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Apple iPhone X launch event: How I survived the mania

Talk about making a strong first impression. I’m walking uphill along a curvy concrete path to get to the Steve Jobs Theater at the still-unopened Apple Park campus when a smiling employee, wearing a T-shirt with a fluorescent green version of the company’s iconic logo, asks me, “How are you doing today?” He wouldn’t be …

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How to preorder the Apple Watch Series 3

The Apple Watch is now the number one watch in the world, according to Apple, with a 97 percent customer satisfaction rate to boot. Its latest version, available for preorder now, adds an LTE cellular connection so you can make calls and stream songs without having to be carrying your iPhone. So you’re excited for the new Apple Watch 3? …

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Even screenshots get a big upgrade on iOS 11

The first time you take a screenshot after updating to iOS 11, you’re in for a surprise. The process hasn’t changed. You still press the power and home button at the same time, which is followed by a screen flash. However, on the new OS, you’ll see a thumbnail of the screenshot placed in the lower left corner of the …

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How big is iPhone X? We made these pics to show you

The most striking thing about the new iPhone X isn’t the way it looks in your hand. It isn’t the return of the glass back and stainless steel band. It isn’t even the notch.  It’s the fact that — compared to your average iPhone today — it’s got so much more screen than any existing iPhone, even the iPhone 8 Plus. …

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Apple Watch Series 3 LTE will cost you £25 a month on EE

Update, 15 September at 09:25 p.m: EE has now officially announced its preorder prices, which start at £25 a month for the cellular plan. Considering getting an Apple Watch Series 3 with data in the UK? It may cost you more than you think. EE, which has a UK network exclusive on the new Watch, has officially announced its data …

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iPhone 8 and X wireless charging will come to Starbucks soon

Can’t start your day without a caffeine boost from Starbucks? Soon you’ll be able to wirelessly charge your iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus there, too. Powermat, the company behind those black wireless charging circles at Starbucks, is planning to roll out compatibility with Apple’s newest iPhones so you can put down your iPhone and sip your PSL while it …

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Apple just made your iPhone more expensive to fix

As if paying a grand for the new iPhone X weren’t enough, Apple just raised the cost of repairing your iPhone if it breaks. Enlarge Image Apple breaks down how expensive it is to repair your iPhone here. Apple Heading over to Apple’s iPhone service pricing page will show price hikes in repair fees for iPhones across the board — …

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5 ways your iPhone 7 Plus’ camera is getting upgraded

iOS 11 has plenty of goodies in store for iPhone 7 Plus photography enthusiasts, providing greater control over the big phone’s second camera lens. In addition to the regular, wide-angle lens, the iPhone 7 Plus has a telephoto lens that provides a 2X optical zoom and an additional camera setting called Portrait mode that blurs the background for that artsy …

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The 5 stages of iPhone X acceptance

The new iPhone X from Apple has generated some pretty strong reactions, from amazement at its face-powered animojis to shock at the sky-high price to disappointment at the loss of the Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Still, many of the early naysayers will no doubt end up buying an iPhone X when it’s available in November — though the phone is …

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iPhone X or iPhone 8: Which one should you buy?

Apple has made it harder than ever to chose an iPhone. In addition to launching the iPhone 8 ($162 at Amazon) and 8 Plus this year, the company added a super-premium iPhone X to its lineup. So, what are the differences between the three phones and which one should you buy? While we haven’t reviewed these devices in-depth just yet (stay tuned, …

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