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• Report: Apple will release an LTE-enabled Apple Watch this fall

  04-08-2017 23:35 via macworld.com
  
  Apple might have one more trick up its sleeve at its annual fall event. While we’re all waiting for a brand new iPhone that will reportedly bring a brand new design, wireless charging, and AR capabilities, it seems as though Apple is also working on an LTE-enabled Apple Watch that will bring phone independence once and for all.According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, “at least some new Apple Watch models” this year will come equipped with LTE chips “planned
  
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• Apple Glasses could be a long way away - CNET

  04-08-2017 23:33
  Don't hold your breath.
  
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• A cellular Apple Watch is reportedly coming this year - CNET

  04-08-2017 23:23
  Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a reputable source of Apple leaks, is behind the report.
  
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• Daring Fireball: Apple Watch Series 3 to Feature 'All-New Form Factor' [Updated]

  04-08-2017 23:15 via macrumors.com
  The third-generation Apple Watch, set to launch this fall, will have an "all-new form factor" according to Daring Fireball's John Gruber.Gruber shared the news in a post highlighting Bloomberg's news suggesting the device will include an LTE chip.It's hard to overstate just how big a deal this could be. No mention in Businessweek's report, though, of the all-new form factor that I've heard is coming for this year's new watches.Most rumors about the third-generation Apple Watch have suggested it
  
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• Apple plans to release a cellular-capable Apple Watch later this year

  04-08-2017 22:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Inc. is planning to release a version of its smartwatch later this year...
  
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• Bloomberg: Apple adding LTE to next Apple Watch [Update: New form factor this year]

  04-08-2017 22:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  [Update: John Gruber adds that a new form factor is coming this year too:
  “It’s hard to overstate just how big a deal this could be. No mention in Businessweek’s report, though, of the all-new form factor that I’ve heard is coming for this year’s new watches.”
  This would mark the first external change since the Apple Watch debuted.]
  Bloomberg reports that Apple is planning to release an updated Apple Watch model by the end of this year with built-in cellular c
  
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• Meet the 67 emoji candidates for 2018 (yes, there's more poop) - CNET

  04-08-2017 22:45
  Highlights include a kangaroo, salt shaker, cupcake and... sad poop.
  
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• Apple's Series Three Apple Watch to Include Cellular Connection

  04-08-2017 22:38 via macrumors.com
  Apple's third-generation Apple Watch, set to launch later this year, will include its own LTE for a standalone cellular connection, reports Bloomberg.With a cellular connection, the new Apple Watch models will be untethered from the iPhone, able to stream music, send messages, download apps, and connect to the internet without the need for an iPhone.
  It's not clear if a standalone cellular plan will be needed for the Apple Watch, but it seems likely. According to Bloomberg, only a subset of carr
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg's odds of winning 2020 election shorten - CNET

  04-08-2017 22:31
  Commentary: Bookmaker Paddy Power now puts the Facebook CEO's chances of being the next US president ahead of Joe Biden's.
  
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• iPhone 8 may get killer video upgrade, HomePod leak hints - CNET

  04-08-2017 22:29
  4K resolution at 60 frames per second would make iPhone videos crystal clear and buttery smooth.
  
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• Google will reportedly launch a Snapchat Discover competitor - CNET

  04-08-2017 22:25
  It's reportedly called STAMP, which stands for "STories" plus "Accelerated Mobile Pages."
  
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• Friday 5: ScreenFlow 7 adds dark mode, custom hotkeys, Intel Quick Sync support, and more [Video]

  04-08-2017 22:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  In this week’s edition of Friday 5, we take a look at ScreenFlow 7 — a major update to the previous version of the popular screen recording and editing app. ScreenFlow 7 features brand new export options, a newly-implemented dark mode interface, support for custom hotkey mapping, and much more. Have a look at five of my favorite new features found in this major ScreenFlow update. more…
  
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• Grab this prime solar eclipse viewing spot for just $80,000 - CNET

  04-08-2017 22:19
  There's just one permit available for the most exclusive camp site along the path of totality.
  
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• New Mazda engine could use gas but function like a diesel - Roadshow

  04-08-2017 22:11
  Insert your favorite emissions joke here.
  
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• Apple debuts five new Siri ads featuring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

  04-08-2017 22:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has debuted five new :15 TV spots for iPhone 7 and Siri...
  
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• Apple Experimenting With Several Augmented Reality Glasses Prototypes

  04-08-2017 22:07 via macrumors.com
  Apple is working on "several different kinds" of wearable augmented reality prototypes as it tries to figure out the "most compelling application" for an AR headset, reports Financial Times.Citing sources with knowledge of Apple's plans, Financial Times says at least one group within Apple is pushing for a pair of glasses that feature a 3D camera but no screens, making the iPhone the main display, similar to Snap's Spectacles, but no final design decisions have been made.
  Snap's camera-equipped
  
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• Is this the Google Pixel 2? - CNET

  04-08-2017 22:04
  Reputable phone leaker Evan Blass says there's no headphone jack.
  
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• TouchArcade iOS Gaming Roundup: Pokemon Go Fest Fallout, Classic Titles Go 64-Bit, New Rocketcat Game

  04-08-2017 22:03 via macrumors.com
  Awesome things have been happening over at TouchArcade this week, as we picked up not one but four additional writers. This has significantly increased our game review output, making our top reviews page really worth having bookmarked to keep up on all of the best iOS games that have come out recently. We've awarded top marks to Layton's Mystery Journey, Linelight, Miracle Merchant, and The Elder Scrolls: Legends. So many five-star reviews in one week even had me re-publish an editorial I wrote
  
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• Report: Apple’s AR glasses product may rely on iPhone for main display, use 3D cameras

  04-08-2017 21:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new report from the Financial Times offers an update on the progress of Apple’s AR glasses product rumored to be in development. According to the new details, the vision for Apple’s glasses product isn’t totally clear as of yet…more…
  
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• Watch Subaru's STI race car pick up a Nürburgring lap record - Roadshow

  04-08-2017 21:21
  Running the 'Ring in under 7 minutes is no joke.
  
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• 2018 Volkswagen Atlas earns IIHS Top Safety Pick - Roadshow

  04-08-2017 21:19
  It missed out on the higher Top Safety Pick+ award because of its headlights -- not uncommon since that test was added to the regimen.
  
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• Apple planning significant speed boost for next-gen iPhone SE due in 2018, sources say

  04-08-2017 21:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Taiwan-based contract electronics maker Wistron Corp. is preparing for expansion of its production base...
  
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• Elon Musk may build Hyperloop himself, startups be damned - CNET

  04-08-2017 21:05
  The Boring Company could become slightly less boring with its own Hyperloop.
  
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• Carpool Karaoke Producers: 'Apple Has a Pulse on Everything That Feels Relevant and Feels Cool'

  04-08-2017 21:04 via macrumors.com
  Ahead of the launch of Apple's new original TV show "Carpool Karaoke: The Series," the executive producers behind the show, James Corden, Ben Winston, and Eric Pankowski, sat down with Variety to discuss topics like how the new series will differ from the original "Carpool Karaoke" segment on "The Late Late Show with James Corden," and how they decided on which celebrities to feature.To make the show without James Corden as the focal character, the trio decided to use interesting celebrity pairi
  
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• AirPods Now Ship in 4 Weeks, Finally Down From 6 Weeks Estimate Since December

  04-08-2017 21:04 via macrumors.com
  Apple has updated its online store today to indicate that AirPods are now estimated to ship in four weeks in the United States, Europe, and many other regions, down from a six-week estimate listed since launching in December.
  Apple hasn't disclosed AirPods sales numbers, but CEO Tim Cook has routinely said demand continues to significantly outweigh supply. Earlier this week, he revealed that Apple has increased production capacity for AirPods, which has perhaps led to the quicker turnaround time
  
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• 9to5Rewards: Colorware custom skins for iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and more

  04-08-2017 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  This week’s 9to5Rewards partner is Minnesota based Colorware. If you’re not already familiar, the company offers a wide selection of device skins, custom painting, printing, and more. The company has an iPhone, iPad, or MacBook skin of the winner’s choice to giveaway to 9to5 readers.more…
  
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• Samsung Display starts running OLED production lines for iPhone 8 at full capacity

  04-08-2017 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  News out of Apple's supply chain today reports that Samsung Display is gearing up to operate seven...
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win Custom-Painted Black AirPods From BlackPods

  04-08-2017 20:00 via macrumors.com
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with BlackPods to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a pair of AirPods that have been custom painted black.Apple only offers the AirPods in white, a color that doesn't go well with the Jet Black and Matte Black iPhones, leading BlackPods to come up with a solution for customers who want unique black AirPods at a slightly higher cost.
  BlackPods sells the BlackPods Classic, in a high-gloss black finish, and the BlackPods Stealth, in a matte satin fini
  
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• The 404 Throwback: The first time we heard the word Bitcoin (podcast) - CNET

  04-08-2017 19:55
  Today's throwback recalls the first time we'd ever heard the word "bitcoin."
  
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• Happy Hour Podcast 131 | Apple leaks the iPhone 8, HomePod tidbits & Q3 earnings beat

  04-08-2017 19:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple’s latest earnings results, the mistakenly published HomePod software, all the details it has revealed about the iPhone 8, and much more. 9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more…
  
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• Next NASA New Horizons target might be really weird-looking - CNET

  04-08-2017 19:53
  Not everything in space is round. Scientists think the next icy object New Horizons flies by could have an unusual shape.
  
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• Best Buy is selling Amazon devices at a steep discount right now

  04-08-2017 19:46 via macworld.com
  
  Best Buy has a one-day sale on Amazon devices today. The sale includes the Kindle Paperwhite, super cheap Fire tablets, and, yes, Alexa-powered devices like the Echo and Echo Dot. The discounts end just before 10 PM Pacific on Friday.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• What about an iPad Hybrid?

  04-08-2017 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  You can outfit any iPad with a keyboard case. Apple’s Smart Keyboard uses the custom connector on the iPad Pro...
  
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• Study Finds AT&T and Verizon Have Slower LTE Speeds After Launching Unlimited Data Plans

  04-08-2017 19:30 via macrumors.com
  In its semi-annual State of Mobile Networks report this week, OpenSignal claims that both AT&T and Verizon have experienced a decline in 4G LTE speeds since each carrier reintroduced an unlimited data plan in February. OpenSignal blames the slowdown on an increase in data demand now that caps have been removed.
  From April through June, AT&T's average LTE download speed was 12.92 Mbps, while Verizon averaged 14.91 Mbps, according to crowdsourced data from thousands of users with the OpenS
  
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• Turn your Android phone into a Nintendo Game Boy for $50 - CNET

  04-08-2017 19:24
  Itching for a Nintendo Game Boy Classic? This fully functional holster for Android devices might be the next best thing.
  
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• LinkedIn's new app will match you up with a mentor - CNET

  04-08-2017 19:17
  Coming soon, a new version of LinkedIn's app will pair people up with willing mentors for quick career advice.
  
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• Apple Retail Stores are saving many shopping malls from death

  04-08-2017 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Appel Retail Stores have become the new mall anchor store, a role once held by department stores...
  
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• Review: Action Band for Apple Watch offers sharp design and superb comfort for $25

  04-08-2017 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  For the last few weeks I’ve been using the Action Band for Apple Watch by X-Doria and it’s the most comfortable sport band I’ve worn to date. With unique design, both familiar and new color options, and a price tag 50% less than Apple’s Sport Band, Action Band is worth your attention.more…
  
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• New 'The Rock x Siri' Ads Highlights Siri's HomeKit and Multi-Language Support

  04-08-2017 18:48 via macrumors.com
  Apple today uploaded two additional videos in its series that stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Apple's personal assistant Siri, both of which are meant to show off Siri's range of functionality.In the first video, The Rock uses Siri to activate the HomeKit-connected lights in his gym, and in the second, he speaks in Mandarin, demonstrating Siri's ability to work with multiple languages.Support for multiple languages is one of the main differentiating factors between Siri and other voice-based
  
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• CNET Asks: Which social media platform do you use most? - CNET

  04-08-2017 18:33
  There's no shame -- we all do it, whether on the train, on a lunch break, or just looking to kill some time. Which one of your social media accounts do you check up on most often?
  
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• i-MiEV, Mitsubishi's funky electric golf cart, is dead - Roadshow

  04-08-2017 18:30
  This is probably the least surprising departure from the US market this year.
  
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• 9to5Toys Lunch Break: Echo Dot $35, 2016 12-inch MacBook $875, Twelve South Apple Watch Dock $15, more

  04-08-2017 18:29 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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• 9to5Toys Last Call: Echo Dot $35, 2016 12-inch MacBook $875, Twelve South Apple Watch Dock $15, more

  04-08-2017 18:29 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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• Huawei Boosts Goal of Outselling iPhone as AT&T Agrees to Carry Its Upcoming Flagship

  04-08-2017 18:16 via macrumors.com
  AT&T has tentatively agreed to sell a flagship smartphone made by Chinese company Huawei, according to The Information.
  The report, citing people familiar with the matter, said the device AT&T carries may resemble Huawei's upcoming Mate 10 smartphone, a new high-end model that the company is rumored to unveil in Europe this October. However, the smartphone could have a different name in the United States.A deal isn’t finalized until the phone clears all the technical hurdles and th
  
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• Video: iPhone sends images to second plane at 35,000 feet via Apple’s AirDrop

  04-08-2017 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Taking peer-to-peer direct wireless transfers to new heights, a new video...
  
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• The 43 best Android games of 2017 - CNET

  04-08-2017 17:54
  These are unequivocally the best Android games on the planet and some of the best games on any system right now.
  
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• Samsung Begins Running OLED Production Lines for iPhone 8 at Full Capacity

  04-08-2017 17:51 via macrumors.com
  As we enter the season of iPhone production ramp-up stories, news out of Apple's supply chain today reports that Samsung Display is gearing up to operate seven of its next-generation OLED lines at full capacity in August, all of which are dedicated to Apple and the iPhone 8.According to ETNews, the OLED ramp-up follows a series of inspections that Samsung made on each of the seven lines over the past few weeks in preparation for Apple's much-anticipated OLED-only iPhone 8. Samsung Display is the
  
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• Mazda, Toyota team up to develop electric, connected cars - Roadshow

  04-08-2017 17:46
  The two companies' collaboration will span multiple continents and several segments of the auto industry. It's a big one.
  
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• Apple may give the iPhone SE a speed boost early next year

  04-08-2017 17:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple may be planning to launch an updated version of the iPhone SE with a faster chip early next year, according to at least one rumor. Apple upgraded the storage options for the current iPhone SE earlier this year, but the processor and other specs remained the same.more…
  
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• The Model X and me: Taking Tesla's smart car on a dumb trip - Roadshow

  04-08-2017 17:27
  Commentary: This is a story about stress-testing and the battery in a Tesla Model X. Not testing the car. Testing me.
  
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