Apple has removed HKmap.live, a mapping app that crowdsources the location of police and protesters in Hong Kong, from the App Store, saying it violated the store’s guidelines and local laws. The move comes after the iPhone maker was sharply criticized by the Chinese state newspaper and accused of facilitating illegal behavior by allowing the …
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FOMO, or the “fear of missing out” only came into the popular lexicon in recent years, but it’s always been a part of our culture. You could feel like you’ve been ostracized if you can’t go to an event with friends, and know you’ll see them posting about the fun they’re having without you on social media later. Or you …
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The worldwide PC market grew 4.7% in the third quarter of 2019 to 70.9 million units, the highest growth for the sector since the first quarter of 2012, according to a Thursday report by Canalys. Lenovo and HP ranked first and second, with the former shipping 17.3 million units and the latter 16.7 million units. Dell came in third place, …
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Google might release a 5G version of its upcoming Google Pixel 4. If it does, it would beat Apple in the race to put out a flagship 5G phone. The rumored Google Pixel 4 5G is in test production, according to a Wednesday report from Nikkei Asian Review. Google might unveil the phone next week, according to the report, though it …
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If you’ve been a fan of the Mac during the past decade, you’ve probably felt like a kid who had been an only child until their parents surprised everyone by having a baby late in life. But, this wasn’t just any new baby. The little wunderkind went on to become a straight-A student, a sports star and a decent human …
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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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I typically buy a new laptop every few years, and even though I work from home 98% of the time, there’s one piece of software I always install first thing: LockItTight. If the machine ever gets lost or stolen, it’ll give me a much better chance of tracking it down. And although it’s been around for years, it’s still free. …
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Tile took the wraps off a variety of new and updated trackers on Tuesday — perhaps getting out in front of Apple, which is rumored to start offering its own line of such devices. And even though it’s barely a day old, the new Tile Sticker already has a deal designed to drive home its “smart” capabilities: For a limited time, …
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When my husband rushed me onto the back porch claiming we would be able to see the International Space Station passing over our house one night, I didn’t exactly believe him. We’re far enough out in the country to see stars, but we haven’t completely escaped the city’s light pollution. Still, I looked up. While I didn’t expect to see the …
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This story is part of CNET’s coverage of Apple Arcade, including exclusive first looks at some of the new games. Fans of the Crossy Road mobile game on iOS and Android, or those nostalgic for games like Mario and Frogger, might have a reason to be more interested in Apple Arcade: A new version of the app, called Crossy Road Castle, …
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