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Apple Glasses Are Taking Shape with These Amazing New OLED Micro Displays

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 16:05:30 GMT

It’s been a little while since we’ve heard much about Apple’s AR/VR glasses and headset projects, which probably isn’t all that surprising with the iPhone 12 dominating the playing field, but of course that doesn’t mean that Apple hasn’t still been quietly working away on these other initiatives in the background. Although we heard rumours […]
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The iPhone 12’s 5G Speeds Come with a Cost

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:30:57 GMT

If you want to enjoy the fastest 5G speeds on your shiny new iPhone 12, you might want to consider investing in a battery case or external battery pack, as early tests have shown that you could be taking a pretty big hit on battery life when sending and receiving data over a 5G network. […]
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Is Your Apple Watch Running Slow? Here Are 9 Easy Ways to Speed It Up!

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 19:15:57 GMT

Apple recently released not one but two new Apple Watches. Both are great wearables and are must-haves if you don’t already own a newer Apple Watch. We’ve recently discussed whether you should upgrade from the older Apple Watch Series 5 to the recent Series 6. But, since the newest Apple Watch doesn’t really offer any […]
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Apple’s AirTags May Do a Lot More Than Help You Find Lost Keys

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:08:05 GMT

At this point we’ve known about Apple’s AirTags for well over a year now — news of them first surfaced in the early spring of 2019 — and while the picture has gradually been coming more into focus, the idea behind the product has largely remained the same since it first appeared in early iOS 13 […]
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This Stunning Porsche Now Has Apple Podcasts and Apple Music Lyrics Built Right In

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:09:15 GMT

While the mythic Apple Car may still be a few years away, that’s not stopping Apple from partnering with other high-end car manufacturers to get as much Apple technology packed in as possible. While almost every current model car now supports CarPlay in some fashion, Apple hasn’t stopped there. This past summer it debuted Car […]
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Sony Announces Apple TV+ Will Be on PlayStation 5 at Launch (And It’s Coming to the PS4 Too)

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 15:16:48 GMT

Last month a report surfaced that Apple could be bringing its Apple TV app to the Xbox, and while we have yet to receive any official confirmation of that from either Apple or Microsoft, a new announcement from Sony suggests that Apple is not only continuing its embrace and extend strategy to bring its TV+ […]
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5 Investment Apps That Can Make You Money Right Now (Just By Signing Up)

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:39:01 GMT

Today’s investment apps are user-friendly ways to invest a certain amount of your money into stocks and mutual funds, using bots, targeted goals, and include a variety of stock tips. They can be incredibly useful, especially for busy millennials and professionals who have better uses of their time (plus some variety for those who like […]
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Make Money on Your Own Terms By Driving for These App Companies

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:03:23 GMT

Service apps are a great way to make extra money, especially if you have a few hours to devote to them after a shift at your primary job or on your days off. If you have a car in good condition, running errands around your area can be a great way to generate some cash […]
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Apple Releases HomePod Software 14.1 with These Five New Features

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 17:51:29 GMT

Along with iOS and iPad 14.1, Apple also released a new version of the software for its HomePod smart speaker. The 14.1 update brings several new features, including some that were introduced earlier this month during the company’s iPhone 12 press event. The most notable new addition is support for the new HomePod mini, a […]
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Dozens of Aeroflot Crew Members Smuggled $50 Million Worth of iPhones and iPads Into Russia

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 17:02:55 GMT

In what may be one of the largest electronics smuggling operations in recent years, it seems that a handful of employees with the Russian airline Aeroflot have been found smuggling millions of dollars in stolen iPhones, iPads, and other electronics. In a joint press release this week, the U.S. Department of Justice joined the FBI, […]
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Apple Releases iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1 (Here’s What’s New)

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:38:57 GMT

With Apple’s new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro arriving later this week, Apple has now released iOS 14.1 — the version expected to be shipping on the newest iPhone models — for general consumption. Although Apple already released the first iOS 14.2 beta last month, only days after it released the Apple Watch Series […]
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Apple’s iPhone 12 Still Comes with EarPods in This Country

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:07:24 GMT

While Apple’s decision to remove the charger and EarPods from its iPhone packaging this year may not sit well with everybody, there are some pretty compelling reasons for it, most notably allowing Apple to reduce its carbon footprint by manufacturing and shipping fewer accessories. In fact, Apple’s environmental chief, Lisa Jackson, explained that with the […]
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Xbox App Finally Allows You to ‘Remote Play’ on Your iPhone or iPad

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 23:29:21 GMT

Microsoft updated its Xbox app, adding a new Remote Play feature that is able to circumvent Apple’s ban on remote game streaming services. The new and improved app lets Xbox owners stream their games to an iPhone or iPad. The Remote Play feature lets Xbox owners stream games directly from their Xbox One console, similar […]
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Reports of Overheating: Is the Apple Watch SE Literally Too Hot to Handle?

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 21:26:27 GMT

On paper, the Apple Watch SE seems to have the perfect balance of performance and price tag. Even Apple advertises the Watch SE as being heavy on features but light on price. Though, now, a new report hints some Apple Watch SE units may be more “lemon” than “looker.” According to a Reddit post, a […]
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Best Apple Deals This Week | FREE iPhone 12 with Trade-in, $350 OFF iPad Pro (+ Many More)

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 18:56:57 GMT

Amazon Prime Day is over and Black Friday isn’t coming until later this year; however, that doesn’t mean that you can’t score great deals on brand-new Apple devices like AirPods, iPads, iPhones, MacBooks and more right now. Continue reading to find some incredible discounts on new or refurbished Apple products – but be sure to […]
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Apple iPhone 12 Screen Repair Cost Increases Significantly over iPhone 11

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 17:01:14 GMT

Apple unveiled the iPhone 12 last week, and one of the showcase features is its new Ceramic Shield glass screen. This new technology promises to deliver four times the shatter resistance of existing screens, but this extra protection doesn’t mean you still can’t break the screen. If you do happen to shatter your display, be […]
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Beats Flex Will Help Bring iPhone Audio Sharing Into the Mainstream

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 15:37:50 GMT

Ever since Apple debuted its new Audio Sharing feature in iOS 13 last year, it’s been held back by one pretty significant limitation — a cost of entry that may be prohibitively high for many folks. In fact, when the feature was first announced, it sounded like only those with a set of AirPods would be […]
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Adobe Illustrator for iPad Is Now Available

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:42:22 GMT

When Adobe announced two years ago that a “full version” of Photoshop would be coming to the iPad, many photography enthusiasts got excited about the prospect of using Apple’s high-end tablets for a complete end-to-end photographic workflow. Unfortunately, when Adobe actually released Photoshop for iPad last year, it turned out to be a mere shadow […]
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There Could Be Two Sizes of AirTags (and They’re Coming Soon)

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:07:26 GMT

Reports of Apple’s new item tracking tags have been all over the place in recent weeks — last month we were sure they’d be debuted at one of the recent Apple events, but then suddenly a new report suggested they weren’t actually coming until next year. At this point, AirTags may very well be the […]
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Apple Begins Shipping First iPhone 12 Pre-orders (But Don’t Get Too Excited)

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 21:35:44 GMT

Apple is starting to fulfill some of the first pre-orders of the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro. But, those who pre-ordered shouldn’t get too excited and start bragging that they may be receiving their iPhone ahead of time. Apple almost always instructs carriers to hold these packages until the official release date, which […]
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