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New iPhone names reportedly iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus

Another apparent leak of Apple software is revealing a treasure trove of information on new iPhones and other products that the company is widely expected to announce at its event on Tuesday, September 12. A leak of the iOS 11 “gold master” firmware, as reported by 9to5mac and others, is said to reveal everything from …

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Apple leads as Samsung looks for direction

Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Leading his division by a long way? Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox / Getty Images For a company that has given a good impression of being a touch dull in recent times, Apple still seems to bump into successes like a sleepwalker stumbles into doorways. Why, …

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Apple’s Tim Cook sells iPad while advertising Auburn U.

Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. So that’s what he does in his office. Auburn/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET CEOs are fond of saying they live and breathe the products their companies make. Many, indeed, just can’t resist peddling them at every opportunity. Here, then, is Apple CEO Tim Cook appearing …

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Can you leave the iPhone’s Home button behind? (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 98)

Now playing: Watch this: Can you leave the iPhone’s Home button behind? (Apple… 2:20 Subscribe to the Apple Byte Podcast iTunes MP3 | RSS MP3 | FeedBurner MP3 Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn iTunes video | RSS video | FeedBurner video YouTube | Livestream | Periscope Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 98 Your browser does not support the audio element. …

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Apple sends invites to its Sept. 12 event at Apple Park

Now playing: Watch this: Apple set to launch the next iPhone on September 12 1:12 The next iPhone (or, iPhones). A new Apple Watch. Siri. Lots and lots of augmented reality. These are just a few of things we’re expecting from Apple this year, and now the date is official: Tuesday, September 12. This year, Apple’s big reveal is at …

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Apple reportedly plans 4K upgrade for its set

Apple is reportedly planning a renewed push for a place in your entertainment system with an upgraded set-top box that will stream 4K video. The new Apple TV box will feature a faster processor capable of streaming higher-resolution 4K content and highlighting live television content, Bloomberg reported Thursday. The update box is expected to debut at an event in September, …

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iPhone 8? Why would Apple call it that?

Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Enlarge Image Does that look like a mere iPhone 8 to you? TVC-Mall.com Many people seem to know the name of these babies, even before the babies are born. And before the parents have said anything — even whether there are three of them at …

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China investigates internet giants over ‘violence, rumours, porn’

The internet is in trouble with China’s government. Again. The Cyberspace Administration of China is investigating WeChat, Weibo and Baidu — the Chinese equivalents of WhatsApp, Twitter and Google —  due to reports filed by Chinese internet users alleging illegal content, such as “violence, rumours [and] porn,” is being circulated on the platforms, it said in a statement on Friday.   The …

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How long do we have to wait for the iPhone 8? (The 3:59, Ep. 260)

The wait for the next iPhone may not be as long as feared.  Despite rumors the so-called iPhone 8 may be delayed until October or later, Apple released its earnings report and provided a rosy revenue forecast for the current quarter. That bit of financial wonkiness suggests Apple expects at least some new iPhone to perk up sales.  Whether it’s …

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What Apple’s earnings tell us about the iPhone 8

Apple’s next iPhone may arrive on time after all.  Maybe.  Going into Tuesday’s earnings report, most expected Apple to delay the launch of its next flagship iPhone, with rumors calling for an October release date, if not later. But the normally conservative Apple surprised everyone by offering a cheery forecast for the current quarter, with revenue ranging from $49 billion …

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