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Wireless Charging Is Shockingly Inefficient (But Could Apple’s Mysterious Magnetic Ring Fix It?)

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:20:34 GMT

You’re probably already aware that wireless charging is dramatically slower than simply plugging your iPhone in — even if you’re using a high-speed wireless charger — but what you may not realize is that it’s actually far less efficient as well in terms of how much of the power that’s being used is actually getting to […]
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Gaming Services Will Be Apple’s Next App Store Battlefront

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 15:38:14 GMT

Anybody who has been following Apple for years will not be at all surprised by the fact that the App Store has some of the most restrictive policies of any software marketplace on the globe. Apple’s heavy-handed approach has been the source of much developer ire over the years, and combined with the 30 percent […]
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Apple Releases First Public Beta of macOS Big Sur — Here’s How to Get It

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 14:26:46 GMT

Apple’s public beta releases have been a bit more scattershot this time around as compared to previous years. The iOS 14 (and iPadOS 14) public betas arrived only two weeks after WWDC, accompanied but the relatively less exciting tvOS 14 public beta, yet a public beta of macOS Big Sur was nowhere to be found, […]
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There’s a Hidden Birthday Party in the Apple Store App

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 20:24:44 GMT

The Apple Store app celebrated its tenth birthday this past June with very little fanfare. It likely was overshadowed by WWDC 2020, which was held entirely online. The week-long developer conference is one of Apple’s most prominent events. It is not surprising the Apple Store app was pushed to the sidelines. Just when you thought […]
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Samsung Unveils Galaxy Buds Live, Its New AirPods Pro ‘Killers’

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 19:48:20 GMT

Samsung hinted last week it was ready to unveil new earbuds alongside its fall lineup of smartphones. The company finally took the wraps off its AirPods competitor, the Galaxy Buds Live, and they are unique, to say the least. The most striking feature of Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Live is the outward design of the earbuds. […]
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Why Is Apple Putting a Mysterious Magnetic Ring Inside of the iPhone 12?

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 18:40:08 GMT

Apple is always ready to impress with its latest iPhone models. Still, it seems the rumor mill spoils many of the surprises – and this year a steady stream of leaks revealed details about the iPhone 12’s hardware and the different models that Apple plans to release. It seemed like we were headed down the […]
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5 Reasons Why Apple’s New 27-inch iMac Is a Great Buy

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:08:35 GMT

Earlier this week Apple quietly unveiled a refreshed 27-inch iMac, and although it wasn’t the major redesign that had previously been rumoured, it’s still a pretty nice update to a system that’s been mostly neglected for the past few years. To that end, it not only adds more than a spec bump, but it could […]
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The Trump Administration Wants Apple to Remove ‘Untrusted’ Chinese Apps from the App Store

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:19:51 GMT

China may no longer be the only regime putting pressure on Apple to remove unsanctioned content from the App Store, as the Trump administration prepares a list of “untrusted” Chinese apps that be banned from sale in the U.S. Proposed as part of what it’s calling the “Clean Network” initiative, U.S. Secretary of State Mike […]
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Unfortunately Microsoft’s Project xCloud Gaming Service Won’t Be Coming to iOS Any Time Soon

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 14:51:13 GMT

If you were hoping that Microsoft’s Project xCloud game streaming service might actually arrive on the iPhone this fall, you may need to readjust your expectations, as it looks like Apple isn’t actually willing to loosen the reins, even despite Microsoft’s valiant attempts to stay within the lines. To be clear, Apple has never really […]
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6 Surprising Things Your Phone Is Tracking Right Now

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 21:55:25 GMT

Over the last few years, smartphone creators have made clear efforts to improve privacy and discourage some of the more blatant tracking attempts (not always successfully, as LinkedIn users recently found out). But behind the scenes, your smartphone is also tracking more subtle things to gather information on how users behave – and it’s important […]
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Saying Goodbye to Sprint

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:30:46 GMT

Sprint has been an icon both in the landline telephone business and, more recently, as a wireless provider. It was among the top four wireless carriers and was known for its affordable plans. That was then, but this is now. Sprint’s quintessential brand is now officially obsolete after T-Mobile this week finalized its acquisition of […]
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Best Apple Deals This Week | $300 off 16″ MacBook Pro, Nike Apple Watch $170 off + More

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:07:57 GMT

Back to school time is right around the corner, and the deals are starting to ramp up. We have discounts on MacBooks, iPhones, and Apple Watches. For one-stop shopping, check out the Back to School sale at Apple and a massive sale on Apple gear at Best Buy. See all of the deals below. [Prices […]
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T-Mobile Just Launched the First Nationwide ‘Standalone’ 5G Network in the U.S. ...

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 16:38:44 GMT

There’s no doubt that 5G rollouts are happening quite aggressively across the U.S. as Apple prepares to launch its first-ever 5G iPhone, but what’s more interesting is that each major carrier has a very different approach to how it’s planning to deploy the new wireless technology. For example, Verizon has focused exclusively on the ultra-fast […]
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Legendary Apple Exec Phil Schiller Gets Elevated to ‘Apple Fellow,’ Greg Joswiak Takes over ...

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 16:03:23 GMT

There’s been another major shakeup in Apple’s uppermost echelons, as one of the company’s most iconic senior executives is moving into a more advisory role. In a surprise announcement yesterday, Apple revealed that Phil Schiller, longstanding Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, and the face of almost all of Apple’s biggest product announcements in the […]
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Fourth iOS 14 Beta Enables Exposure Notification API as Virginia Rolls out First U.S. ...

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 14:54:09 GMT

Although Apple first enabled its new COVID-19 Exposure Notification API in iOS 13.5 back in May, the feature has actually been conspicuously missing from its iOS 14 betas, leaving those participating in the developer and public beta programs unable to take advantage of the COVID-19 exposure notification system (ENS) apps being deployed by various health […]
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Is the Apple Card Worth It? | Unbiased Apple Card Pros, Cons and Opinions

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 22:53:33 GMT

Some people believe that credit cards are evil. Others would never consider making a large purchase without one. But the truth is that (most) credit cards offer a plethora of benefits when used wisely. But what about the Apple Card? Is the Apple Card any better than competing credit cards already on the market? Is […]
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Android Is Finally Getting an Official Feature Similar to Apple’s AirDrop

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 19:56:18 GMT

Google announced that it’s releasing Nearby Share, an AirDrop competitor for Android. Nearby Share does precisely what its name implies; it allows Android owners to share files directly to nearby phones without using an email, text message, or similar third-party service as a conduit. Nearby Share lets one Android user share a picture, file, link, and more to a […]
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Apple May Bear the Wrath of China If Microsoft Buys TikTok

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 17:16:47 GMT

In an unusual and arguably unfair twist, there’s a good chance that Apple may get caught in the crossfire between China and the U.S. if President Donald Trump’s plans to have Microsoft purchase TikTok’s global operations come to fruition. Following a roller-coaster ride for the controversial video-sharing social media network in the U.S. over the past […]
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Apple Just Unveiled Its Newest 27-inch iMac with a 10-Core Intel I9, Nano-Texture Glass ...

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 16:26:50 GMT

While it may not be the major redesign that many have been hoping for, Apple quietly announced the anticipated refresh of its 27-inch iMac today, and it’s actually a pretty serious update in terms of internal specs, improving Apple’s most popular desktop Mac in a few key areas. This newest 27-inch iMac is likely the […]
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You Won’t Be Able to Use Just Any App as a Default Browser in iOS 14 (And That’s a Good Thing)

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 15:11:34 GMT

There are a whole lot of exciting new features coming to iOS 14 this fall, but for many users one of the most significant is also something that’s relatively minor on the surface: the ability to set alternative default browser and mail apps. In fact, many have wondered what’s taken Apple so long to add […]
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