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• Apple releases fourth iOS 10.3.2 and macOS 10.12.5 public betas

  24-04-2017 23:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Earlier today, Apple released the fourth betas of macOS 10.12.5 and iOS 10.3.2 to developers. Now, the company has released the betas to public beta testers too, as it usually does following the initial release to developers…more…
  
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• Latest ‘bug’ causes iOS to crash when certain Control Center options selected

  24-04-2017 23:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Every so often, weird bugs emerge in iOS that cause the operating to crash or restart when a certain string of actions are performed. Now, a new “bug” has emerged that causes iOS to freeze and re-spring, but don’t expect it to become a major problem or for Apple to even address it…more…
  
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• This is not the iPhone 8. But if it is, we are down - CNET

  24-04-2017 22:46
  
  A graphic designer made renderings of what the next iPhone might look like. And it looks pretty cool.
  
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• T-Mobile's all-in bet on unlimited pays off - CNET

  24-04-2017 22:46
  
  The carrier's move to eliminate all options except for its T-Mobile One unlimited data plan didn't slow its momentum down.
  
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• Korean politician lures young voters with Starcraft maps - CNET

  24-04-2017 22:30
  
  Commentary: Politicians are desperate to impress newer generations of voters. So Moon Jae-in turns to gaming as his means of persuasion.
  
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• LinkedIn reaches half a billion users - CNET

  24-04-2017 22:25
  
  The professional network hits the 500 million member milestone.
  
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• ​Spotify could make a smartwatch, fitness band ... even earphones - CNET

  24-04-2017 22:22
  
  Commentary: A job posting indicates Spotify hardware is coming. Would it go on ears, wrist, or possibly eyes?
  
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• Google Maps now helps you travel abroad like a local - CNET

  24-04-2017 21:54
  
  A new feature on Google Maps can translate local reviews into your language.
  
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• Instagram is back up, please resume your shameless food pics - CNET

  24-04-2017 21:35
  
  Social Cues: The popular social network for images went down around lunchtime on the East Coast. All hell broke loose.
  
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• Your next Samsung Galaxy phone could curve on all sides - CNET

  24-04-2017 21:27
  
  Samsung is reportedly planning to curve the displays to all four sides of its smartphones, but that's easier said than done.
  
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• Square reportedly acquihires controversial chat app Yik Yak team

  24-04-2017 21:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Square has reportedly hired most of the staff behind the anonymous chat app Yik Yak, according to Bloomberg sources. The move is said to be a less than $3 million deal for engineers and leaves out the anonymous chat app’s CEO Tyler Droll.more…
  
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• Space station astronauts science their way into record book - CNET

  24-04-2017 21:08
  
  Talk about a busy work week. A recent ISS crew set a new record for devotion to science in space.
  
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• Sling TV's Cloud DVR Functionality Comes to Apple TV for $5 Per Month

  24-04-2017 21:08 via macrumors.com
  
  Starting today, Sling TV is expanding its Cloud DVR service to Apple TV users. Sling TV subscribers with an Apple TV can purchase 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage for $5 per month, which is a fee in addition to the standard Sling TV subscription cost.Content stored in Sling TV's Cloud DVR remains indefinitely, and the service supports pausing, rewinding, and fast-forwarding through saved shows and movies. Most Sling TV content, including live TV, sports, and movies can be saved to the Cloud DVR ser
  
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• iPhone 8 rumors: New renderings depict edge-to-edge display and vertical camera alignment

  24-04-2017 21:03 via macworld.com
  
  We’d forgive the iPhone 7 for feeling a little under-appreciated, since it seems like all anyone can talk about these days is the next iPhone. After all, 2017 marks the iPhone’s 10th birthday, so Apple is reportedly gearing up to make its anniversary edition extra special.We’ll keep track of the latest rumors and how plausible they are, and we’ll put them in one spot (this one!) so you can pop on over whenever you want to read the latest.If you passed on the iPh
  
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• Hate crowds, love cons? Here's how I cope - CNET

  24-04-2017 21:00
  
  What do you do when you want to go to pop-culture conventions but crowds make you want to run for the hills? Here are a few ideas.
  
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• Galaxy S8 preorder numbers: How you like them apples? - CNET

  24-04-2017 20:46
  
  Preorder numbers for the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are the "best ever," the company says.
  
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• Spotify May Be Working on its First Hardware Device

  24-04-2017 20:27 via macrumors.com
  
  Spotify appears to be working on its first wearable device, developing a "category defining product akin to Pebble Watch, Amazon Echo, and Snap Spectacles," based on a job listing discovered by Zatz Not Funny. The text from the job description, which has since been removed from Spotify's website, is below:We are looking for a passionate and seasoned Senior Product Manager that will join the Platform & Partner Experience team working to build frictionless and creative Spotify experiences via
  
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• Verizon launches Fios Gigabit internet for $70 a month - CNET

  24-04-2017 20:04
  
  The broadband provider promises ultra-fast uploads and downloads starting at $70 per month.
  
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• ​Spotify could make a smartwatch, fitness band, or even earphones - CNET

  24-04-2017 20:04
  
  Commentary: A job posting indicates new Spotify hardware is coming. Would it go on ears, wrist ... or even eyes?
  
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• PSA: Instagram is down for many users today

  24-04-2017 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A growing list of Instagram users have taken to Twitter and elsewhere online this afternoon to report an outage that has left most of the app’s functions and webpages online inaccessible. Instagram has yet to offer official details on the outage.more…
  
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• Galaxy S8 Preorders Were Samsung's 'Best Ever'

  24-04-2017 20:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Samsung's trouble with the Galaxy Note 7, which notably caused several fires due to battery troubles and led to a full recall, hasn't affected demand for its newly launched Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+.According to a statement released this morning by Samsung (via VentureBeat), Samsung saw 30 percent year-over-year growth in preorders compared to the Galaxy S7. While Samsung did not give specific sales numbers, the company said it saw its "best ever" preorder period.
  "We are delighted to see the res
  
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• Ford patents roof rack-mounted airbags for rollover protection - Roadshow

  24-04-2017 20:00
  
  Airbags traditionally work from the inside of the car, but this one is a bit different.
  
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• Siri can now read WhatsApp messages to you - CNET

  24-04-2017 19:52
  
  "Hey Siri, read new WhatsApp messages."
  
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• Get 20% off BeatsX Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Deal Alert

  24-04-2017 19:52 via macworld.com
  
  BeatsX wireless in-ear headphones are currently discounted 20% on Amazon. BeatsX features Fast Fuel charging (5 mins of charge = 2 mins of playback), multiple tips for a personalized fit, and seamless setup & connection with iOS devices via class 1 Bluetooth. The public list price of $149.95 on Amazon will be reduced to $119.99 when you add the item to your cart. See the discounted BeatsX wireless in-ear headphones now on Amazon.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please clic
  
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• Staples is selling a color laser printer for $75

  24-04-2017 19:49 via macworld.com
  
  Printers aren’t the most exciting technology out there, but they’re like toothbrushes: Everybody needs one, even in 2017. And until Saturday—or supplies sell out—you can get a great deal on a Dell C17690nw color laser printer at Staples, which is offering it for $75. That’s a much better price than you’ll find elsewhere, as Dell lists this printer for $200 and Newegg has it for $150.Even though this laser printer is color, don’t expect it to do a great j
  
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• Sling TV cloud DVR hits Apple TV - CNET

  24-04-2017 19:37
  
  The internet TV company's cloud DVR is now available to Apple TV users for an extra $5 per month.
  
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• Larry Page's Kitty Hawk company has a new flying car! - CNET

  24-04-2017 19:37
  
  The Google co-founder has backed a flying-car company called Kitty Hawk and its first prototype vehicle now has its very own video. Enjoy.
  
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• Design a Dream Home with Live Home 3D Pro for Mac, Now 60% Off - Deal Alert

  24-04-2017 19:32 via macworld.com
  
  Everybody learns in different ways, but those of us who are visual learners don't always have the tools we need to accomplish the dreams we have. Live Home 3D Pro is a powerful Mac app to help everyone from professional architects to armchair builders design the buildings they desire. Right now you can get Live Home 3D Pro for just $24.99, more than 60% off its retail price of $69.99.This powerful program allows designers to draft detailed two-dimensional floor plans and then
  
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• Apple lowers app affiliate commission rate from 7% to 2.5% globally

  24-04-2017 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today has sent out an email update to members of its affiliate program about launching improvements to the iTunes Affiliate Resource pages and also a change to the commission rates.
  Apple is lowering affiliate payouts from apps and their in-app purchases to less than half of the original commission rate. For many, this means a negative impact to yet another revenue stream.more…
  
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• What would you do for an NES Classic? (The 3:59, Ep. 215) - CNET

  24-04-2017 19:24
  
  We also offer up a wish list for SNES Classic features and talk about the March for Science.
  
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• NES Classic on sale at Best Buy today, maybe for the last time - CNET

  24-04-2017 19:16
  
  In stores only, the retailer is offering the late, great mini-console before it gets discontinued.
  
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• Samsung offers brilliant one-emoji putdown of Twitter troll - CNET

  24-04-2017 19:13
  
  Commentary: The Galaxy S8 maker asks tweeters about their first picture taken with the new phone. One wag thinks he's being clever.
  
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• Apple rolling out fourth macOS 10.12.5 beta for Mac

  24-04-2017 19:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is rolling out the fourth macOS 10.12.5 developer beta through the Mac App Store.more…
  
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• Apple releases watchOS 3.2.2 beta 4 for Apple Watch

  24-04-2017 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is rolling out the fourth watchOS 3.2.2 beta for developer testing on Apple Watch. The update likely includes bug fixes and security improvements ahead of a more feature-packed watchOS 4 announcement later this year.more…
  
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• Is a base-trim Honda Civic Type R in the works? - Roadshow

  24-04-2017 19:00
  
  If so, it could make Honda's hottest hatch even cheaper.
  
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• Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of watchOS 3.2.2 to Developers

  24-04-2017 18:59 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming watchOS 3.2.2 update to developers for testing purposes, one week after seeding the third watchOS 3.2.2 beta and one month after the release of watchOS 3.2, which introduced Theater Mode.The fourth beta of watchOS 3.2.2 can be downloaded through the Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to General --> Software Update. To install the update, the Apple Watch must have 50 percent battery, it must be placed on the charger, and it must be in range
  
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• Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of tvOS 10.2.1 to Developers

  24-04-2017 18:59 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming tvOS 10.2.1 update to developers for testing purposes, one week after seeding the third 10.2.1 beta and one month after releasing tvOS 10.2, an update that included improve scrolling and iPad support for the Apple TV Remote app.The tvOS 10.2.1 beta is designed for the fourth-generation Apple TV. It can be downloaded by connecting the Apple TV to a computer with a USB-C cable and installing the beta software from a registered developer account usi
  
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• Apple releases fourth iOS 10.3.2 beta

  24-04-2017 18:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has released the fourth iOS 10.3.2 beta for testing on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The version numbers also suggest we should only see under-the-hood bug fixes and security improvements in these releases when ready.more…
  
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• Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of macOS Sierra 10.12.5 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Too]

  24-04-2017 18:58 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming macOS Sierra 10.12.5 update to developers, one week after seeding the third beta and one month after releasing macOS Sierra 10.12.4, which introduced Night Shift for the Mac.The fourth beta of macOS Sierra 10.12.5 can be downloaded through the Apple Developer Center or through the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store.
  According to the release notes accompanying the beta, the update "improves the stability, compatibility, and security of
  
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• Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of iOS 10.3.2 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]

  24-04-2017 18:57 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming iOS 10.3.2 update to developers, one week after seeding the third iOS 10.3.2 beta and one month after introducing iOS 10.3, which included features like a new Find My AirPods feature and Apple File System. Apple also released a minor iOS 10.3.1 update in early April, which focused on security improvements.Registered developers can download the fourth iOS 10.3.2 beta from the Apple Developer Center or over-the-air with the proper configuration pro
  
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• How Uber ran afoul of Apple's privacy rules

  24-04-2017 18:53 via macworld.com
  
  In 2015, Uber almost got itself kicked out of the iOS App Store.Apple CEO Tim Cook brought Uber CEO Travis Kalanick into the company’s Cupertino offices and laid down the law, the New York Times reported.So what exactly did Uber do to land itself in hot water with Apple? The original NYT report initially said the company was tracking iPhones, but it has since been clarified to describe Uber’s actions as “identifying and tagging iPhones even after its app has been deleted and th
  
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• Larry Page company Kitty Hawk has a new flying car! - CNET

  24-04-2017 18:40
  
  Google co-founder Larry Page has backed a flying car company called Kitty Hawk, and its first prototype vehicle now has its very own video. Enjoy.
  
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• Yi, Google partner for next-gen Halo VR Jump camera rig - CNET

  24-04-2017 18:20
  
  The 17-camera setup can record 8K-resolution stereoscopic VR video stitched together with Google's Jump Assembler.
  
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• Goat fugitives go for ride-along in police car - CNET

  24-04-2017 18:01
  
  A police officer turns to Facebook to reunite a charismatic pair of escaped goats with their family.
  
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• The next Audi A8 will be capable of Level 3 autonomous driving - Roadshow

  24-04-2017 18:00
  
  The new A8 should make its debut some time in 2017.
  
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