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5 easy steps to transfer files and settings from an old iPhone to a new iPhone

You’ve finally updated your iPhone ($899 at Amazon) to a newer version, but once you get home, you realize you need to transfer all of your content, including contacts, photos and apps. That can be a nightmare, especially if you’re not sure what you’re doing. Switching all your content from an old phone to a …

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New iPad feature to compete with laptops on track for Apple’s iOS 13

The debate over whether an Apple iPad can replace a laptop remains polarized. But with the launch of the next iteration of iOS, Apple could finally remove one of the longest-running arguments against the iPad as a productivity device. The iPad is on track to get mouse support for the first time, according to Federico Viticci, editor in chief of …

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Apple recalls AC wall plug adapters due to electric shock risk

Apple is recalling its wall plug adapters in Hong Kong, Singapore and the United Kingdom, according to a release published Thursday. The three-pronged adapter could break in some cases, according to Apple, and shock the user if it’s touched. Apple said its aware of six incidents worldwide. The company said the recall doesn’t pertain to Apple USB power adapters. The …

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How to watch Apple TV Plus shows

In March, Apple gave us a sneak peek of the shows, movies and documentaries the company has been working on, somewhat in secret, for the past couple of years. Some of the biggest celebrities around took the stage to reveal shows they’ve been working on with Apple. Shows like Amazing Stories from Steven Spielberg, See featuring Jason Momoa or Little Voice from J.J. …

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Google Fit leaps into the iOS arena

In a bid to make further inroads into the Apple ecosystem, Google announced Wednesday that its fitness-tracking platform, Google Fit, would be available in Apple’s App Store beginning today. The app, which until now had been the provenance strictly of Google wearables and Android mobile devices, now works with Apple devices running iOS 12 or later. (Google Fit will aggregate data …

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Apple Watch Series 4 vs. Galaxy Watch Active: What’s the best smartwatch?

When it comes to smartwatches, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and Apple Watch Series 4 are among the best you can buy. They can also keep an eye on your health with many fitness tracking features, on top of the regular smartwatch functions you’d expect — like displaying notifications from your phone or listening to music on the go. The Galaxy …

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Apple Pay no longer accepted at JCPenney

For the foreseeable future, you won’t be able to use Apple Pay at JCPenney’s physical stores or on its iOS app. “JCPenney made the decision to remove Apple Pay for our stores, we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We will definitely forward your feedback regarding this for review,” the company tweeted on Saturday. The tweet was in response to …

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Apple Find My Friends, Find My iPhone apps reportedly moving in together

Apple is reportedly planning to combine its Find My iPhone and Find My Friends apps into a single app while also adding personal item tracking.  The app, code-named GreenTorch, will have all the features of the individual apps as well as improvements allowing users to find an iPhone even if it’s not on a Wi-Fi, said Apple news site 9to5Mac, …

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How to slow Google Sensorvault from tracking your location on iOS, Android

Not only is Google Maps tracking you, but a program called Google Sensorvault is potentially turning over your location data to law enforcement, according to a report from The New York Times. We’ll show you how you make it more difficult for Google or at least not hand over the most granular data. Keep in mind that a 2018 Associated …

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Apple wants to protect you from accidental in

Apple wants to make sure you don’t subscribe to apps accidentally. The iPhone maker has added a new step to help make sure users are only subscribing to iOS apps when they mean to, according to a 9to5 Mac’ report on Thursday. After clicking on a button for an in-app subscription — for example to unlock premium or upgraded features — iOS will …

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