Ever landed at an unfamiliar airport and you can’t seem to find the food court or gift shop, much less your terminal? Apple is trying to make your search easier. The tech giant said Wednesday that it’s amping up its Maps app with more airport and mall interiors, according to Ars Technica. The update comes …
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In June, Apple announced it would add augmented-reality (AR) functionality to iPhones and iPads via iOS 11. Subsequently when iOS 11 launched in September, a slew of new apps were released with a wide range of AR experiences. Tequila maker Patrón is the latest to join the AR ranks with its app The Patrón Experience. The app is designed to work on a flat surface …
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In the American League Championship Series, MLB’s shortest player and MVP candidate (Jose Altuve at 5 feet 6 inches) leads the Houston Astros against the New York Yankees, who employ MLB’s tallest player and MVP candidate (all rise for the 6 feet 7 inches tall Aaron Judge). Meanwhile, in the National League, baseball’s best pitcher, Clayton Kershaw, and the Los …
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It’s a toss-up between Mail and Messages for the app I use most on my iPhone ($162 at Amazon). And maybe Instagram. (And, OK, the MLB.com At Bat app during the summer months.) But by and large, it’s email and texting that I do most regularly on my phone. The Messages app got a few new features with iOS 11, …
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This year, like many smartwatch makers, Samsung’s focusing on fitness. Its latest sport earbuds and smartwatch, the Gear Icon X 2018 and Gear Sport, are arriving later this month: Oct. 27, with preorders starting tomorrow, Oct. 13. They’ll cost $200 and $300, respectively in the US. (International prices and release dates weren’t provided by Samsung, but we’ll add them when …
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Now playing: Watch this: Movies Anywhere: Your questions answered 5:41 The impossible has happened: Movies I purchased from iTunes are available on my Roku box. Thanks to Movies Anywhere. Photo by Rick Broida/CNET Movies Anywhere is a new service that solves a major problem. Using a single app, you can now access your Amazon, iTunes, Google and Vudu movie libraries. …
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“A penny for your thoughts” puts a rather measly price tag on your intellectual productions, doesn’t it? Well, now Google is offering iPhone users a full 99 cents more for their opinions. The tech giant said Wednesday that its Google Opinion Rewards app has arrived on iOS in the United States. The app offers you a buck a survey to …
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Watch out, Netflix and Hulu: There’s a new streaming service in town. And it could have everything movie and TV fans want. Launching Thursday, Movies Anywhere is a new all-in-one service that will bring some of the world’s biggest movie studios and digital streaming platforms together into the one platform, meaning US viewers can watch content bought from multiple services …
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Editors’ note: On Dec. 21, 2017 Apple admitted to intentionally slowing down the speed of older iPhones to counteract problems that crop up in aging lithium-ion batteries. For even more information on this, check out our iPhone slowdown FAQ. It always feels the same. Just when Apple releases a new version of iOS and preps new iPhone models for sale, …
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Google Maps has long had a spot on my iPhone’s and iPad’s home screen. Apple Maps has not. With iOS 11, however, I have moved Apple Maps up, not to my primary home screen, but to my second home screen. The reason? The new VR goodies added to the Flyover feature. The Flyover feature isn’t new to iOS 11 but …
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