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• Windows embraces new space-squeezing photo format - CNET

  16-03-2018 23:37
  Microsoft's PC software is joining Apple's iOS and Google's Android in embracing HEIF, which halves photo sizes compared with JPEG.
  
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• You may have to wait for Oculus Go until Facebook's May event - CNET

  16-03-2018 23:34
  Facebook's upcoming $199 cordless headset reportedly won't arrive for a couple more months.
  
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• Apple imagines a world where you unlock everything with your face - CNET

  16-03-2018 23:05
  Commentary: In a new iPhone X ad, Cupertino shows what would happen if your face unlocked more than your phone. It would be complete chaos, of course.
  
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• Fortnite for iOS First Look: It's fun, but desktop players will eat you alive

  16-03-2018 22:48 via macworld.com
  
  It hasn’t even been a fortnight since we learned that Fortnite: Battle Royale, Epic Games’ wildly popular multiplayer survival shooter, would be coming to iOS, and yet now it’s already on my iPhone and iPad, running far more smoothly than I’d expect from a freshly-minted beta. Only a comparatively small group of players currently have access, but what I’ve seen so far suggests that Epic wouldn’t have to do much to fling open the gates to the wider public. (Yo
  
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• iPhone X vs. Galaxy S9+: Which Smartphone Has a Better Camera?

  16-03-2018 22:36 via macrumors.com
  Over the course of this week, we've been taking a look at Samsung's new flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+, as these two devices are the iPhone X's biggest competition.In our latest video, available on the MacRumors YouTube channel, we compared the Samsung Galaxy S9+'s dual-lens camera with variable aperture to the vertical dual-lens camera in the iPhone X.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Samsung decided to focus heavily on image quality in its late
  
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• 9to5Rewards: 30% savings on Caseco site-wide + HomePod giveaway

  16-03-2018 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  This month on 9to5Rewards one lucky reader will be chosen to receive a space gray Apple HomePod along with a $500 gift card courtesy of our sponsor Caseco. In addition to our grand prize for the HomePod and $500 gift card, Caseco throwing in  a second $500 gift card to a second reader. Head below for your opportunity to win, and get 30% off Caseco accessories with promo code 9to5Mac30off before it’s too late.. more…
  
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• U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Visits Apple Park

  16-03-2018 22:30 via macrumors.com
  United States Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin today visited Apple CEO Tim Cook at Apple Park, according to an image shared on Twitter by Mnuchin.In his tweet, Mnuchin thanked Tim Cook for Apple's commitment to invest $350 billion in the United States, which refers to a January announcement from Apple where the company said it planned to bolster the U.S. economy through job creation, existing investments, and new investments.
  Glad to visit @Apple HQ with @tim_cook. Thank you for your commitment
  
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• Apple debuts new iPhone X ad touting the magic of Face ID

  16-03-2018 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has debuted a new television ad for iPhone X on U.S. broadcast and cable networks....
  
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• Court nixes FCC rules targeting robocalls - CNET

  16-03-2018 22:11
  The D.C. Circuit said Friday Obama-era FCC rules meant to curb unwanted robocalls went too far and could have led to anyone using a smartphone to violate the law.
  
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• Review: Eve Button Offers Quick Physical Controls for Activating Your Favorite HomeKit Scenes

  16-03-2018 22:06 via macrumors.com
  Elgato has been making HomeKit-enabled "Eve" Bluetooth accessories for several years now, and the company now boasts an impressive lineup that includes a range of sensors, switches and smart plugs, and motion detectors.Eve Button, Elgato's newest product, is a simple little three-gesture switch that's designed to control all of your other HomeKit products, activating scenes, turning lights on and off, and more.Design
  The Eve Button has a simple, clean design with a silver aluminum shell and a bl
  
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• Onkyo's TX-SR383 adds height channels, but not Atmos - CNET

  16-03-2018 22:06
  The Onkyo TX-SR383 offers two more channels than before, but a price bump means that the receiver may not be as competitive against models with Dolby Atmos onboard.
  
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• iOS 11.3: Beta 6 has been released to developers and public beta testers

  16-03-2018 22:01 via macworld.com
  
  Updated 03/16/18: Apple has released Beta 6 to developers and public beta testers.Hot on the heels of iOS 11.2.5, which brought HomePod support, Siri news, and a fix for the Messages text bomb, Apple has started to release betas of iOS 11.3. And it’s going to have some pretty cool features on board, including the one we’ve all been waiting for: a toggle for CPU throttling on phones with old batteries.To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily 048 | March 16, 2018

  16-03-2018 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/9to5mac-daily-03-16-2018.mp3more…
  
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• Galaxy S9 deals: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint's offers - CNET

  16-03-2018 21:36
  One carrier is letting you name an actual star.
  
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• Quick Takes: Apple Pencil 2 Wishlist, Apple's R&D Spending is Surging

  16-03-2018 21:15 via macrumors.com
  In addition to our standalone articles covering the latest Apple news and rumors at MacRumors, this Quick Takes column provides a bite-sized recap of other headlines about Apple and its competitors on weekdays.Friday, March 16
  Highlights
  1. Apple Pencil 2 wishlist: iMore's Serenity Caldwell offers some good suggestions for a next-generation Apple Pencil, including integration of Apple's W1 or W2 chips for improved pairing, haptic feedback, wireless charging, and multiple nib options both for imp
  
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• Google claims Android is ‘as safe as the competition’ despite its fragmented, outdated install base

  16-03-2018 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Google's head of Android security David Kleidermacher claimed in an interview...
  
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• PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is now on Android... in Canada - CNET

  16-03-2018 21:13
  Fortnite may have beat PUBG to smartphones in North America, but the game that made battle royale combat a fad is hot on its tail.
  
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• How to keep apps from disappearing from your iPhone by turning off app offloading

  16-03-2018 21:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Have you noticed apps disappearing from your iPhone or iPad? There might be a simple explanation to what’s going on, a new feature that automatically offloads unused apps from your iOS devices. Follow along for how to turn this feature off.more…
  
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• Apple Seeds Sixth Beta of watchOS 4.3 to Developers

  16-03-2018 21:10 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded the sixth beta of an upcoming watchOS 4.3 update to developers, a few days after seeding the fifth beta and more than a month after releasing watchOS 4.2.3, a minor update focusing on bug fixes.Once the proper configuration profile has been installed from the Apple Developer Center, the new watchOS beta can be downloaded through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to General --> Software update.
  To install the update, the Apple Watch needs to have at least
  
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• watchOS 4.3 beta 6 for Apple Watch developers now available

  16-03-2018 21:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has released watchOS 4.3 beta 6 for registered developers to test on Apple Watch. We’ll dig in to the new version and detail changes below.more…
  
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• New tech and laws to shut down DUI - Roadshow

  16-03-2018 21:02
  Lowered legal blood-alcohol levels and new ways to detect them may end driving's worst problem.
  
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• Apple Watch doesn't excite people, says Fitbit exec - CNET

  16-03-2018 20:37
  Commentary: At an investment conference, Fitbit CFO Bill Zerella appears to suggest that the world's best-selling wearable is a niche product.
  
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• Apple shares fun ‘Unlock’ iPhone X ad showcasing the convenience of Face ID

  16-03-2018 20:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s Face ID unlocking feature on the iPhone X is a joy to use. It almost feels like there’s no passcode to your phone as it’s such a seamless experience. A new ad released by the company takes this to a literal extreme.more…
  
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• Apple invites developers to workshop in Paris

  16-03-2018 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has begun sending out a limited number of invitations to a developer workshop...
  
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• Hacker Adrian Lamo, who turned in Chelsea Manning, dies at 37 - CNET

  16-03-2018 20:18
  Once called the “homeless hacker,” Lamo was also known for hacking into Yahoo, The New York Times and Microsoft.
  
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• Apple Shares New 'Unlock' iPhone X Ad Demonstrating Face ID

  16-03-2018 20:15 via macrumors.com
  Apple this afternoon uploaded a new iPhone X video to its YouTube channel, which is designed to show off Face ID, the facial recognition feature of the iPhone X.In the humorous video, which appears to take place at a high school, using Face ID on the iPhone X causes everything in the surrounding area to unlock, including lockers, cabinets, doors, and more, with items flying everywhere.
  Apple has shared several video ads focused on the iPhone X, including short tutorials and demonstrations of fea
  
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• Apple sends out invitations to developers for workshop in Paris

  16-03-2018 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has begun sending out a limited number of invitations to a developer workshop. It’ll be held next week at the Station F start-up incubator in Paris.more…
  
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• Viral video points out that printer ink cartridges are a scam

  16-03-2018 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  It's a well known fact that printers are probably the most annoying piece of technology...
  
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• Viral Chinese game draws big money from Nike, McDonald's - CNET

  16-03-2018 19:51
  The jumping game, accessed via Chinese social messaging app WeChat, attracted over a million players within two weeks of its launch. Now international brands are leveraging that popularity.
  
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• NASA could divert killer asteroids with nudge-or-nuke 'Hammer' - CNET

  16-03-2018 19:51
  NASA and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory investigate a spacecraft concept that could ram or nuke massive asteroid Bennu off an Earth-impacting path.
  
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• Steve Jobs' 1973 job application sells for over $174K - CNET

  16-03-2018 19:49
  The Apple co-founder's application for an unspecified position goes at auction for three times its estimated value.
  
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• iOS 11.3: Beta 6 has been released to developers

  16-03-2018 19:45 via macworld.com
  
  Updated 03/16/18: Apple has released Beta 6 to developers.Hot on the heels of iOS 11.2.5, which brought HomePod support, Siri news, and a fix for the Messages text bomb, Apple has started to release betas of iOS 11.3. And it’s going to have some pretty cool features on board, including the one we’ve all been waiting for: a toggle for CPU throttling on phones with old batteries.To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• Apple to host education event in Chicago on March 27th

  16-03-2018 19:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today invited the media to an event on Tuesday, March 27...
  
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• MacRumors Exclusive: Twelve South Debuts Spring Break Sale With Discounts on Travel Accessories

  16-03-2018 19:31 via macrumors.com
  As we draw nearer to the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere on Tuesday, March 20, many people around the world are getting ready to travel for spring break and other holidays. To prepare you for any trip you might have planned this spring or later in the summer, MacRumors has partnered with Twelve South to bring our readers exclusive discounts on five of the accessory maker's most useful travel products.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and ma
  
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• 2019 Ford Mustang has the 'Need for Green' - Roadshow

  16-03-2018 19:27
  This new paint hue launched just in time for St. Patrick's Day and tax returns, but don't expect it until summer.
  
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• Apple Hosting Developer Workshop at Station F Parisian Incubator

  16-03-2018 19:25 via macrumors.com
  Apple next week plans to host a workshop for developers at the Station F startup incubator in Paris, France. The event will take place on Friday, March 23 according to French site Mac4Ever.A limited number of French developers have been invited to attend the workshop, which will consist of a two hour workshopping session followed by a question and answer period.This special workshop will teach you to create amazing apps for Apple platforms and make the most of your presence on the App Store. Aft
  
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• Logitech's backlit Create keyboard case for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro is 42% off on Amazon

  16-03-2018 19:23 via macworld.com
  
  Apple's own Smart Keyboard for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro is a pricey $149, and if that's too much to handle for you, you might want to pick up Logitech's Create keyboard case for Apple's 9.7-inch high-powered tablet. Right now the black version is on sale for just $76 on Amazon, down from its usual price of $130. That's the best price we've ever seen it at.Much like the Smart Keyboard, the device connects with the iPad Pro's smart connector so you'll never need to charge the keyboard itself so long
  
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• Apple March 27 Chicago event: New iPads, and other things we hope to see - CNET

  16-03-2018 19:03
  Commentary: We could see new iPads, coding initiatives -- and maybe a few surprises.
  
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• Apple and blockchain: Together at last?

  16-03-2018 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  In one corner, we have Apple, the largest publicly traded company in the U.S....
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a BentoStack Accessory Organizer Equipped With AirPods and Apple Pencil

  16-03-2018 19:00 via macrumors.com
  For this week's giveaway we've teamed up with Function 101 to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a handy BentoStack organizer for all of your Apple accessories, which will come equipped with AirPods, an Apple Pencil, and two Apple Watch bands.The BentoStack, priced at $50, started out as a highly successful Indiegogo project, but it's now available to anyone. Modeled after traditional Bento boxes that are popular as lunch containers in Japan, the multi-layered BentoStack is designed to hold
  
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• James Gunn confirms 'Guardians Vol. 3' follows Avengers 4 - CNET

  16-03-2018 18:59
  The Marvel timeline following "Avengers: Infinity War" and its sequel is starting to take shape.
  
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• Hyundai Kona Electric SUV to charge into NY Auto Show - Roadshow

  16-03-2018 18:48
  This funky long-range EV will look to battle the Chevy Bolt EV, Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model 3 later this year.
  
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• Steve Jobs signed employment application nets over 3x estimated pre-auction value of $50,000

  16-03-2018 18:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  We reported last month that several rare items signed by Steve Jobs would be going up for auction. Now, the auctions have been completed and one of the most sought after items went for over $170,000, three times its estimated value.more…
  
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• Benji is back for a new generation - CNET

  16-03-2018 18:35
  No grim and gritty reboot here. Netflix has a brand-new, family-friendly Benji movie.
  
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• Get ’em while they last! Shuttering Toys ‘R’ Us stores in United States put Apple products on clearance

  16-03-2018 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  The closure of all Toys 'R' Us stores in the United States could be beneficial for those...
  
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• 9to5Mac Happy Hour 164: MacBook lineup predictions, Siri status report, Apple unveils two events

  16-03-2018 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the latest MacBook update rumors, The Information’s report on Siri’s history and why Apple has struggled to scale it, a surprise Apple education event announcement mid-episode, Apple’s Texture acquisition and Eddy Cue’s appearance at SXSW, and Apple unveiling dates for WWDC 2018.
  9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed&
  
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• Steve Jobs Employment Questionnaire Sold for $174,757 at Auction

  16-03-2018 18:22 via macrumors.com
  A rare employment questionnaire filled out by former Apple CEO Steve Jobs was auctioned off last week, earning an impressive $174,757.Jobs filled out the questionnaire in 1973, just after dropping out of Reed College, where he attended school for approximately six months and then audited classes for another year and a half.
  The document provided a rare look into Jobs' life at the time, with Jobs listing "english lit" as his major and Reed College as his address. "Computer" and "Calculator" were
  
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• Apple is holding an education event on March 27 in Chicago

  16-03-2018 18:19 via macworld.com
  
  Apple just sent out invitations to an event on March 27, to be held at Lane Tech College Prep High School in Chicago.The invitation says very little, in typical Apple fashion, but the image that accompanies it (above) says, “Let’s take a field trip.” In the text of the invitation itself, Apple says, “Join us to hear creative new ideas for teachers and students.”Clearly, this event is going to focus on Apple products aimed at education. What could those be?A ch
  
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