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• The Week in iOS Apps: Games, games, games

  28-07-2017 23:50 via macworld.com
  
  Fun in the sunImage by Rob Schultz/MacworldIt’s the dog days of summer. Who wants to think about productivity? This week’s roundup is all about having fun. Read on!Catch UpImage by Catch UpTo read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• The death of Apple’s iPod nano marks the end of a gadget era

  28-07-2017 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has killed off the iPod nano and the iPod shuffle, the last remaining music players...
  
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• Laurene Jobs is buying The Atlantic magazine - CNET

  28-07-2017 23:33
  Steve Jobs' widow and the Emerson Collective will purchase a majority share in the magazine, according to Atlantic Media owner David Bradley.
  
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• Former Pebble, Essential and WebOS designer joins Google Home team - CNET

  28-07-2017 23:22
  Liron Damir is the latest executive to leave Andy Rubin's Essential company.
  
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• Cochlear unveils hearing implants that work directly with Apple’s iPhone

  28-07-2017 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cochlear Ltd said Wednesday it can now stream audio directly from Apple Inc's iPhone, iPad and iPod to the microchips in its hearing implants...
  
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• The man behind the fastest-growing PC game rarely plays it - CNET

  28-07-2017 22:38
  The mystery creator of PUBG admits he's not your typical gamer.
  
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• Apple’s HomePod will support VoiceOver, other accessibility features

  28-07-2017 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Earlier today Apple pushed out firmware for the HomePod smart speaker ahead...
  
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• Optimus Prime power bank is Transformers for adults - CNET

  28-07-2017 22:13
  Autobots fans, roll out! Hasbro teases an Optimus Prime battery pack that's more than meets the eye.
  
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• Key trends to watch in Apple’s Q317 earnings report

  28-07-2017 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is scheduled to publish its Q3 fiscal 2017 earnings on August 1st...
  
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• A social app that took viewers to shows, presidential debates is ending - CNET

  28-07-2017 21:53
  There will be one less venue for hanging out with friends in virtual reality.
  
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• 'The Emoji Movie' is getting stinky reviews - CNET

  28-07-2017 21:39
  Commentary: It's one thing to jump on a phone trend. It seems like another to make a movie out of it. At least, if you believe the critics.
  
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• UK iTunes movie purchase receipts hint at upcoming 4K support

  28-07-2017 21:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  It’s been widely speculated that the next Apple TV hardware upgrade will include support for 4K...
  
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• The 404 Show 1708: Nerd math, Jeff Bezos, retro consoles, fidget spinners (podcast) - CNET

  28-07-2017 21:18
  Ben Fox Rubin is back at it with a great billionaire discussion about Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and others. We'll also solve some serious nerd math, defend fidget spinners and tell you which retro consoles aren't worth buying.
  
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• With iOS 11, Apple’s iPad truly could be your next personal computer

  28-07-2017 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  In 2015, the iPad hit a milestone of selling more total units in half a decade than the Mac in its 30 year history...
  
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• TouchArcade iOS Gaming Roundup: Pokemon Go Fest, Strike Team Hydra, The Elder Scrolls: Legends and More

  28-07-2017 20:56 via macrumors.com
  Without question, the biggest thing that happened in iOS gaming this week was the disastrous Pokemon Go Fest that took place in Chicago last Saturday the 22nd. The event was hyped to unbelievable levels in the Pokemon Go community, particularly as exclusive in-game rewards for attending were teased. This led to people from quite literally all over the world flying into Chicago to participate in what was thought to be the premiere Pokemon Go event. Having been to large Pokemon Go meetups where ce
  
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• UK iTunes movie purchase receipts hint at upcoming support for 4K, HDR video downloads

  28-07-2017 20:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  It’s been widely speculated that the next Apple TV hardware upgrade will include support for 4K HDR-enabled displays. Today a recent purchase receipt from a UK iTunes movie purchase strongly hints that 4K support may be soon bound for iTunes, which would go hand in hand with 4K Apple TV support in the future. more…
  
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• Loup Ventures’ Gene Munster: Apple should buy Tesla

  28-07-2017 20:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Gene Munster, managing partner at Loup Ventures, makes the case that Apple Inc...
  
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• Top 7 alternatives to the iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano - CNET

  28-07-2017 20:43
  Apple's iconic iPods are going away. But if you're still in the market for a dedicated music player, there are still some worthy options out there.
  
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• Possible 'iPhone 8' SIM Tool Packaging is Consistent With Rumors of Narrow Bezels and Front Camera Notch

  28-07-2017 20:42 via macrumors.com
  A new picture of an alleged packaging insert for the so-called iPhone 8's SIM-eject tool has been shared on Chinese microblogging service Sina Weibo. The image was then submitted to leak aggregator Slashleaks today.
  The insert includes a generic diagram of what is supposedly the iPhone 8. If legitimate, the smartphone's design is consistent with rumors, which suggest it'll be almost entirely screen on the front, beyond narrow, uniform bezels along the edges and a tiny notch for the front camera
  
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• PlayerUnknown: A chat with the man behind 2017's viral PC game - CNET

  28-07-2017 20:38
  The creator of this bloodthirsty game is... humble?
  
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• HomePod firmware reveals new interaction details, Accessibility support, more

  28-07-2017 20:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Earlier today Apple pushed out firmware for the HomePod smart speaker ahead of its launch in December, and naturally developer Steve Troughton-Smith has unpacked the code and discovered new details.more…
  
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• Fitbit's next watch will allow apps from other companies - CNET

  28-07-2017 20:32
  These apps would be powered by software acquired when Fitbit bought Pebble.
  
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• Chinese researchers hack into Model X, take control of brakes - Roadshow

  28-07-2017 20:25
  Software update 8.1 already patched the holes, so don't worry too much.
  
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• Apple updates XProtect to block new OSX/Leverage malware variant

  28-07-2017 20:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Following the discovery of a new version of OSX/Leverage, a backdoor first spotted in 2013...
  
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• Fiat Chrysler gets the green light for 2017 diesel sales - Roadshow

  28-07-2017 20:15
  The post-Dieselgate approval process is no joke, especially when the feds are accusing you of cheating like VW did.
  
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• Everything looks like a hack when you're paranoid at Defcon - CNET

  28-07-2017 20:15
  As the Defcon hacker convention kicks off, vandalism that looked like a hack popped up on Wet Republic's website. It was just an ad.
  
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• Apple Listing Select Movies as 4K and HDR in iTunes Purchase History

  28-07-2017 20:09 via macrumors.com
  MacRumors reader Tomas Jackson, who resides in the UK, has discovered Apple is listing select movies as 4K and HDR in iTunes purchase history.
  In a discussion topic on the MacRumors forums, Jackson shared a screenshot of his iTunes purchase history with the 2016 film Passengers listed as "Movie (4K, HDR)" under the Type column. However, he said iTunes only let him download the movie in HD quality, which is either 720p or 1080p depending on the content.
  Another reader mentioned that the 2016 film
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Super Protective 'Limitless' iPhone Case From Mous

  28-07-2017 20:01 via macrumors.com
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Mous to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a Limitless iPhone case from Mous.Mous's iPhone cases started out as an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign that ultimately brought in nearly $2 million thanks to the impressive range of features offered.
  Available for the iPhone 6, 6s, 7, 6 Plus, 6s Plus, and 7 Plus, the Mous Limitless cases are equipped with AiroShock, which is a smart material that's meant to offer superior protection without adding a l
  
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• 9to5Rewards: Nomad’s Sport Strap for Apple Watch [Giveaway]

  28-07-2017 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  This week’s 9to5Rewards partner is Nomad, makers of slick cases and accessories for iPhone, Apple Watch, and more. The company has its Sport Strap for Apple Watch to giveaway to 9to5 readers this week.more…
  
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• Apple’s rumored new glasses will be an even bigger deal than the iPhone

  28-07-2017 19:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is reportedly working on a pair of digital glasses...
  
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• Alleged iPhone 8 packaging insert shows off bezel-less ‘notch’ screen design

  28-07-2017 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new image of the iPhone 8 has surfaced on Weibo today, via Slashleaks, showing off the rumored screen design in diagram form. It purports to be a page from the packaging paperwork, which instructs users how to swap SIM cards. Most notably, this leak includes the expected screen design: almost bezel-less apart from a notch at the top of the device to accommodate the earpiece and front camera sensors.
  If real, this would be the earliest packaging leak for an iPhone in a long time. Leaks lik
  
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• No more Nanos? No more Shuffles? No problem - CNET

  28-07-2017 19:27
  If you're among the (admittedly select) few mourning the passing of Apple's little MP3 players, fear not: There are alternatives. Cheap alternatives. Plus: a sync/charge cable with a Lightning and Micro-USB connector on the same tip!
  
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• Obama cybersecurity czar: We gave Trump a head start - CNET

  28-07-2017 19:08
  Michael Daniel spent four years working on cybersecurity for the White House. But he knows there's much more to be done.
  
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• New leak shows iPhone 8 performance that completely destroys every Android phone ever made

  28-07-2017 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  New iPhones always pack a tremendous power boost compared to their predecessors...
  
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• Amazon's 'Hub' is a delivery locker for residential buildings - CNET

  28-07-2017 18:57
  The storage service is a residential version of the Amazon Locker that's been available at retailers for years.
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: Apple TV 64GB + MFI-controller $200, Milanese Apple Watch Band $8, 2TB Wireless HD $150, more

  28-07-2017 18:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. more…
  
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• iRobot CEO Clarifies Indoor Mapping Comment, Says Company 'Will Never Sell Your Data'

  28-07-2017 18:07 via macrumors.com
  iRobot has responded to an article posted earlier this week by Reuters, in which it was said that company CEO Colin Angle "could reach a deal to sell its maps to one or more of the Big Three in the next couple of years," representing Apple, Amazon, and Google. Angle said that such shared data could bolster the intelligence of other smart home devices like light bulbs, thermostats, and security cameras.
  Many users became fearful of such personal home data flowing freely between multiple companies
  
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• Slip into a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse for $30,875 - Roadshow

  28-07-2017 18:06
  If you really love the Traverse, you can spend Cadillac money on it, provided you go for the most expensive trim.
  
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• Prepare to bid farewell to most Cadillac sedans - Roadshow

  28-07-2017 18:06
  The automaker will streamline its sedan offerings to better align with buyers' tastes.
  
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• Apple should make a cheaper, streamlined Apple TV

  28-07-2017 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is fond of talking about its four platforms: iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS...
  
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• Apple to invest $2.70 billion in LG Display’s OLED production

  28-07-2017 17:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sources say LG Display is likely to build a production line dedicated to iPhone orders only...
  
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• Apple Music Shares Exclusive Live Performance of Arcade Fire's New Album 'Everything Now'

  28-07-2017 17:17 via macrumors.com
  Last night, Canadian rock band Arcade Fire performed songs from their new album, Everything Now, during a live global broadcast on Apple Music, which was announced last week. Those who missed the Brooklyn-based performance can still check it out today, as Apple has uploaded the exclusive two-hour concert film in full on Apple Music..@arcadefire is hitting every album right now in Brooklyn. 🙌#EverythingNowLivehttps://t.co/6svfcKw0bl pic.twitter.com/mHzIELIj1F— Apple Music (@AppleMus
  
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• Porsche officially ditches Le Mans for Formula E - Roadshow

  28-07-2017 17:12
  It was a good run, but it's time to think about the future.
  
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• Hackers vandalize Vegas pool party club in 'all out war' - CNET

  28-07-2017 17:10
  As the Defcon hacker convention kicks off, a taunting message appears on Wet Republic’s website.
  
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• Apple smartly embraces a multi-cloud future

  28-07-2017 16:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  We can all see how Apple has just created a brilliant bridge to the future...
  
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• First-gen VW TDI owners are officially eligible for a fix - Roadshow

  28-07-2017 16:44
  The EPA and CARB just approved a measure to reduce emissions from this set of vehicles covered under the Dieselgate settlement.
  
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• Hands-on: Akitio’s portable 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 external storage solution turbo-charges your Mac [Video]

  28-07-2017 16:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last year I went hands-on with a few Akitio Thunderbolt 3-enabled drive enclosures for 9to5Mac, but none of the previous enclosures came with out-of-the-box support for macOS. Instead, users had to rely on a hack in order to enable support for these enclosures, due to the fact that macOS wasn’t compatible with the Thunderbolt 3 chipsets being used.
  In today’s world, things are a bit different. Much of the Thunderbolt 3 hardware shipping today is no longer “Windows only”,
  
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• Laurene Powell Jobs buys majority stake in The Atlantic magazine

  28-07-2017 16:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Steve Jobs’ widow Laurene Powell Jobs has bought a majority stake in The Atlantic magazine.more…
  
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• Google Doodle honors centennial of silent civil rights march - CNET

  28-07-2017 16:39
  The 10,000 African Americans who marched for justice get recognized today on Google's homepage.
  
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