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01-18-19 -
Controlling iRobots Roomba vacuum with Siri, no HomeKit required
Robot vacuums remains one obvious category HomeKit should support in the future. HomeKit support would bring voice control for vacuums through Siri, app control through the Home app and Control Center, and clean up scheduling through automation ā...
01-18-19 -
Facebook trying to win back the youth with upcoming LOL app focused on funny ...
While todayā€™s Facebook news is focused on the much-anticipated Messenger app redesign, the company has apparently been silently working on a new product aimed at a younger crowd. more… The post Facebook trying to win back the youth w...
01-18-19 -
Apple forced to retract press release about iPhone sales in Germany amid Qual...
Last month, Qualcomm won a victory in Germany with a suit that claimed Apple infringed on its modem patents. The ruling was set to affect iPhone 7 and 8, with Apple appealing the decision. In the meantime, Apple said it would stop selling the iPh...
01-18-19 -
Updated Facebook Messenger app with redesign rolling out to most users
Announced back in May during its F8 developer conference, Facebook is today rolling out its Messenger redesign for all users. more… The post Updated Facebook Messenger app with redesign rolling out to most users appeared first on 9to5Mac.
01-18-19 -
Microsoft tells users to switch to iOS or Android as Windows Phone set for ob...
Microsoft is admitting smartphone defeat and is now officially urging any remaining Windows 10 Mobile users to switch to an iOS or Android device instead. In an End of Support document spotted byĀ Thurrott, Microsoft notifies users that Windows 1...
01-18-19 -
9to5Toys Lunch Break: Best Buy Apple Sale, Latest iPhones BOGO $750 off, Phil...
9to5Toys now has a new app! Download it to stay up to date on the best gear and deals on the web. Plus don’t forget to check us out on Apple News andĀ sign up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on:Ā Twitter,Ā RSS...
01-18-19 -
Magic Keyboards slim design meets mechanical keyboard with the wireless Keych...
A new mechanical keyboard made for Mac has officially launched with what looks like some compelling features. The Keychron K1 is a slim mechanical wireless keyboard with a RGB backlit Mac key layout and it even includes a Siri button. more&#...
01-18-19 -
Second Apple Music web player has a design so clean it looks official
Apple doesn’t offer an officialĀ Apple Music web player, but it does offer web APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) which allow other people to create their own. The first one we’ve seen was Play Apple Music, which hit th...
01-18-19 -
9to5Mac Daily: January 18, 2019
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Appleā€™s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. https://9to5m...
01-18-19 -
Apple releases Final Cut Pro 10.4.5 update with performance and stability enh...
Yesterday Apple quietly pushed an update to Final Cut Pro X, the first update since its big 10.4.4 update back in November.Ā Final Cut Pro X 10.4.5 doesn’t add any new features, but includes several stability improvements. more&#823...
01-18-19 -
Complaint made to European privacy watchdog that Apple doesnt fully comply wi...
A complaint has been made to a European privacy watchdog that Apple does not fully comply with its GDPR obligations. TheĀ General Data Protection Regulation requires companies to supply, on request, a copy of all the data they hold on you. Having...
01-18-19 -
ING says Apple Pay support in Spain coming soon, but customers skeptical
Apple Pay launched in Spain back in 2016 with Banco Santander, but the rollout to other banks has been rather slow since then … more… The post ING says Apple Pay support in Spain coming soon, but customers skeptical appeared ...
01-18-19 -
Foxconn culls 50,000 iPhone assembly contract jobs months earlier than normal
Foxconn’s main iPhone assembly plant has cut around 50,000 contract jobs since October, says a new report. As iPhone demand is seasonal, ramping up when new models are released and through the holiday season, and then reducing later, th...
01-18-19 -
Best Buys Apple shopping event offers deals on latest MacBooks, Apple Watch S...
Best Buy has launched a new Apple shopping event this morning with deals on the latest MacBooks, iPhones and more. You can also save on Apple Watch and various other accessories. Free shipping is available for all. Head below for all of the best ...
01-18-19 -
Moser creates a $350,000 Apple Watch-inspired mechanical watch with no hands
The Swiss watch industry isn’t overly happy about Apple becoming the top-selling watch brand in the world, and has tried various different routes in an attempt to fight back. Moser has already copied both the Apple Watch design and prom...
01-18-19 -
How to restart Finder on Mac
Is your Mac sluggish when using Finder or is the app frequently crashing? Read on for how to restart Finder on Mac. more… The post How to restart Finder on Mac appeared first on 9to5Mac.
01-18-19 -
iPhone 11 rumors: 4,000mAh battery, 120Hz display, faster wireless charging, ...
Sketchy new reports from Chinese websiteĀ WeiboĀ claim to offer up some interesting new tidbits regarding Apple’s upcoming iPhone 11. Most interesting is the possibility of a display with a higher refresh rate, similar to the 120Hz rate...
01-18-19 -
Acxiom, one of the largest data brokers, says it supports Tim Cooks call for ...
Earlier this morning, Tim Cook penned an op-ed in TIME Magazine to call for comprehensive federal privacy reform. Now, Acxiom, one of the largest data brokers, has come out in support of Cook’s call for GDPR-like regulation in the Unite...
01-18-19 -
[Update: Now available] Apple officially announces HomePod is coming to China...
Apple has announced today that HomePod will be available in China starting on Friday, January 18th. Apple teased last month that HomePod was coming to China in “early 2019,” but now we have an official release date. more&...
01-18-19 -
Sling announces new recommendation features coming to its Apple TV app
Sling TV is rolling out a nice update to its Apple TV application that gives the app a leg-up on other platforms. Sling announced in a blog post today that Sling TV on Apple TV includes new recommendation features to help you easily find things t...
01-17-19 -
Suppliers slash 2019 forecasts as iPhone faces extraordinary drop in Chinese ...
Slowing iPhone sales are dragging down Apple suppliers in Asia. Nikkei reports today that Apple suppliers are drastically reducing their 2019 forecasts due to an “extraordinary” drop-off in Chinese smartphone demand. more&...
01-17-19 -
How to change Mac app icons
Whether you want to revert to an app’s previous icon, or want to have some fun with customizing a variety of your apps, read on for how to change Mac app icons. more… The post How to change Mac app icons appeared first on 9to...
01-17-19 -
Netflix says its focus is on customer experience, not the threat of Apples up...
Apple has been signing and ordering new TV shows and movies at a swift pace recently, but Netflix doesn’t seem to be worried. The company released its Q4 2018 earnings today and reiterated that its focus isn’t on upcoming comp...
01-17-19 -
Apple Smart Battery Case Review: iPhone XS/Max & XR design, wireless charging...
Does your iPhone have trouble making it through a full working day without dying? If so, then Apple’s just-released Smart Battery Case forĀ the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR may be the answer to your problem. But with a better...
01-17-19 -
NHL coaches to gain 60 real-time stats for players and teams with iPad Pro an...
The NHL has today announced that its teams will begin using iPad Pros with a new app designed by itself, SAP, and Apple to help coaches with the large amounts of data that is involved with the sport. The SAP/NHL Coaching Insights app will offer 6...
01-17-19 -
Dolby quietly testing upcoming mobile augmented audio production 234 app
Popular audio technology brand Dolby, most known for products such as Dolby Atmos and Dolby Cinema, has been secretly building a mobile augmented audio production app. more… The post Dolby quietly testing upcoming mobile augmented audi...
01-17-19 -
Backblaze releases major update with new iOS app, up to 50% faster backups, n...
Backblaze has remained a solid option for off-site backups as competitors like CrashPlan have ended their consumer plans. Today, Backblaze is rolling out version 6 with a lot of improvements including aĀ fresh iOS app, 50% faster backups, network...
01-17-19 -
Anker Liberty Air Review: Truly wireless earbuds for half the price of AirPods
Ever since Apple hit the jackpot with AirPods, the competition has been ramping up from other audio brands. CES 2019 revealed even more truly wireless earbuds on the way. Thatā€™s in addition to an already robust marketplace from well-known names...
01-17-19 -
15-inch portable 4K USB-C and 1080p touchscreen monitors raise 700% of Kickst...
There are a handful of USB-C portable monitors on the market, but a lot of them have mediocre reviews and include questionable trade-offs. A new Kickstarter campaign is looking to offer two compelling 15-inch USB-C portable monitors, a 4K model, ...
01-17-19 -
Apple increases health related hiring as job openings rise 400% since 2017
Apple has been slowly but surely growing hiring rates for jobs related to “health” fields. The company’s job openings with the word specifically mentioned in the career title have increased 400% as the company contin...
01-17-19 -
Apple green-lights 10-episode sci-fi series with Simon Kinberg and David Weil
At this point, it seems like Apple is adding more content for its upcoming video streaming service every other day. While the company has yet to announce its official plans, Appleā€™s deals with various movie studios, celebrities, and TV show con...
01-17-19 -
9to5Toys Last Call: 9.7-inch iPad $237, Bose QC 35 Wireless Headphones $265, ...
9to5Toys now has a new app! Download it to stay up to date on the best gear and deals on the web. Plus don’t forget to check us out on Apple News andĀ sign up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on:Ā Twitter,Ā RSS...
01-17-19 -
T-Mobile beats out Verizon as top quality brand as it sees 9% YoY increase in...
A new US wireless carrier customer study has been released today and T-Mobile has continued its streak of winning top honors over Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint with solid year-over-year growth. More notably however, is that T-Mobile has beat ...
01-17-19 -
Louis Vuitton wants you to pay them $700 for putting their logo on in-ear wir...
Got $700 to waste? Louis Vuitton can help ā€“ the fashion company is offering some admittedly excellent in-ear true wireless headphones for $995. Which is $299 for the headphones and $696 for the logo … more… The post Louis V...
01-17-19 -
Report: 2019 iPhone XR to improve LTE with 44 MIMO antenna like current iPhon...
A new report from Barclays today predicts that this year’s iPhone XR will bring better cellular connectivity with a new LTE 4×4 MIMO antenna. This could bring the entry-level flagship more in line with the features and performa...
01-17-19 -
9to5Mac Daily: January 17, 2019
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Appleā€™s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. https://9to5m...
01-17-19 -
PSA: 773M email addresses and 21M passwords exposed by hackers, check yours here
Some 773M email addresses have been exposed by hackers in what is the largest ever breach. Alongside the email addresses are 21M passwords … more… The post PSA: 773M email addresses and 21M passwords exposed by hackers, check...
01-17-19 -
Johnson & Johnson study to determine whether Apple Watch can diagnose stroke ...
Apple is partnering withĀ pharmaceutical companyĀ Johnson & Johnson to study whether the Apple Watch can be used to diagnose increased risk of a stroke. A stroke is when poor blood flow in the brain results in brain damage. Common symptom...
01-17-19 -
2019 Intel CPU plans point to Wi-Fi 6 and much faster integrated graphics in ...
Intel hasn’t yet revealed its 2019 CPU line-up, but it has disclosed the names of this year’s chips and given a few details about what we can expect from them. We can never know for sure when Apple will adopt a new generation ...
01-17-19 -
China accuses Apple of incorrect references to Taiwan and Hong Kong
China has accused Apple, Amazon, Nike, Siemens and other global companies of using ‘incorrect’ descriptions of Taiwan and Hong Kong. The companies refer to them as distinct regions or countries, instead of part of China &#...
01-17-19 -
TSMC expects biggest revenue drop in a decade as falling iPhone demand bites
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) has forecast its biggest quarterly revenue drop in a decade as it warns of the impact of falling demand for smartphones. TSMC is the sole supplier for the A-Series chips used in current iPhones, and th...
01-17-19 -
Digitimes: New entry-level iPad and iPad mini 5 launching in first half of 2019
Apple is seemingly set to debut at least two new iOS devices in the first half of this year. Digitimes is reporting that touch-screen suppliers are gearing up to supply components for two new iPads in the coming months. These tablets are describe...
01-17-19 -
Apple Pay in Australia now lets users switch between Visa and eftpos on compa...
Apple Pay now supports dual-network debit cards in Australia. This enables users to avoid credit card fees at merchants that support eftpos (electronic funds transfer) at point of sale. more… The post Apple Pay in Australia now lets us...
01-17-19 -
Tim Cook calls on FTC to establish data-broker clearinghouse in TIME Magazine...
Apple CEO Tim Cook this morning has penned a column in TIME Magazine in which he calls for the U.S. Congress to pass “comprehensive federal privacy legislation.” Cook says that in 2019, it’s time for everyone to &...
01-17-19 -
How to enable persistent notifications on iPhone and iPad
By default, notifications on iOS pop down from the top of the screen for a few seconds and disappear. However, thereā€™s an option to change this so that notifications will stay at the top of your screen until you act on it. Follow along to learn...
01-17-19 -
Apple spent $310K on Tim Cooks personal security in 2018, heres how that comp...
Earlier this month, Apple filed a proxy statement with the SEC in which it was revealed the company spent $310,000 on personal security for Tim Cook in 2018. Now, Wired is out with a closer look at how Apple’s spending on personal secur...
01-17-19 -
9to5Mac Happy Hour 208: New iPod touch rumors, competing iPhone 11 renders, l...
This week Benjamin and Zac discuss how Apple’s revenue miss is affecting iPhone prices in China, a new detail about how the battery replacement program affected upgrades, a new AirPower launch rumor, competing iPhone 11 rumors and rende...
01-17-19 -
Ecobee on iOS updated with new Apple Watch app for smart home control
Popular HomeKit accessory maker ecobee has today released its long-awaited Apple Watch app. This means you can now control your ecobee accessories through Apple Watch, including adjusting your thermostat temperature and more. more… The...
01-17-19 -
How to play vinyl with AirPlay or Bluetooth to HomePod, headphones, and more
In the age of digital media, users may sometimes forget what it was like with physical media formats, specifically with audio. Through the years weā€™ve had CD, cassette, digital, and vinyl. Wouldnā€™t it be nice to be able to play vinyl through ...
01-17-19 -
GoodNotes 5 now available as a free update with redesigned interface, improve...
Popular note-taking and annotation app GoodNotes has received a major update this week. Rather than update the existing GoodNotes 4 application, GoodNotes developers have released a completely new version of the app: GoodNotes 5, which is availab...

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