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• Apple to Donate $1 Million to Earthquake Recovery Efforts in Mexico

  21-09-2017 23:50 via macrumors.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook this afternoon announced on Twitter that Apple plans to donate $1 million to recovery efforts in Mexico. "While there is life, there is hope," Cook wrote in the tweet announcing the donation.On Tuesday, a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Central Mexico, causing widespread devastation in Mexico City and surrounding states. Hundreds of people died in the disaster as buildings and structures collapsed. The earthquake followed a magnitude 8.1-earthquake that hit the southern
  
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• Tim Cook says Apple is donating $1 million to earthquake recovery efforts in Mexico

  21-09-2017 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Following the devastating 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Mexico City and surrounding areas on Tuesday, CEO Tim Cook has announced today that Apple will be contributing $1 million to recovery efforts in the country…more…
  
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• First iPhone 8, Apple Watch Series 3 and Apple TV 4K Pre-Orders Start Arriving in New Zealand

  21-09-2017 23:06 via macrumors.com
  Because of time zone differences, Apple customers in New Zealand and Australia are always the first to get their hands on new devices on launch day, and this year is no exception.It's just after 9:00 a.m. in New Zealand, and customers who pre-ordered an iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, Apple Watch Series 3, or Apple TV 4K are beginning to receive their shipments and have started sharing the first photos of the new devices on Twitter, Instagram, and the MacRumors forums.
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• Suite for Pixelmator brings new brushes, shapes, gradients, and styles

  21-09-2017 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Montibus today announced the release and immediate availability of Suite for Pixelmator 2.0...
  
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• Facebook will hand over 3,000 Russia-linked ads to Congress - CNET

  21-09-2017 23:01
  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg also vows to protect "election integrity," promising more transparency around political ads.
  
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• Concerns about iPhone 8 demand ahead of X launch holding back stock market

  21-09-2017 22:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  A report today about U.S. stock indexes dropping cites concerns about iPhone demand as one of the major causes.
  With reviews now out ahead of tomorrow’s launch of the iPhone 8 (along with Apple Watch Series 3 and Apple TV 4K) and pre-order demand weaker than normal in the shadow of the upcoming iPhone X, Reuters reports that iPhone demand is one of two factors dragging down the stock market.more…
  
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• Mashable reviews Apple TV 4K: A solid update that costs too much vs. rivals

  21-09-2017 22:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  With support for 4K and HDR, a speedy new processor, and refreshed tvOS update...
  
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• Alexa beams up new Star Trek skills, including Klingon - CNET

  21-09-2017 22:26
  The Amazon Echo boldly goes where no smart personal assistant has gone before, adding spacey sound effects, trivia and more.
  
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• Reminder: How to Pre-Sign for Your Delivery of New Apple Products Tomorrow

  21-09-2017 22:11 via macrumors.com
  If you have an iPhone 8, Apple Watch Series 3, or Apple TV 4K scheduled for delivery tomorrow, be aware that Apple requires its courier partners like UPS and FedEx to collect a signature upon delivery since they are valuable items.
  Fortunately, if you won't be home during the day, Apple offers the option of printing, filling out, and affixing a pre-signed notice to your door, allowing the courier to leave the package without someone being there to sign for it.
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• Survey: Pay-TV losses could accelerate to more than 5 million U.S. households per year

  21-09-2017 21:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  There’s more evidence of a growing subscriber exodus threatening to hit the traditional pay-TV ecosystem...
  
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• How to Use Instant Markup to Quickly Edit Screenshots in iOS 11

  21-09-2017 21:49 via macrumors.com
  When you take a screenshot in iOS 11, there's a new feature that's designed to let you open it right up and edit it with Apple's Markup tools.Using the screenshot editing feature, you can capture what's on the screen of your iPad or iPhone and then add text, crop, highlight specific areas, and more.
  Using Instant Markup
  Press the Home button and the sleep/wake button simultaneously to capture a screenshot.A preview of the screenshot will pop up in the lower left of the display. Tap it to open up
  
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• Qualcomm loses two key rulings in its patent royalty fight with Apple

  21-09-2017 21:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Qualcomm got two bits of bad news today in its squabble with Apple...
  
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• Facebook ads will target people who visited physical stores - CNET

  21-09-2017 21:06
  The move comes as the social network faces increased scrutiny over its advertising tools.
  
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• How to Turn a Photo Into an Apple Watch Face in iOS 11 and watchOS 4

  21-09-2017 20:58 via macrumors.com
  With the launch of iOS 11 and watchOS 4, Apple has made it easier than ever to turn your own personal photography into an Apple Watch face. As long as you're running the newest pieces of software for your iPhone and Apple Watch, follow these steps to quickly add one of your Camera Roll pictures onto the face of your Apple Watch, where you can even turn it into a one of watchOS 4's new kaleidoscope faces.
  Turning a Camera Roll Photo Into a Photos Watch FaceOpen Photos in iOS.If you only want one
  
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• While preorders for Apple’s iPhone 8 in China reached over 4 million, Samsung’s Note 8 barely broke 20,000

  21-09-2017 20:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Preorders of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 reached 8,310 and 5,292, respectively, at...
  
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• 2018 Honda Odyssey picks up IIHS Top Safety Pick+ - Roadshow

  21-09-2017 20:55
  It passed all but one test with perfect scores.
  
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• Start Expanding Your 4K Movie Collection Today With $100 Worth of iTunes Credit for $85

  21-09-2017 20:33 via macrumors.com
  If you're waiting for the new Apple TV 4K to arrive tomorrow, Apple has already opened up the ability for you to purchase 4K HDR movies on iTunes as of last week. Although any movie you own in HD will be automatically upgraded to the enhanced 4K HDR format, Amazon is offering customers the chance to increase their iTunes film collections this week with a discount on the $100 iTunes gift card tier, being sold at $85 right now with free shipping (limited to one per customer).
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• CNET asks: How has the Equifax security breach affected you? - CNET

  21-09-2017 20:24
  About half of the US population's personal data has been compromised. Does it scare you? What have you done about it? We want to know.
  
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• How to Save Space in iOS 11 With New Storage Features

  21-09-2017 20:18 via macrumors.com
  iOS 11 introduces design changes and new features, but it also includes several under-the-hood optimizations that are designed to free up space on your device. Some of those features, like new HEVC and HEIF formats for smaller video and photo file sizes, are implemented automatically when you upgrade, while others can be manually enabled when you're low on space.The new iOS update is designed to make suggestions on how you can save space, and you can find these suggestions in the Settings app.
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• Instagram brings face filters to live video - CNET

  21-09-2017 20:01
  The Snapchat-like feature comes to video broadcasts.
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook ‘encouraged’ by President Trump’s movement on ‘Dreamers’

  21-09-2017 19:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook said he is 'encouraged' by President Donald Trump...
  
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• 'Red Oaks' returns to Amazon Prime in October - CNET

  21-09-2017 19:43
  The third season of the show is one of the bigger additions in a light month for Amazon.
  
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• Nvidia Shield TV gets a $20 price cut after Apple TV 4K debuts - CNET

  21-09-2017 19:39
  The 4K and HDR-compatible streamer is down to $179 -- the same price as the Apple TV 4K.
  
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• Crime-fighting robot can detect weapons in a crowd - CNET

  21-09-2017 19:24
  Watch out, criminals. Knightscope’s new security robot uses the same technology as TSA screening points to detect the size and shape of weapons.
  
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• Apple working on fix for Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) connectivity issue

  21-09-2017 19:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  The main selling point of Apple's new version of its Watch is that the device can connect independently, but...
  
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• AirPods wireless charging case will be sold separately & work with your current AirPods

  21-09-2017 19:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  When Apple announced its new AirPower charging mat accessory alongside the new iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X– the first iPhones to support wireless charging– it also casually mentioned that AirPods would get a new optional wireless charging case. But otherwise details have been slim. Can you use your old AirPods with the new charging case? Will you be able to buy the case separately or only bundled together with new AirPods? And should you hold off on buying AirPods until Apple revea
  
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• Apple Pay comes to grocery store chain ALDI’s almost 1700 locations

  21-09-2017 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple regularly adds new banks and credit unions to support Apple Pay, but mobile payment adoption by major holdouts is a much slower process. Grocery store chain ALDI, however, announced today that it now accepts Apple Pay at its almost 1700 locations across the United States.more…
  
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• Instagram brings its popular face filters to live video sharing

  21-09-2017 18:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  In an update today to the social media service, Instagram is making its popular face filters available to users when sharing live video.more…
  
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• OWC’s pocket-sized USB-C Travel Dock adds USB-A, HDMI, and SD Card slot to MacBooks

  21-09-2017 18:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  OWC has unveiled the latest addition to its lineup of expansion docks for MacBooks with the new USB-C Travel Dock. Pocket-sized and priced affordably, USB-C Travel Dock adds two traditional USB-A ports, an HDMI port, and an SD Card reader over a single USB-C connection.more…
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: 13″ MacBook Air $790, TP-Link Smart Home Sale, MacBook Stand $22, more

  21-09-2017 18:30 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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• Twitter to meet with committee probing US presidential election - CNET

  21-09-2017 18:05
  The social network says it will sit down with the Senate intelligence committee, which wants to know what impact Russia might have had.
  
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• Your Lifx smart bulbs now support Apple HomeKit -- and Siri - CNET

  21-09-2017 18:00
  You can now control color-changing Lifx smart bulbs using spoken Siri commands -- but only if you're using third-gen bulbs or better.
  
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• Mercedes' first electric SUV will be built in Alabama - Roadshow

  21-09-2017 18:00
  It's part of a $1 billion investment in the automaker's Tuscaloosa facility.
  
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• Bain Capital-Apple group to buy Toshiba chip business for $18 billion

  21-09-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  After a messy, months-long bidding process, Toshiba has picked a consortium led by U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital...
  
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• Happy Hour Podcast 139 | Hands on with Apple Watch Series 3 and iPhone 8

  21-09-2017 17:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  This week Benjamin and Zac discuss 9to5Mac’s iPhone 8 / 8 Plus and Apple Watch Series 3 reviews, favorite app updates for iOS 11, and best features in iOS 11 / watchOS 4 / tvOS 11.
  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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• Amazon plans to hire 2,000 for a new office in New York City - CNET

  21-09-2017 17:47
  The move comes as cities across North America compete to play host to Amazon's upcoming second headquarters, expected to bring 50,000 jobs and $5 billion in development.
  
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• This budget earbud sounds (almost) too good to be true - CNET

  21-09-2017 17:37
  The Final Audio Design E3000 in-ears sound like they cost more than double their very reasonable price.
  
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• Engadget reviews Apple TV 4K: Finally, no compromises; the Apple TV we’ve been waiting for

  21-09-2017 17:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple's long-awaited fourth-generation Apple TV was almost a slam dunk...
  
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• Is the Apple TV 4K for you? (The 3:59, Ep. 288) - CNET

  21-09-2017 17:30
  Our own TV guru David Katzmaier breaks down all the details of Apple's latest set-top box.
  
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• Review: OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock adds 12 I/O ports and charging to MacBook Pro with a single cable at your desk

  21-09-2017 17:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  The promise of Apple’s USB-C laptop future is expandability, versatility and flexibility. Plugging in single-device dongles for USB and HDMI is a stop-gap, but is wasting the potential of the port.
  The OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock ($299) better fulfills the idea: one port, one cable, provides power and a multitude of inputs and outputs like normal USB, a 3.5mm jack, SD card, mini DisplayPort, Ethernet and more. It isn’t perfect, but I’ve been using it for months now with my MacBook P
  
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• Hackers are locking and ransoming Macs: How to protect your Mac

  21-09-2017 17:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you haven't made your iCloud password strong and unique, today's the day...
  
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• After breach, SEC says hackers used stolen data to buy stocks - CNET

  21-09-2017 16:45
  After accessing the Security and Exchange Commission's nonpublic filings, hackers may have used the stolen data to pad their portfolios with tomorrow's hot stocks.
  
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• Will Apple’s improved-but-lower-priced iPhone SE bring the overall iPhone ASP down?

  21-09-2017 16:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Of course, we have to consider the action at the top of the range...
  
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• Toggling Bluetooth and wifi in iOS 11 control center disconnects, not disables

  21-09-2017 16:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toggling Bluetooth and wifi off in the iOS 11 control center doesn’t do quite what you might expect...
  
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• New chatbots will help people accept death - CNET

  21-09-2017 16:00
  “Hi, what comes after all this?”
  
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• 53% off Cable Organizer Electronics Accessories Travel Bag - Deal Alert

  21-09-2017 15:57 via macworld.com
  
  Do you have a ball of tangled up wires and adapters somewhere in the bottom of your bag? This Universal Electronics Accessories Travel Organizer provides a flexible organization solution for your electronics and computer accessories. It helps make you better organized with all the small items and gadgets.  Made of durable and weather-resistant nylon with well padded semi-flexible covers.  It's compact size of  8.8“ x W 6.1"allows it to easily stored in you laptop bag or
  
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• 62% off RAVPower 14000mAh Portable Car Jump Starter - Deal Alert

  21-09-2017 15:53 via macworld.com
  
  A compact power bank, a car jump starter, and a LED flashlight, all fit into a minimal and portable design. Whether it is your car or your USB devices, never run out of power again. Store it in the glovebox or simply drop it in your bag. Have a concentrated 14000mAh source of power always with you -- enough for up to 20 vehicle jumpstarts or many device recharges before the unit itself needs to be recharged. RAVPower's jump starter typically lists for $160 but is currently discounted 62% on Amaz
  
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