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• Here's Your First Look at the New Version of Apple's AirPods

  09-09-2017 23:59 via macrumors.com
  In yet another leak sourced from the iOS 11 GM, developer Steve Troughton-Smith has uncovered a render of the new version of Apple's AirPods. Troughton-Smith noted that while a render of the "iPhone X" has not been discovered within the firmware (yet), the LTE Apple Watch and now the new AirPods each have renders in the golden master of iOS 11.
  Image of new AirPods via @stroughtonsmith
  Unsurprisingly, the new AirPods look a lot like the old AirPods, with an all-white charging case and white buds
  
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• Happy Hour Podcast 137 | Eleventh hour iPhone X and LTE Apple Watch leaks

  09-09-2017 23:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  This week Benjamin and Zac discuss 9to5Mac’s exclusive look at the leaked iOS 11 GM and what it reveals about the LTE Apple Watch and new iPhone X.
  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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• Details Emerge Regarding 'Face ID' Setup Process on iPhone X

  09-09-2017 23:13 via macrumors.com
  Facial recognition has been rumored to be replacing Touch ID entirely on the OLED iPhone X, and today developer Guilherme Rambo shared a few glimpses into the setup process of the all-new "Face ID" feature.Rambo tweeted the settings and preference screen for Face ID, where you can choose to use Face ID for iPhone Unlock, iTunes and App Store, and Safari Autofill. Apple Pay is missing from the page, but Rambo noted that it's most likely because he's using a Brazilian Apple ID and Apple Pay isn't
  
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• iPhone 8 secrets leaked? Face ID, new AirPods and more - CNET

  09-09-2017 22:34
  An alleged leak reveals many features expected to the unveiled at Apple's Sept. 12 event, including new AirPods and animated emojis that react to your expressions.
  
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• New iPhone names are reportedly iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus - CNET

  09-09-2017 22:19
  A supposed leak of the iOS 11 firmware appears to reveal the names of the new iPhone models expected on September 12.
  
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• KGI: All iPhone X Colors Will Have Black Bezels to Ensure 'Better Aesthetic Design'

  09-09-2017 22:10 via macrumors.com
  KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has a new prediction about how Apple will design the front of the "iPhone X." Kuo believes that no matter the color of the device's casing, the front bezels will be black. This will ensure "better aesthetic design," hiding the front-facing camera sensors on the iPhone X's notch, which would otherwise stand out as little black dots on a white bezel.
  This means that instead of white bezels on a silver or gold iPhone X (as seen above), Kuo argues that black bezel
  
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• iOS 11 + iPhone X tidbits: Face ID interface and setup, Camera app adjustments, more

  09-09-2017 21:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  The leaks from the iOS 11 GM continue this weekend. Following information such as a new Portrait Lighting feature and the iPhone X naming scheme, developers have now uncovered additional details on Face ID, the Camera app, and more.more…
  
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• iPhone X? How do you pronounce that? - CNET

  09-09-2017 21:04
  Commentary: In what appears to be the latest leak from iOS 11 code, Apple's new flagship phone is called the iPhone X. But is that pronounced "Ex"?
  
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• PlayStation Vue Among Nearly 500 TV Providers Supporting Single Sign-on in iOS 11 GM

  09-09-2017 20:55 via macrumors.com
  While most of the leaked information from the iOS 11 golden master has hinted at major features coming to the iPhone and Apple Watch, a few smaller tidbits have surfaced online today. One of these is the apparent confirmation that PlayStation Vue will support Apple's Single Sign-On feature once the software update launches to the public later in September. This suggests Single Sign-On will also arrive on the PS Vue Apple TV app for tvOS 11.
  Image via @dyountmusicIn iOS 11 GM- YouTube tv and Play
  
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• Vizio's brilliant $149 alternative to Bluetooth speakers - CNET

  09-09-2017 20:47
  Vizio's little sound bar wireless subwoofer system blows away pricier Bluetooth speakers.
  
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• Firmware Suggests New Apple Watch Might Launch in 'Ceramic Gray' and 'Aluminum Blush Gold'

  09-09-2017 20:24 via macrumors.com
  Details from the leaked iOS 11 golden master keep on coming today, with 9to5Mac discovering references in the firmware to potential new Apple Watch case colors, which might be announced on Tuesday, September 12. The strings describe an Apple Watch with "Ceramic-Gray" and "AlumBlushGold" colorways, hinting at a new version of the Apple Watch Edition that came out last year in White Ceramic, as well as a new Aluminum Blush Gold for Apple Watch Sport wearers.Mockup for a "Blush Gold" iPhone via Ben
  
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• ELAC could release its first sound bar by mid-2018 - CNET

  09-09-2017 19:56
  ELAC America says it is interested in producing high-end sound bars and could have a model in the market by the middle of next year.
  
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• New iPhones reportedly named iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus - CNET

  09-09-2017 19:46
  A supposed leak of the iOS 11 firmware appears to reveal the names of the new iPhone models expected on September 12.
  
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• 'iPhone X' Split Status Bar Leak Shows Off Animated Battery Icon and Screen Recording Indicator

  09-09-2017 19:29 via macrumors.com
  Amid the leaked release of the golden master of iOS 11 last night, developers Steve Troughton-Smith and Guilherme Rambo shared a few interesting tidbits about how the split status bar on the OLED "iPhone X" will work (via 9to5Mac). Falling in line with previous rumors, the iPhone X's status bar will show the time of day on the left of the "notch" and cellular signal strength, Wi-Fi, and battery will be located on the right.These "ears" of the iPhone X will also be animated in a few ways -- when
  
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• The next step in speaker design: Your room becomes the speaker - CNET

  09-09-2017 19:17
  The future of sound reproduction requires bigger speakers. Much bigger.
  
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• Apple donates $5 million for Hurricane Harvey and Irma relief efforts

  09-09-2017 18:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  On behalf of everyone at Apple, our hearts go out to the millions of people whose lives have been disrupted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma...
  
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• This week’s top stories: Last minute ‘iPhone X’ details ahead of next week’s event and more

  09-09-2017 18:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  In this week’s top stories: We get our hands on the iOS 11 GM and dig up a slew of details about the ‘iPhone X’ and new Apple Watch, while a pair of reports suggest the flagship iPhone won’t be released until October. We also get a few more details about Steve Jobs Theater. Read on for the full roundup… more…
  
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• Latest Leak Suggests Apple Will Announce 'iPhone 8', 'iPhone 8 Plus', and 'iPhone X' on Tuesday

  09-09-2017 18:03 via macrumors.com
  Last night, the iOS 11 GM was leaked and we got a glimpse into numerous iPhone 8 features, including a look at a new edition of the Apple Watch, and even new "Animoji." Now, developer Steve Troughton-Smith has dug up new info related to the official names of the iPhones being announced on Tuesday.
  According to the developer, Apple will call the smartphones the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (for the two LCD devices), and iPhone X (for the OLED model). These names will replace the iPhone 7s, iPhone 7
  
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• iOS firmware indicates Apple to announce ‘iPhone 8’, ‘iPhone 8 Plus’ and ‘iPhone X’ on Tuesday

  09-09-2017 17:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  We think we know the names of the new iPhones, thanks to the iOS firmware. Apple’s three new phones are called iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X (via Steven Troughton Smith).
  The 8 and 8 Plus would be the lower-tier LCD phones, whereas the iPhone X is the highly-anticipated nearly-bezelless OLED model. The name reveal joins a flurry of leaks from earlier in the day, detailing new features like Face ID and Animoji, new wallpapers, and confirming the LTE Apple Watch.more…
  
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• iOS 11 GM leak leaks Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE; video shows new watch face and Digital Crown

  09-09-2017 17:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  We’re still digging through the new iOS 11 GM firmware, and we’ve unearthed what we believe is the new LTE Apple Watch Series 3...
  
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• iOS 11 GM leak reveals key iPhone 8 secrets ahead of launch; Portrait Lighting, True Tone Display, revised AirPods, and much more

  09-09-2017 17:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  We’re digging through the iOS 11 GM we received this evening to unpack what we can learn about the D22...
  
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• Apple Watch 3: What we know, what we expect, what I want - CNET

  09-09-2017 15:00
  Apple's third-generation smartwatch may be announced Tuesday. Here's how it could become a lot more useful.
  
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• Will cell networks stand up to Irma? - CNET

  09-09-2017 14:00
  Despite unprecedented flooding in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, millions were still able to use their cell phones. Will Hurricane Irma victims be as lucky?
  
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• IBM's career re-entry program wants you back - CNET

  09-09-2017 14:00
  Many women in tech leave midcareer. Now companies like IBM are trying to get them back.
  
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• A century ago, the first Technicolor film was a total disaster - CNET

  09-09-2017 14:00
  A look back at "The Gulf Between," a fascinating but doomed moviemaking experiment that pushed the boundaries of tech. It could teach today's 3D movies a thing or two.
  
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• iPhone 8 Camera Allows Users to Customize 3D Animated Emoji Using Facial Expressions

  09-09-2017 13:06 via macrumors.com
  Following last night's leak of the golden master version of iOS 11, further details of features Apple plans to announce next week continue to be unearthed, including more hints about the new 3D animated emoji for iMessage.Based on information in the iOS 11 GM firmware, the new "Animoji", as they're called, appear to be a feature exclusive to Apple's so-called iPhone 8 and the phone's new 3D sensing capability, enabling users to create custom 3D animated emoji based on facial expressions picked u
  
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• Not enough cash for the Note 8? Buy these 8 phones instead - CNET

  09-09-2017 13:01
  These alternatives don't have all the Note 8's tricks, but they'll do what you need for much less.
  
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• Voldephone: The iPhone 7s must not be named

  09-09-2017 13:00 via macworld.com
  
  The iPhone 8 has been called a lot of things for a phone no one has seen yet. Now it can add “THE BANE OF APPLE” to its lengthy list of appellations.Writing for Inc., Alex Sherman warns “Apple’s Outrageous iPhone 8 Price Could Be the Beginning of the End.” (Tip o’ the antlers to El Santo.)
  Rumors have it that Apple’s iPhone 8 will have a price tag of $999. Although some fans will undoubtedly pony up a grand each, millions will likely shy away. And that c
  
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• Firmware points to new Apple Watch case finishes: ‘Blush Gold’ aluminium and ‘Gray’ ceramic

  09-09-2017 12:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  In yet another discovery from the firmware leaks, we have found references to two new Apple Watch case colors. These are likely to make an appearance next week at Apple’s September 12 event.
  It seems Apple Watch Series 3 will come in a new ‘blush gold’ color for the aluminium Sport watches and a new gray ceramic material for the Apple Watch Edition.more…
  
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• How to open Microsoft Word documents in Apple Pages on a Mac

  09-09-2017 12:00 via macworld.com
  
  If you use Microsoft Word on your Mac, you can save the documents you create and open them in Pages, Apple’s word processor. It’s a handy feature to use in case you can’t access Microsoft’s apps—not to mention that Microsoft recently announced that its Office apps won’t have “formal” support for Apple macOS High Sierra operating system.Every Mac comes with Apple’s iWork apps: Pages (word processor), Numbers (spreadsheet), and Keynote (present
  
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• How to open Microsoft PowerPoint presentations in Apple Keynote on a Mac

  09-09-2017 12:00 via macworld.com
  
  If you use Microsoft PowerPoint on your Mac, you can save the presentations you create and open them in Keynote, Apple’s presentation app. It’s a handy feature to use in case you can’t access Microsoft’s apps—not to mention that Microsoft recently announced that its Office apps won’t have “formal” support for Apple macOS High Sierra operating system.Every Mac comes with Apple’s iWork apps: Pages (word processor), Numbers (spreadsheet), and Ke
  
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• How to open Microsoft Excel spreadsheets in Apple Numbers on a Mac

  09-09-2017 12:00 via macworld.com
  
  If you use Microsoft Excel on your Mac, you can save the spreadsheets you create and open them in Numbers, Apple’s spreadsheet app. It’s a handy feature to use in case you can’t access Microsoft’s apps—not to mention that Microsoft recently announced that its Office apps won’t have “formal” support for Apple macOS High Sierra operating system.Every Mac comes with Apple’s iWork apps: Pages (word processor), Numbers (spreadsheet), and Keynote (
  
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• Tour a B-17 and other aircraft at the Palm Springs Air Museum - CNET

  09-09-2017 11:00
  From WWII fighters and bombers to the jet age, the Palm Springs Air Museum offers a unique look inside and around some incredible aircraft.
  
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• Climb into the cockpit of an F-104 Starfighter - CNET

  09-09-2017 11:00
  The Palm Springs Air Museum is an aviation paradise, with rare inside access to a B-17 bomber, an F-4 Phantom, an immaculate P-51 and other amazing planes.
  
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• Here’s how the iPhone 8 status bar will accommodate the notch

  09-09-2017 10:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  The leaked firmware today continues to bear fruit. The iPhone 8, set to be announced on Tuesday, features a near bezel-less display with a cutout notch for front camera, earpiece and sensors. Now, Guilherme Rambo has found exactly how that will work.
  As well as splitting the status bar items in two, with time on the left side, the new status bar also has slick animations to transition between states. Video after the jump …more…
  
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• macOS High Sierra: Potential problems with Office for Mac

  09-09-2017 09:01 via macworld.com
  
  The next version of Apple’s operating system for the Mac is called macOS High Sierra. While the OS is mostly about software refinements, it also lays the foundation for future innovations in the worlds of VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality).You can learn more by taking a look at our favorite High Sierra features listed below. That’s followed by an FAQ, where you can get details on High Sierra’s release date, system requirements, installation instructions, and more.E
  
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• macOS High Sierra: Potential beta problems with Office for Mac

  09-09-2017 09:01 via macworld.com
  
  The next version of Apple’s operating system for the Mac is called macOS High Sierra. While the OS is mostly about software refinements, it also lays the foundation for future innovations in the worlds of VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality).You can learn more by taking a look at our favorite High Sierra features listed below. That’s followed by an FAQ, where you can get details on High Sierra’s release date, system requirements, installation instructions, and more.E
  
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• macOS High Sierra: Office for Mac to fully support High Sierra GM

  09-09-2017 09:01 via macworld.com
  
  The next version of Apple’s operating system for the Mac is called macOS High Sierra. While the OS is mostly about software refinements, it also lays the foundation for future innovations in the worlds of VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality).You can learn more by taking a look at our favorite High Sierra features listed below. That’s followed by an FAQ, where you can get details on High Sierra’s release date, system requirements, installation instructions, and more.E
  
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• iPhone 8 to feature Animoji, send 3D animated emoji based off your facial expressions

  09-09-2017 08:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  We are continuing to dig through the leaked iOS 11 GM firmware. We’ve found a brand new feature for the iPhone 8 called ‘Animoji’, which uses the 3D face sensors to create custom 3D animated emoji based on the expressions you make into the camera.
  Users will be able to make Animoji of unicorns, robots, pigs, pile of poo and many more.  Full gallery below …more…
  
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• Here’s how setting up Face ID on the iPhone 8 will work

  09-09-2017 07:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Update #: GR added a new video that details each step of the Face ID capture process on the new device.
  Update: GR posted a new picture on Twitter showing off what the Face ID & Passcode screen might look on the iOS 11 final release. (Added to bottom of post.)
  Continuing our deep dive with the leaked iOS 11 GM build, we’re discovering more about the upcoming iPhone’s facial recognition system. Rumored to be the new authentication system, the Face ID setup shou
  
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• LTE Apple Watch uses same phone number as iPhone, some carriers to offer free/cheaper trial plans

  09-09-2017 06:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  In continuing news from the Apple Watch GM firmware, we’ve found several string references to how cellular plans on Apple Watch work and how users set them up.
  The code explains that Apple Watch uses the LTE cellular network to make and receive calls and data whilst away from phone. Users add their Apple Watch to their existing iPhone plan (assumedly at additional cost) …more…
  
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• Leaked iOS 11 GM Reveals iPhone 8 Features, Hints at LTE Apple Watch

  09-09-2017 06:18 via macrumors.com
  The golden master version of iOS 11 appears to have leaked this evening, shedding some early light on products and features Apple plans to announce next Tuesday. The golden master software seems to have been sent to multiple sites including MacRumors and 9to5Mac.In the Apple Watch app, there's an image of what may be the third-generation Apple Watch with a cellular connection. The device has the same general design as the current Apple Watch, featuring a Space Gray body and matching band, but it
  
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• KGI: Breakdown of iPhone 8 3D sensors, all colors to come with black front

  09-09-2017 05:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new report from KGI this evening includes a detailed breakdown of the 3D sensors that will be found in the iPhone 8, predictions for what Apple will do for colors with the front of the device, and more.more…
  
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• iOS 11 GM leak confirms D22 ‘iPhone 8’ features: Portrait Lighting, True Tone Display, revised AirPods, much more

  09-09-2017 05:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Here we go. We’re digging through the iOS 11 GM we received this evening to unpack what we can learn about the D22 ‘iPhone 8’ and the rest of the lineup ahead of Apple’s big unveiling on Tuesday. It looks like the infamous HomePod leak left a few surprises for us after all.
  The first discovery is a stunning set of new wallpapers coming with iOS 11 and the first look at the LTE Apple Watch. Next up: new and confirmed features coming to the OLED iPhone…more…
  
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• iOS 11 GM leak seemingly leaks LTE Apple Watch with new face and Digital Crown [Video]

  09-09-2017 04:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  We’re still digging through the new iOS 11 GM firmware, and we’ve unearthed what we believe is the new LTE Apple Watch Series 3 that will be announced on Tuesday. The new Apple Watch makes a brief appearance in the Watch app sporting a red-accented digital crown, a signal meter, and complications that further hint at wireless LTE connectivity. more…
  
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• Leaked iOS 11 GM reveals several vibrant (and OLED black) new wallpapers and more [Video]

  09-09-2017 03:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  We’re only a few days from Apple’s big fall iPhone event, but the big news tonight is the leaked iOS 11 GM firmware that we received this evening. The iOS 11 GM firmware, which should be pushed next week to developers, includes several brand new wallpapers, three exclusive to the upcoming iPhone, including seven sure-to-be-popular retro-styled versions and an all-black wallpaper fit for OLED displays. Have a look at all of the new wallpapers inside… more…
  
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• Uber faces FBI investigation for its 'Hell' tracking program - CNET

  09-09-2017 02:37
  The authorities are looking into whether the ride-hailing company illegally used software to stalk its rival Lyft.
  
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