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• TouchArcade iOS Gaming Roundup: Thomas Was Alone, Stranger Things, Goat Simulator, and More

  06-10-2017 23:58 via macrumors.com
  I'm writing this from EVE Vegas, and while they haven't announced anything just yet, it does seem odd that the guys behind EVE Online would want someone from an iPhone games site to be in the audience, eh? Anyway, on with some of the bigger stories from this week in the world of iOS gaming.This week was welcomed by two absolutely legendary 32-bit games getting updated to support iOS 11. Thomas Was Alone and Hoplite are now both 64-bit. Thomas Was Alone is near the top of my personal list of best
  
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• Here are the free games you get with Daydream View - CNET

  06-10-2017 23:46
  Google's updated VR headset comes with $40 worth of games.
  
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• iOS 11: Why developers are embracing Apple’s ARKit

  06-10-2017 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  You can’t underestimate the potential of AR...
  
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• Opinion: Apple needs to include a fast charging power adapter with the iPhone

  06-10-2017 23:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  It’s well known that Apple puts a lot of energy and focus into creating an amazing user experience with its products and services, and this can be seen in many ways across Apple’s ecosystem of hardware and software. However, one area where Apple has continued to offer a sub par experience is the charging solution it includes with its iPhones.more…
  
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• Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple’s true iPhone ‘supercycle’ coming in 2018

  06-10-2017 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  KGI’s Ming-Chi Kuo is today out with a new investor note in which he further analyzes the iPhone X...
  
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• Apple Doesn't Deliberately Slow Down Older Devices According to Benchmark Analysis

  06-10-2017 22:55 via macrumors.com
  Benchmarking company Futuremark recently set out to debunk long-running speculation that Apple intentionally slows down older iPhones when it releases new software updates as a way to encourage its customers to buy new devices.Starting in 2016, Futuremark collected over 100,000 benchmark results for seven different iPhone models across three versions of iOS, using that data to create performance comparison charts to determine whether there have been performance drops in iOS 9, iOS 10, and iOS 11
  
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• Apple’s head of iCloud infrastructure technology departs the company

  06-10-2017 22:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new report from CNBC this evening claims that the Apple executive responsible for the company’s iCloud infrastructure has left the company. Eric Billingsley was Apple’s director of internet services operations, overseeing much of the iCloud backend…more…
  
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• The Pixel 2 just stole one of iOS 11's best features - CNET

  06-10-2017 22:41
  "Do not disturb when driving" is a go.
  
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• Jony Ive on Jobs, creativity and why old cellphones sucked - CNET

  06-10-2017 22:38
  In a rare public interview, Apple's design chief shares that he never met anyone who could focus like Steve Jobs.
  
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• No, Apple does not purposely slow down older iPhones with iOS updates to spur new model sales

  06-10-2017 22:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple actually does a good job of supporting its older devices with regular updates that maintain a consistent level of performance...
  
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• Pixel 2 supports 27W chargers, won't actually charge faster (update) - CNET

  06-10-2017 22:24
  Ah well.
  
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• Bruce Sewell retires as Apple’s general counsel; Katherine Adams joins Apple as general counsel and SVP

  06-10-2017 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today announced that Katherine Adams, formerly senior vice president and general counsel of Honeywell...
  
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• Tarantula Nebula creepy-crawls into Hubble's view - CNET

  06-10-2017 21:51
  The Tarantula Nebula spins a web of beauty alongside a bubbly neighboring nebula in a glorious Hubble Space Telescope image.
  
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• Hubble wows with stunning space images - CNET

  06-10-2017 21:51
  The Hubble Space Telescope generates some of the most spectacular views of space ever seen. Step into a world of swirling nebulae, galactic gas clouds and sparkling galaxies.
  
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• iOS 11: How to turn off your iPhone without the power button

  06-10-2017 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  There are some handy new features in iOS 11 that aren’t very sexy, but can be really useful when needed. One of these new features is the ability to power down your iPhone without the sleep/wake (power) button.more…
  
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• Qualcomm CEO: We think we’ll be successful in our fight with Apple

  06-10-2017 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Even as a series of anti-trust investigations and an ugly pricing dispute with Apple Inc...
  
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• Watch an Emirates A380 make frightening landing in wind - CNET

  06-10-2017 21:22
  Commentary: Germany's Dusseldorf airport is notorious for its crosswinds. In this video, Emirates pilots seem to be battling the gusts even after landing.
  
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• Will Amazon sell drugs online? - CNET

  06-10-2017 21:08
  A report suggests Amazon wants to be a pharmacy -- and is deciding whether it should.
  
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• HomeKit Coming to Hunter Douglas' New PowerView Motorization System for Window Shades

  06-10-2017 21:06 via macrumors.com
  Hunter Douglas recently launched its next-generation PowerView Motorization system designed to control Hunter Douglas motorized window shades.The new version of the PowerView Motorization supports Amazon and Google services out of the box, but with an update later this year, it will also support Apple's HomeKit.The PowerView Motorization Hub lets users control, time, and set their window shades to raise, lower, and tilt on an automatic schedule. With HomeKit support, the PowerView Motion will le
  
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• Jony Ive on the iPhone and the 'pursuit of excellence' - CNET

  06-10-2017 21:02
  During an interview at a conference Friday, Apple's design chief discusses higher standards, forming new ideas and his work with Steve Jobs.
  
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• AOL to shut down AIM instant messenger service on December 15th

  06-10-2017 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you were a 90’s kid, chances are there was a point in time when AOL Instant Messenger...
  
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• Popular iOS Twitter Client Tweetbot 4 Gets First Discount of 2017, Dropping From $10 to $5

  06-10-2017 20:52 via macrumors.com
  Tweetbot is one of the most popular third-party Twitter clients, and this week developer Tapbots has dropped the price of the latest version of the app -- Tweetbot 4 -- by 50 percent, from $9.99 to $4.99. The last time a similar price drop happened was December 2016, so the app had yet to see a discount throughout 2017.
  It's not clear how long the discount will last, but given the length of previous sales (around 4-5 days), it should stick around until October 7-8.
  The app lets you mute tweets b
  
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• Ford's two new police cars complete harsh testing, are ready for duty - Roadshow

  06-10-2017 20:48
  There's no true definition of the term "pursuit rated," but third-party testing confirms these cars are up to the task of police work.
  
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• Fake cosplay guns, real security problems at Comic Cons - CNET

  06-10-2017 20:44
  Comic conventions like New York Comic Con are discouraging or banning some costume weapons in light of public violence. How do cosplayers feel about dumping their carefully crafted props?
  
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• 5 reasons to build a Hackintosh (and how to get started)

  06-10-2017 20:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Many an enterprising system builder has put together a Hhackintosh and it’s not that hard to build if you’ve got a free afternoon...
  
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• Pixel 2 could charge even faster -- if you pay more - CNET

  06-10-2017 20:22
  Google's new phone can reportedly gulp down 27W of pure power.
  
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• 9to5Rewards: Customize a pair of Apple AirPods from ColorWare [Giveaway]

  06-10-2017 20:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  This week for 9to5Rewards, we’re giving away a pair of customized AirPods from ColorWare, the Minnesota-based company that specializes in custom painted products & skins.
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• Jony Ive Talks Design, Steve Jobs, Future Tech and More on Stage at TechFest 2017

  06-10-2017 20:13 via macrumors.com
  Apple design chief Jony Ive spoke this afternoon at TechFest 2017, an event held in New York City. Ive sat down for an interview with The New Yorker editor David Remnick to answer some questions about his design philosophies, his time at Apple, and what it was like working with Steve Jobs, who served as a "wonderful teacher" for Ive.Ive's TechFest talk wasn't streamed live, but Business Insider was on hand at the interview and shared a live blog with some of Ive's responses and discussion points
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Thunderbolt Station 3 From CalDigit

  06-10-2017 20:03 via macrumors.com
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with CalDigit to offer MacRumors a chance to win one of the company's TS3 Thunderbolt Station 3 docks.The TS3, designed to connect to Apple's most recent Thunderbolt 3 Macs, features a sleek ribbed aluminum enclosure and adds a range of functionality to machines like the MacBook Pro with its wealth of ports.At the back, the TS3 offers two USB 3.1 Type-A ports, two eSATA ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port, a DisplayPort, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports. At the fr
  
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• Apple fixes Keychain vulnerability, but only in macOS High Sierra

  06-10-2017 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The zero-day vulnerability in macOS's Keychain has been addressed by Apple...
  
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• Amazon's Philip K. Dick series promises more where 'Blade Runner' came from - CNET

  06-10-2017 20:00
  "Electric Dreams" looks like the next "Black Mirror" and then some.
  
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• macOS High Sierra and APFS: Cautions!

  06-10-2017 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Along with the release of the first developer beta of macOS Sierra in June of 2016...
  
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• HP gets China's OK to buy Samsung's printer unit for $1.1 billion - CNET

  06-10-2017 18:55
  The decision comes with limitations to protect against the company engaging in anticompetitive behavior, says the Commerce Ministry.
  
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• EFF Says iOS 11's Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Toggles in Control Center Are Misleading and Compromise Security

  06-10-2017 18:51 via macrumors.com
  Apple recently confirmed that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are not fully disabled when toggled off in Control Center on iOS 11, and the change has generated some fresh criticism from a prominent non-profit digital rights group.
  For background, when Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are toggled off, an iPhone or iPad on iOS 11 merely disconnects from a Wi-Fi network and Bluetooth accessories. The actual Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radios in the device remain activated.Moreover, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth automatically reenable at 5:0
  
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• Jony Ive says we ‘sense care’ in good design, Apple will continue to be revolutionary, and more in new interview

  06-10-2017 18:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jony Ive, Apple’s Chief Design Officer, is set to take the stage at The New Yorker TechFest to discuss ‘The Shape of Things to Come’ with The New Yorker‘s editor David Remnick. 9to5Mac is live from the venue in New York City and will have full coverage starting at the top of the hour (10 am PT/1 pm ET). Follow along below:more…
  
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• Boeing buys Aurora, maker of autonomous robotic aircraft - CNET

  06-10-2017 18:45
  Are self-driving commercial planes in our near future?
  
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• 'Pacific Rim: Uprising' trailer blazes with Kaiju battles - CNET

  06-10-2017 18:41
  New Kaiju, new Jaegers and John Boyega as Idris Elba's heir apparent? Time to cancel the apocalypse again.
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: iPad Pro $100 off, Seagate 2TB Portable Hard Drive $60, UE Megaboom $143, more

  06-10-2017 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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• Review: Logitech's Circle 2 Brings HomeKit Compatibility and a New Design

  06-10-2017 18:29 via macrumors.com
  Logitech's Circle 2, introduced in June, is the second-generation version of its Circle home security camera. This new version features a redesigned body, wired and wire-free versions, accessories that let it be positioned anywhere, and, through a recent update, HomeKit support.Circle 2 is meant to be used as a home security device and it's ideal for keeping an eye on your house while you're away from home. It's also great for keeping an eye on pets and children, and even communicating with the
  
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• Polestar teases first coupe under new performance brand - Roadshow

  06-10-2017 18:20
  At least, we think it's a coupe...
  
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• Elon Musk talks with Puerto Rico about Tesla power options - CNET

  06-10-2017 18:14
  The Tesla CEO and the Puerto Rico governor exchange tweets about the potential for a new electricity system.
  
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• Apple is probing reports of swollen iPhone 8 batteries, but let's not get bent out of shape

  06-10-2017 18:10 via macworld.com
  
  You might have seen a tweet or Facebook post over the past week with a pic of someone’s swollen iPhone 8 case. A handful of such claims have surfaced since the phone started shipping on Sept. 22, and as expected, they’re making headlines all across the web. But there’s no reason to worry yet.Bulging batteries are caused by a buildup of gases inside the cell. It generally affects older batteries that are reaching the end of their lifespan, but while it’s rare, it’s n
  
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• Google’s new smart speakers take aim at Amazon’s dominance, pressures Apple ahead of HomePod launch

  06-10-2017 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Alphabet Inc.'s Google recently unveiled a suite of upgraded devices, including Google Home Mini and Max...
  
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• 'Justice League' to feature Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo - Roadshow

  06-10-2017 17:56
  The car debuted in 2013, but it'll get a new interior for the latest DC flick.
  
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• After 20 years, AIM will officially shutdown in December

  06-10-2017 17:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  After first launching back in 1997, today word arrives that AOL Instant Messenger will officially shut down in December after a 20-year run:more…
  
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• White House chief's personal phone breached, report says - CNET

  06-10-2017 17:42
  It may have been compromised as far back as December, although Chief of Staff John Kelly has been using a government-issued phone since joining the administration.
  
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• Apple’s general counsel and SVP Bruce Sewell to retire, will be replaced by Katherine Adams

  06-10-2017 17:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today has announced that its general counsel and SVP Bruce Sewell will be retiring at the end of the year and that Katherine Adams will be stepping into the role.more…
  
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• Macworld reviews Apple Watch Series 3: The wearable leader runs out to an insurmountable lead

  06-10-2017 17:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  There's none better, with or without LTE...
  
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• Return of the world's best $20 drone - CNET

  06-10-2017 17:12
  Whether for yourself or a gift, this is a fantastic flier. Plus: Another of my favorite products is on sale again.
  
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• All touchscreen BlackBerry Motion unveiled in leak - CNET

  06-10-2017 17:11
  Perennial leaker Evan Blass shows off the latest BlackBerry phone made by Chinese company TCL.
  
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