Update, Nov. 13, 2019: Apple has introduced a new 16-inch MacBook Pro with a larger screen and improved keyboard. It completely replaces the previous 15-inch model. Rumors have been swirling around Apple’s upcoming 16-inch MacBook Pro, and this week a new image of the laptop’s design was discovered that gives the Internet even more to chatter about. The …
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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 has reportedly asked that President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which went into effect Sept. 1, be waived for Apple Watch, iPhone and other products or parts that are imported from China. According to a Friday report from Bloomberg, Apple filed requests on Thursday for 11 products or parts to be excluded from 15% duties. In the case of tariffs, a …
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The expected thing happened: Google is acquiring Fitbit for $2.1 billion. What this all means, well… depends on who you are. Fitbit? Google? The wearer of a Fitbit or a Wear OS watch? Google’s hardware head, Rick Osterloh, confirmed the news Friday morning and also directly confirmed that there are Made by Google wearables to come. Having reviewed many, many …
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Global smartphone shipments grew 2% annually to hit 366 million units in the third quarter of 2019. It’s the first period of positive growth in two years, said research firm Strategy Analytics on Wednesday. “The global smartphone market grew for the first time since the third quarter of 2017,” said Strategy Analytics’s Linda Sui in a release, adding that demand …
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Apple’s new AirPods Pro are here, and with their arrival comes new active noise cancellation (it works even in Penn Station!), adjustable ear tips and improved sound quality. We went hands-on for 24 hours and came away with seven main impressions. What has not changed in the $249 earbuds, however, is how easy the new headphones are to repair on your …
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Rudy Giuiani has seemingly compared his experience of forgetting his own iPhone password to the FBI asking Apple for access to a mass shooter’s phone. Giuiani, the newly appointed cybersecurity adviser to President Donald Trump, was reacting to a report by NBC News earlier Thursday saying he needed an Apple Genius to help get into his phone because he entered …
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No single portable Bluetooth speaker is perfect for everyone — your preference will depend upon whether you care more about battery life, portability, bass response or whether there’s a built-in bottle opener. Despite the variety among speakers, some are beloved, like the Sony XB20 Portable Wireless Speaker. The fun pill shape, the bright blue color and the sound quality all …
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Apple will begin allowing customers to buy iPhones and pay them off over two years interest-free, CEO Tim Cook said Wednesday. But it only works if you buy the handset with the new Apple Card. This will also give customers 3% cash back on the total cost of the phone. “I’m very pleased to announce today that later this year, we’re …
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With the release of iOS 13.2 earlier this week, Apple added new features to our iPhones and iPads. There are several new emoji, the iPhone 11’s camera improved, and we finally have access to Announce Messages with Siri, a feature that was supposed to launch with iOS 13 back in September. The new feature will use Siri to automatically read …
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