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• iOS 13 code reportedly hints at Apple's rumored Tile competitor - CNET

  04-06-2019 23:48
  The tags would reportedly work with the new Find My app.
  
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• WWDC 2019: Apple updates WatchOS 6, adds voice memo, hearing health and the App Store - CNET

  04-06-2019 23:35
  Apple refreshes its wearable OS and adds a new feature that measures decibel levels.
  
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• Pew pew: Xbox deodorant helps you smell like a gamer - CNET

  04-06-2019 23:27
  And you know you wanna smell like a gamer.
  
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• Dark Phoenix director reveals how he worked to get X-Men right this time - CNET

  04-06-2019 23:24
  Simon Kinberg also talks about how Sophie Turner shaped Jean Grey and what Dark Phoenix has in common with Empire Strikes Back.
  
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• Apple’s audacity is on display with new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR

  04-06-2019 23:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ben Thompson for Stratechery:It is the nature of hardware that a computer the vast majority of Apple’s customers will never own was the headline from the company’s keynote at its annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC). The Mac Pro starts at $6,000, and will be configurable to a number many times that. If you think that is absurd, or would simply rather buy a new car, well, you’re not the target customer…
  It was fun seeing what Apple came up with in its atte
  
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• Apple WWDC 2019: iOS 13 dark mode, iPadOS, the Mac Pro, Pro Display XDR and all that Apple announced - CNET

  04-06-2019 23:17
  An event packed with new stuff saw the overhauled Mac Pro and epically bright Apple Pro Display XDR debut, along with iOS 13 dark mode, new iPadOS and an an Apple Watch App Store actually on the watch.
  
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• Chevy's 3.0-liter diesel-equipped Silverado 1500 finally gets pricing, but is it worth it? - Roadshow

  04-06-2019 22:58
  It costs the same as the biggest V8 in the range, but it's down nearly 200 horsepower and makes equal torque.
  
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• Can your Mac run Apple’s next-gen macOS Catalina?

  04-06-2019 22:38 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Gregg Keizer for Computerworld:Apple kept to past practice yesterday when it said virtually all Macs able to run the current version of macOS will be supported by the upcoming upgrade, dubbed “Catalina,” when it ships this fall.
  Apple has relied on an odd-even cycle for its macOS upgrades’ system requirements. The cadence has alternately retained the prior year’s models on the new version’s support list (odd-numbered years, like this one, with odd-num
  
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• Grand opening of Taiwan’s second Apple Store set for June 15th

  04-06-2019 22:37
  Apple’s second retail store in Taiwan will celebrate its grand opening on June 15th at 10:00 A.M. local time. The long-awaited location in Taipei’s Xinyi District was first revealed when promotional signage was installed on the building. The store’s name — Apple Xinyi A13 — refers to its location in the district at the foot of a new Far Eastern Department Store.more…
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• FCA and Renault's negotiations back on track after governmental speed bump, report says - Roadshow

  04-06-2019 22:37
  Merging two companies with strong ties to governments in different countries isn't without its difficulties, it seems.
  
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• iOS 13 tidbits: Smart charging, auto close Safari tabs, Siri voice improvements in Maps, more

  04-06-2019 22:36
  Apple officially unveiled iOS 13 yesterday and we’ve already covered many of the features included in the update. As we’ve spent more time with the first beta, however, some smaller changes have emerged. Read on as we highlight some of the small but useful iOS 13 features.more…
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 10 could still have physical buttons - CNET

  04-06-2019 22:31
  A headphone jack is less likely, according to a frequent Samsung tipster.
  
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• Father's Day gift win: The Google Home Hub for $65 - CNET

  04-06-2019 22:30
  Another price drop! The smart hub is now exactly 50% off its list price.
  
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• SEC sues Kik over $100 million cryptocoin offering - CNET

  04-06-2019 22:17
  The company sold a trillion coins in 2017.
  
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• Xbox deodorant helps you smell like a gamer - CNET

  04-06-2019 22:16
  Unfortunately, it's only available in Australia and New Zealand.
  
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• Microsoft reportedly shuttering its mall kiosks across the US - CNET

  04-06-2019 22:14
  The tech giant is said to be focusing on its bigger retail stores.
  
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• The best home espresso machines for 2019 - CNET

  04-06-2019 22:13
  Looking for a home espresso machine? The Breville Barista Express is still the best deal.
  
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• Apple’s iPad just had its best day ever

  04-06-2019 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dark Mode brings a dramatic look to iPad for an immersive visual experience.
  Dave Smith for Business Insider:The iPad is finally going to be the best computer it can possibly be — and it’s all because it’s leaving iOS.
  As Apple announced at the WWDC keynote on Monday, starting later this year, the iPad will run on its own operating system called iPadOS. This means iOS will belong to the iPhone, more or less.
  This is incredible news for iPad owners.
  Instead of forcing the iPad t
  
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• Huawei trade secrets trial kicks off, says report - CNET

  04-06-2019 21:55
  A trial involving a former manager who allegedly stole Huawei secrets and poached employees has begun in Texas, a report says.
  
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• Gallery: Here’s the exclusive merchandise developers can purchase at Apple’s WWDC Store

  04-06-2019 21:41
  Apple’s yearly pop-up WWDC Store returned to San Jose today with a new wave of exclusive items and neon-themed merchandise for developers to take home as souvenirs. For 2019, Apple has significantly revamped the store’s organization and inventory with a new checkout process and larger product selection than ever before. Here’s a look at what’s available if you’re an attendee.more…
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• After flap, Apple quietly reverses course for some parental-control apps - CNET

  04-06-2019 21:33
  Following accusations of anticompetitive behavior, Apple changes direction for some parental-control apps in its App Store. It also limits third-party tracking.
  
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• $1,000 Apple Mac Pro display stand sparks angst: 'The ultimate middle finger' - CNET

  04-06-2019 21:31
  Apple's Pro Stand price sent the internet into sticker shock.
  
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• SEC sues Kik over $100M unregistered ICO - CNET

  04-06-2019 21:30
  The company sold a trillion coins in 2017.
  
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• Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones are $52 off at Amazon - CNET

  04-06-2019 21:29
  This top-rated noise-canceling model is being discounted to $298. Also on sale: The Bose QuietComfort 35 II.
  
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• At WWDC 2019, Apple touts Sign-In convenience without privacy hit - CNET

  04-06-2019 21:29
  Bud Tribble, vice president of Apple’s software technology business, says even free services need to respect privacy, a shot at Google and Facebook.
  
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• Apple might soon be the best choice for tracking your period

  04-06-2019 21:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Victoria Song for Gizmodo:Reproductive health tech is going through some growing pains. On the one hand, there’s been a lot of progress now that menstruation — and all it entails — isn’t quite so taboo. For instance, there’s now a wearable that’s conducting clinical studies about how various factors could lead to more accurate fertile window predictions… Yesterday at WWDC, Apple threw its hat into the ring by expanding its period tracking options via a
  
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• Huawei trade secrets trial kicks off with CNEX: report - CNET

  04-06-2019 21:27
  The trial against a former manager who allegedly stole Huawei secrets and employees has begun in Texas, a report says.
  
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• Uber says the IRS is investigating its tax returns - CNET

  04-06-2019 21:24
  The federal agency's audit is specifically for 2013 and 2014.
  
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• FBI, TSA use of facial recognition tech needs cleaning up, say lawmakers - CNET

  04-06-2019 21:06
  In a House hearing, members of Congress say there are too many issues with how government agencies have been using the controversial technology.
  
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• iTunes questions: Old libraries, Windows, 4K, HDR, Dolby Atmos over HDMI, and more

  04-06-2019 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Samuel Axon for Ars Technica:After much speculation and fanfare in the press, Apple confirmed [yesterday at WWDC19] that it will sunset iTunes in the next version of macOS and spin its functionality into three new apps — Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple TV… This marks the end of an era of sorts on the Mac — but there were plenty of unanswered questions. What features will Music retain from iTunes? And what happens to Windows users who are dependent on iTunes?MacDailyNews
  
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• Apple walks back MDM parental control apps ban, but with tighter guidelines

  04-06-2019 20:59
  Over the last month, there’s been some controversy between Apple and iOS developers who make parental control apps that use mobile device management (MDM). Most recently, Apple said it was only going to allow parental control apps that didn’t use MDM, but now “in limited cases” it will let developers use the solution.more…
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• Spotify Stations app w/ personalized radios arrives on Android and iOS

  04-06-2019 20:54
  Last year Spotify was experimenting with a new app called Stations for streaming music with personalized radios. Now, after being exclusive to Australia for quite some time, the Spotify Stations app has launched in the United States on both Android and iOS.more…
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• WWDC 2019's craziest reveal was a $1,000 monitor stand for the $5,000 Pro Display XDR - CNET

  04-06-2019 20:53
  Yes, the ultra-pricey monitor doesn't include a stand. That will cost you somewhere between $200 and $1,000.
  
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• Apple: The iPad is now the best computer for a lot more people

  04-06-2019 20:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  iPadOS features a new Home screen with more apps and a Today View for information at a glance.
  Jason Hiner and Connie Guglielmo for CNET:With iPadOS, new software specifically designed for the tablet introduced in 2010 and famously called a “magical” device by then-CEO Steve Jobs, Apple is making it pretty clear that the iPad has an increasingly important place in the company’s product lineup.
  “It’s become a truly distinct experience,” Craig Federighi, senior
  
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• Get a Mighty Vibe portable Spotify player for $59.99, today only - CNET

  04-06-2019 20:34
  That's the lowest price yet on this underrated iPod Shuffle-like Spotify companion. Great gift for Dad or grad!
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook worries fake news isn't 'under control' - CNET

  04-06-2019 20:16
  Cook says he's concerned about outside forces using fake news to manipulate the next presidential election.
  
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• Michelin and GM bringing airless tires to the road in 2024 - Roadshow

  04-06-2019 20:15
  No spare tire? No emergency jack? No flat-tire repair kit? No worries, because these futuristic new tires need no pressure.
  
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• Apple Execs Share More Thoughts on iPadOS and New Secure Sign-in Service

  04-06-2019 20:13 via macrumors.com
  Apple announced iPadOS and Sign In with Apple at yesterday's WWDC keynote, and today Apple executivesprovided CNET with some additional insight on the thinking behind its new iPad-dedicated OS and secure sign-in system.
  With Sign In with Apple, users can log in to third-party apps and services using their Apple ID, providing a more convenient way of logging in using Face ID without revealing additional personal information.Unlike similar third-party sign-in services offered by the likes of Googl
  
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• watchOS 6 includes a sleek new charging animation [Video]

  04-06-2019 19:57
  In addition to the new collection of watch faces, Health and Activity improvements, and more, watchOS 6 also includes a sleek new charging animation. Catch it in action below.more…
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• Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous stomps forth with new Netflix trailer - CNET

  04-06-2019 19:45
  Dinosaurs torment a group of teens at summer camp in the upcoming animated show set for 2020.
  
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• Apple’s iTunes to play last song

  04-06-2019 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Glenn Chapman for AFP:Apple on Monday announced the demise of its groundbreaking iTunes platform in favor of three more tailored apps, as it refines its offerings to be a stage for digital music, films, podcasts and more.
  iTunes transformed the way people buy and listen to music after its launch in 2001, but is now being phased out, Apple senior vice president of software engineering Craig Federighi said, while helping kick off the technology giant’s annual gathering of developers in Silic
  
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• Philips Hue vintage-style bulbs leak online, reportedly coming in September - CNET

  04-06-2019 19:24
  A new Philips Hue smart plug and new bathroom fixtures are also reportedly on the way -- and the rumor is that some will support Bluetooth, letting you skip the Hue Bridge.
  
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• Avengers: Endgame fans demand new fate for Iron Man - CNET

  04-06-2019 19:21
  They love him 3000.
  
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• Whiskeridoo! AI named these adorable, adoptable kittens - CNET

  04-06-2019 19:19
  Sparky Buttons, This Guy and Starmaker are all looking for their furever homes.
  
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• Spotify's Pandora clone, Stations, comes to the US - CNET

  04-06-2019 19:12
  The standalone, pared-down version of Spotify simulates a personalized radio station.
  
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• Apple sued by iOS developers over App Store fees - CNET

  04-06-2019 19:08
  The complaint is over Apple's fees and other alleged anticompetitive actions.
  
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• Fully maxed out Apple Mac Pro with Pro Display XDR could top $50,000

  04-06-2019 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  All-new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR are the most powerful tools Apple has ever put in the hands of pro customers and will change pro workflows forever.
  Chaim Gartenberg for The Verge:Apple announced [yesterday] that its new Mac Pro starts at an already pricey $6,000, but the company neglected to mention how much the top-of-the-line model will cost. So we shopped around for equivalent parts to the top-end spec that Apple’s promising. As it turns out: $33,720.88 is likely the bare minimum &m
  
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• Apple Reverses Course and Allows Parental Control Apps to Use MDM Technology With Stricter Privacy Requirements

  04-06-2019 19:00 via macrumors.com
  As one of many updates to its App Store Review Guidelines this week, Apple has indicated that parental control app developers are again permitted to use Mobile Device Management (MDM) technology in their apps, so long as they do not sell, use, or disclose any data to third parties for any purpose.
  An excerpt from the newly added Guideline 5.5:You must make a clear declaration of what user data will be collected and how it will be used on an app screen prior to any user action to purchase or othe
  
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• Developers Sue Apple Over App Store Fees in Latest Class Action Lawsuit

  04-06-2019 18:51 via macrumors.com
  Apple is facing a new class-action lawsuit from iOS developers who claim that the company uses its monopoly in the App Store to impose "profit-killing" commissions.Filed on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in San Jose, the lawsuit argues that the tech giant's practice of instating a 30 percent commission rate on all app sales is anticompetitive and "sets the stage for Apple to abuse its market power."The suit also takes aim at Apple's minimum $0.99 price
  
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• iTunes For Windows is Sticking Around

  04-06-2019 18:39 via macrumors.com
  In macOS Catalina, Apple is sunsetting the iTunes app and has split it into three apps instead: Music, Podcasts, and TV, which has left questions about what's happening to iTunes on other platforms.Apple told Ars Technica that on Windows, there will be no changes. Those who use iTunes on a PC to manage their devices, listen to music, and make iTunes purchases will be able to continue to do so.There were no details provided, however, on what's going to happen when the Music, Podcasts, and TV apps
  
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