And now, for something completely different. Apple’s big launches are usually for shiny new gadgets. But this time, Apple dribbled out some small updates to its iPads, iMacs and AirPods last week to make way for today’s softer reveals at the “It’s show time!” event rolling out the next generation of its “world-class services.” One of …
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25 March
Huawei P30 phone announcement: How to watch, what to expect
Huawei is set to unveil its next flagship phones, which it calls the P30 ($519 at Amazon) series, on Tuesday, March 26, in Paris. You don’t need to be in the City of Lights, however, to get a first look at the new phones. Huawei will livestream the event for all to see. Here’s what you can expect to see …
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25 March
Telegram’s delete button lets you take back what you said, literally
You can take back what you said, no matter how long ago. At least on Telegram. The encrypted messaging app on Sunday said it’ll let users unsend anything, taking a strong stand on privacy. The delete button allows you to unsend messages in a one-on-one chat from both the sender’s and receiver’s devices. And there’s no time limit, according to …
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25 March
Apple Arcade is a game subscription service for iPhones, Mac and Apple TV
Apple is moving deeper into online gaming. The tech giant announced Monday that it’ll offer a gaming subscription service through its App Store called Apple Arcade. “With a single subscription you’ll get access to over 100 new and exclusive games,” Ann Thai, senior product manager for the App Store, said during an event at Apple’s Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, …
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25 March
Multideal Monday: Apple Watch, Fire tablets, crazy
The deals are coming out of the woodwork today, cheeps, so I thought I’d just wrap them all in one tidy little box for you. In no particular order… Fire-sale prices on Amazon Fire tablets I know: That “Fire-sale” joke has been done to death. But I wanted to get your attention, because Amazon has once again slashed Fire tablet …
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25 March
In Google Maps, add a public event to invite everyone to your next party
Google Maps has added a feature that lets you create a public event through Maps for Android. The new feature is live now, according to Android Police, but doesn’t appear to be available to everyone. CNET staffers didn’t see the option to create an event. Google wasn’t immediately available for comment. On the support page, Google said the feature might …
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25 March
Apple TV app coming to Macs, smart TVs in 2019
Apple TV no longer will be limited to iPhones, iPads and Apple TVs, as the company plans to release the video service for Macs and smart TVs later this year. The Mac app will arrive this fall, said Peter Stern, Apple’s vice president of services, at an Apple press event Monday. “We know you’re going to want this experience on …
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25 March
Oprah brings two documentaries and her book club to Apple TV Plus
Apple CEO Tim Cook saved the biggest surprise for last regarding its Apple TV Plus streaming service . Media mogul Oprah Winfrey took the stage Monday to announce she would be bringing two documentaries to Apple TV Plus. The first documentary, with a working title of Toxic Labor, deals with sexual harassment in the workplace. The second is currently unnamed and …
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25 March
Beats Powerbeats Pro image leaks, confirms CNET’s earlier report
I got a tip last week that Beats was getting ready to launch a totally wireless version of its Powerbeats wireless sports headphones in April. Now thanks to an image that 9to5Mac dug up in the just-released iOS 12.2 update I can confirm the product is indeed coming and that the new earphones will be called Powerbeats Pro. According to …
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25 March
Get 8 (eight!) Fire HD 8 tablets for the price of one iPad Mini
Amazon is back at it with major discounts on its tablets for Amazon Prime members. With the Fire HD 10 at $99.99 (regularly $149.99), the Fire HD 8 at $49.99 (regularly $79.99) and the Fire 7 at $34.99 (regularly $49.99) we’re seeing Fire prices at Black Friday levels. The HD 10 and Fire 7 are currently out of stock for four to five days, so don’t expect immediate delivery. …
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