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. When Apple announced updates to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro in early July, most of the attention was paid to easy-to-spot differences: The lower price on the Air, the always-there Touch …
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Fewer iPhone owners are trading in their old handset for a new Apple phone, according to a report by BankMyCell. The company which lets you sell your used phone and upgrade to a new one, collected data from over 38,000 people trading in their phones since October through June to track Apple brand loyalty during the upgrade cycle. It found that 18.1% …
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Yes, Prime Day has come and gone — though two days later, we’re still seeing a lot of hangover deals still available. We’ve pulled together some of the most notables ones here: Best post-Prime Day deals still at Amazon Best post-Prime Day deals still at Walmart Best Apple deals still available: AirPods, iPads, Apple Watch and MacBooks are all still …
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If you own an iPhone XS ($899 at Amazon), XR or X, you can look forward to a much more fulfilling video experience soon. In iOS 13, Apple’s next major iPhone software update, videos you film will finally be able to fill the entirety of your screen. I stumbled upon a hack, albeit a very film nerdy one, in Apple’s …
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On the hunt for a bargain pair of headphones? Prime Day 2019 may be technically over, but there are still a few headphone deals to choose from. Note that CNET may get a share of revenue from the sale of the products featured on this page. See also Best Prime Day 2020 deals still available Best Walmart deals after Prime Day: $90 …
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Amazon’s Prime Day is on day two! And if you’ve had your eye on a discounted MacBook ($600 at Amazon), today could be your lucky day. Apple made some changes to its line of MacBooks last week, bringing two updated models to its lineup. The updated MacBook Air added a True Tone screen and dropped the starting price by $100, …
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Apple quietly rolled out a Mac security update to remove flawed software from Zoom partner apps RingCentral and Zhumu, according to a BuzzFeed News report. The update will reportedly roll out automatically but could take some time to reach all affected computers. RingCentral and Zhumu are videoconferencing apps that use technology from Zoom. Last week, security researcher Jonathan Leitschuh flagged …
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iMessage envy is real. Apple’s chat service has set the gold standard for a seamless messaging experience, where iMessage on the Mac picks up where you leave off on your iPhone. The downside for Windows users — iMessage won’t on your PC. But that doesn’t mean you can’t chat from the comfort of your Windows PC. There are now a number …
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Update: I’ve had a problem with the review unit prototype I’ve been testing. The manufacturer and I are investigating, and we’ll update when we have more information. I’m a fan of the high-speed USB-C and Thunderbolt combination ports on all new MacBook laptops and plenty of Windows machines. But I miss MagSafe, Apple’s magnetic connectors, which saved my computer from …
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If you’ve ever wished for a sloth, waffle or falafel emoji, the wait is almost over. Apple and Google both unveiled dozens of new emoji ahead of World Emoji Day on Wednesday. They include animals like a flamingo, orangutan and sloth, as well as foods such as waffles, falafel and garlic. The companies will also roll out new emoji depicting …
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