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• Why Uber is forking over a 15 percent stake to SoftBank - CNET

  28-12-2017 23:31
  A quick look at the deal between the ride-hailing company and the big tech investor and why it matters.
  
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• Here's Apple's huge apology for slowing down your old iPhone - CNET

  28-12-2017 23:29
  Apple will offer $29 battery replacements that should speed things up again, through 2018.
  
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• Report: Broader iPhone lineup creates more stability for AAPL

  28-12-2017 23:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  A report today from Reuters takes a look at Apple’s broadening iPhone lineup and some of the benefits of its new strategy.more…
  
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• Apple apologizes for poor communication about iPhone batteries and performance; slashes battery replacement cost from $79 to $29

  28-12-2017 23:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  We know that some of you feel Apple has let you down. We apologize...
  
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• Your favorite Roadshow videos of 2017 - Roadshow

  28-12-2017 23:12
  From two-track shredding to a Hyundai that sheds its roots, these are the videos you loved the most.
  
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• Apple to Offer $29 iPhone Battery Replacements, More Battery Health Info in iOS

  28-12-2017 22:55 via macrumors.com
  Apple this afternoon addressed customer concerns about an ongoing controversy over power management features in older iPhones, pledging to introduce more detailed information about battery health and reducing the price of battery replacements for all of 2018.In a letter explaining its policies, Apple apologizes for the misinformation that's been spread and says that it would never "intentionally shorten the life of any Apple product, or degrade the user experience to drive customer upgrades."
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• Best Wireless Chargers for iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus

  28-12-2017 22:43 via macrumors.com
  With the release of the iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus, Apple now supports Qi-based wireless inductive charging on its latest phones, and that means charging pads have quickly become popular accessories for iPhone owners.
  Apple's favored partners for wireless charging pads are Belkin and mophie, and Apple is carrying a $60 charger from each company in its own online and retail stores. But there are lots of other options available on the market, and we've had a chance to try out a number o
  
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• Apple temporarily drops price of iPhone battery replacement, promises iOS update to address battery health in new apology

  28-12-2017 22:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today published an open letter on its website apologizing for how it handled performance on iPhones with older batteries, specifically “how we have communicated that process.”
  We’ve been hearing feedback from our customers about the way we handle performance for iPhones with older batteries and how we have communicated that process.
  We know that some of you feel Apple has let you down. We apologize. There’s been a lot of misunderstanding about this issue, so we woul
  
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• No, Apple’s throttling of iPhones with aging batteries is not planned obsolescence

  28-12-2017 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Apple iPhone throttling controversy started with a blog post by John Poole, founder of Primate Labs...
  
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• iMac Pro Now Available for Pickup at Apple Stores in Australia and Japan [Updated]

  28-12-2017 22:11 via macrumors.com
  Following initial shipments of the iMac Pro that have started to be delivered to customers over the past few days, the iMac Pro is now available for pickup at many Apple retail stores in Australia and Japan.
  Apple's website lists the iMac Pro as available for pickup today at around half of its retail locations in Australia and Japan, but for now it appears that only the base model has immediate availability, allowing customers to place orders online from store stock.While we're currently seeing
  
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• China offers tax incentives to persuade U.S. companies like Apple to stay

  28-12-2017 21:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  In a bid to keep American businesses from taking their profits out of China following Washington’s overhaul of the United States tax code...
  
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• Happy Hour Podcast 153 | A look back at Apple’s 2017 and predicting 2018 announcements

  28-12-2017 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  This week Benjamin and Zac look back at Apple’s 2017, how it compared to our predictions, and what we expect next year.
  9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more…
  
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• LG home speaker with Google Assistant launches next month - CNET

  28-12-2017 20:53
  LG versus Samsung, Google Assistant versus Bixby Voice.
  
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• Apple execs face jail in France after lawsuit over slowing down iPhones

  28-12-2017 20:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  A French activist group has launched a criminal lawsuit against Apple over its policy of slowing down...
  
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• YouTube on Fire TV? Things just got trickier - CNET

  28-12-2017 20:48
  At the moment, Fire TV users looking to watch something on YouTube will have to detour to a web browser.
  
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• Korea seeks explanation from Apple for slowing down devices without warning

  28-12-2017 20:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Korean broadcasting and telecom regulator has formally sought an explanation from Apple...
  
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• French lawsuit over iPhone battery performance could jail Apple execs, cost millions

  28-12-2017 19:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  The latest lawsuit to be filed against Apple in the battery throttling controversy looks to be the most serious to date. A French environmental group has hit Apple with litigation over alleged planned obsolescence. If found guilty, Apple executives could actually face jail time in addition to millions in fines.more…
  
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• So Retro: The classic '80s arcade roars back to life - CNET

  28-12-2017 19:29
  Arcades that died out in the '90s are being resurrected. For the Neon Retro Arcade in Pasadena, its customers are proof that games bridge generations.
  
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• China announces new tax exemption, encourages companies like Apple to continue investment

  28-12-2017 19:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  China has today shared that it will be offering a temporary tax exemption for foreign companies. This news comes a week after the US tax overhaul passed through Congress.
  The New York Times reports that China announced the new tax break for foreign companies, but with limited details. The exemption will be retroactive from January 1, 2017.more…
  
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• Apple to release source code for Lisa computer

  28-12-2017 19:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  The source code for Apple's Lisa, the computer that pre-dated the Mac, is to be released...
  
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• Chinese court acts against founder of ambitious LeEco - CNET

  28-12-2017 18:28
  It seizes assets of Jia Yueting, who resigned as CEO earlier this year from the company that once saw itself as a mashup of Apple, Tesla and more.
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: Twelve South HiRise 2 $34, Pioneer CarPlay Receiver $470, Finish Line up to 50% off sale, more

  28-12-2017 18:19 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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• Angela Ahrendts hypes the future of ‘Today at Apple’ sessions in retail

  28-12-2017 18:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts has published a new article on LinkedIn, and in it she discusses the Apple Store’s evolution over the past few years. Ahrendts specifically hypes the recently launched ‘Today at Apple’ initiative rolled out this year at all Apple Stores.more…
  
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• Apple now requires CEO Tim Cook to fly only on private jets

  28-12-2017 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook pulled in $102 million in total compensation in 2017...
  
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• Target's End-of-the-Year iPad Deals: $250 for 32GB 9.7-inch iPad and $300 for 128GB iPad mini 4

  28-12-2017 17:51 via macrumors.com
  Sales celebrating the end of 2017 are in full swing, and Target this week has priced the 32GB 9.7-inch iPad from early 2017 at $249.99, down from $329.99. Currently, that's $30 cheaper than another sale on the same iPad that Best Buy is running, so if you've been looking to purchase one of the lower-end models of Apple's iPad lineup this is a great opportunity. As of writing, the Space Gray and Silver models are in stock to ship while Gold models qualify for free order pickup depending on stock
  
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• iMac Pro teardown reveals upgradable RAM and SSD

  28-12-2017 17:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  An Apple Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider is able to open up the iMac Pro and...
  
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• T-Mobile chief: We're on the fast track to 5G - CNET

  28-12-2017 17:06
  CEO John Legere expects the year ahead to continue T-Mobile's advance toward 5G as it builds on the wireless spectrum it acquired in 2017.
  
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• Year in Review: Everything Apple Introduced in 2017

  28-12-2017 17:05 via macrumors.com
  2017 was a big year for Apple, with the launch of the entirely revamped iPhone X, the iMac Pro, the first cellular-enabled Apple Watch, an iPad Pro with an amazing display, the Apple TV 4K, and new Macs, software, and other products.In the video below, we highlighted some of the most well-received and notable Apple products of the year, and below that, you'll find a quick overview of every major product Apple debuted or announced in 2017.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos
  
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• Bizarre European ruling allows Italian designers to use Steve Jobs brand and Apple-like logo

  28-12-2017 16:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  A truly bizarre EU ruling has allowed two Italian brothers to sell clothes and accessories under the Steve Jobs brand name, complete with a variation on the Apple logo …more…
  
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• Apple’s not-quite trillion-dollar iPhone

  28-12-2017 16:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  The first $1 trillion is always the hardest...
  
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• iMac versus iMac Pro: Base model comparisons test 4K footage export and more [Video]

  28-12-2017 16:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s most powerful line of Macs — the iMac Pro — is reaching customers this month, and Dom Esposito has created a quick comparison of the base model versions of both the standard iMac and the new iMac Pro. Just how much faster is the $5000 desktop compared to the $1800 model?more…
  
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• Opinion: My end-of-year report card for Apple’s 2017 performance

  28-12-2017 16:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  This time last year, I gave my end-of-year report card for Apple’s 2016 performance – and it’s time now for the 2017 version.
  Last year, there were some controversial decisions, with two key products getting more attention for what they omitted rather than what they offered: the loss of the headphone socket in the iPhone 7, and most ports in the MacBook Pro. Both now feel like very old news. As I wrote at the time, while there may be much discussion at the time, people do quick
  
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• Italian Clothing Company Wins the Right to Use Steve Jobs' Name

  28-12-2017 16:15 via macrumors.com
  An Italian clothing company that uses the name "Steve Jobs" as its brand will be able to continue using the moniker after winning a multi-year legal battle, reports Italian site la Repubblica Napoli (via The Verge).Brothers Vincenzo and Giacomo Barbato named their clothing brand "Steve Jobs" in 2012 after learning that Apple had not trademarked his name.Image via la Repubblica Napoli
  "We did our market research and we noticed that Apple, one of the best known companies in the world, never though
  
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• Certainties: Death, taxes and annual iPhone forecast cuts

  28-12-2017 16:00 via macworld.com
  
  Stop the Macalope if you’ve heard this one.OK, not literally. He doesn’t get paid if he doesn’t write a whole column. And alfalfa doesn’t get delivered for free. Somewhere, presumably, it grows free but the Macalope hasn’t figured out where that is yet.But have you heard the very bad awful news? Yes, estimates of first calendar quarter iPhone X sales are being cut and it’s not at all like we go through this hand-wringing exercise every year, oh, wait, it&rsquo
  
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• Anker PowerLine+ Lightning cable review: Everything you want in a Lightning cable

  28-12-2017 16:00 via macworld.com
  
  The Anker PowerLine+ is basically everything you want in a Lightning cable. This premium, nylon-wrapped cable is super durable, comes in a variety of colors and lengths, and it won’t leave you broke. It’s not dirt cheap—the 3-foot cable costs about $14—but even the longest version is a couple of dollars cheaper than Apple’s Lightning cable. It’s not necessarily the cable to get if you’re on a rice-and-beans budget, but you’ll save over Apple’
  
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• Wireless charging reaches beyond the charging pad, finally - CNET

  28-12-2017 15:46
  Powercast has some good news about juicing your headphones, smartwatch or fitness band. Your phone? That gets more complicated.
  
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• Apple Pay Promo Offers $5 Off Fandango Movie Tickets

  28-12-2017 15:46 via macrumors.com
  Apple is offering an Apple Pay promotion this week that discounts Fandango movie tickets by $5 when you make a purchase using either the Fandango app or the Fandango.com website.The discount will be available on movie ticket purchases made through January 2, according to the email that went out to Apple customers this morning. When you make a purchase using Apple Pay, you will need to use the promo code "AppleCheer" at checkout to get the Fandango discount.In addition to providing the Fandango d
  
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• Apple in talks to set up retail stores in Saudi Arabia

  28-12-2017 15:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple and Amazon are in licensing discussions with Riyadh on investing in Saudi Arabia...
  
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• Apple Holding Discussions With Saudi Arabian Government to Open Retail Store in 2019

  28-12-2017 15:18 via macrumors.com
  Apple could debut its first retail location within Saudi Arabia as soon as 2019, thanks to the government's current push towards a "high-tech look" for the country. Reuters reports today that officials in Saudi Arabia's capital of Riyadh -- including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman -- are currently in licensing discussions with both Apple and Amazon in an effort to entice major technology companies into the country.Apple is rumored to be talking with SAGIA, Saudi Arabia's foreign investment aut
  
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• Ventev Chargesync Alloy Lightning cable review: This cable can survive a dog attack

  28-12-2017 15:00 via macworld.com
  
  Ventev’s Chargesync Alloy Lightning cable is durable, attractive, and surprisingly dog-resistant.Let me explain: My Pomeranian, Dolce, loves to chew on expensive charging cables. She snaps through regular PVC-wrapped cables in a matter of seconds. Fabric-wrapped cables slow her down a little (I suspect because she like to savor the texture). She snagged the Chargesync Alloy cable off my desk when my back was turned.I estimate Dolce spent about 45 minutes gnawing on the cable. THe damage wa
  
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• The 41 best VR games - CNET

  28-12-2017 15:00
  What's worth playing in virtual reality? Here are all our favorites.
  
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• 2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe is a stiffly-sprung performer - Roadshow

  28-12-2017 15:00
  If you don't mind a ride that's almost always a bit too stiff, the C43 is a rather rewarding sports coupe.
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook paid close to $102 million for fiscal 2017

  28-12-2017 14:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook received a 74 percent increase in his annual bonus for fiscal 2017...
  
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• 'Ring in the New Year' Activity Challenge Begins Appearing for Apple Watch Owners Ahead of January

  28-12-2017 14:27 via macrumors.com
  One year after launching a "Ring in the New Year" challenge for Apple Watch owners, Apple today is rolling out the challenge again for 2018. The challenge's rules appear slightly similar to last year, requiring you to close all three Activity rings for seven days in a row in January. During the previous challenge, you had to accomplish the same goal coupled with the specific requirement of the Activity streak lasting from a Monday to a Sunday.
  Once you complete the task you'll get a special Appl
  
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• What to look out for when moving cloud-based files that are stored locally on your Mac

  28-12-2017 14:00 via macworld.com
  
  Cloud-hosted file services like Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, and iCloud Drive try to create the best of several overlapping scenarios, but it can still be confusing to regular users exactly where their files are stored. With services that use one or more folders on your computer to sync files, the services make centrally stored copies of everything in those folders, and distribute them to other linked machines—your own and those of other people that you’ve shared items or folders with
  
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• Time in a Bottle, Part 2 - CNET

  28-12-2017 14:00
  Original fiction from CNET's Technically Literate series. In this three-part story, a glass of precious wine leads to a precious technological breakthrough.
  
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• Smartwatches were finally worth our time this year - CNET

  28-12-2017 14:00
  High-end wearables have emerged from last year's market slump and are taking over from basic fitness trackers.
  
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• Favorite Portrait Mode photos: CNET Editors share their best - CNET

  28-12-2017 14:00
  One of the biggest trends in phone photography in 2017 was the wide adoption of portrait mode which creates an artistic blurry background in a photo making it look like it was taken on a DSLR. We tested dozens of phones with this feature and here are some of our favorite portrait mode photos we took.
  
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• Snapchat allows you to create your own (editable) review of 2017

  28-12-2017 13:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you’ve been using the Memories feature in Snapchat, to keep your favorite photos safe, you can now view all the ones you saved this year in a look back at 2017 …more…
  
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• iMac Pro Base Model Teardown Reveals 2x SSD RAID Configuration and Four 8GB DIMM Modules

  28-12-2017 13:37 via macrumors.com
  While we await iFixit's inevitable comprehensive teardown of Apple's new iMac Pro, third party Mac component supplier OWC has just published its own teardown video, providing some interesting tidbits on the internal configuration of the non-user upgradeable machine.
  Whereas standard 27-inch iMacs have a small hatch in the back that allows the RAM in the machine to be upgraded after purchase, the iMac Pro does not. Fortunately, an Apple Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider is able to ope
  
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