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Update (April 20, 2:40 p.m. PT): Several aspects of this deal have changed since it first went live on the morning of April 17, most notably the unlock policy: It’s now 360 days, not six months as previously indicated. However, Red Pocket has promised to honor the six-month agreement for anyone who purchased (or purchases) a …

Apple has a new iPhone SE launching next week, but those holding out for the iPhone 12 may need to brace for a long wait. According to a report, Apple’s next iPhones may be delayed until November.  The report, as shared by Reuters, comes from Goldman Sachs analysts as part of a note that downgrades Apple’s stock to a “sell” …

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, aquatic adventure game Beyond Blue from E-Line Media joined Apple Arcade‘s growing catalog of more than 110 games. In the new game, you play as Mirai, a deep sea explorer and scientist. You and your research team must …

In time for Saturday’s One World global coronavirus concert, Apple took the beta label off the web version of its Apple Music service. Spotted earlier by MacRumors, the online version of Apple Music launched as a public beta in the fall of last year and works with all popular browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge and of course Safari. The free …

Harman Kardon hasn’t made a new headphone in years but it used to make some really good ones. Now it’s returned to the headphone arena with three models under its new Fly sub-brand. They include a $200 (£230) full-size noise-canceling model (Fly ANC), standard wireless earbuds (Fly BT — $100 or £130) and the true wireless Fly TWS ($150, £180), …

A smartwatch is anything but essential right now — unless, I guess, you’ve started a new home-fitness routine and want heart-rate monitoring? Or you have health issues and want heart-rate monitoring? In which case this deal might prove very much essential. And if not, well, it’s still a $275 product on sale for $99. For a limited time, and while …

Apple on Thursday announced a small change to MacOS and how the operating system manages the long-term battery health of MacBooks.  The feature, simply called battery health management, will be available in MacOS Catalina 10.15.5, first appearing in a dev build, later coming to a public beta of 10.15.5, and finally being released to the public later this year. According …

Just because we’re all staying home these days doesn’t mean we don’t need a good power bank or two. In fact, I’ve redefined portability in recent weeks as “working away from an outlet,” rather than working away from home. That can be on the living room sofa or out in the backyard. And with some excellent prices on power banks …

Apple is working on modular-style over-the-ear wireless headphones, Bloomberg reported Thursday, in an expansion beyond its AirPods line. The ear pads and headband of the new headphones have padding that apparently attaches to the frame magnetically, so you can replace and customize them. One version would be a premium option with leather-style fabrics, while the other would be a lighter, …

Remember that feeling of accomplishment when you nailed a riff on Guitar Hero back in the day, or a combination of moves on Dance Dance Revolution? Music and rhythm games can be immersive, tactical experiences — and a great way to stay occupied at home during coronavirus lockdowns, quarantines and shelter-in-place orders.  If you’re a fan of rhythm-based games or …