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• The curious, complicated history of Queen Elizabeth’s Apple iPod

  22-09-2017 23:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  At first look, the new wire photos of Queen Elizabeth were ordinary...
  
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• iPhone 8: Unboxing the new iPhone

  22-09-2017 23:30 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus started shipping today. They’re being delivered to anyone who pre-ordered one, and you can also stop by your local Apple store and pick one up.Macworld’s Leah Yamshon got both the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus this morning, and she hosted a live unboxing video on Macworld’s Facebook page and Twitter feed. She showed the phones to the audience, went through the first steps of the setup, tried out the wireless charging, and answered questions
  
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• Apple debuts new TV commercial: ‘8 things to love about iPhone 8’

  22-09-2017 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple's iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus by the numbers...
  
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• Hope you weren't waiting for Intel's Project Alloy headset - CNET

  22-09-2017 22:56
  Intel has canceled its ambitious standalone VR headgear.
  
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• Hands-on with Apple TV 4K and the new Siri Remote

  22-09-2017 22:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bring on the 4K HDR movie binge watching. The new Apple TV 4K is out today and we’ve got our hands on Apple’s new streaming box.
  The reviews call it the best TV box on the market, but note its premium price means it’s not for everyone. Apple still offers the two-year old 1080p version for its same $149 price, and $30 more gets you a faster processor with 4K HDR support.more…
  
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• How to Use Instant Notes on iPad in iOS 11

  22-09-2017 22:53 via macrumors.com
  If you have an iPad Pro, there's a new feature in iOS 11 that's designed to let you open up a new document in Notes just by tapping the Apple Pencil on the iPad's display.The feature, Instant Notes, works even when the iPad is locked, so you can pick up the iPad and get right to writing without having to go through the hassle of unlocking the device, opening the Notes app, and creating a document.
  Using Instant Notes
  On a locked iPad, press the Home button or the sleep/wake button to activate th
  
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• Early Adopters of iPhone 8 Impressed With Glass-Backed Design and True Tone Display

  22-09-2017 22:37 via macrumors.com
  As customers around the world begin to receive their new iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus today, some early adopters have turned to the MacRumors forums to share their first impressions of Apple's latest smartphones.
  iPhone 8 Plus in Space Gray shared by MacRumors forum member Veridis
  We've already seen iPhone 8 reviews from the media, but opinions shared by regular customers can provide additional insight. We've rounded up some of the comments below, which we've edited slightly for clarity.Many of the
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook ‘thrilled’ with iPhone 8/Plus and Apple Watch Series 3 sales

  22-09-2017 22:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday continued his tradition of visiting an Apple Store...
  
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• Some Apple Watch Series 3 Owners Facing LTE Activation Issues [Updated]

  22-09-2017 22:23 via macrumors.com
  Apple Watch Series 3 models are being delivered across the United States and the rest of the world today, and as customers start attempting to activate their new LTE devices, some of them are running into serious setup issues.On the MacRumors forums, several AT&T customers have received messages stating AT&T is not supported. Support reps seem confused about how Apple Watch activation works, with one rep telling MacRumors reader KG87 that his watch needs a new number.
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• Reliving that OS X Snow Leopard magic

  22-09-2017 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Enthusiasts of all types always have that one special obsession...
  
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• 10 great, older games that you can still play on iOS 11

  22-09-2017 22:00 via macworld.com
  
  The fun won't endImage by VlambeerThis week’s release of iOS 11 brings a raft of new features and enhancements to iPhones and iPads, but it also does something a bit less pleasant: it makes older, 32-bit apps and games incompatible. Developers have had plenty of time to plan for the firm shift to 64-bit, but loads of older games haven’t been updated and will no longer be playable on iOS 11 devices.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• Instagram update brings new seasonal stickers including autumn and spring packs

  22-09-2017 21:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Instagram today is rolling out new seasonal stickers, including an autumn pack for the northern hemisphere along with a spring selection appropriate for the southern hemisphere.more…
  
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• Here's how Apple tried to sell me on the iPhone 8 - CNET

  22-09-2017 21:33
  Commentary: A trip to my local Apple store on iPhone 8 launch day offers a relatively quiet atmosphere and the opportunity to be sold on the new phone.
  
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• How Apple built an iPhone camera that makes everyone a professional photographer

  22-09-2017 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  The enhancements to the camera systems in the 8 Plus and the X are some of the biggest upgrades in the new line...
  
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• The iPhone 8 has the best smartphone camera, DxOMark says, but iPhone X will probably beat it

  22-09-2017 21:25 via macworld.com
  
  The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus might be overshadowed by iPhone X, but there are plenty of reasons to skip the hype and buy one: wireless charging, the A11 Bionic chip, True Tone display, that all-glass design. But according to DxOMark, the best reason to pick an iPhone 8 is the camera.The camera experts put the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus through their paces and found that they are the two best cameras they have ever tested, leapfrogging the previous No.1 picks, Google’s Pixel and the HTC U11, bot
  
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• Tesla trounces supercars in 'World's Greatest Drag Race' - Roadshow

  22-09-2017 21:23
  If it were any longer than a quarter-mile drag, things would have ended differently.
  
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• 9to5Rewards: Win an Apple Park t-shirt from the new Visitor Center campus store before it opens [Giveaway]

  22-09-2017 21:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  This week for 9to5Rewards, we’re giving away an Apple Park t-shirt, the same one that Apple will sell at its new Apple Park Visitor Center retail store when it officially opens in the coming months.
  While you can’t get your hands on the exclusive Apple Park swag at the Visitor Center store just yet, the store was open for one day to press that attended the company’s iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X unveiling event earlier this month at Steve Jobs Theater located on the new
  
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• Survey suggests higher demand for iPhone 8 and X

  22-09-2017 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Survey suggests better than expected demand for iPhone X and iPhone 8...
  
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• iTunes Store doubles movie rental playback time to 48 hours

  22-09-2017 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has slowly been improving the movie rental experience on iTunes this year as it focuses on revenue growth from services. Back in March, Apple introduced a new ‘rent once, watch anywhere’ feature that removed a playback restriction for viewing rentals on different devices. Now, Apple has doubled the amount of time you’re allowed to play a rental after you start watching.more…
  
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• Apple touts 8 new iPhone 8 features in latest ad

  22-09-2017 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has released a new video highlighting some of the new features of the iPhone 8 on what is becoming the quietest launch day we’ve seen…more…
  
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• Got an iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus? Do these 10 things first

  22-09-2017 20:48 via macworld.com
  
  Well, you did it. You pulled the trigger on a shiny new iPhone 8 or 8 Plus. Nice! Before you head out to take a squillion photos or plop it down on your new wireless charging pad, there are a few housekeeping details you should tend to first.1. Back up and restore
  This isn’t poor planning, we swear—it’s a good idea to back up your old phone after you have your new iPhone in hand, so the backup is as up-to-date as it can possibly be. You can back up via iCloud or
  
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• The 404 Show 1714: Apple reviews are in; will there be enough SNES Classics? (podcast) - CNET

  22-09-2017 20:45
  Russ and Jeff record the last regular version of the show discussing the reviews of the new Apple Watch, iPhone 8, what to expect from the iPhone X and whether or not Nintendo will make enough SNES Classic Editions for everyone.
  
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• Apple’s iPhone X Face ID has at least 3 cool hidden features

  22-09-2017 20:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  You probably know that Apple's new Face ID feature will unlock the iPhone X...
  
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• Apple details web developer tips on designing for the iPhone X

  22-09-2017 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Today, the team behind Safari’s web browser engine, WebKit, have detailed how designers should be building sites for the iPhone X. The upcoming iPhone’s sensor housing, aka “notch,” has presented new challenges for designers and developers alike. This has left some implementing creative “solutions” for the problem. Having WebKit lay out some official guidelines for the iPhone X should help web developers around the globe.more…
  
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• iPhone 8 survives bend, burn and scratch test - CNET

  22-09-2017 20:28
  Commentary: The testers at JerryRigEverything put Apple's new phone through its paces and it appears to hold up relatively well.
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 8 is technically a gigabit LTE phone, kinda

  22-09-2017 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  At first blush, iFixit's tech autopsy on the iPhone 8 didn't reveal anything particularly notable...
  
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• Here's the SNES Classic Edition unboxed and in the flesh - CNET

  22-09-2017 20:19
  The SNES Classic Edition is nearly upon us. Here's what's inside the box of the $80 retro console.
  
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• Opinion: Constrained iPhone X supply will create a secondary spike in iPhone 8 sales before holidays

  22-09-2017 20:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Launch day has arrived for the iPhone 8 along with Apple Watch Series 3 and Apple TV 4K. So far, demand for the more iterative iPhone 8 has appeared to be weak as many wait for iPhone X. However, with iPhone X rumored to have hit another production setback, we could see iPhone 8 sales jump after we get a look at iPhone X lead times later next month.more…
  
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• Liftmaster links garages with Google and IFTTT -- for a fee - CNET

  22-09-2017 19:44
  Liftmaster's integration with the Google Assistant and its MyQ channel on IFTTT will let you control your smart garage door opener in all sorts of ways, but using them will cost you a buck per month.
  
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• Best Buy is selling the Ring Solar Panel for $20

  22-09-2017 19:35 via macworld.com
  
  If you have a Ring Stick Up Cam but balked at the extra $50 for the solar charging panel, we've got a weekend project for you. Right now Best Buy has the Ring Solar Panel on sale for $20.The solar panel is an alternative way to power the Ring Stick Up Cam. Without the panel, you have to bring it in every few months to charge it via USB. When we reviewed the Stick Up Cam earlier in September, we liked it as a way to expand the security perimeter of anyone who's already using the Ring Video Doorbe
  
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• 10+ ARKit apps you’ll want to use today

  22-09-2017 19:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you’ve upgraded to iOS 11 you may want to take time to explore some of the more...
  
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• Spigen’s new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus cases shipping now for today’s launch

  22-09-2017 19:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Thanks to our sponsor Spigen. Check out its new line of cases for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus available today. 
  If you’re planning on picking up a new iPhone today or awaiting your pre-order delivery, you’ll want to check out Spigen’s popular line of cases arriving for the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus just in time for today’s retail launch. They’ve also confirmed all cases with not suffer interference with wireless charging functionality that some thicker cas
  
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• Don’t buy an Apple TV 4K if you don’t have fast broadband Internet service

  22-09-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  I was very interested in getting the new Apple TV 4K...
  
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• Get a Moto G5S Plus for $229.99 - CNET

  22-09-2017 18:56
  That's $50 off the already great price for Moto's latest, which comes unlocked with dual rear cameras. Plus: a free $29 survival horror game and more!
  
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• Follow asteroid-bound Osiris-Rex slingshotting around Earth - CNET

  22-09-2017 18:55
  NASA's spacecraft gets a gravity boost from home as it buzzes by this week on its way to sample a space rock.
  
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• Infiniti hits pause on QX60 Hybrid, QX50 SUVs for one year - Roadshow

  22-09-2017 18:44
  The automaker has shifted its focus to new additions in the 2019 model year.
  
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• Hyundai next in line for Fiat Chrysler buyout rumors - Roadshow

  22-09-2017 18:41
  I feel like we're going to go through the whole automotive industry before anything actually happens.
  
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• Tim Cook says iPhone 8 in ‘good supply’ on launch day, Apple Watch Series 3 LTE issue ‘very minor’ 

  22-09-2017 18:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  It’s iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus release day, and CNBC caught up with Apple CEO Tim Cook during his ritual Apple Store visit to check in on the launch. Despite the both new iPhones not selling out across the board like previous models (because the iPhone X is coming in November), Cook says ‘we really like what we’re seeing’ with today’s launch. He also acknowledged the reported LTE connectivity bug affecting some Apple Watch Series 3 models.more…
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: 13-inch MacBook Pro 256GB $199 off, 9.7-inch iPad Wi-Fi + LTE $385, Apple Watch Dock $9, more

  22-09-2017 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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• Apple has the best camera on a phone, says DxO tests - CNET

  22-09-2017 18:12
  The review site was wowed by the camera on the iPhone 8 Plus.
  
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• iPhone 8 is world’s fastest phone (it’s not even close); destroys Samsung Galaxy S8, beats MacBook Pro with 7th-gen Intel Core i5

  22-09-2017 18:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple's A11 Bionic chip is the most powerful processor ever put in a mobile phone, by far. It obliterates every Android phone...
  
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• Apple TV 4K and tvOS 11: Everything you need to know about Apple's digital media streamer

  22-09-2017 18:00 via macworld.com
  
  Apple TV has grown up a lot since its iTV days. It’s not just for iTunes rentals anymore—Apple TV handles just about anything we watch, from House of Cards to Game of Thrones and Major League Baseball games, and now that includes 4K content.Since Apple opened up its tiny streaming box to developers, it’s gone from fun to indispensable. With an extensive library of apps, Siri support, and a drop-dead simple interface, Apple TV is one of the underrated players in Apple’s li
  
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• Now's your last chance to pick up a RWD Tesla Model S - Roadshow

  22-09-2017 16:53
  It'll soon be discontinued, making all-wheel drive standard for Tesla's entire high-end lineup.
  
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• iPhone 8 teardown confirms Apple’s secret specs

  22-09-2017 16:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bringing you theiPhone 8 teardown as early as you can get it...
  
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