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Apple Ultra-HD 4K TV hinted by lack of new Mac Pro display

When Apple introduced its new Mac Pro computer, it touted the machine’s unique design and high-end computing capabilities, including the ability to edit ultra-high definition 4K video. But what it didn’t introduce was a new ultra-high definition display to actually view 4K video. One theory is that Apple didn’t want to tip its hand on a rumored television, since a 4K computer display is basically just a 4K TV without a tuner. When Apple (AAPL) starts selling its radically redesigned Mac Pro desktop later this month, customers likely will have to buy third-party displays to take full advantage of its capabilities. The secretive Apple has given no hint that it plans to upgrade its stand-alone desktop display. It currently sells a 27-inch widescreen HD display, the Apple Thunderbolt Display, which came out in July 2011. The absence of a new PC display is a head-scratcher. It’s a little like selling …

Facebook Instagram Debuts Chat-Like Messaging Service

Facebook’s (FB) Instagram photo- and video-sharing service on Thursday unveiled a private, chat-like messaging service. The new Instagram Direct service should help Facebook and Instagram combat Twitter (TWTR), Snapchat and other emerging rivals, analysts said. Privately held Snapchat recently turned out a $3 billion buyout offer from Facebook, it was widely reported. The new messaging service will be available for both Apple (AAPL) iOS and Google

‘Candy Crush’ game maker King sours on IPO prospects

British game developer King continues to reign in mobile game sales with its “Candy Crush Saga.” But its dreams of a public stock offering might have to wait until it can prove it’s not just a one-hit wonder. Cowen & Co. analyst Doug Creutz said Tuesday that “Candy Crush Saga” repeated as the top-grossing casual mobile video game in November. It was the No. 1 game for Apple ‘s (AAPL) iPhone and iPad and for Android devices, based on sales at Google ‘s (GOOG) online store, Google Play. But only two of the top 100 grossing games for the iPhone are from King. The other one is “Pet Rescue Saga,” which was No. 4 last month. King had four of the top 100 iPad games and three of the top 100 Google Play games in November. King has delayed its planned initial public offering on the Nasdaq stock exchange until next year amid fears that its flagship game is “too successful,” the U.K.-based Telegraph reported Sunday .