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Apple Store down ahead of iPhone 13 event

The Apple Store went offline Tuesday, ahead of the Apple’s “California Streaming” event. The virtual event begins at 10 a.m. PT Tuesday (1 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. GMT, 3 a.m. Wednesday AEST) and is likely to reveal the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch 7. “Be right back,” a message states. “We’re making updates to the Apple Store. Check back soon.” …

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iPhone gets 3x optical zoom for the first time

At the iPhone 13 event Tuesday, Apple announced the iPhone 13 Pro would have 3x optical zoom, an improvement over the iPhone 12 Pro. The 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max have 2x and 2.5x optical zoom, equivalent to 52mm and 65mm lenses. The 13 Pro’s 3x zoom is equivalent to a 77mm lens. The iPhone 13 Pro, announced on Tuesday, …

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iPhone 13 Mini: Apple’s latest pocket rocket promises to be small but mighty

Big, bold phone screens are a must-have on many people’s dream-phone wish list, but they aren’t for everyone. In recognition of this, Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 Mini alongside its larger flagship phones, updated iPads and Apple Watch on Tuesday during its annual September launch event. With a 5.4-inch display and Apple’s A15 Bionic chip, this phone may be the …

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ExpressVPN exec among three facing $1.6 million fine for helping UAE spy

The chief information officer of a leading virtual private network is among three former US intelligence and military personnel who altogether have been fined more than $1.6 million by the US Department of Justice to resolve hacking-related charges. ExpressVPN CIO Daniel Gericke, as first reported Tuesday by Reuters, is among the three former US intelligence operatives and military members involved …

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Apple unveils redesigned iPad Mini with 8.3

Apple on Tuesday unveiled the newest generation of its iPad Mini, the company’s most significant update in years to its smallest-sized tablet. The new device has a redesigned body, with an 8.3-inch display, rounded edges and volume buttons moved from the side of the device to the top. The power button has a Touch ID fingerprint sensor, and on the …

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Apple touts iPhone 13’s privacy features, but doesn’t address spyware worries

Apple says the iPhone 13 features privacy that’s “built in from the beginning.” It pointed to on-device processing of voice commands and features to block third-party tracking as evidence of that commitment. The features will come as part of iOS 15, which rolls out on Monday. That means most iPhone users will benefit from the upgrade, not just those shopping for …

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