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• Apple Signs Multi-Year Deal With Director Alfonso Cuarón

  10-10-2019 23:52 via macrumors.com
  Film director Alfonso Cuarón has signed a multi-year deal to develop television projects for the Apple TV+ streaming service, reports Variety.Cuarón is primarily known for his work on films, and has not done much television, so his partnership with Apple will mark his first major foray into TV. He did previously co-create 2014 NBC drama "Believe," and he directed Mexican anthology series "La Hora Marcada," but other than that he has focused on movies.Image via The Telegraph
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• Mac Shipments Down in Q3 2019 Amid Overall Worldwide PC Market Growth

  10-10-2019 23:35 via macrumors.com
  Apple's worldwide Mac shipments were down in the third quarter of 2019, according to new preliminary Pc shipping estimates shared this afternoon by Gartner.During the quarter, Apple shipped an estimated 5.1 million Macs, down from 5.3 million in the third quarter of 2018, marking a 3.7 percent drop in shipments. Apple's marketshare also declined slightly, dropping from 7.9 percent to 7.5 percent.Gartner's Preliminary Worldwide PC Vendor Unit Shipment Estimates for 3Q19 (Thousands of Units)
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• Apple’s Mac holds 7.6% of worldwide personal computer market

  10-10-2019 23:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  The global PC market, inclusive of desktops, notebooks and workstations, grew 4.7% in Q3 2019 to 70.9 million units, the best growth performance for the segment since Q1 2012, when shipments grew 5.4%. Lenovo and HP placed first and second, with impressive performances particularly in Japan and the United States. Lenovo shipped a total of 17.3 million units while HP shipped 16.7 million units. Third-placed Dell also grew in line with the market at 5.2% and shipped 12.1 million PCs this quarter.
  
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• Apple inks Alfonso Cuarón to exclusive multi-year TV deal for Apple TV+

  10-10-2019 23:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  Joe Otterson for Variety:Alfonso Cuarón has set a multi-year overall deal at Apple, Variety has learned.
  Under the deal, the multi-hyphenate will develop television projects exclusively for Apple’s upcoming streaming service, Apple TV Plus… Any projects to come out of the deal would mark some of the first television Cuarón has been a part of during his career, having worked primarily in film.
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• Six Ford Ranger concepts prepared to invade 2019 SEMA show - Roadshow

  10-10-2019 23:17
  And for those fans of the van life, there are two Transit concepts, too.
  
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• Tim Cook defends Apple's HKmap.live app takedown - CNET

  10-10-2019 23:14
  In a company email, the Apple CEO said the app is being used maliciously to endanger people's lives.
  
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• Global PC shipments saw record growth in third quarter, analysts say - CNET

  10-10-2019 23:07
  It's the highest growth the sector has seen in seven years, according to Canalys.
  
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• How to share Notes app folders on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

  10-10-2019 22:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  A lesser-known but very useful feature included with iOS 13, iPadOS 13, and macOS Catalina is improved sharing in the Notes app. Follow along for how to share Notes app folders on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.more…
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• Apple inks multi-year ‘overall’ deal with Alfonso Cuarón to make Apple TV+ shows

  10-10-2019 22:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has signed an overall television deal with Alfonso Cuarón, renowned film director, screenwriter, and producer, according to a Variety report. An overall deal means Apple can automatically acquire the rights to anything Cuarón develops over the length of the contract.more…
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• iOS 13.2 beta 2 delivers new emoji characters

  10-10-2019 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Juli Clover for MacRumors:Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming iOS 13.2 update, and the beta adds new emoji characters that are part of the Unicode 12 emoji release.Apple previewed its new emoji earlier this year, and now the new options are set to roll out when iOS 13.2 becomes available. Unicode 12 adds 59 new emoji characters, 75 when gender variations are counted, and 230 when gender variations and skin tones are counted…
  It’s not entirely clear yet when iOS 13.2 wi
  
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• Toyota extends hybrid battery warranty to 10 years, 150K miles for 2020 models - Roadshow

  10-10-2019 22:00
  The longer warranty extends to all 2020 hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell models, even those already on the road.
  
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• Meet the gorgeous, hydrogen-fueled 2021 Toyota Mirai - Roadshow

  10-10-2019 22:00
  The second-generation of Toyota's FCEV is a dramatic departure from the first. Get an early look before it bows at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.
  
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• 2021 Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle revealed and it looks amazing - Roadshow

  10-10-2019 22:00
  The next generation of Toyota's FCEV is a dramatic departure from the original model. Get an early look before it bows at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.
  
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• 2020 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid revealed ahead of LA Auto Show debut - Roadshow

  10-10-2019 22:00
  The "most powerful RAV4 yet" is set to debut at 2019 LA Auto Show.
  
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• Tim Cook says decision to ban Hong Kong protest app ‘best protects’ users in employee memo

  10-10-2019 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  In a new memo to employees obtained by Bloomberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook is defending Apple’s decision to remove the HKmap.live app from the App Store. Cook says the decision was based on “credible information” from the Hong Kong Cybersecurity and Technology Crime Bureau and users in Hong Kong.more…
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• Blizzard, Hearthstone and the Hong Kong protests: What you need to know - CNET

  10-10-2019 21:40
  Video games can be serious business.
  
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• Chevy Silverado off-road racing program could foreshadow a Ford Raptor rival - Roadshow

  10-10-2019 21:39
  The Silverado is going racing and it sure sounds like the place to test a production off-road performance pickup.
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook defends removal of Hong Kong police activity tracking app in memo to employees

  10-10-2019 21:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook defended the removal of Hong Kong police activity tracking app HKmap.live in a memo to employees.
  Here is Apple CEO Tim Cook’s memo to employees, verbatim:Team,
  You have likely seen the news that we made the decision to remove an app from the App Store entitled HKmap.live. These decisions are never easy, and it is harder still to discuss these topics during moments of furious public debate. It’s out of my great respect for the work you do every day that I want to s
  
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• iOS 13.2: Beta 2 brings new emojis, Siri privacy controls, and interface improvements

  10-10-2019 21:13 via macworld.com
  
  After an awkward iOS 13 and 13.1 release schedule, punctuated by two rapid-fire bugfix releases (iOS 13.1.1 and 13.1.2), Apple is ready to move on to iOS 13.2. The big new feature in 13.2 is the Deep Fusion computational photography upgrade for the camera in the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. During its big September event to debut the phones, Apple promised this update is coming “this fall” and showed off its prowess in mid-to-low light with what can only be described as a &ldqu
  
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• Amazon Music now available on Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD

  10-10-2019 21:07 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Amazon Music has announced its new app for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD running tvOS 12.0 and later.
  Starting today, customers can download the Amazon Music app from the App Store for Apple TV and get access to stream millions of songs and thousands of playlists and stations on Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD, including access to a wide range of global playlists like Pop Culture, which highlights the most buzzworthy songs across the current pop music landscape, and Rap
  
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• Mac shipments see increase in Q3, global market share remains at 8%

  10-10-2019 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple will officially release last quarter’s earnings results at the end of this month but analytics firm Canalys is out today with data on PC shipments for Q3. While the entire market saw shipment growth, Apple’s Mac lineup also saw a YoY gain, keeping its market share steady just under 8% of worldwide shipments.more…
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• Get this refurbished Vizio Dolby Atmos soundbar for $239 (save $261) - CNET

  10-10-2019 21:01
  Originally $500, the Vizio SB36512-F6 is "the Dolby Atmos soundbar to get," according to people who know.
  
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• Chevy spills details on Corvette C8 R -- including its 5.5L V8 engine - Roadshow

  10-10-2019 21:00
  The mid-engined race car made a surprise appearance at the Corvette Stingray convertible debut, but now we have the numbers.
  
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• Milky Way suspected of kidnapping neighbor's tiny galaxies - CNET

  10-10-2019 20:46
  Astronomers investigating dark matter warn that more dwarf-snatching is likely.
  
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• Everything New in iOS 13.2 Beta 2: Delete Apps From Home Screen, Emoji, Siri Privacy and More

  10-10-2019 20:33 via macrumors.com
  The first beta of iOS 13.2 brought a handful of changes like Deep Fusion support, Announce Messages With Siri and HomePod handoff options, but iOS 13.2 beta 2 introduces even more significant changes.There are new emoji and new Siri privacy settings as we outlined earlier today, but there are also some other smaller changes worth highlighting.- Rearrange Apps - The "Rearrange Apps" option that pops up when 3D Touching or using a Haptic Touch on an app icon is now "Edit Home Screen."
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• Pixel 4 launch in 5 days: All the Google event rumors and what we know so far - CNET

  10-10-2019 20:20
  Google's next flagship is definitely on its way. Keep tabs on the other rumors about the Pixel 4 and 4 XL right here.
  
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• Apple releases Octavia Spencer’s ‘Truth Be Told’ trailer for Apple TV+

  10-10-2019 20:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple TV via YouTube:Truth Be Told premieres December 6 on the Apple TV app with an Apple TV+ subscription.http://apple.co/_TruthBeTold
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  Every truth has a consequence.When new evidence compels podcaster Poppy Parnell (Octavia Spencer) to reopen the murder case that made her a national sensation, she comes face to face with Warren Cave (Aaron Paul), the man she may have mistakenly helped to put behind bars. Her investigation navig
  
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• Da Vinci bridge design holds up even after 500 years, MIT proves - CNET

  10-10-2019 20:03
  3D printing lets MIT engineers put the Renaissance man's plans to the test.
  
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• Freaky air-breathing fish sparks 'kill it immediately' warning - CNET

  10-10-2019 20:02
  Georgia's Department of Natural Resources has no patience for this invasive species.
  
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• South Park takes shots at Chinese censorship in 300th episode - CNET

  10-10-2019 19:46
  Randy Marsh has an uncensored message for the Chinese government.
  
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• What’s new in iOS 13.2 beta 2? New emoji, Siri privacy setting, more

  10-10-2019 19:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  The second developer beta of iOS 13.2 is now available. In addition to features like Deep Fusion and Announce Messages with Siri, the second developer beta has more in store. Here’s our full roundup of what’s new.more…
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• How to watch Nationals vs. Cardinals NLCS games live without cable - CNET

  10-10-2019 19:30
  Cord cutters can watch the National League Championship Series on TBS.
  
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• Dyson bags its electric car program, cites lack of commercial feasibility - Roadshow

  10-10-2019 19:26
  The company has, so far, been unable to find a buyer for the project as well.
  
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• Maine Mall Apple Store expanding to new location on October 12

  10-10-2019 19:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s easternmost store in the United States is moving to a new and expanded space. On October 12 at 10:00 a.m., South Portland, Maine’s Apple Maine Mall will relocate to the former Abercrombie & Fitch location near the mall’s center.more…
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• Amazon Music now works with Apple TV, joining Spotify and Apple Music

  10-10-2019 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple users who happen to subscribe to a music streaming service other than Apple Music are having a good week. Just after Spotify gained Siri support and released its Apple TV app, Amazon Music is now available for Apple TV.more…
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• The post-Steve Jobs product keynotes: From true command to shock-and-awe to vaporware risk

  10-10-2019 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  M.G. Siegler for 500ish:If you’re anything like me, when you see the phrase “Product Keynote” you still think of one thing: an Apple event with Steve Jobs on stage. We are, of course, far removed from that era at this point. But it remains the standard to which all other product keynotes — including Apple’s current variety — aspire and are held… In the Jobs era, pretty much every thing else was a tighter package when it came to announcements and shippin
  
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• Apple releasing second developer beta of iOS 13.2 today [U: Now available]

  10-10-2019 18:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Update: iOS 13.2 beta 2, iPadOS 13.2 beta 2, watchOS 6.1 beta 3, and tvOS 13.2 beta 2 now available. iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2 public beta 2 also now available.
  Apple today is releasing the second developer beta of iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2. Today’s release comes just over a week after the release of the first iOS 13.2 with Deep Fusion camera technology.more…
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• Apple TV+ original shows, series, and movies: Apple has released a new feature trailer for Truth Be Told

  10-10-2019 18:43 via macworld.com
  
  Apple is said to be spending a couple billion dollars over 2018 and 2019 on the development of exclusive original programming. That’s a lot of TV! It’s nothing compared to the $12 billion Netflix spent on content in 2018, but it’s still a very big investment.What can you get for a couple billion dollars? Apple hopes to attract some of the best talent in TV and film production, including huge stars and directors, and to lock down the television and movie rights to best-selling
  
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• Apple TV Plus: Launch date, price, show and movies to expect - CNET

  10-10-2019 18:39
  Apple's Netflix rival launches Nov. 1 for $5 a month with nine titles. Crime drama Truth Be Told, with Octavia Spencer and Aaron Paul, will debut the following month.
  
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• Inbound interstellar comet Borisov has a toxic tail - CNET

  10-10-2019 18:32
  The space rock isn't from around here, but the poisons it carries are.
  
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• iPhone 11 Pro Max cruises past Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ in battery life test [Video]

  10-10-2019 18:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  While the camera system upgrades for the iPhone 11 lineup may get the most attention for this year’s changes, the battery life for the lineup has also been considerably improved. In a new video, YouTuber PhoneBuff has put the iPhone 11 Pro Max up against Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10+ in a battery life test.more…
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• 9to5Mac Happy Hour 246: macOS Catalina impressions, iPad 7, iPhone SE 2 rumors

  10-10-2019 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Benjamin has new info on Apple TV PIP, Zac has more experience with QuickTake on iPhone 11, watchOS 6.1 beta helps Apple Watch Series 5 battery, macOS Catalina lands, and Ming-Chi Kuo has new iPhone SE 2 predictions.
  9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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• 9to5Mac Daily: October 10, 2019 – Apple in China, more

  10-10-2019 18:11 via feedproxy.google.com
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook’s continued kowtowing to China is a very bad look

  10-10-2019 18:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ben Lovejoy for 9to5Mac:China poses a triple threat to Apple. First, the escalating trade war between the US and China… Second, China could, at the stroke of a pen, announce changes that hurt Apple’s sales in the country or impair its manufacturing operations. Just ask the NBA. Third, even if neither of these things come to pass, the PR hit Apple is taking from being seen to surrender to unreasonable demands from a country with a poor record on human rights is only going to get wors
  
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• Watch Will Smith destroy stuff with a flame thrower in slow motion - CNET

  10-10-2019 17:56
  Will Smith teams up with The Slow Mo Guys to torch his younger self.
  
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• Official Apple Watch bands on sale from $22, plus iPhone SE is $85 and iPad Pro $199 off

  10-10-2019 17:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Amazon is offering discounts on official Apple Watch bands from $22, while iPhone SE gets a 1-day discount to $85 at Woot. You can also save $199 off iPad Pro in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. More below.more…
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• NASA Artemis spacesuits could mean the end of astronaut moon bloopers - CNET

  10-10-2019 17:49
  You'll just have to be content with all that footage of Apollo astronauts falling over on the moon.
  
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• Porsche will build an electric flying taxi with Boeing's help - Roadshow

  10-10-2019 17:48
  Both companies have partnered to explore the future of mobility in the air.
  
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• A mob of horny tarantulas is prowling San Francisco - CNET

  10-10-2019 17:46
  Tarantula mating season in Northern California is extended, thanks to higher temperatures.
  
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• How to watch Astros vs. Rays Game 5 live tonight without cable - CNET

  10-10-2019 17:44
  Cord cutters can watch the American League Division Series today on FS1.
  
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