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Amazon is no longer selling new versions of the Apple Watch Series 4 and Series 5 models through its online store in the United States, with the listings disappearing earlier today. There is no word on why Amazon has pulled…

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Executives from PopSockets, Sonos, Basecamp, and Tile are attending a congressional hearing today to testify in an ongoing antitrust inquiry involving major tech companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, and Facebook, reports The Washington Post. The smaller companies are aiming to…

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Executives from PopSockets, Sonos, Basecamp, and Tile are attending a congressional hearing today to testify in an ongoing antitrust inquiry involving major tech companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, and Facebook, reports The Washington Post. The smaller companies are aiming to…

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Apple today announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with award-winning actress and producer Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who will develop new projects exclusively for Apple TV+ as both an executive producer and actress. Louis-Dreyfus has broken records with multiple Emmys,…

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Apple today announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with award-winning actress and producer Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who will develop new projects exclusively for Apple TV+ as both an executive producer and actress. The deal marks Louis-Dreyfus’ first-ever overall deal…

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Dutch company Robin Telecom today announced that its Robin ProLine doorbell is the first to support HomeKit Secure Video, allowing the camera to capture and store recordings securely in iCloud. With help from an Apple TV, HomePod, or iPad set…

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The entire first season of “Little America,” an immigrant anthology series created by Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, is now available to stream on Apple TV+. The show features eight half hour episodes that each focus on a different…

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Apps designed for the Mac often don’t receive as much attention as apps designed for iPhones and iPads, so we have a series here at MacRumors that highlights useful and interesting Macs worth checking out. This month’s picks include apps…

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NBC today announced that its upcoming Peacock streaming video service is set to launch in the United States on July 15. The service, which will offer upwards 7,500 hours of programming including NBC shows and Universal movies, will features three…

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In a news story about an Apple employee who has started a barbershop for at-risk youth, Apple today said that between its own donations and employee donations, it donated more than $100 million to charitable causes in 2019. Apple says…

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iPhone 12 models will feature a “refreshed” front-facing TrueDepth system that benefits Apple supplier Lite-On Semiconductor, according to Barclays analysts Blayne Curtis, Thomas O’Malley, and Baylie Harri. This suggests that Face ID could be improved on iPhone 12 models, but…

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New questions have been raised about the FBI’s latest request that Apple break its iPhone encryption, after Forbes uncovered a search warrant strongly indicating that federal agents already have tools that can access data on Apple’s latest ‌iPhone‌ models. The…

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Apple and M. Night Shyamalan, producer of Apple TV+ show “Servant,” are being targeted in a new lawsuit that accuses “Servant” of copying 2013 film “The Truth About Emanuel,” according to The Blast. “The Truth About Emanuel” director Francesca Gregorini…

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Apple has retained Lisa Ellman, a lawyer specializing in drone and aviation law, as a Washington lobbyist, reports Bloomberg. Ellman, a partner at law firm Hogan Lovells, leads her firm’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems practice and also co-founded the Commercial Drone…

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Apple has purchased Seattle startup Xnor.ai, a company that specializes in on-device artificial intelligence, reports GeekWire, citing sources with knowledge of the acquisition. Apple is said to have paid around $200 million for Xnor.ai, and while both Apple and Xnor.ai…

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Microsoft today announced the first stable launch of its Edge browser built on the Google Chromium open source project. Microsoft Edge can be downloaded on both Windows machines and Macs. A beta version of the Microsoft Edge browser has been…

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Following rumors of a performance-boosting “Pro Mode” coming in the next update to macOS Catalina, developer Marco Arment has argued that Apple should bring an iPhone-style Low Power Mode to MacBooks as well. Since iOS 9, Apple has included a…

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Donald Trump Calls on Apple to ‘Step Up to the Plate’ and Unlock iPhones Used by Florida Mass Shooter   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Donald Trump Calls on Apple to ‘Step Up to the Plate’…

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10 Long Press Tips to Reveal Hidden Functions in Safari on iPhone and iPad   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: 10 Long Press Tips to Reveal Hidden Functions in Safari on iPhone and iPad

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Apple plans to release one 5.4-inch, one 6.7-inch, and two 6.1-inch iPhone models in 2020, according to UBS analysts Timothy Arcuri and Munjal Shah. While the analysts expect all four iPhones to be equipped with OLED displays, they believe other…

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Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS and iPadOS 13.3.1 updates to developers, almost a month after seeding the first betas and several weeks after the release of iOS 13.3 with Communication Limits for Screen Time. iOS and…

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Apple today released the rack mount version of the Mac Pro, offering a design that is suited to a rack configuration. Priced starting at $6,499, the rack mount Mac Pro features all of the same configuration options as the standard…

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Apple is developing a 5G-enabled iPad with mmWave support, according to sources cited by industry publication DigiTimes. A paywalled preview of the report claims Taiwan’s Advanced Semiconductor Engineering will supply antenna-in-package technology for the 5G iPad, in addition to 5G…

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On December 16th, Apple released a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro bumping the firmware from 2B588 to 2C54. After the updates, there were several anecdotal reports that the AirPods Pro noise cancelation may have been affected adversely by…

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Japanese site Mac Otakara today shared a somewhat confusing rumor about Apple’s 2020 iPhone lineup, suggesting the 5.4-inch ‌iPhone‌ that Apple is working on will be sized similarly to the iPhone 8. Citing Apple suppliers exhibiting at CES, Mac Otakara…

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Apple’s worldwide Mac shipments were down in the fourth quarter of 2019, according to new PC shipping estimates shared this afternoon by Gartner. Apple shipped an estimated 5.26 million Macs during the quarter, down from 5.43 million in the year-ago…

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Apple’s Macs could soon have the option for a “Pro Mode” that boosts performance according to data found in the macOS Catalina 10.15.3 beta. Released in December, the beta contains code discovered by 9to5Mac that references an optional Pro Mode…

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United States Attorney General William Barr today asked Apple to unlock the iPhones used in mass shooting last month at a naval air station in Pensacola, Florida, reports The New York Times. The request comes as the shooting has been…

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With goals of reducing waste and increasing convenience, European lawmakers today will debate whether all smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices should have a standardized charging port such as USB-C. At least some members of the European Parliament want “binding…

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Apple today filed an unreleased Mac with a model identifier of A2289 in the European Economic Commission database, as spotted by MacRumors. The computer is described as a portable Mac running macOS Catalina. As pure speculation, it is certainly possible…

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Apple has shared a heartwarming short film about three generations of Chinese women coming together for the Chinese New Year. The video, starring leading Chinese actress Zhou Xun, was shot on the iPhone 11 Pro. Prominently featured on Apple’s website…

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Billy Crudup has won a 2020 Critics’ Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his performance as Cory Ellison in the Apple TV+ series “The Morning Show.” The full list of winners is available here. This…

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Last month, reputable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said he expected four 5G-enabled iPhones to launch in the second half of 2020, including models with both sub-6GHz and mmWave support depending on the region. Kuo said iPhone models with mmWave would…

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Apple today launched a battery case replacement program for Smart Battery Cases designed for the iPhone XS, XS Max, and iPhone XR. According to Apple, the Smart Battery Cases can experience charging issues, including cases that will not charge or…

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The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, this week urged customers who are using the Firefox browser to upgrade to version 72.0.1, as there is a major vulnerability in older versions of…

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MacRumors published thousands of stories in 2019, as part of our continued coverage of the latest Apple news and rumors. Below, we look back at the top 10 most discussed stories of the year in our forums, with topics ranging…

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Apple’s online store and select Apple retail stores are now selling Scosche’s BaseLynx Modular Charging System, which features different device charging components that can be paired together to form a charging base. The BaseLynx Modular Charging System can be purchased…

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Following in the footsteps of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, the first Android smartphones with Ultra Wideband technology will be released starting later in 2020, according to Barclays analysts. In a research note obtained by MacRumors, the analysts…

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Overnight, Apple has quietly slashed almost all of its maximum estimated trade-in values of second-hand iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watch models. For example, yesterday on Apple’s device trade-in program web page, the iPhone XS Max had an estimated trade-in…

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Best of the CES Show Floor: Samsung’s Ballie, HomeKit Shower Heads, Brydge Keyboards, Concept Phones, and More   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Best of the CES Show Floor: Samsung’s Ballie, HomeKit Shower Heads, Brydge Keyboards,…

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Masimo, a medical technology company that designs pulse oximetry devices, has filed a lawsuit against Apple accusing the Cupertino company of stealing trade secrets and improperly using Masimo inventions related to health monitoring in the Apple Watch. According to Bloomberg,…

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13 years ago today, then Apple CEO Steve Jobs took the stage at Macworld in San Francisco and surprised the world with the very first iPhone. Jobs introduced the iPhone as if it were three separate products: an iPod with…

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Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to receive an award from the Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar this month, reports Bloomberg. Cook is scheduled to meet with the Irish Taioseach in Dublin on January 20 to receive the award, “in…

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Apple saw a significant jump in smartphone shipments in China last month thanks in part to the popularity of the iPhone 11, according Bloomberg. The iPhone maker’s shipments in China grew 18.7% year on year in December to roughly 3.18…

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During the January 2019 CES event, TiVo demoed a TiVo app to the Apple TV, but a year later, the project is “in limbo” and an Apple TV app is no longer being actively developed. In an interview with TechHive…

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Apple TV+ series “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet” is set to launch on February 7, and star and creator Rob McElhenney has shared some insights into working with Apple ahead of the show’s debut. In an interview with Variety, McElhenney said…

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Apple is kicking off 2020 with an all-new Night Mode photo challenge, inviting users around the world to share their best Night Mode photos captured with the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, or iPhone 11 Pro Max. iPhone 11 and…

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In addition to select LG smart TVs, Apple today announced that its Apple TV app will be available on select Sony and Vizio smart TVs later this year. Apple shared the news in a press release highlighting the success of…

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Apple has marked the close of a “historic 2019” for its services offerings with a press release celebrating Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, Apple News+ and Apple Card, as well as the continued success of its App Store, Apple Music, and…

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Apple’s chief privacy officer attended a discussion panel at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Tuesday to debate the state of consumer privacy, marking the first time in 28 years that Apple has been at CES in an…

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Mophie parent company Zagg at CES told Bloomberg that it is developing a wireless charging mat that has capabilities that Apple attempted to implement in the now-canceled AirPower, but was unable to make work. The charging accessory will charge iPhones…

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Today is the first official day of CES, and thousands of companies are in Las Vegas demonstrating their newest tech-related products. At CES, there are several major media events where companies can set up a booth to show off their…

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Apple today shared the first official trailer for upcoming Apple TV+ series “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet,” which is set to debut on Friday, February 7. “Mythic Quest,” a comedy, follows a team of video game developers as they navigate the…

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In a letter sent late Monday to Apple’s general counsel Katherine Adams, the FBI has asked Apple to help unlock two iPhones that investigators believe were owned by Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani, who carried out a mass shooting at a Naval…

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OnLeaks, a well-known leaker who shared accurate renders of the iPhone 11 Pro over nine months before the device was unveiled, has returned with new concept art for the so-called “iPhone 9” or “iPhone SE 2.” In line with earlier…

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Apple has confirmed that the iPhone XR is not working as it should on the O2 network in the U.K., reports BBC News. “We are aware of an issue causing intermittent network connectivity effecting [sic] some O2 customers, and we…

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The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) today announced the upcoming launch of LE Audio, which is the next-generation of Bluetooth audio. LE Audio will bring enhanced Bluetooth audio performance, it will add support for Audio Sharing, and it will add…

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Sony today announced the upcoming launch of several new 2020 4K and 8K sets TV, including the 8H 8K LED, A8H and MASTER Series A9S OLED, and X950H and X900H 4K LED televisions. All of the new TVs offer support…

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Samsung this weekend announced that its next event will take place on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, with the South Korean company set to unveil new smartphones that will compete with Apple’s iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max. Samsung…

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The annual CES event is taking place this week, with thousands of companies converging in Las Vegas to show off their newest tech-related products. CES officially starts on Tuesday, January 7, but there was a CES Unveiled media preview event…

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Lenovo last year unveiled a new foldable ThinkPad prototype, marking the first foldable PC design that we’d seen. Lenovo has continued to work on that prototype, and is now ready to bring it to market. At CES, Lenovo is showing…

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Anker in late December debuted a new Made for iPhone (MFi) certified LED flash accessory that’s meant to connect to the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max through the Lightning port, and now it’s available for preorder ahead…

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Apple today launched its annual Back to University promotion in Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and Brazil, offering students and teachers free Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones or free Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones with purchase. With the purchase of an eligible…

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The iPhone XR is not properly functioning on the O2 network in the UK, according to the BBC. Based on multiple reports on Twitter, XR users who have O2 as a mobile provider have been experiencing multiple signal outages per…

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Intel at CES shared details on its upcoming 10th-generation 45W “Comet Lake” chips, which could be slated for future 16-inch MacBook Pro models. As highlighted by AnandTech, the new 10th-generation chips will be built on the 14++nm architecture and will…

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LG today expanded on last week’s announcement of new 8K OLED TVs with new details on the full lineup of 13 new OLED models, including a new 48-inch size. Most notably for Apple fans, LG says the new lineup of…

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In an internal memo shared with Apple Authorized Service Providers, Apple has indicated that it plans to update its serial number format to a randomized alphanumeric string for future products starting in late 2020. Apple says all serial numbers that…

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Last month, in a research note with TF International Securities, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said he expects four high-end iPhones with 5G support to launch in the second half of 2020, including both sub-6GHz and sub-6GHz-and-mmWave models. Kuo said iPhone models…

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After a successful crowd-funding campaign, ShiftCam has started taking orders for its new multi-lens cases for iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro that augment and enhance the cameras on Apple’s latest smartphones using a slide-to-shift frame system on the back…

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When the Mac Pro became available for purchase a few weeks ago, we bought a base model and have since been demonstrating upgrades with third-party components for those interested in boosting their ‌Mac Pro‌’s capabilities without having to shell out…

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Apple today added updated engraving options for the AirPods Charging Case, allowing customers who purchase ‌AirPods‌ to choose to engrave emoji characters on their devices. ‌AirPods‌ have always been able to be engraved, but the engravings were limited to text…

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At least some new iPhones in 2020 will feature touch-integrated displays supplied by LG, according to Korean website The Elec: LG Display is aiming to upgrade its production facilities for flexible, Gen-6 OLED panels for smaller displays at its E6…

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Dutch brand ZENS today announced the availability of its AirPower-like wireless charging mat with 16 overlapping coils, allowing two devices to be charged anywhere on the mat. The ZENS Liberty can charge any Qi-enabled devices, with the 16 coils providing…

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Consumer spending on the App Store totaled a record $193 million on Christmas Day 2019, representing a 16 percent increase year on year, according to a new report by Sensor Tower. Approximately $84 million was spent on the Google Play…

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LG today announced the upcoming debut of its 2020 8K TV lineup featuring eight new TVs in sizes ranging from 65 inches to 88 inches, all of which support Apple’s HomeKit and AirPlay 2. There are premium 77 and 88…

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Apple shares today hit a new all-time high and reached a closing price of $300 following yesterday’s New Year’s holiday, marking significant growth over the course of the last year. In early January 2019, Apple shares were at $144 after…

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Former HBO CEO and chairman Richard Plepler has signed a five year deal with Apple to produce content for Apple TV+, reports The New York Times. Under the terms of the deal, Plepler’s newly formed company, Eden Productions, will make…

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Apple accessory maker Brydge this week introduced a new iPad Pro keyboard with a built-in multi-touch trackpad. Taking advantage of new AssistiveTouch functionality in iPadOS, the trackpad can be used to bring up the Dock from any app with a…

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Apple will be making several changes to the suppliers of its products in 2020, according to reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. For starters, Kuo expects Chinese company Goertek to begin assembly of AirPods Pro in the first half of the year.…

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As expected, Apple chipmaker TSMC has secured orders for the “A14” processors to go in this year’s iPhones and is expected to start manufacturing the chips in the second quarter, according to industry sources cited in a DigiTimes report. The…

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Apple will make a rare official appearance at next week’s annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas where its HomeKit smart home system will take the limelight, reports Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. With Amazon and Google expected to roll out new…

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Apple could launch a second version of the so-called iPhone SE 2 before the end of the year, according to DigiTimes. The latest prediction from the hit-and-miss industry publication is said to come from sources in Taiwan’s supply chain. The…

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Imagination Technologies announced on Tuesday that Apple has replaced a licensing agreement with the British chipmaker for access to its intellectual property in exchange for license fees. In a brief statement on the its website, the U.K. firm said that…

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In our What to Expect article that we shared yesterday, we covered everything that we’re expecting to see from Apple based on current product rumors and historical release data. New iPhones with 5G, OLED displays, and upgraded 3D triple-lens camera…

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