Rovio has updated its new Bad Piggies game with 15 more levels.
• iFixit Posts 13-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro Teardown
  iFixit has performed a teardown of the new 13-inch Retina Display MacBook Pro.
• Kindle App for iOS Gets X-Ray for Textbooks
  Amazon has updated the Kindle app for iOS with a new font choice, publisher font, support for Japanese, and X-Ray for Textbooks.
• Apple Posts Schematics for iPad Mini, iPad 4
  Apple has posted schematics for its new iPad mini and fourth generation iPad.
• Sprint Introduces New Tablet Rate Plans
  Sprint has announced new tablet rate plans starting on Sunday, November 11th.
• Angry Birds Seasons Adds 30 Spooky Levels
  Rovio has updated Angry Birds Seasons with 30 spooky levels ahead of Halloween.
• Apple Posts New Ad for the 13-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro [Video]
  Apple has posted a new ad for the 13-inch Retina Display MacBook Pro.
• Square is Now Available in Canada
  Square has announced that it’s extended its credit card processing services to Canada.
• ITC Judge Rules Samsung Infringes Four Apple Patents
  An International Trade Commission judge has ruled that Samsung infringes on four of six patents alleged by Apple.
• Tweetie Creator Releases Letterpress Game for iOS
  Loren Brichter, creator of the popular Tweetie client for Twitter, has released Letterpress, a new word game for iOS.
• Skype 6.0 Released With Retina Display Support, Facebook Integration
  Microsoft has released Skype 6.0 which brings Retina Display support for MacBooks as well as Facebook integration.
• Early Benchmarks of the Updated Mac Mini [Chart]
  Macminicolo has posted early benchmarks for the updated Mac mini announced yesterday.
• Apple Updates Logic Pro With Several Fixes
  Apple has released an update to Logic Pro and Logic Express to fix several issues.
• Apple is Now Selling Lightning to Digital AV, VGA Adapters
  Apple has listed a Lightning to Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter on their online store.

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• Apple Begins Testing iOS 6.0.1 With Carrier Partners
  Apple has reportedly begun testing iOS 6.0.1 with carrier partners in the U.S.
• Apple Preps California Theatre Ahead of Special Event [Photos]
  Apple has begun prepping the California Theatre for their upcoming media event
• T-Shirt Features Exploded iPhone 5 Design
  Purchase a exploded design t-shirt ‘that shows the internals of the world’s greatest phone.’
• ProCamera is Updated With iPhone 5 Support, Video Stabilization, Night Capture
  ProCamera app has been updated with iPhone 5 support, video stabilization, night capture mode with ISO Boost, adjustable JPEG compression, and more.
• Google to Unveil New 10-Inch Tablet, 3G Nexus 7, LG Nexus Smartphone
  Google will reportedly release a new 10-inch tablet, a 3G version of the Nexus 7 tablet, a LG Nexus smartphone, and updates to Android at its event scheduled for October 29th.
• Leaked Photo of New 9.7-Inch iPad Rear Shell With Lightning?
  A photo allegedly depicting the new rear shell for the tweaked 9.7-inch iPad has surfaced online.
• How to Downgrade Your iPad 2 From iOS 6.x to iOS 5.x (Windows)
  Instructions on how to downgrade your iPad 2 from iOS 6.x to iOS 5.x using saved SHSH blobs and Redsn0w for Windows.
• How to Downgrade Your iPad 2 From iOS 6.x to iOS 5.x (Mac)
  Instructions on how to downgrade your iPad 2 from iOS 6.x to iOS 5.x using saved SHSH blobs and Redsn0w for Mac.
• Apple Retail Stores Start Carrying iPhone 5 Cases
  Apple Retail Stores have now started to carry iPhone 5 cases
• Apple to Price iPad Mini Starting at $329?
  Apple’s rumored iPad mini will reportedly start at $329 for the Wi-Fi only version.
• Apple to Announce Refreshed 9.7-Inch iPad Next Week?
  Apple will reportedly announce a refreshed version of its 9.7-inch iPad next week.
• Leaked Photos of 13-Inch Retina Macbook Pro Show Ports, Batteries, Internals
  Photo have leaked online allegedly showing the ports, resolution, battery configuration, and internals of the new 13-inch Retina Display MacBook Pro.
• McDonald’s China to Launch Angry Birds From Its Golden Arches
  McDonald’s China is building an actual life-sized slingshot as part of its promotional campaign with Angry Birds.
• New Touchscreen Gloves Arrive Ahead of the Cold
  Agloves and Mujjo have announced new touchscreen gloves for this upcoming winter.

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• Newsweek Magazine to Become Digital-Only Starting in 2013
  Newsweek has announced that it will transition to an all-digital format starting in 2013.
• iPad Mini Estimated to Cannibalize iPad Sales at a Rate of 15-20%
  Analysts have begun estimating the rate at which iPad mini sales will cannibalize those of its larger sibling.
• Apple Forced to Run Ads Saying Samsung Did Not Copy iPad After Losing Appeal
  Apple has lost an appeal to a U.K. High Court’s judgement that Samsung did not infringe their iPad design and that the company must run ads stating as much.
• Verizon Announces 3.1 Million iPhones Sold in Q3 2012
  Verizon has announced its earnings for the third quarter of 2012.
• Apple to Double Build-to-Order RAM for New Mac Mini, iMac?
  Apple will reportedly double the max build-to-order RAM configurations for the new Mac mini and possibly the new iMac.
• Apple to Acquire Troubled Media Sharing Startup Color Labs?
  Apple is reportedly acquiring the troubled media sharing startup Color Labs.
• Google Announces Android Event on October 29th
  Google has announced that its holding an Android event on October 29th at 10AM ET.
• Carmageddon Released on the App Store, Free for Today Only
  Carmageddon has been released on the App Store and is free for today only.
• Apple to Hold MFI Conference in China for Accessory Makers
  Apple is planning to hold a conference in China for its Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad partners on November 7-8th.
• Steam Mobile App Gets iPhone 5 Support
  Steam has updated its iOS app with support for the iPhone 5, support for 25 languages, and access for all account holders.
• Dock+ is a Solid Steel Dock Designed Specifically for the iPhone 5 [Video]
  Dock+ is a solid steel dock designed specifically for the iPhone that is seeking funding on Kickstarter.
• Logitech Announces New Broadcaster Wi-Fi Webcam
  Logitech has announced the new Broadcaster Wi-Fi Webcam which can stream video directly to your iOS device or Mac.
• FCC Approves AT&T Spectrum Plan Paving Way for LTE Expansion
  The FCC has approved a plan that will resolve interference issues between AT&T and Sirius Radio allowing the wireless company to expands its LTE network.
• iPad Mini to be Released on November 2nd?
  Early reports suggest that Apple will release the iPad mini on November 2nd following its debut on October 23rd.

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• Saturday Night Live Puts iPhone 5 Problems Into Perspective [Video]
  In a recent skit, Saturday Night Live questions Foxconn factory workers about iPhone 5 problems identified by Gizmodo, Wired, and CNET.
• Apple Event Will Also Launch 13-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro?
  Apple will reportedly unveil a 13-inch Retina Display MacBook Pro at a media event which will likely take place on October 23rd.
• How to Downgrade Your iPhone 4 From iOS 6.x to iOS 5.x (Windows)
  Instructions on how to downgrade your iPhone 4 from iOS 6.x to iOS 5.x using saved SHSH blobs and Redsn0w for Windows.
• How to Downgrade Your iPhone 4 From iOS 6.x to iOS 5.x (Mac)
  Instructions on how to downgrade your iPhone 4 from iOS 6.x to iOS 5.x using saved SHSH blobs and Redsn0w for Mac.
• How to Jailbreak Your iPod Touch 4G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [6.0]
  Instructions on how to perform a tethered jailbreak of your iPod Touch 4G on iOS 6 using RedSn0w for Windows.
• How to Jailbreak Your iPod Touch 4G Using RedSn0w (Mac) [6.0]
  Instructions on how to perform a tethered jailbreak of your iPod Touch 4G on iOS 6 using Redsn0w for Mac.
• Blurry Screenshots Leaked of Native Google Maps for iOS?
  Ben Guild, an iOS developer, has leaked some blurry screenshots claiming to be of Google’s native Maps app for iOS 6.
• Softbank Acquires 70% of Sprint for $20 Billion
  Softbank, a Japanese cellphone carrier, has acquired a 70% stake in Sprint Nextel for $20 billion.
• How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS Using RedSn0w (Windows) [6.0]
  Instructions on how to perform a jailbreak of your iPhone 3GS on iOS 6 using RedSn0w for Windows.
• How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS Using RedSn0w (Mac) [6.0]
  Instructions on how to perform a jailbreak of your iPhone 3GS on iOS 6.
• Reuters Confirms October 23rd Apple Event
  Reuters is confirming that Apple will hold a media event on October 23rd.
• New iMac to be Thinner With Droplet Design, Leaked Internals Photo?
  Apple will reportedly update the iMac this year making it thinner and giving it more of a water droplet design.
• Purported Photos of the iPad Mini Battery
  A pair of photos show what is purportedly the battery for the iPad mini.
• How to Manually Submit Your Saved SHSH Blobs to Cydia (Windows)
  Instructions on how to manually submit your saved SHSH blobs to Cydia using RedSn0w for Windows.

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• Google+ App Gets Updated for the iPhone 5, Adds Post Editing
  The Google+ app for iOS has received a big update adding support for the iPhone 5, editing of posts, search, and Google+ pages.
• Apple Patent Details Biometric Security Features for iPhone
  A new patent details how Apple is looking to implement biometric security features such as fingerprint reading and facial or eye recognition in its future devices.
• Google Maps Gets Biggest Street View Update Ever
  Google has announced the biggest Street View update ever for Google Maps.
• Softbank in Talks to Acquire Sprint Nextel
  Japanese carrier Softbank is in advanced talks to acquire Sprint Nextel in a deal worth over $13 billion.
• iFixit Tears Down the 5th Generation iPod Touch
  iFixit has posted its teardown of the new fifth generation iPod touch.
• Readdle Updates Calendars App for the iPhone 5
  Readdle has updated its Calendars app to work with the iPhone 5.
• Apple Posts iPod Ad ‘Bounce’ [Video]
  Apple today posted its iPod ad entitled ‘Bounce’ on YouTube for the new iPod touch and iPod nano.
• Wozniak Wishes Apple Would Have Made a Larger iPhone
  In a recent interview, Steve Wozniak laments Apple’s decision to build just a taller iPhone 4S.
• Apple Posts New iPod Nano User Guide [Download]
  Apple has posted a User Guide for its new iPod nano.
• EA Posts Need for Speed Most Wanted Trailer [Video]
  EA Mobile has posted the first preview of the Firemonkeys developed Need For Speed Most Wanted game — coming to iOS this October.
• Laser Engraving Can Add a Unique Look to Your iPhone 5 [Photos]
  The iPhone 5’s aluminum back makes it the perfect candidate for laser engraving.
• LaCie Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Now Features SATA III SSDs
  Today LaCie announced that the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series designed by Neil Poulton now features SATA III SSDs (6Gb/s interface).
• GoPro Releases App to Remotely Control GoPro Cameras
  GoPro has released an iOS app to remotely control your GoPro camera.
• Teenagers Say They Prefer the iPhone, iPad [Survey]
  Piper Jaffray’s semi-annual teen survey reveals that the iPhone and iPad are favorites among teenagers.

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• iPad Mini Design Could ‘Outshine’ the New iPad?
  Brian White, an analyst at Tokepa, has been traveling around Taipei to speak with component suppliers about the iPad mini.
• Angry Birds Star Wars to Launch November 8th [Video]
  Rovio has announced that it will release a Star Wars edition of Angry Birds on November 8th.
• Apple Starts Shipping Lightning to 30-Pin Dock Connector Adapter
  Apple has started shipping out its Lightning to 30-pin dock connector adapters.
• Apple Orders 10 Million iPad Minis Produced in the Fourth Quarter?
  Apple has reportedly placed orders for 10 million iPad minis to be manufactured in the fourth quarter.
• T-Mobile USA Begins Stocking Nano-SIMs for Unlocked iPhone 5s
  T-Mobile USA has begun receiving stock of nano-SIM cards for unlocked iPhone 5s.
• Apple Responds to Purple Hazed Photo Complaints With Knowledge Base Article
  Apple has posted a support document with suggestions for how to prevent a purple haze from appearing in your iPhone photos.
• AT&T to Cut Return Policy From 30 Days to 14 Days Starting Tomorrow
  AT&T is moving to a 14-day equipment return and service cancellation policy effective tomorrow.
• Add Historical Voyage and Event Tickets to Passbook
  Flon Solutions has created some tickets for historical voyages, crazy coupons, classical concerts, and eminent events that can be added to Passbook.
• Fido Tells Customers Their Exact Position in Queue for the iPhone 5
  Fido is sending iPhone 5 pre-order customers a weekly status update which reveals their exact position in the queue for Apple’s new smartphone.
• Foxconn Denies Strike Affecting iPhone 5 Production
  Foxconn has issued a statement denying reports of a worker strike that stopped iPhone 5 production.
• Apple Extends Complimentary iCloud Storage for Former MobileMe Members
  Apple has extended its complimentary iCloud storage for former MobileMe members until September 30th, 2013.
• Unknown iPad3,6 Model Appears in App Analytics
  A previously unseen iPad3,6 device has appeared in a developer’s app analytics.
• Apple Store App Gets iPhone 5 Support
  Apple has updated its Apple Store app with support for the iPhone 5.
• iPhone 5 Production Lines Stop As Foxconn Workers Go On Strike
  China Labor Watch has announced that workers producing the iPhone 5 at Foxconn’s Zhengzhou factory have gone on strike.

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• Camera+ Updated to Support iPhone 5 Low Light Boost Mode
  Camera+ has been updated to support the iPhone 5’s low light boost mode which offers ISO speeds of up to 3200.
• Thief Steals iPhone From a Baby [Video]
  Check out this video that catches a man stealing an iPhone from a baby.
• Camera Awesome App Gets iPad Support
  Camera Awesome, an iPhone camera app from SmugMug, has been updated with support for the iPad.
• Black-Colored Aluminum Chassis for iPad Mini Sees Low Yield Rates?
  Shipments of the much rumored iPad mini may be facing a problem with low yield rates at chassis makers.
• Street View Now Available Via Google Maps Web App
  As expected, Google has added Street View to its web app for iOS.
• Fortune 500 Company Memo Recommends Employees Not Update to iOS 6
  An internal memo sent to employees at a large Fortune 500 company recommends they not update to iOS 6 due to an issue with Exchange.
• Starbucks App is Updated With Passbook Support
  Starbucks has updated its iOS application with Passbook support.
• Apple Seeks Lead SoC Modeling Architect
  Apple has posted a job position for a Manager/Lead SoC Modeling Architect as it pushes forward in its own chip design efforts.
• iPhone 5 Created With Just CSS3 [Image]
  Matt Boldt has created the iPhone 5 with just CSS3 code.
• Google to Add Street View to Its iOS Web App Tomorrow?
  Walt Mossberg reveals that Google plans to add street view to its web app tomorrow.
• The Amazing Spider-Man Second Screen App Now Available
  Sony Pictures has released The Amazing Spider-Man Second Screen app for the iPad.
• iPhone 5 Found to Be Less Toxic Than Most Smartphones [Chart]
  iFixit and HealthyStuff.org take a look at 36 popular smartphones to see which is less toxic.
• Airbnb App is Updated With iPhone 5, Passbook Support
  Airbnb has been updated with stability improvements, Passbook reservations, and iPhone 5 support.
• T-Mobile USA to Combine With MetroPCS [Video]
  Deutsche Telekom and MetroPCS Communications, Inc. today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to combine T-Mobile USA (‘T-Mobile’) and MetroPCS.

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• iCloud Storage for MobileMe Customers Set to Expire in 2050?
  Former MobileMe customers are noticing that their free additional 20GB of iCloud Storage is being set to expire in 2050.
• Verizon iPhone 5 Customers Won’t Be Charged for Cellular Data Used While on Wi-Fi
  Verizon has issued a statement saying that iPhone 5 customers will not be charged for cellular data used while Wi-Fi.
• EU Justice Commissioner Calls For Examination of Apple Warranty Practices
  EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding has written to member countries asking them to examine whether Apple failed to inform customers of their right to a minimum two-year warranty.
• Verizon iPhone Carrier Update Released to Prevent Cellular Data Use When On Wi-Fi
  Apple has released a Verizon Carrier Update for the iPhone to fix an issue which could cause your device to use cellular data while on Wi-Fi.
• Jonathan Mann Sings iOS Maps Song [Video]
  Jonathan Mann, famous for his Antenna song, is back at it with his new iOS Maps Song
• Scale Tweak Adds Song Sharing Options to the iOS Music App
  Scale is a new tweak from Evan Coleman & Joshua Tucker that adds song sharing options to the iOS music app.
• Merge Tweak Combines Messages by Contact
  Merge is a new tweak by Joshua Tucker and Andrew Richardson that combines messages from a contact into a single thread in the Messages app.
• Speaker Volume Test: iPhone 2G vs. 3G vs. 3GS vs. 4 vs. 4S vs. 5 [Video]
  A speaker volume test comparing the iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, and iPhone 5.
• JailbreakCon Presentation Slides Posted for Download
  Some of the speakers that presented at JailbreakCon have posted their presentation slides for download.
• Chpwn’s Jailbreak to be Reserved as ‘Failbreak’ for iOS Jailbreak Developers Only
  Chpwn has revealed that his jailbreak of iOS 6 will be reserved as a ‘failbreak’ for iOS jailbreak developers only.
• Emblem Brings OS X Style Notifications to the iPad
  Emblem, a new tweak by Kyle Howells & Joshua Tucker, brings OS X style notifications to the iPad.
• Spectroradiometer Used to Measure iPhone 5 Color Performance [Chart]
  Dot-color has used a PR-655 spectroradiometer to find out just how impressive the new iPhone 5 screen really is.
• Apple Stops Calling Maps ‘the Most Beautiful, Powerful Mapping Service Ever’
  Apple has altered wording on its website that referred to its new Maps application as ‘the most beautiful, powerful mapping service ever.’
• Livestream of JailbreakCon Starts Tomorrow at 9:00 AM PST
  A livestream of JailbreakCon will begin tomorrow at 9:00 AM PST letting viewers tune in to presentations from a number of high profile developers and researchers.

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• Amazon Asks Judge to Throw Out Apple’s False Advertising Claims
  Amazon is asking a federal judge to throw out Apple’s false advertising claims in a lawsuit over use of the ‘app store’ term.
• Fruit Ninja Get Updated With New Blades, Backgrounds, Twitter
  Fruit Ninja, a popular game for iOS, has been updated with new blades, backgrounds, challenges, and Twitter support.
• Rovio’s New Bad Piggies Game is Now Available on the App Store
  Rovio has released Bad Piggies, a followup to their Angry Birds game, for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
• It Costs About $0.41/Year to Charge the iPhone 5
  Opower has calculated how much electricity it takes to charge the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S III.
• The iPhone 5 is Actually Clocked at 1.3GHz
  Primate Labs’ John Poole has released a new version of Geekbench for iPhone that features a dramatically improved processor frequency detection algorithm.
• Boot Test: iPhone 2G vs. 3G vs. 3GS vs. 4 vs. 4S vs. 5 [Video]
  A test comparing how long it takes the iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, and iPhone 5 to boot.
• iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 4 Retina Display [Comparison]
  Check out these photos of the iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 4 Retina Displays under a stereomicroscope.
• Conan O’Brien: ‘Apple iShiv Revolutionizes Factory Riots’ [Video]
  Following news of a riot at Foxconn, Conan O’Brien has posted a video introducing the Apple iShiv.
• Apple Dropped Google Maps Over Voice Navigation
  Apple decided to abandon its deal with Google for Maps over turn-by-turn voice navigation.
• Samsung Posts Two New Ads Attacking iPhone Buyers [Video]
  Samsung has released another two ads mocking Apple customers who waited in line for the new iPhone 5.
• iPhone 5 Internals Wallpaper [Download]
  iFixit has posted wallpaper images of the new iPhone 5’s internals that make your device appear as it would without an LCD.
• Apple Looks to Reduce Illuminated Keyboard Thickness
  Apple will reportedly reduce the thickness of the light guide plates for its illuminated keyboards in the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.
• Twittelator for iPad Gets iOS 6, Retina Display Support
  Twittelator for the iPad has been updated with iOS 6 support and the iPad 3 Retina Display.
• Apple is Prototyping a Widescreen Next Generation iPad?
  Apple may be prototyping a widescreen iPad that would deliver the same 16:9 aspect ratio as the new iPhone 5.

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• MapQuest Updates Its iPhone App With Favorites, Route to Point
  MapQuest has released an update to its app for the iPhone which brings Favorites, Route to Point, and numerous other improvements.
• The Glif Tripod Mount and Stand Gets Updated for the iPhone 5
  The Glif, a popular tripod mount and stand accessory for the iPhone, has been updated for the iPhone 5.
• New York Knicks’ Iman Shumpert Tests Out the iPhone 5 as a Basketball [Video]
  Knicks’ Iman Shumpert shatters a new iPhone 5 in an attempt to see how it performs as a basketball.
• Apple Warns Former MobileMe Customers of iCloud Storage Downgrade
  Apple has sent an email to former MobileMe customers letting them know that their 25GB of cloud storage space will be reduced to 5GB unless they upgrade their iCloud.
• Massive Riot Forces Foxconn Factory to Shut Down [Video]
  Foxconn’s factory in Taiyuan was forced to shutdown following a massive riot that involved at least 2,000 people.
• Apple Announces Five Million iPhone 5s Sold, 100 Million iOS 6 Installs
  Apple today announced it has sold over five million of its new iPhone 5, just three days after its launch on September 21.
• iPhone 5: Hammer and Scratch Tests [Video]
  Check out these videos that test the resistance of the iPhone 5 to hammer and scratch tests.
• Ryan Petrich Ports Google Maps to iOS 6 [Video]
  Ryan Petrich, the popular iOS hacker and developer, has ported Google Maps to iOS 6
• Apple is Aggressively Recruiting Ex-Google Maps Employees?
  Apple is aggressively recruiting ex-Google Maps employees to help it better its new Maps app that debuted with iOS 6.
• The Next Crappy Thing is Already Here [Video]
  Check out this spoof on Samsung’s ad mocking Apple customers waiting in line for the iPhone 5.
• iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 4S: 5GHz 802.11n vs. 2.4GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi Speed Test [Video]
  A Wi-Fi speed test comparing the iPhone 5 on 5GHz 802.11n versus the iPhone 4S on 2.4GHz 802.11n.
• New Motorola Ad Mocks Apple Maps [Image]
  Motorola has posted an ad mocking the new Maps application in iOS 6.
• Gameloft Updates Asphalt 7: Heat for the iPhone 5
  Gameloft has updated Asphalt 7: Heat for the larger 4-inch Retina Display on the iPhone 5.
• Apple Seeks Additional $700 Million in Damages From Samsung
  Apple is asking for a permanent U.S. sales ban on Samsung devices and an additional $707 million on top of the billion dollar verdict won last month.

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