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• Apple says iOS 13 is now running on 81% of all devices, iPadOS adoption hits 73%

  19-06-2020 23:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has today updated its iOS version statistics for developers. The company says that 81% of all iPhone and iPod touch devices now run iOS 13, while 73% of iPads now run iPadOS.more…
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• Pick up a 26,000-mAh power bank for $18 - CNET

  19-06-2020 23:12
  
  This portable charger can charge up to four devices at once and has dual inputs that let you charge the battery in half the usual time.
  
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• 2021 Honda Pilot gets new trim, standard 9-speed auto, small price hike - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 23:11
  
  The Pilot Special Edition acts as a cheaper Black Edition.
  
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• WWDC 2020: Predictions and wishlist

  19-06-2020 23:04 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s annual developers’ conference, WWDC, will happen virtually next week. Computerworld executive editor Ken Mingis and Macworld writer Michael Simon join Juliet Beauchamp to discuss hardware and software predictions and their number 1 wishlist item for OS updates.(youtu.be)To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seize counterfeit Apple AirPods

  19-06-2020 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  At the DHL Express Consignment Carrier Facility, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized a shipment from China containing 25 counterfeit “Apple AirPods” on June 1st. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for these AirPods, if they were authentic, was $3,975.
  Authentic Apple AirPods Pro
  The parcel was manifested as “Lithium Ion Batteries.” CBP officers inspected the package for information related to admissibility of it contents in accordance with agen
  
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• Review: Abode Iota HomeKit security system is the most compelling option on the market with great flexibility and functionality

  19-06-2020 22:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Abode became the first DIY security system to launch HomeKit support last year which was an exciting development for those tightly integrated with Apple’s ecosystem. And in just the last month, the company has rolled out an all-new iOS app and updated plans that offer everything from free self-monitoring to 24/7 professional monitoring with cellular and battery backup. Follow along for a detailed look at why Abode’s versatile Iota security system is a great choice for home/busi
  
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• What to Expect at WWDC 2020: New iMac, Custom Arm-Based Chip Unveiling, iOS 14, macOS 10.16, and More

  19-06-2020 22:48 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's 31st annual Worldwide Developers Conference will be unlike any WWDC before, because it's the first WWDC event that's going to be held in a digital-only capacity. That means it's free for all developers, but we're in uncharted territory when it comes to format.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Apple plans to hold a virtual keynote, which is set to take place on Monday, June 22. Though there's no physical event this year, Apple still has big plans for WWDC. Along
  
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• iOS 13 Installed on 92% of iPhones Released in Last Four Years

  19-06-2020 22:47 via macrumors.com
  
  As Apple prepares to unveil its next-generation version of iOS, iOS 14, new iOS installation numbers indicate that iOS 13, the current update, is installed on 92 percent of all iPhones introduced in the last four years.
  Seven percent of iPhones released in the last four years run iOS 12, and two percent run an earlier version of iOS.When it comes to all iPhones, including those that were released more than four years ago, 81 percent of devices have ‌iOS 13‌ installed. 13 percent are ru
  
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• After 15 years, Apple prepares to dump Intel from the Mac

  19-06-2020 22:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Signaling both the end of one of the tech industry’s most influential partnerships and Apple’s determination to control the primary technologies inside their products, Apple is set to announce the long-expected removal of Intel CPUs from the Mac.
  Steve Jobs and Intel’s Paul Otellini, January 10, 2006 (photo credit: AP/Paul Sakuma)
  Don Clark and Jack Nicas for The New York Times:Apple has been working for years on designing chips to replace the Intel microprocessors used in Mac
  
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• Volkswagen gets more active in software development with new Car.Software division - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 21:57
  
  The new internal organization will develop most of VW Group's car and cloud-based software, unifying the brands with a VW.OS platform.
  
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• Hyundai Palisade production halted over parts shortage - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 21:37
  
  Genesis GV80 production has also reportedly stopped as the automaker sorts through a few kinks in the supply chain.
  
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• Tesla Cybertruck to make public debut at Petersen Museum - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 21:34
  
  While you can't test drive it, see how big the electric truck is in real life at the Petersen Automotive Museum in LA.
  
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• Bus made famous in Into the Wild removed after putting tourists at risk - CNET

  19-06-2020 21:25
  
  Visitors trying to reach the Alaska wilderness spot where Christopher McCandless died have been drawn to the bus, with some requiring rescue.
  
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• Apple closing some stores in AZ, FL, NC, and SC as COVID-19 cases increase

  19-06-2020 21:22 via macworld.com
  
  On Friday March 13, Apple announced it was closing all of its retail stores outside China. It was an early retailer to take action, but most countries and states soon forced the closure of similar stores anyway. While the company has since reopened many stores with specific restrictions and protections in place, it always left the door open to re-closing stores should the situation merit. Apparently, the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in some states has crossed the threshold, causing Apple
  
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• Disney Plus: Everything you need to know (plus movies coming straight to stream) - CNET

  19-06-2020 21:12
  
  Hamilton, coming July 3, is the next movie streaming on Disney Plus instead of hitting theaters because of coronavirus lockdown. Here's everything to know.
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Eve Button is a low tech way to control HomeKit

  19-06-2020 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When “HomeKit buttons” came out a few years ago, I initially laughed them off. My thought was if I wanted to press a physical button to turn on my lights, I’d use the regular light switch. That thought was before I aggressively expanded my HomeKit use cases. Like with anything related to smart homes, it’s not about tying an individual action to an automation, but rather tying devices together. While I love using Siri via HomePod to activate scenes, after thinking through
  
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• Apple re-closes 11 U.S. retail stores total due to COVID-19 spikes

  19-06-2020 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple said Friday it was temporarily re-closing 11 stores in four U.S. states — Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina — due to concern about COVID-19 spikes.
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  Max A. Cherney for Barron’s:In a statement to Barron’s, Apple said that it was re-closing locations in Florida, North and South Carolina and Arizona, beginning Saturday. The company will close two stores in Florida and North Carolina, one store in South Carolina, and six stores in Ar
  
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• Ian Holm, star of Lord of the Rings, Alien, Chariots of Fire, dies at 88 - CNET

  19-06-2020 20:49
  
  The actor had a "magical malleability," and played everyone from hobbits to kings.
  
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• AMC Theatres will require guests to wear face masks at locations nationwide - CNET

  19-06-2020 20:38
  
  The move theater chain says it decided to reverse course after an "outcry" from customers.
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Crossbody MacBook Briefcase, Tech Pocket and Gear Pouch From WaterField Designs

  19-06-2020 20:00 via macrumors.com
  
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with WaterField Designs to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an awesome organizational setup for Apple devices that includes a Hitch Crossbody Laptop Brief, Tech Pocket, and Gear Pouch.
  The Hitch Crossbody Brief is a vertical briefcase that comes in either full ($259) or compact ($249) size options. The compact version of the Laptop Brief is designed to fit a MacBook Air or an iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard (or similarly sized devices), while the ful
  
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• Apple will close some stores again amid coronavirus spikes - CNET

  19-06-2020 19:58
  
  Closures will impact stores in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.
  
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• Disney Plus ends free trials for new subscribers - CNET

  19-06-2020 19:53
  
  Disney Plus previously offered a free week of watching for any new account. No more.
  
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• Elon Musk says Tesla, SpaceX will honor Juneteenth as a US holiday - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 19:44
  
  Musk's statement comes after Tesla workers planned a protest and demanded a statement from the CEO.
  
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• Mazda3 and CX-30 recalled due to possible loose brake calipers - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 19:33
  
  The cars' front brake calipers may loosen and fall off while driving.
  
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• Super slo-mo video shows how Apple Watch ejects water

  19-06-2020 19:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple Watch Series 2 and newer may be used for shallow water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. However, Apple Watch Series 2 and newer shouldn’t be used for scuba diving, water skiing, or other activities involving high velocity water or submersion below shallow depth.
  Apple Watch Series 2 or later is always ready for a swim.Apple Watch should be cleaned with fresh water and dried with a lint free-cloth if it comes in contact with anything other than fresh water. After swimming,
  
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• ‘WWDC by Sundell & Friends’ brings in-depth WWDC 2020 coverage from developers’ perspectives

  19-06-2020 19:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  WWDC is one of Apple’s biggest events, and this year the developer conference will be held entirely online for the first time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And if you’re a developer looking for in-depth coverage of everything Apple will announce at WWDC 2020, the new “WWDC by Sundell & Friends” website is the place to go.more…
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• GMC Syclone arrives with V8 power and 750 HP, thanks to SVE - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 18:58
  
  Specialty Vehicle Engineering is back in a big way with a GMC Canyon-based performance truck that recalls a cult classic.
  
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• Apple to re-close some U.S. stores due to spike in COVID-19 cases

  19-06-2020 18:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple will re-close some U.S. retail stores in Florida, Arizona, South Carolina, and North Carolina due to a spike in COVID-19 cases, Bloomberg News reported via Tweet on Friday.JUST IN: Apple will be re-closing some of its U.S. stores in Florida, Arizona, South Carolina, and North Carolina due to spikes in #Covid19 cases pic.twitter.com/gGSzzQXyQj
  — Bloomberg QuickTake (@QuickTake) June 19, 2020MacDailyNews Take: And the stock market dives on the news that, yes, COVID-19 still exists, the
  
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• Tesla factory workers plan Juneteenth protest, demand statement from Elon Musk - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 18:47
  
  Tesla's notoriously vociferous CEO has remained almost totally silent on the subject of systemic racism in America.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco debut postponed to July 13 due to OJ Simpson tie-in - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 18:44
  
  The original July 9 reveal date also happens to be O.J.'s birthday. Awkward!
  
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• Snapchat takes down Juneteenth filter after sparking criticism - CNET

  19-06-2020 18:39
  
  The company apologized and said the filter hadn't been approved through its review process.
  
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• 2021 Toyota Highlander to debut updated Safety Sense package, report says - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 18:39
  
  Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 got a mention in a document reportedly sent to Toyota fleet customers.
  
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• Apple will close select US retail stores again due to COVID-19 outbreaks

  19-06-2020 18:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When Apple began reopening some of its US retail stores in May, the company promised it wouldn’t hesitate to close locations again if necessary. Following new COVID-19 spikes across the country, Apple plans to follow through and temporarily close 11 of its US stores.more…
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• Apple Again Closing Some Stores in Florida, Arizona, North Carolina and South Carolina Due to Coronavirus Spikes

  19-06-2020 18:28 via macrumors.com
  
  As coronavirus outbreaks spike in some areas of the United States, Apple is planning to close retail stores located in Florida, Arizona, North Carolina, and South Carolina, according to Bloomberg.
  Apple began reopening stores in the United States in May, and as of this week, 154 of the company's 271 stores had been reopened. Coronavirus cases are climbing in some places in the U.S., however, and Apple is reclosing locations in affected areas.Apple will be closing eleven of its retail stores, inc
  
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• Apple Watch saves 92-year-old farmer after fall from 21-foot ladder

  19-06-2020 18:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A Grant, Nebraska, man credits his Apple Watch with saving his life. It automatically alerted rescuers when 92-year-old retired farmer Jim Salsman fell off a ladder, plunging 21-feet to the ground below.
  Apple Watch’s fall detection feature
  Julie Cornell for KETV:Salsman climbed the ladder a month ago to secure a grain bin from pigeons. He said when he went up the ladder, everything was fine, but then the wind pushed his ladder about 2 feet…
  He said after he hit the ground, he was i
  
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• Best life insurance for 2020 - CNET

  19-06-2020 18:00
  
  Everything you need to know about the best type of policies -- and the insurance companies that sell them.
  
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• Friday deals: iPhones from $150, 2018 iPad Pro nearly $400 off, Apple Watch bands, more

  19-06-2020 17:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Friday’s best deals include iPhones from $150 at Woot, plus Apple’s 2018 iPad Pro gets a big price cut, and Apple Watch Modern Buckle is on sale. Hit the jump for all that and more.more…
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• Apple makes ‘The Banker’ free until end of June

  19-06-2020 17:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  “The Banker,” distributed by Apple TV+, has been made free by Apple until the end of June in honor of Juneteenth.
  Nicholas Hoult, Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie in “The Banker,” on Apple TV+.
  Inspired by true events, “The Banker” centers on revolutionary businessmen Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie) and Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson), who devise an audacious and risky plan to take on the racist establishment of the 1960s by helping other African Americans
  
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• 2021 Chevy Colorado takes a couple cues from Silverado - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 17:42
  
  A new grille, tweaked tailgate and wheels round out the truck's fresh looks.
  
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• 2021 Ford F-150 will be like a living space, report says - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 17:20
  
  A "sleeper seat" feature will reportedly make the F-150 basically a second home.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: June 19, 2020 – Apple’s plans for AR and VR headsets and glasses, more

  19-06-2020 17:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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• U.S. stocks gains on economic recovery hopes

  19-06-2020 16:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. stocks rose about 1% on Friday with the tech-heavy Nasdaq hovering near a fresh record high on hopes of a recovery in post-COVID-19-pandemic economic activity. The Nasdaq opened above its all-time closing high on June 10, lifted by shares of the largest U.S. companies by market capitalization, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon.
  :“We expect the overshoot in equities to continue, driven by the very aggressive monetary policy easing, fiscal expansions and the continued reopening of the global
  
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• Ford Mustang Mach-E wants to solve range anxiety with a lot of data - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 16:41
  
  Ford's Intelligent Range software will use crowdsourced data from other drivers of the electric SUV and past driving habits to keep owners at ease.
  
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• Play Apple Arcade's Crossy Road Castle with friends in new online multiplayer mode - CNET

  19-06-2020 16:28
  
  Apple Arcade also updated Grindstone and three other games on the mobile subscription service this week.
  
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• Plex app lets you stream free movies and TV shows without an account

  19-06-2020 16:19 via macworld.com
  
  No Plex account? No problem. The latest version of the Android app for Plex, a DVR and media server service with a growing selection of free, ad-supported movies and TV shows, now lets you stream titles from its free video library without an account.Android Police first spotted the new feature in the changelog for the Android version of the Plex app. I checked in with Plex and was told that the iOS version of the app is slated to get the same functionality later this month.To read this article
  
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• Apple Watch fall detection helps save life of 92-year-old farmer after fall from a ladder

  19-06-2020 16:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The fall detection feature on Apple Watch is being credited with alerting emergency services after a 92-year-old farmer fell from a ladder. As reported by KETV in Omaha, Nebraska, Jim Salsman fell from his ladder and “would’ve been dead” without the help from his Apple Watch.more…
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• Apple refuses to relent as fight with Basecamp over Hey app rages on

  19-06-2020 16:00 via macworld.com
  
  It’s not just the new all-digital format that’s going to make WWDC a little different this year. It’s also the battle between Apple and one of its high-profile developers that keeps getting worse.To quickly sum up, earlier this week Apple denied Basecamp an update to its new Hey email app due to Hey's lack of an in-app purchase for its annual subscription. Basecamp responded by refusing to update its app and calling out Apple for “mafioso” tactics by strong-arming
  
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• Inside Apple’s secretive AR and VR headset plans

  19-06-2020 15:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In late 2018, Apple was a few years into its plan to build a powerful headset with both virtual- and augmented-reality capabilities when things shifted dramatically, according to Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman. Jony Ive, then the company’s design chief, objected to some fundamental aspects of the product and urged Apple to change course.
  Apple patent application illustration
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:The headset was to be the first major launch from the company since the Apple Watc
  
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• Apple TV+ Debuts New Documentary Film 'Dads' Ahead of Father's Day, Makes 'The Banker' Free to Stream

  19-06-2020 15:48 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple TV+ today launched the new film "Dads," which is a documentary about fatherhood seen through the lens of six men from around the world. The movie features interviews, home-movie footage, viral videos, and testimonials from celebrities like Patton Oswalt, Judd Apatow, and Will Smith.
  "Dads" is directed by Bryce Dallas Howard, and the film also includes interviews with her father Ron Howard, her late grandfather, and her brother. You can find "Dads" on ‌Apple TV‌+ on any device tha
  
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• Microsoft's Brad Smith calls for more antitrust scrutiny of app stores - CNET

  19-06-2020 15:34
  
  Without directly naming Apple or Google, he said the rules behind app stores make it difficult for small developers.
  
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