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Huawei unveils smart glasses, watches and headphones

During Huawei’s P30 launch event in Paris on Tuesday the company went all out on accessories. As well as two new phones, the company unveiled its own take on Apple’s AirPods, two new editions of its GT smartwatch and some smart spectacles. Built with the help of Korean eyewear company Gentle Monster, Huawei’s smart glasses …

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Firefox Lockbox comes to Android to ease password pain

If you’re a Firefox true believer or even just a Firefox user, your password struggles just got a little easier with the release of Firefox Lockbox for Android devices. The password manager, based on login information already in the Firefox browser, makes it easier to sign into apps as well. It integrates with login autocomplete systems in both Apple’s iOS …

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Use Siri to play videos on your Apple TV

As part of a huge presentation on Monday that introduced a slew of new services for your iPhone, iPad and TV, Apple released iOS 12.2 for all compatible iOS devices. With the update comes Apple News Plus, the company’s newest subscription service, as well as new Animoji and improvements a long list of other features. Another feature included in the update …

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Oprah brings Apple CEO Tim Cook to tears

Apparently, even Tim Cook is awestruck by Oprah. In a rare emotional moment for the usually staid Apple CEO, Cook hugged media mogul Oprah Winfrey and with a tear in his eye, thanked her for her participation in the company’s launch of its new streaming TV service. “Thank you, I will never forget this,” he said after hugging her. Winfrey …

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Apple Arcade is a game subscription service for iPhones, Mac and Apple TV

Apple is moving deeper into online gaming. The tech giant announced Monday that it’ll offer a gaming subscription service through its App Store called Apple Arcade. “With a single subscription you’ll get access to over 100 new and exclusive games,” Ann Thai, senior product manager for the App Store, said during an event at Apple’s Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, …

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Apple event 2019: Apple Card, TV Plus, News Plus, Arcade and everything just announced

And now, for something completely different. Apple’s big launches are usually for shiny new gadgets. But this time, Apple dribbled out some small updates to its iPads, iMacs and AirPods last week to make way for today’s softer reveals at the  “It’s show time!” event rolling out the next generation of its “world-class services.” One of the big points is on-device …

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Apple’s TV streaming and news bundle may see rivals cry foul

Slick new gadgets are usually the stars of Apple‘s splashy events. But on Monday, the company will put the spotlight on subscriptions and services. A star-studded new TV service is expected to headline Apple’s event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California. Apple will likely unveil a news subscription service built into a reimagined Apple News, as well as one bundle to rule …

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Apple TV app coming to Macs, smart TVs in 2019

Apple TV no longer will be limited to iPhones, iPads and Apple TVs, as the company plans to release the video service for Macs and smart TVs later this year. The Mac app will arrive this fall, said Peter Stern, Apple’s vice president of services, at an Apple press event Monday. “We know you’re going to want this experience on …

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3 ways the new Apple TV services will make cord cutting better

Apple’s next big thing has no home button, no headphone jack, no bezels and no cords. For the company that built its reputation on radical simplicity, its mantra will be put to the test in its ambitious new Apple TV app, Apple TV Channels and Apple TV Plus streaming service. Changing the way the world used computers and cellphones was …

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Apple Pay hits 10 billion transactions in 2019

Apple customers have used Apple Pay for 10 billion transactions this year, Apple said it at its event Monday at the Steve Jobs Theater on its new campus, called Apple Park. CEO Tim Cook announced the number while promoting new Apple payment services. What’s more, 1 billion people downloaded games from App Store, and more than half a billion people …

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