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Apple’s ‘wireless’ iPhone 7 future still has a lot of wires

Apple’s new wireless AirPods headphones for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus make a statement. Two, if you count internet backlash over their unusual design. But the main statement is Apple’s alleged embrace of a wireless, cord-free world. The iPhone 7 headset jack is gone, daddy, gone. So these new wireless headphones, which pair …

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5 ways Apple just did its iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch buyers a solid

Now playing: Watch this: Apple’s iPhone 7 wants you to cut the cord 1:49 Apple’s just-unveiled iPhone 7, dual-camera iPhone 7 Plus, Apple Watch 2 and AirPod headphones give buyers plenty of ways to spend money, but the company also announced some products and pricing that cut us some slack. iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: No-headphone-jack solutions in the box …

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Want to prevent a stroke? Combine wearables

The first iOS app to roll up FDA-approved electrocardiogram (ECG) and blood pressure readings in a single display was introduced Thursday by AliveCor. It’s the latest example of the increasing importance of health and medical insights in a field dominated by simpler heart rate bands. AliveCor’s Kardia Mobile app pulls data from the $99 Kardia handheld device, which records ECG …

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What’s new about Apple Watch Series 2? (The 3:59, Ep. 103)

Apple’s iPhone 7 wasn’t the only new hardware revealed by the company Wednesday. The tech giant also came out with the Apple Watch Series 2, which Apple used to veer away from the luxury focus of last year’s model and more toward fitness and sports. The device will be water resistant for up to 50 meters for swimmers and added …

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Alexa makes her way to mobile, Pokemon Go Plus arrives next week

Now playing: Watch this: Alexa coming to Fire tablets 1:10 Amazon’s Alexa is moving into the mobile world. The voice assistant is coming to some Amazon Fire tablets as a software update — and that includes the newly upgraded Fire HD 8, shipping on September 21 for $89. It’s big news for Alexa’s growth, but voice assistant news won’t get …

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The best ways to sell or trade in your Apple Watch

The Apple Watch Series 2 is finally here…and I have to admit, it looks pretty appealing with its waterproofing, built-in GPS and brighter screen. But before you jump on the preorder train, you might want to consider what you’re going to do with your original Apple Watch. (After all, it’s not the kind of thing that can be easily repurposed.) …

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MacOS Sierra gets a release date

Apple kept the focus on its mobile products during its September 2016 product event today, introducing the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and the Apple Watch Series 2. Mac computers went unmentioned during the event, but the MacO Sierra page on Apple’s site was updated to include a release date for the operating system: September 20. As with past OS …

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iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and Apple Watch Series 2: Everything you need to know from today’s announcements

Now playing: Watch this: What really mattered at Apple’s iPhone 7 event (Mario,… 2:57 Though widely anticipated as a rather boring update to the iPhone, Apple’s September 2016 announcement event actually revealed some nice, if not unexpected, products. It started with James Corden driving Tim Cook to the event as part of Carpool Karaoke. Turns out some episodes of the …

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iPhone 7 event: Start time, what to expect and where to watch the live stream

Apple is holding an event at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco in just a few hours. The Cupertino-based company is expected to announce the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and an updated model of the Apple Watch. We may also see some other surprises. Here’s everything you need to know: Tuning in When: Wednesday, September 7 What …

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iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and Apple Watch Series 2 preorders start September 9

Now playing: Watch this: Hands-on with the iPhone 7 Plus 2:03 Now that the new iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and the new Apple Watch Series 2 are a reality, here’s the information on when you can get your own. Both phones are available for preorder on September 9 and at the store on September 16, just three days after …

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