This story is part of CNET’s coverage of Apple Arcade, including exclusive first looks we got at some of the service’s high-profile new games. In 2019, Apple took steps beyond premium device hardware and software and firmly established itself as a services powerhouse — particularly when it comes to gaming. The tech giant came out …
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Google is finally replacing traditional SMS text messaging with a more Apple iMessage-like texting option that offers read receipts, the ability to message over Wi-Fi or mobile data, and the ability to leave group chats. The improved texting is powered by technology called RCS, which stands for Rich Communication Services, and begins rolling out Thursday, Google said. Most Android users …
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Now playing: Watch this: Everything about Apple TV Plus you need to know (The… 9:33 Apple TV Plus dropped Friday, and one of the major draws to the streaming service is a one-year free trial if you’ve bought a new iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple TV or Mac since Sept. 10. After that year passes, you’ll immediately be charged $5 …
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Apple’s normal resting state is to be superlative. It’s the planet’s most valuable company. It created history’s most successful product, some argue. CEO Tim Cook said Apple TV Plus would be “unlike anything that’s been done before.” And maybe he’s right — but not in the way he meant. As Apple takes the stage as a streaming-video company today, it’s inhabiting a …
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Apple’s AirPods ($100 at Amazon) have quickly become a ubiquitous symbol for wireless earphones. Now that the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro are out, it’s likely that more people will opt to grab a pair of the $159 headphones with their shiny new iDevices. But even if you have mastered using your AirPods on your iPhone 11, there are still many …
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This story is part of CNET’s coverage of Apple Arcade, including exclusive first looks we got at some of the service’s high-profile new games. On Friday, Apple Arcade added four more games to its new $4.99 monthly subscription service. Players can check out Pac-man Party Royale, Ballistic Baseball, Manifold Garden and Things That Go Bump as part of Apple Arcade’s growing catalog of games. The …
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Apple’s game streaming service Apple Arcade is now available on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple TV and Mac, and its 100-plus games are compatible with Xbox and PS4 wireless controllers. On Wednesday, Apple began selling Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless Controller in its online store, with availability in stores on Friday. The controller, spotted earlier by MacRumors, costs $59.95 on both Apple’s …
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Apple’s TVOS 13 is out in the wild. The updated operating system for Apple TV streaming media devices launched Tuesday alongside updates to iOS 13 and iPadOS, bringing with it a new home screen, new screen savers, support for multiple users and expanded game controller support for Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox and Apple Arcade. Apple Arcade is Apple’s new …
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Apple’s iOS 13 launch has been, well, a little confusing. There haven’t been any show-stopping bugs or issues, but just five days after the launch of iOS 13, we’re already getting iOS 13.1, with new features and performance improvements. Typically, Apple releases a major OS update — like iOS 13 — and a week or so later, releases something like …
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Eager to sign up for Disney Plus? If you’re in the US, you can now preorder Disney’s forthcoming streaming service ahead of its Nov. 12 launch. Pricing in the US remains the previously announced $6.99 per month on its monthly plan or $70 for the year for an annual subscription. The pricing and preorders are just for Disney Plus. A …
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