Apple news

• YouTube TV expands to 14 new markets, partners with Sinclair stations

  17-08-2017 23:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Alphabet Inc's Google has expanded its YouTube TV streaming service into 14 new U.S. markets to reach half of American households...
  
  Read more

• Comment: An Apple Watch with LTE has the potential to be a true iPhone replacement

  17-08-2017 23:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  I’ve always been very skeptical when it comes to Apple Watch. From the start I wasn’t necessarily convinced that I had a need for the device. Its price tag and early user interface bugs quickly wore thin on me and I ultimately found myself going weeks at a time without wearing it or even charging. As I wrote last year, however, watchOS 3 and Apple Watch Series 2 quickly changed my opinion and made Apple’s wearable an integral part of my lifestyle.
  When people started calling on
  
  Read more

• Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 ready for longest off-road race in the US - Roadshow

  17-08-2017 23:02
  Chevy looks to prove the dirt-worthiness of the ZR2 by racing it over 550 miles of punishing terrain.
  
  Read more

• What Apple and Aetna discussed about Apple Watch last week

  17-08-2017 22:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple and Aetna conducted a series of meetings late last week to discuss the next step...
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• iOS 11's SOS Feature Allows You to Temporarily Disable Touch ID and Require Passcode

  17-08-2017 22:53 via macrumors.com
  In iOS 11, Apple has added an "Emergency SOS" feature that's designed to give users a quick and easy way to summon emergency services should the need arise. As it turns out, there's a secondary benefit to Emergency SOS - it's also a way to quickly and discretely disable Touch ID.Emergency SOS is activated by pressing on the sleep/wake button of an iPhone five times in rapid succession. When the requisite number of presses is complete, it brings up a screen that offers buttons to power off the iP
  
  Read more

• Obi-Wan Kenobi standalone Star Wars film may be on the way - CNET

  17-08-2017 22:32
  The "crazy old hermit" will reportedly be the centerpiece of his own film. In the past, Ewan McGregor has expressed interest in the role.
  
  Read more

• Will Apple’s risk-aversion doom its TV content effort?

  17-08-2017 22:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  The first noteworthy Apple video was the ad it debuted at the 1984 Super Bowl...
  
  Read more

• Another Galaxy Note has its batteries recalled, but this time it isn't Samsung's fault - CNET

  17-08-2017 21:56
  A recall on some of the batteries found in Note 4 devices echoes last year's Note 7 recall. Here's what to do if your phone is one of them.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Future shock! 'The Jetsons' rebooted as live-action sitcom - CNET

  17-08-2017 21:38
  Jane, stop this crazy thing! ABC plans to give the futuristic family from the 1960s cartoon new life.
  
  Read more

• Apple and Aetna Talked Data Privacy, Cost and More in Apple Watch Meeting

  17-08-2017 21:38 via macrumors.com
  Apple and insurance provider Aetna met last week to discuss ways to offer discounted Apple Watch models to Aetna's 23 million subscribers, and CNBC has shared details on some of the topics that were discussed at the meeting, attended by Aetna employees, Apple executives, and health providers from major hospitals.Aetna is aiming to determine whether the Apple Watch can be used by subscribers to improve health outcomes by encouraging them to exercise, eat better, and better manage health issues. I
  
  Read more

• Lawsuit revived over Apple retail workers’ pay during bag checks

  17-08-2017 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Should Apple retail workers in California be paid for time spent having their purses, backpacks and other belongings...
  
  Read more

• Twitter to livestream the solar eclipse chase across the US - CNET

  17-08-2017 21:30
  The social network is partnering with the Weather Channel to capture Monday's big moment in the sky.
  
  Read more

• Jupiter's Great Red Spot rages in NASA image - CNET

  17-08-2017 21:07
  With a little processing help, a NASA Juno spacecraft image of Jupiter shows off the planet's stormy beauty.
  
  Read more

• BMW, Daimler might combine car-sharing forces - Roadshow

  17-08-2017 21:00
  There's no good way to mash up Car2Go and DriveNow. Car2DriveNow?
  
  Read more

• YouTube TV adds 14 cities, now available to half of US homes - CNET

  17-08-2017 20:56
  The $35-a-month streaming service expands with a focus on local ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC stations from Boston to Seattle, with 17 more cities coming soon.
  
  Read more

• Review: Samsung T5 external SSD – a worthy, faster follow-up to the T3 [Video]

  17-08-2017 20:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Samsung just released the follow-up to its T3 line of portable, external SSDs. Sticking with the same nomenclature of the previous T1 and T3 drives, Samsung’s new T5 external SSDs include USB 3.1 Gen 2 support, making it the fastest T-series drive yet. With an included USB-C to USB-C cable, the T5 makes a great companion for recent MacBooks or MacBook Pros, or even the newest iMac models.
  If you edit videos, photos, or just need a small and compact external storage solution, then Samsung&r
  
  Read more

• Apple Now Selling Refurbished 2017 27-Inch iMac Models

  17-08-2017 20:56 via macrumors.com
  Apple today updated its online store for refurbished products to add the new 27-inch iMac models that were first released in June of 2017.This is the first time those particular machines have been available through the refurbished store since their introduction at the 2017 Worldwide Developers Conference. The iMacs feature Kaby Lake processors, faster SSDs, and AMD discrete graphics.
  Apple has a dozen refurbished iMac models available at the current time, with prices discounted by approximately
  
  Read more

• Bolt-S USB-C cable brings MagSafe back to the Mac

  17-08-2017 20:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Removal of MagSafe from the latest round of MacBooks and MacBook Pros...
  
  Read more

• YouTube TV adds 14 more cities, now available in 29 markets around the U.S.

  17-08-2017 20:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last month saw YouTube TV expand to 10 more markets around the U.S. Today, the $35 per month cord cutting service is launching in an additional 14 locations, with Google’s cable competitor now available for residents of 29 areas around the country.more…
  
  Read more

• Skype Preview for Mac rolling out with mentions, improved group calls & more

  17-08-2017 20:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Microsoft has begun rolling out a new preview of Skype to its desktop users. Skype Preview brings a number of small enhancements to the video calling app with improvements for both chats and group calling.more…
  
  Read more

• Twitter to live stream the solar eclipse chase across the US - CNET

  17-08-2017 20:25
  The social network is partnering with the Weather Channel to capture Monday's big moment in the sky.
  
  Read more

• Ron Howard drops a moon-size hint about Han Solo film - CNET

  17-08-2017 20:18
  Everything's under control, situation normal. It's just that the director of the Star Wars standalone film delivered a fully operational clue.
  
  Read more

• CNET reviews Apple MacBook Air (2017): An old friend shows its age, but…

  17-08-2017 20:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple's MacBook Air is as close to iconic as a piece of consumer technology gets...
  
  Read more

• Is the Nokia 8 a worthy flagship phone? (The 3:59, Ep. 269) - CNET

  17-08-2017 19:47
  Nokia is back with a sexy handset. Andy Rubin's Essential Phone is now available for preorders. And a total eclipse is on the way!
  
  Read more

• Skype Brings Next-Generation Mobile Experience to Desktop in New Mac Preview

  17-08-2017 19:39 via macrumors.com
  Skype today announced the release of a preview version of its next-generation desktop software, which is designed to emulate the redesigned mobile experience that it released in June.The new version of Skype shares design elements with the mobile version, but it has been created for the desktop's larger screen. Microsoft calls it the "most expressive Skype ever" with livelier group chats, real-time screen and photo sharing, and more.
  Skype's redesign features a new notification panel that displa
  
  Read more

• Say goodbye to those fake clickbait videos on Facebook - CNET

  17-08-2017 19:22
  Facebook says it’s putting a pause on annoying videos that are really just pictures with a play button.
  
  Read more

• Apple is still selling iPods, but why?

  17-08-2017 19:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  The iPod has certainly earned its place in history (there are actually already some of these all-white musical boxes sitting in museums)...
  
  Read more

• Hyundai Next Generation FCEV crossover makes hydrogen hot - Roadshow

  17-08-2017 19:14
  It's not just a rebadged Genesis GV80.
  
  Read more

• Girl Scouts reach for stars with NASA space merit badges - CNET

  17-08-2017 19:05
  The Girl Scouts look beyond Earth with a set of new astronomy merit badges developed with NASA and the SETI Institute.
  
  Read more

• China cracks down on VPN sellers on Alibaba, other e-tailers - CNET

  17-08-2017 19:02
  The Chinese government is warning the country’s top websites against selling virtual private networks, which it has outlawed.
  
  Read more

• The BMW Z4 returns in stunning new concept form - Roadshow

  17-08-2017 19:00
  If this is what Toyota and BMW have been working on, it's time well spent.
  
  Read more

• BMW Concept Z4 brings Bimmer roadster back from the dead - Roadshow

  17-08-2017 19:00
  It's like a Jaguar F-Type fighter from the future.
  
  Read more

• Report: Apple Watch Series 3 enters final testing for end of the year launch

  17-08-2017 18:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Taiwanese-based Quanta Computer, an integral part of Apple’s supply chain as a maker of MacBooks and the Apple Watch, is ramping up to begin producing the Apple Watch Series 3, according to Chinese news outlet Economic Daily. Expected to launch later this year, the report notes that Quanta has entered the final testing phase for the Apple Watch Series 3 and is on the cusp of mass production.
  more…
  
  Read more

• Hydrogen gets stylish with Hyundai's new FCEV crossover concept - Roadshow

  17-08-2017 18:55
  It's a looker, and it builds upon what we saw earlier this year in Geneva.
  
  Read more

• 9to5Toys Last Call: Bose QuietComfort Wireless Headphones $300, iPhone SE $150, Apple Watch $70 off, more

  17-08-2017 18:31 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…
  
  Read more

• 20 Apple TV games you should absolutely play

  17-08-2017 18:15 via macworld.com
  
  Game on!Image by IDGYou may not have a PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch in your house, but if you have the current-gen Apple TV hooked up to your screen, then you really do have a game console ready and waiting to entertain. Just as the Apple TV runs an array of apps, it also offers a pretty sizable selection of games—some of which are even free.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
  Read more

• Comcast’s Xfinity Mobile wireless plans arrive nationwide

  17-08-2017 18:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Following a soft launch in select markets, Comcast’s Xfinity Mobile unlimited wireless plans are now open to all users across the US.more…
  
  Read more

• Best Buy to hold Black Friday-like sale with discounts on iPhone, MacBook, iMac and more starting on Friday

  17-08-2017 18:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Best Buy today announced the upcoming launch of a 50-hour sale filled with Black Friday-like deals...
  
  Read more

• Volvo built free eclipse glasses, but for the XC60's moonroof - Roadshow

  17-08-2017 18:02
  You'll be able to sit and watch the whole thing from the comfort of your car.
  
  Read more

• Squarespace won’t host racist websites, either - CNET

  17-08-2017 17:58
  The website service decides to drop a “group of sites," giving them 48 hours' notice.
  
  Read more

• China cracks down on VPN sellers over Alibaba - CNET

  17-08-2017 17:47
  The Chinese government is warning the country’s top websites against selling virtual private networks, which it outlawed.
  
  Read more

• Apple Watch Series 3 Enters 'Final Testing Phase' Ahead of Rumored September Launch

  17-08-2017 17:33 via macrumors.com
  Apple Watch Series 3 models have entered the "final testing phase" in the manufacturing process, with mass production set to begin soon, according to a new Chinese-language Economic Daily News report [Google Translate].
  The report, citing unnamed supply chain sources, said Taiwan-based manufacturer Quanta Computer will begin shipping Apple Watch Series 3 models to Apple in the fourth quarter, lining up with the smartwatch's widely rumored September launch, alongside new iPhones and possibly a 4K
  
  Read more

• Hyundai wants a 300-mile Genesis EV in 2021, Kona EV next year - Roadshow

  17-08-2017 17:31
  It's moving away from hydrogen fuel-cell tech, but not entirely.
  
  Read more

• 100+ new features in macOS High Sierra

  17-08-2017 17:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Say hello to macOS High Sierra, Apple’s newest operating system update for Macs...
  
  Read more

• Essential Phone available for preorder, after delays - CNET

  17-08-2017 17:10
  Android creator Andy Rubin's phone can be preordered online, including through Sprint if you want a discount.
  
  Read more

• How to photograph the eclipse with your iPhone (and how not to)

  17-08-2017 16:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  A total solar eclipse – the entire sun blocked by the passage of the moon – is one of the most awe-inspiring natural events you can experience. I travelled to Germany to view one in 1999, and I remember it vividly today. The light getting gradually dimmer and dimmer, a deep twilight and then the sudden and dramatic transition into total darkness.
  Monday will see America’s first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse in almost a century. You need to be in quite a narrow band of the
  
  Read more

• Ireland opposes EU’s 13 billion euro Apple tax grab, calls it unjustified

  17-08-2017 16:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ireland's finance minister said the European Commission's demand that Dublin retroactively collect...
  
  Read more

• Essential Phone is now available everywhere, after delays - CNET

  17-08-2017 16:23
  Android creator Andy Rubin's Essential Phone is now available online, and through pre-orders if you want a discount.
  
  Read more

• Tour every planet in our solar system through NASA images - CNET

  17-08-2017 16:00
  There are eight planets in our solar system (sorry, Pluto), and each has a unique story. Come visit every one from mini Mercury to mysterious Neptune.
  
  Read more

• New 4K drone footage shows Apple Park landscaping progress, offers closer look at Steve Jobs Theater

  17-08-2017 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  There are still some finishing touches being applied to the roof, but the solar panels...
  
  Read more

Follow @Apple_Newsl on Twitter!