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• Best Buy has discounted the 10.5-inch iPad Pro (64GB) by $100

  25-09-2017 23:35 via macworld.com
  
  Apple recently raised the price of some iPad Pro models, but this week you can find others dropping in cost—at least a little. Right now, Best Buy is selling the 64GB 10.5-inch iPad Pro for $550. That's $100 off the standard price, and it's real savings since the 64GB iPad was not part of Apple's recent price hike.This is the 2017 model of the Wi-Fi only iPad Pro that features an A10X Fusion chip, 4GB RAM, and of course a 10.5-inch Retina display. Apple claims the new CPU is
  
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• Apple shares what third-party chargers work with iPhone 8/X fast charging

  25-09-2017 23:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new Apple support document lays out what to look for in third-party hardware to make use of the new fast charging feature for iPhone 8 and iPhone X.more…
  
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• 'Star Trek: Discovery' brings Trekkies and cosplay together - CNET

  25-09-2017 23:17
  Trekkies don their Starfleet uniforms and gather to watch the premiere of "Star Trek: Discovery."
  
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• Amazon Video stalks Apple with big cuts to 4K movie prices

  25-09-2017 23:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s Apple TV 4K box may have only come out last Friday, but its one killer feature already seems...
  
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• iMovie for Mac updated with HEVC support for macOS High Sierra users

  25-09-2017 23:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hot on the heels of Apple releasing macOS High Sierra to the public earlier today, the company has updated iMovie with several enhancements. The update brings the video editing app to version 10.1.7.more…
  
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• Chinese government blocks WhatsApp chat service - CNET

  25-09-2017 23:01
  Facebook might have to lower its billion-user tally now that its encrypted text-messaging service is reportedly no longer available in China.
  
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• Lyft ups its driver game, adds 24/7 phone support - CNET

  25-09-2017 23:00
  In its bid to gain on rival Uber, the ride-hailing company updates its driver app with new features like immediate assistance.
  
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• Apple’s innovative iPhone X delivers screen size and resolution in a package that’s 18% smaller than iPhone 8 Plus

  25-09-2017 22:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you didn't know it before the company’s Sept. 12 hardware announcements, you should know now...
  
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• The best (and worst) new iPhone 8/Plus features [Video]

  25-09-2017 22:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  The iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus are officially on sale, and we were able to score both new smartphones early last Friday morning (read Jordan’s full review).
  This launch felt a little different from past iPhone launches, simply because the highly-anticipated iPhone X looms large on the horizon. I’ve asked lots of people, and many of them have stated that they are waiting for Apple’s OLED-enabled, diminished-bezel flagship model.
  But just because the iPhone X is coming later thi
  
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• Apple looking for sports editor to curate TV app’s new live sports features

  25-09-2017 22:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  When Apple unveiled the new 4K Apple TV earlier this month alongside iPhone 8, iPhone X and Apple Watch Series 3, it also mentioned a new live sports feature arriving with tvOS 11. Now the company is searching for a sports editor to help lead content curation for the feature:more…
  
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• Apple tells iPhone X component suppliers to slow down delivery, say sources

  25-09-2017 22:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has reportedly instructed component suppliers to withhold part of the component shipments prepared...
  
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• iPhone 8 glass back replacements: Apple charges at least $349 for out of warranty units

  25-09-2017 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you are planning to purchase an iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus...
  
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• Alphabet internet balloons could talk to your phone in 2019 - CNET

  25-09-2017 21:20
  Project Loon gets more down to earth with plans to graduate from "moonshot" research idea to a real business. It worked during a test in Peru.
  
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• Ars Technica reviews macOS 10.13 High Sierra: The Mac gets its strongest foundation ever

  25-09-2017 20:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Most of Apple's development work this time around went into under-the-hood additions and updates to foundational technologies...
  
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• How to install macOS High Sierra

  25-09-2017 20:55 via macworld.com
  
  Apple has released macOS High Sierra, which offers new features such as Apple File System, new features in the Photos app, improved video playback, and more. You can get these new features—and the entire operating system—for free.Before you install High Sierra, you should back up your Mac. Run Time Machine or your online backup service if you have one. You can also read our review of High Sierra to learn more about the features and read our High Sierra FAQ to prep your Mac. Set aside
  
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• Ken Block's 1,400-hp Mustang takes on Pikes Peak in 'Climbkhana' - Roadshow

  25-09-2017 20:35
  A very dangerous mountain road? Sure, let's drift up it!
  
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• 7 things to know before upgrading to MacOS High Sierra 10.13 - CNET

  25-09-2017 20:34
  There's a little bit here for intense users of some applications, but at the moment the big story is a possible vulnerability that would let a hacker steal your Keychain contents.
  
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• Here's how to keep up with Nest's growing smart home - CNET

  25-09-2017 20:32
  Trying to make sense of Nest's new product announcements? Start here.
  
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• macOS High Sierra: How to turn off website tracking in Safari 11

  25-09-2017 20:30 via macworld.com
  
  Ever do something on the web, like shop for shoes, and then notice that every other website you visit has ads for shoes? That’s the result of website tracking. It’s a little creepy, the idea that you’re essentially being followed on the web, targeted with advertising. (And yes, Macworld.com is guilty as charged.)Apple’s Safari uses WebKit as its engine to present websites through a browser window. WebKit has features to reduce the amount of tracking a site does, and the l
  
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• Apple's Siri ditches Bing search for Google - CNET

  25-09-2017 20:21
  If you'd rather see Google answering the questions that stump Siri, good news: Microsoft's Bing got the boot.
  
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• macOS High Sierra: How to stop autoplay videos in Safari 11

  25-09-2017 20:15 via macworld.com
  
  Autoplay video: The bane of the web. You either hate them, or are completely disgusted by them. Fortunately, with Safari 11 in macOS High Sierra (Safari 11 is also available for macOS Sierra), you can easily disable autoplay video and surf the web in relative peace.Here’s how to stop autoplay videos in Safari 11.Editor's note: This article originally posted using the beta version of High Sierra. It has been updated using the final release.Stop autoplay videos: The quick way
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• Apple releases macOS High Sierra with Apple File System

  25-09-2017 20:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today announced macOS High Sierra, the latest release of the world’s most advanced desktop operating system...
  
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• macOS High Sierra: How to use Reader mode in Safari 11

  25-09-2017 20:00 via macworld.com
  
  Safari’s Reader mode is a way for users to peruse a webpage without distractions from ads, videos, sponsored content links, and other web elements you may not consider essential to the article you are reading.In Safari 10 (the version that comes with macOS Sierra), Reader mode has to be enabled manually (View > Show Reader or press Shift-Command-R). With Safari 11 in macOS High Sierra and Sierra, you can set the browser to open most pages in Reader mode. (Some pages, like the homepage o
  
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• Former VP launches new podcast: 'Biden's Briefing' - CNET

  25-09-2017 20:00
  Former Vice President Joe Biden teams with startup Ground Control to create the new daily program.
  
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• Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R race car can be yours for $259,000 - Roadshow

  25-09-2017 19:53
  Championship-winning racer will make you a star at track days.
  
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• Face ID vs Touch ID: What iPhone X’s new tech needs to win us over - CNET

  25-09-2017 19:51
  We know a thing or two about unlocking phones with our eyes.
  
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• macOS High Sierra: Everything you need to know about Apple’s new Mac operating system

  25-09-2017 19:45 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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• The case for Apple to finally just make a TV

  25-09-2017 19:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you’ve been following tech for a while, you know that rumors about Apple building a TV...
  
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• A new Mercedes Sprinter van is coming, and it looks slick - Roadshow

  25-09-2017 19:31
  Well, as amazing as a cargo van can be, anyhow.
  
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• Bada Bing! Apple dumps Microsoft for Google in Siri and Spotlight search results

  25-09-2017 19:05 via macworld.com
  
  Siri can finally Google itself. In a change that’s surprising only because it took this long, Apple has announced it will be switching from Bing to Google results when handling Siri and Spotlight web queries.Now, when you ask Siri to search the web for something or it doesn’t know the exact answer to what you’re asking, your results will be from Google, not Bing. The change won’t affect the majority of what Siri can do, just where it sends you when it doesn’t know t
  
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• macOS High Sierra review: Incremental update worthy of your time, eventually

  25-09-2017 19:00 via macworld.com
  
  Operating system updates can be an exciting time for users. There’s the potential to be more productive with new apps, interface enhancements that make your computer easier to use, and flashy new features that remind you how much of an impact technology can have on your life.If you want to get caught up in the excitement of an OS update, you should read Jason Snell’s iOS 11 review. iOS 11 is where all the action is right now.But waitagoshdarnminute, this is the macOS High Sierra revi
  
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• Subaru Viziv Performance concept previews sharp new sedan - Roadshow

  25-09-2017 18:58
  We're not sure what sedan it is, but hey, it's better than another SUV.
  
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• Apple switches default from Bing to Google for Siri web search on iOS and Spotlight on Mac

  25-09-2017 18:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is switching the default provider of its web searches from Siri...
  
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• Get ready to shop for pricey crystal home decor in VR - CNET

  25-09-2017 18:39
  Mastercard and Swarovski team up to create a virtual-reality shopping app for home decor.
  
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• Satya Nadella talks up mixed reality for IT - CNET

  25-09-2017 18:24
  At the Microsoft Ignite tech conference, CEO Satya Nadella shows off mixed reality's benefits for collaboration and security.
  
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• Apple’s macOS High Sierra validates Mac firmware weekly, alerts users to possible security issues

  25-09-2017 18:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new routine in High Sierra runs automatically weekly and checks the firmware of the Mac...
  
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• Google and Levi's 'Commuter Trucker Jacket' Lets You Control Your iPhone's Calls, Texts, and Music

  25-09-2017 17:25 via macrumors.com
  Google's Advanced Technology and Projects group today unveiled its first consumer product, called the "Levi's Commuter Trucker Jacket" and going on sale this Wednesday, September 27, for $350 (via TechCrunch). The jacket is powered by Jacquard, a connected apparel platform that ATAP developed for fashion designers and apparel manufacturers to integrate technology directly into clothing lines.
  The technology in the jacket is housed in the cuff of its sleeve, with gesture sensing Jacquard Threads
  
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• Apple to release macOS High Sierra today – are you ready?

  25-09-2017 17:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Today we will see the availability of the latest macOS High Sierra...
  
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• macOS High Sierra Automatically Performs Security Check on EFI Firmware Each Week

  25-09-2017 17:14 via macrumors.com
  Mac users who upgrade to macOS High Sierra will benefit from a significant new security feature that works in the background.
  macOS High Sierra automatically checks a Mac's EFI firmware against Apple's database of "known good" data to ensure it hasn't been tampered with, according to a series of tweets from an Apple engineer.The tweets have since been deleted, but a summary remains available on the Mac blog The Eclectic Light Company.The new utility eficheck, located in /usr/libexec/firmwarechec
  
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• Fitbit Announces October 1 Launch Date for New Ionic Smartwatch and Flyer Headphones

  25-09-2017 16:49 via macrumors.com
  It's been almost one month since Fitbit unveiled the new "Ionic" smartwatch and "Flyer" Bluetooth headphones, which at the time were given an unspecific October launch window. Today, the wearables company announced that both devices will be available in retail stores across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America on October 1.The Fitbit Ionic is the company's first smartwatch and includes improved GPS, heart rate tracking, water resistance up to 50 meters,
  
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• How Apple should fix Apple TV: This all seems so obvious, and yet…

  25-09-2017 16:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Let me preface this by saying that I like the Apple TV. It’s a solid device....
  
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• Deloitte hacked, compromising its clients' emails - CNET

  25-09-2017 16:40
  The consulting firm confirmed it was the victim of a cyberattack but said the impact was small.
  
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• TrueDepth Camera System is Primary Reason for Slow iPhone X Production

  25-09-2017 16:32 via macrumors.com
  Following a report claiming Apple's suppliers are shipping only about 40 percent of the components originally planned for initial production of the iPhone X, a new report suggests the TrueDepth camera is the primary bottleneck.
  The word comes from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who said the facial recognition system is "far more complex" than those on competing devices, which is making it challenging for Apple to achieve mass production.An excerpt from Kuo's research note obtained by MacRu
  
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• KGI: Apple iPhone X preorder demand may surpass 40-50 million units

  25-09-2017 16:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  In a note to clients this morning KGI's well-regarded analyst Ming-Chi Kuo...
  
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• Super Mario Run speeds toward massive update, price cut

  25-09-2017 16:04 via macworld.com
  
  It’s been just about a year since Nintendo announced it would finally be bringing its beloved Mario franchise to smartphones, and it’s not letting Super Mario Run’s first birthday pass by without a celebration. On Friday, a new version of Super Mario Run will be available for free to all users, and Nintendo says it will be the game’s “biggest update ever.”It’s so big, in fact, Nintendo can’t wait to show it to us. In a tweet from Nintendo UK, the c
  
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• iPhone X Production Supposedly Going Much Slower Than Apple Originally Planned

  25-09-2017 16:02 via macrumors.com
  Apple has instructed some of its suppliers to slow down delivery of iPhone X components, according to Taiwanese website DigiTimes.
  The report, citing unnamed sources from within Apple's supply chain, claims the suppliers are now shipping only about 40 percent of the components originally planned for the initial production of the iPhone X.Apple is allegedly waiting to see how many iPhone X pre-orders it receives, and monitoring how well the already-released iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus sell, before
  
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• Microsoft Ignite 2017: Everything that was just announced - CNET

  25-09-2017 15:47
  The company's big IT conference in Orlando is brimming with news about enterprise-level products.
  
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• Want innovation? Upgrade your PC, not your phone, says HP - CNET

  25-09-2017 15:45
  Ron Coughlin, head of HP's personal computer group, believes his industry is sizzling, not stagnant. Also: Touchscreens beat Apple Touch Bars.
  
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• Apple's 2018 iPhone Lineup Said to Gain LCD Model With Screen Larger Than 6 Inches

  25-09-2017 15:39 via macrumors.com
  Apple's lineup of iPhones next year will introduce a larger-screened LCD model, measuring more than 6 inches, according to a report today by The Bell (via The Korea Herald). It's unclear whether this size will be an additional offering to the current LCD iPhone lineup (including 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models), or if it's replacing these sizes completely.In May we heard the first rumor about Apple's 2018 iPhones, which at the time focused solely on the OLED versions and did not mention the LCD mod
  
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