How many times a day does your phone ring with a number you don’t recognize? Imagine if all the calls you got were from callers you actually know, and not from ‘bots or strangers trying to sell you something. Firewall is a new app for iPhone (also coming to Android) that will block and screen …
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The new Beats Powerbeats Pro wireless earphones are similar to Apple’s AirPods in terms of function, but they are much more rugged earbuds and designed to withstand abuse from workouts. They’re water-resistant so they can handle your sweaty ears, and include Apple’s H1 chip for easy pairing. But don’t let the minimalist black design fool you into thinking these workout-friendly Beats …
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Apple upgraded its newest MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops on Tuesday, but it looks like two notebooks have vanished from the company’s site. The smallest of the MacBooks and the cheapest MacBook Air are now gone. The $999 MacBook Air and 12-inch MacBook are no longer available on Apple’s website as of Tuesday. It appears the company’s $1,099 MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook …
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Apple is getting ready for the school-shopping season, giving the MacBook Air a display upgrade and a discount for college students. It’s also updating its MacBook Pro and offering the same education discount. The price of the MacBook Air is dropping to $1,099 — a $100 savings on its previous price. College students will get an additional $100 off, bringing the …
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If you’re into iPhone photography, some of the best new features to look forward to in iOS 13 are found not in the camera, but nestled in the Photos app. With iOS 13 beta available now and the finalized version expected in the fall, you’ll soon have more ways to make your shots look even better. For example, you’ll finally …
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Bill Gates and Steve Jobs had a long, complicated relationship and a rivalry that sometimes veered toward vicious. On Sunday, though, 63-year-old Gates had plenty of praise for the late Apple CEO, who died in 2011 of pancreatic cancer. Gates appeared Sunday’s episode of Fareed Zakaria’s GPS show, which focused on leadership. Zakaria, a CNN host, asked Gates about Jobs’ management …
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In honor of Prime Day 2019, we’ve teamed up with GameSpot to celebrate BIG with our readers. With so many amazing deals happening, we’re giving away Amazon gift cards for 10 consecutive days so readers can indulge on Prime Day deals! Here’s the scoop: the value of the gift cards increases as the giveaway progresses, from July 8 to July 17. …
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Don’t get me started on Apple AirPods pricing, okay? Let’s just agree they’re annoyingly expensive and leave it at that. But when there’s a deal to be had, even a modest one, I’m going to share it — because saving a few bucks is better than saving no bucks. Today only, and while supplies last, Macy’s has the 2nd-generation Apple …
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Permissions on Android apps are intended to be gatekeepers for how much data your device gives up. If you don’t want a flashlight app to be able to read through your call logs, you should be able to deny that access. But even when you say no, many apps find a way around: Researchers discovered more than 1,000 apps that …
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When Apple announced on Thursday that Jony Ive was leaving the company, I immediately thought back to when David Letterman retired from his Late Show in May 2015. After walking away to spend more time with his family, Letterman launched another talk show three and a half years later called My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman. It …
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