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Thursday, March 03, 2016

Off-Broadway musical 'The Crazy Ones' set to bring story of Steve Jobs to the stage

Off-Broadway musical 'The Crazy Ones' set to bring story of Steve Jobs to the stage

A musical opening in New York City later this month, The Crazy Ones, will revolve around Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in some of earliest years at the company, including his internal and external conflicts.

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Killer Deal: Apple's latest 27" iMac 5Ks with free AppleCare, free Canon AirPrint Printer & discounts

Killer Deal: Apple's latest 27

This week, pick from every possible configuration of Apple's latest (Late 2015) iMac with 5K Retina display and get a free AppleCare extended protection plan, a free Canon PIXMA photo printer, free shipping, additional cash discounts, and no sales tax outside NY and NJ.

Amazon expands Alexa range with new Echo Dot and Tap portable speaker

Amazon expands Alexa range with new Echo Dot and Tap portable speaker

Amazon on Thursday launched two new versions of its Echo speaker, the Echo Dot and the Amazon Tap, offering more flexibility in the way people can use its Alexa voice assistant, a competitor to Apple's Siri.

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Apple makes room for 500 employees in new San Francisco office

Apple makes room for 500 employees in new San Francisco office

Apple is reportedly preparing to open its first major San Francisco office later this year, in what may be a concession to the competitive recruitment environment in Silicon Valley, a report said on Thursday.

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Apple Pay a hit in China with 3 million cards added in 2 days

Apple Pay a hit in China with 3 million cards added in 2 days

Chinese consumers have flocked to Apple's contactless payment solution in the weeks since its debut, with one bank reporting that more than 3 million cards were activated on Apple Pay in the first 2 days of availability.

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Apple rolls out @AppleSupport account to offer tech tips on Twitter

Apple rolls out @AppleSupport account to offer tech tips on Twitter

After many years as a bystander, Apple's rapid social media expansion continued Thursday with the launch of @AppleSupport on Twitter, a new account designed to offer users tips and tricks for their Apple products.

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Wednesday, March 02, 2016

Neato adds Apple Watch control to robotic vacuum in new app update

Neato adds Apple Watch control to robotic vacuum in new app update

Neato Robotics this week issued an app update for its Wi-Fi enabled Botvac Connected vacuum cleaner, allowing users to take control of their autonomous cleaning device from Apple Watch for the first time.

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Apple rumored to debut OLED iPhone in 2017

Apple rumored to debut OLED iPhone in 2017

A report on Wednesday claims Apple is planning to incorporate OLED display technology in its iPhone lineup in 2017, a year earlier than previous estimates, though the new screen technology will be limited to certain high-end models due to initial supply constraints.

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UN freedom of expression expert to file brief supporting Apple in encryption row

UN freedom of expression expert to file brief supporting Apple in encryption row

Adding to a growing list of amicus briefs filed in favor of Apple's pro-encryption stance in a high-profile legal battle with the FBI, United Nations free speech watchdog David Kaye reportedly plans to lodge a similar document supporting the company's arguments.

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Adobe improves Lightroom iOS app with full-res output, more 3D Touch

Adobe improves Lightroom iOS app with full-res output, more 3D Touch

Adobe updated its Lightroom clients for the iPhone and iPad on Wednesday, upgrading the photo workflow software with features like full-resolution output and more 3D Touch commands.

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Deals: Free Apple Super Drive and the lowest prices anywhere on all 13" MacBook Airs with AppleCare

Deals: Free Apple Super Drive and the lowest prices anywhere on all 13

Readers shopping for a 13" MacBook Air this week can not only save over 50% off AppleCare — yielding the lowest prices anywhere for all available configurations with Apple's extended protection plans — but also grab a free Apple Super Drive, free shipping and no sales tax in 48 states with each other.

Wednesday, March 02, 2016

Sling TV, AMC poised to bring apps to fourth-gen Apple TV [u]

Sling TV, AMC poised to bring apps to fourth-gen Apple TV [u]

Subscribers to Sling TV or AMC may soon be able to watch those services through native apps for the fourth-generation Apple TV, a pair of leaks indicated on Wednesday.

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ACLU, other pro-privacy groups submit amicus briefs in support of Apple in encryption debate

ACLU, other pro-privacy groups submit amicus briefs in support of Apple in encryption debate

The American Civil Liberties Union and two smaller pro-privacy organizations, Access Now and Wickr Foundation, have reportedly submitted amicus briefs supporting Apple in its refusal to help unlock the iPhone of San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook.

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Allowing courts to decide on encryption would result in haphazard approach, claims Apple lawyer

Allowing courts to decide on encryption would result in haphazard approach, claims Apple lawyer

Appearing in a TV interview on Wednesday, Apple lawyer Ted Olson once again called for the U.S. Congress and not courts to decide whether the company can be made to crack a device's security, suggesting that relying on courts could deliver a piecemeal approach.

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Drone maker DJI's new Apple partnership inspired by customer crossover

Drone maker DJI's new Apple partnership inspired by customer crossover

The majority of people who buy a DJI product are already invested in the Apple ecosystem, and use Apple devices to control, shoot and edit aerial footage from DJI drones, making the new partnership between the two companies a natural fit.

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With iPad refresh looming, stock runs low on Apple's older models

With iPad refresh looming, stock runs low on Apple's older models

Consumers are finding some iPad models difficult to get their hands on, as resellers have begun showing depleted stock ahead of a late March press event at which Apple is widely expected to debut the iPad Air 2's successor.

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Apple should work with carmakers instead of building vehicle on its own, Fiat Chrysler CEO says

Apple should work with carmakers instead of building vehicle on its own, Fiat Chrysler CEO says

Apple should collaborate with existing carmakers, tapping their experience, instead of trying to build its own car single-handedly, the CEO of Fiat Chrysler said at this week's Geneva International Motor Show.

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Apple chip supplier TSMC doubling 16nm chip production, hinting at 'iPhone 7' prep

Apple chip supplier TSMC doubling 16nm chip production, hinting at 'iPhone 7' prep

Key Apple processor supplier TSMC plans to double its production capacity for 16-nanometer chips in March, reports said on Wednesday, hinting at preparation for future Apple devices.

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Apple files formal objection in San Bernardino case, submits New York decision as backup

Apple files formal objection in San Bernardino case, submits New York decision as backup

Apple this week made a pair of moves designed to shore up its legal footing in the ongoing battle with the FBI, formally objecting to the Central District of California's order to unlock the San Bernardino iPhone and bringing that court's attention to the pro-Apple decision handed down in New York on Monday.

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DxO One iPhone camera drops to $499, updates with new app-based features

DxO One iPhone camera drops to $499, updates with new app-based features

DxO on Tuesday announced an immediate price drop for its DxO One iPhone camera, along with an update to the hardware's companion iPhone app, introducing several new features.

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Apple Pay dominates merchant mindshare for contactless payments, survey finds

Apple Pay dominates merchant mindshare for contactless payments, survey finds

A new poll of merchant processing partners has found that Apple Pay is by far the most desired tap-to-pay method, easily exceeding demand for rival services like Android Pay, PayPal and Samsung Pay.

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FeatureVideo: new bird's eye view of Apple Campus 2 Spaceship, March 2016

Video: new bird's eye view of Apple Campus 2 Spaceship, March 2016

Speaking to shareholders at the company's Annual Meeting on Friday, Apple's chief executive Tim Cook joked that he kept himself up to date on the progress of his Campus 2 "Spaceship" project by watching drone videos posted on the Internet. For Cook and everyone else that's interested, here's the latest progress update on Apple's new innovation center.

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EditorialUS AG Lynch says FBI not asking Apple to break into iPhone, simply disable 'password blocker'

US AG Lynch says FBI not asking Apple to break into iPhone, simply disable 'password blocker'

In a follow-up interview to her appearance at Tuesday's RSA security conference, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said the FBI is not asking Apple to break into an iPhone linked to last year's San Bernardino shootings, it only wants the company to disable built-in security safeguards.

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SleepHealth debuts as first ResearchKit app & study to support IBM Watson Health Cloud

SleepHealth debuts as first ResearchKit app & study to support IBM Watson Health Cloud

Almost one year after IBM announced Watson Health Cloud, a cognitive computing platform built in partnership with Apple, Johnson & Johnson and Medtronic, the computing giant on Tuesday debuted SleepHealth, an app and ResearchKit study investigating the connection between sleep habits and health.

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Tuesday, March 01, 2016

Apple's lead attorney frames encryption debate as digital arms race, says only US asking for privileged access

Apple's lead attorney frames encryption debate as digital arms race, says only US asking for privileged access

At a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday meant to shed light on the contentious encryption debate, Apple's legal chief Bruce Sewell toed the company line with privacy rights and slippery slope arguments. He added, however, that America is the only country asking Apple to break its encryption amidst a wider cold war between tech industry players and nefarious agents.

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Apple's lease of old Sunnyvale Pepsi bottling plant hints at Project Titan expansion

Apple's lease of old Sunnyvale Pepsi bottling plant hints at Project Titan expansion

Apple recently leased a 96,000-square-foot warehouse in Sunnyvale, Calif., last used by Pepsi as a bottling plant in a move that grows the company's presence in an area previously tied to work on Project Titan, colloquially known as the "Apple Car."

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Apple participated in search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

Apple participated in search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

As part of testimony related to the ongoing San Bernardino iPhone encryption debate, Apple General Counsel Bruce Sewell on Tuesday told members of the House Judiciary Committee that the company offered technical assistance to investigators searching for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 after the plane was declared missing in 2014.

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Apple Pencil navigation returns to iPad Pro with iOS 9.3 beta 5

Apple Pencil navigation returns to iPad Pro with iOS 9.3 beta 5

As promised, beta testers can once again use the Apple Pencil to navigate on iPad Pro with the latest build of iOS 9.3, with functionality restored before the software is released to the public.

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FeatureFirst look: DJI's Phantom 4 drone leverages Apple devices for new advanced autopilot modes

First look: DJI's Phantom 4 drone leverages Apple devices for new advanced autopilot modes

DJI's new Phantom 4 flying camera offers the ability to take human piloting out of the equation entirely, allowing users to select a person, object, animal or otherwise on their iPhone or iPad, and have the drone automatically follow and film while avoiding obstacles.

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Comey: 'Of course' FBI would leverage precedent in San Bernardino case

Comey: 'Of course' FBI would leverage precedent in San Bernardino case

Under questioning from members of the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, FBI Director James Comey admitted that his agency would "of course" seek to use the precedent gained from a win in the San Bernardino to unlock other phones.

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Apple seeds fifth public & developer betas of iOS 9.3, new developer betas of tvOS 9.2 and watchOS 2.2

Apple seeds fifth public & developer betas of iOS 9.3, new developer betas of tvOS 9.2 and watchOS 2.2

In tandem with a new beta of OS X 10.11.4, Apple on Tuesday released fifth betas of iOS 9.3, tvOS 9.2, and watchOS 2.2, with the iOS 9.3 code including a version for public beta testers.

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Fifth beta of OS X 10.11.4 update launches for public and developers

Fifth beta of OS X 10.11.4 update launches for public and developers

Apple on Tuesday issued a fifth beta of the upcoming OS X 10.11.4 update, seeding separate versions for public testers and developers.

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Apple Music competitor Tidal faces $5 million lawsuit over unpaid royalties

Apple Music competitor Tidal faces $5 million lawsuit over unpaid royalties

Tidal — the Apple Music and Spotify competitor owned in part by rapper Jay-Z — is facing a a lawsuit over unpaid royalities that could potentially see the service pay up to $5 million in damages.

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iOS 9.3 will let IT managers define home screen layout, hide and blacklist apps

iOS 9.3 will let IT managers define home screen layout, hide and blacklist apps

For businesses and other organizations, Apple's forthcoming iOS 9.3 update will let them lock the layout of a device's home screen — and exert more control over apps in general.

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DJI unveils Phantom 4 drone with obstacle avoidance, new Apple partnership

DJI unveils Phantom 4 drone with obstacle avoidance, new Apple partnership

Chinese drone maker DJI on Tuesday took the covers off its its latest camera drone, a $1,399 aerial photography platform that comes with a faster top speed, longer flight duration, and a new obstacle avoidance system to make piloting easier.

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Deals: Apple's 21" iMac HD with Free AppleCare; Free AppleCare & Photo Printer with iMac 4Ks

Deals: Apple's 21

This week, grab Apple's Late 2015 21-inch iMac with HD display for $1,098 with an AppleCare extended protection plan thrown in for free, plus free shipping and no sales tax in 48 states. Or pick any 21" iMac with 4K Retina display and get the same AppleCare protection plan for free, plus a free AirPrint-ready Canon all-in-one photo printer.

Macs will be able to stream PS4 games over Wi-Fi 'soon,' Sony says

Macs will be able to stream PS4 games over Wi-Fi 'soon,' Sony says

PlayStation 4 owners will soon be able to stream their games to a Mac or Windows PC via the console's Remote Play feature, Sony announced on Tuesday.

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US Attorney General 'hopes' Apple will unlock San Bernardino iPhone

US Attorney General 'hopes' Apple will unlock San Bernardino iPhone

U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch weighed in on Apple's fight with the FBI on Tuesday, saying she would prefer that Apple comply with the recent court order directing the company to unlock the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone.

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Supply chain suggests Apple will ship 45M iPhones in June quarter, bolstered by new 4" model

Supply chain suggests Apple will ship 45M iPhones in June quarter, bolstered by new 4

iPhone shipments in the upcoming June quarter could be better than many investors on Wall Street expect, thanks largely to the anticipated launch of a new 4-inch model, according to the latest information from the company's supply chain.

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