31017 Waze update adds new ETA screen showing traffic forecasts & more
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Waze update adds new ETA screen showing traffic forecasts & more
Popular third-party navigation app Waze has been updated with some notable interface tweaks today. The update brings the app to version 4.35 and features a redesigned ETA screen, making it easier to see
30913 Microsoft’s latest iOS accessibility app gives directions via 3D audio to those with vision impairments, recommends AirPods [Video]
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Microsoft’s latest iOS accessibility app gives directions via 3D audio to those with vision impairments, recommends AirPods [Video]
Microsoft is out today with a new app for those with vision impairments. Soundscape for iOS has been in development for about four years and is now available for free. Read on for how this technology works.
30831 Major US carriers working together on next-gen ‘mobile authentication platform’ to replace weak SMS system
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Major US carriers working together on next-gen ‘mobile authentication platform’ to replace weak SMS system
We typically see the big four US carriers competing in a cut throat fashion to steal customers from each other, but even the strongest rivals can be frenemies sometimes. The Mobile Authentication Taskforce
30767 Collector attempting to get non-functional Apple I working after first building a replica
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Collector attempting to get non-functional Apple I working after first building a replica
A collector of vintage Apple computers is attempting to restore a non-functional Apple I to full working order, and is documenting the process on Twitter … NordVPN Jimmy
30703 AT&T offers free DirecTV Now, internet, and BOGO iPhone X in select cities w/ new plans
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AT&T offers free DirecTV Now, internet, and BOGO iPhone X in select cities w/ new plans
From 9to5Toys: Starting Thursday, March 1st, AT&T will be hitting the streets of Los Angeles, Chicago and New York to offer customers special deals on a variety of its services and popular devices,
30639 Warren Buffett praises Apple’s ‘locked in’ ecosystem, but confirms he still uses a flip phone
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Warren Buffett praises Apple’s ‘locked in’ ecosystem, but confirms he still uses a flip phone
Earlier this month, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway made headlines for increasing its holdings in AAPL yet again, this time at the cost of Intel. In an interview with CNBC this morning, Buffett gave
30551 Apple sponsoring ‘Machine Vision Conference’ in Israel, will lead discussion on the iPhone X’s True Depth system
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Apple sponsoring ‘Machine Vision Conference’ in Israel, will lead discussion on the iPhone X’s True Depth system
Apple is slated to play a role in the Israel Machine Vision Conference in Tel Aviv next month. The company is listed as a sponsor for the event, while one of its video engineering leads is slated to lead
30495 Apple’s China data migration includes iCloud keys, making data requests easier for authorities
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Apple’s China data migration includes iCloud keys, making data requests easier for authorities
Apple announced last year that it was moving Chinese customer iCloud operations to China in an effort to comply with local laws, with the move officially taking place at the end of this month. Reuters
30391 1Password releases ‘Pwned Passwords’ integration for checking compromised credentials
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1Password releases ‘Pwned Passwords’ integration for checking compromised credentials
Digital security can often feel out of our control and painstakingly difficult to manage. 1Password already helps by making it possible to create strong, unique passwords, and new integration with ‘Pwned
30267 161: Twitter for Mac abandoned, iOS 11’s Telugu fix, iPad refresh rumors | 9to5Mac Happy Hour
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161: Twitter for Mac abandoned, iOS 11’s Telugu fix, iPad refresh rumors | 9to5Mac Happy Hour
This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the slow death of Twitter for Mac, Apple requiring app updates to support iPhone X, Nokia probably killing Withings and how HealthKit will be affected, the Telugu character
30190 Smart Home Diary: Adding HomePod, smart(ish) heating and Nanoleaf Rhythm
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Smart Home Diary: Adding HomePod, smart(ish) heating and Nanoleaf Rhythm
I explained in my first HomePod Diary piece that there was one smart home issue we needed to address: while I’m happy to use Siri to control everything from my Apple Watch or iPhone, my partner would
30097 Sketchy source makes unlikely claim about 4.2-inch iPhone SE 2 launching at WWDC
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Sketchy source makes unlikely claim about 4.2-inch iPhone SE 2 launching at WWDC
A Chinese site is claiming that Apple will launch a new version of the iPhone SE at this year’s WWDC. Most of what it claims makes sense, but one glaring point leads us to suspect this is nothing more
30040 Huge crack in glass of flagship Chicago Apple Store, present for several weeks
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Huge crack in glass of flagship Chicago Apple Store, present for several weeks
A huge crack in the glass at Apple’s flagship retail store in Chicago has been present now for several weeks, and appears to be growing … NordVPN Our own Michael Steeber
29828 As Twitter ends support for its macOS app, Twitterrific drops to $7.99 (Reg. $20)
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As Twitter ends support for its macOS app, Twitterrific drops to $7.99 (Reg. $20)
Yesterday evening, Twitter officially announced that it is discontinuing support for its native macOS application in 30 days. In response, one of the most popular third-party Twitter clients for the Mac
29629 Apple marks completion of new campus with first corporate address change since 1993
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Apple marks completion of new campus with first corporate address change since 1993
On the heels of this past Tuesday’s annual shareholders meeting, Apple has made the transition to their new campus official by changing the company’s corporate address to One Apple Park Way. The change
29503 HP makes it easier for companies to deploy Apple devices as it launches end-to-end support
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HP makes it easier for companies to deploy Apple devices as it launches end-to-end support
While many large businesses have embraced Apple devices, and seen significant benefits as a result, others are worried about the resources needed to support mixed platforms. That’s the problem HP aims
29452 VW’s top designer says Apple’s approach will inspire its upcoming electric cars
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VW’s top designer says Apple’s approach will inspire its upcoming electric cars
Volkswagen’s design head Klaus Bischoff has said that the company is using Apple’s approach to guide future electric car designs beyond the I.D. concept seen above. Bischoff said that there was a
29392 Pinterest iOS app now allows you to rearrange pins, reorder sections, archive boards
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Pinterest iOS app now allows you to rearrange pins, reorder sections, archive boards
Pinterest is rolling out an update to its iOS and Android apps to allow greater control over your content. At the bottom level, you’ll be able to rearrange pins – something the company says has been
29301 AAPL stock climbs to $162 ahead of Apple’s shareholder meeting this morning
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AAPL stock climbs to $162 ahead of Apple’s shareholder meeting this morning
AAPL stock has climbed to $162 ahead of this morning’s annual shareholder meeting in the Steve Jobs Theater inside the Apple Park campus grounds … NordVPN Agenda The meeting
29214 Apple moves from #5 to #4 in global laptop shipments, on track for double-digit share
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Apple moves from #5 to #4 in global laptop shipments, on track for double-digit share
TrendForce reports that Apple has overtaken ASUS in global laptop shipments, moving up from fifth to fourth place. The firm is also predicting that Apple’s notebooks will achieve double-digit market
29086 How to use HomePod with Apple TV … it mostly works but there are some drawbacks
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How to use HomePod with Apple TV … it mostly works but there are some drawbacks
Apple doesn’t advertise HomePod as a TV speaker in any of its marketing, but it’s a question we’ve got a lot over the past couple weeks. With AirPlay, it’s very possible to connect HomePod to Apple
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