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iPhone X is the best

While rumors of the next generation of iPhones continue to proliferate, it was Apple’s current lineup, including the $1,000 iPhone X, that captured most of the attention this week. On Tuesday, CEO Tim Cook announced that Apple earned nearly $150 billion in revenue and $34 billion in earnings for the first half of the company’s …

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iPhone 7 mic issues after iOS 11.3 update? Apple is aware

Did you recently update to iOS 11.3? If you’re chatting with someone on your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, and they’re having trouble hearing you speak, you might want to let Apple have a look. They could even fix it for free. MacRumors says it’s obtained an internal Apple Authorized Service Provider document that reportedly details a known issue with …

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Google brings Advanced Protection’s security features to Apple’s apps

Google’s Advanced Protection program isn’t exclusive to Google’s own apps anymore. It’s now bringing iOS users under the umbrella. The company on Thursday announced that it’s expanding its high security features to iOS apps, including Apple Mail, Contacts and Calendar. Google first rolled out the program last October, designed to protect high-risk internet users, like politicians, campaign staffers, business leaders, …

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5 tips and tricks for Apple’s newest iPad

Apple’s newest iPad ($170 at Amazon) is not only super affordable, but it’s super capable as well. From Apple Pencil support to faster performance, the new iPad is tough to beat. When it comes to Apple’s latest wares, there are a few things to learn about the tablet.  Now playing: Watch this: The great iPad debate 6:37 Pair an Apple …

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This 11

When reruns are on TV, what do you do? If you’re like me, you accept destiny and continue to laze about on the couch. If you’re Yuma Soerianto, you start a whole new career. Currently Yuma has seven apps in Apple’s App Store. He learned how to code five years ago, finding it a more entertaining alternative to watching TV …

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Get a Fitbit Versa for $149

Still on the hunt for the ideal smartwatch/fitness-tracker? Fitbit came pretty close last month with the introduction of the Versa, a compact, lightweight device with an Apple Watch-style design but better battery life. It lists for $200, which is what you’ll pay just about everywhere right now, but allow me to sneak you in the side door of Deals By …

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iPhone SE 2 could get wireless charging, like iPhone X and iPhone 8

Apple’s next budget iPhone, the rumored iPhone SE 2, could be like the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in one way: wireless charging. According to the latest rumor, the iPhone SE 2 will adopt a glass backing that will let it top up the battery through a wireless charging pad, similar to the 2017 crop of iPhones. …

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How to set up parental controls on a Chromebook

Chromebooks can be kid-friendly once again. Google is adding Chrome OS support for Family Link, the company’s parental control service for Android devices. The move, first reported by Chrome Unboxed, comes months after Google did away with supervised users in January, promising to add improved parental controls in the future. Now that the company has made good on its promise, …

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Google pauses Allo work amid RCS push dubbed Chat

Google is putting its Allo messaging app on the backburner as it concentrates on an Android alternative to Apple’s iMessage. The tech giant said in a blog post Thursday it’ll “pause investment” in development of Allo, confirming a report in The Verge. The move was made to focus resources on Rich Communications Services, or RCS, a standard known as Chat that …

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iPhone X and Galaxy S9 comparison: Which to buy

Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus have come to fight for Apple’s phone crown with new features and supercharged cameras. But the iPhone X won’t go down easily, and deciding between the newest Galaxy and iPhone may prove tougher than ever. Now that we’ve reviewed both phones, we can help break down how each performs to help you decide which …

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