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Facebook Shutting Down Three Apps: Hello, Moves, and tbh
Facebook announced Monday that it was shutting down the three apps, citing “low usage.”
Apple Schedules Q3 Quarterly Results for July 31st
The company will conduct its quarterly conference call with analysts at 5:00 PM Eastern that Tuesday. Results are usually released 30 minutes before that call.
U.K. Regulation Boards Approves iPhone X Studio Quality Language
A U.K. regulation board has recently given the green light to Apple’s marketing regarding the iPhone X’s “studio quality” photography.
Polish Apple Pay Use Has Already Skyrocketed
Redditor u/Rabus has posted some interesting statistics to the r/Apple subreddit about Polish Apple Pay use. Let’s dive into the numbers.
Apple Seeds iOS 11.4.1 Developer Beta 5
The 11.4.1 beta update doesn’t include any new features. For this release, Apple is focusing on bug fixes and performance improvements.
Mystery iPhone with 4 GB RAM Benchmarked
The iPhone X has 3 GB RAM—the most in any iPhone model—but an iPhone with 4 GB RAM has shown up in Geekbench.
Apple Considering MediaTek for iPhone Modem Chips
Apple is looking to scale back its reliance on Qualcomm for iPhone modem chips so it’s looking to MediaTek as a potential new supplier.
This Dodecahedron Bluetooth Remote Controls All HomeKit Devices
It’s a dodecahedron—and yes, D&D FTW!—that is a Bluetooth remote designed specifically for HomeKit devices and scenes.
The Milan Metro System Added Apple Pay Support
New contactless terminals in the underground subway system work with Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards.
DC is Launching its Own Streaming Service Called DC Universe
DC is joining the exclusive streaming subscription game with its just announced DC Universe. The service is launching as a beta soon, and will be available on Apple TV and iOS.
Analyst Says Apple is Still Making a Car
Guggenheim analyst Robert Cihra says Apple’s self-driving car, known as Project Titan, isn’t dead and the iPhone maker is still working on getting it on the streets and into showrooms.
New Apple Cotai Central Store has a Bamboo Forest Inside
The Apple Cotai Central store has a grand opening on June 29. It’s the second Apple store in the Chinese district of Macau.
Today Only: 512GB MacBook Discounted to $1000
Today only, Woot is offering the previous generation 12-inch 512GB MacBook for US$1000.
Apple Considering an All-in-one Apple Music, TV, and Magazine Subscription Package
Apple is reportedly looking at an all-in-one subscription package for Apple Music, its upcoming TV show lineup, and magazines.
DOJ Approves Disney Acquisition of Fox, Requires Regional Sports Channel Sale
The U.S. Department of Justice approved more media consolidation on Wednesday, as it signed off on Disney acquiring most of Fox Entertainment.
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Mac Game Developers are Nervous About the Future of macOS [Update]
Apple is deprecating OpenGL and OpenCL in macOS Mojave. That makes Mac game developers nervous for the future of Mac gaming.
Nintendo Launches Pokémon Quest Game for iOS
It was originally a game for the Nintendo Switch, but the company also announced it was coming on iOS.
Revealed: Two New Zagg iPad Keyboards with Apple Pencil Storage
The models are named Nomad Book and Messenger Folio, and they are available for immediate purchase.
Famous Science YouTuber is Secretly Working for Apple
A science YouTuber who pulls science stunts, has apparently been secretly working for Apple. Specifically, a special projects group.
Elgato Renames to Eve, Focusing on Just Smarthome
Elgato is getting out of the gaming accessory business to focus on HomeKit smarthome technology and is changing its name to Eve Systems.
YouTube Mark Rober Has Been Working on VR with Apple's Self-Driving Car
Mr. Rober is known to his 3.4 million YouTube subscribers for his science-related videos, but starting in 2015, he went to work for Apple, apparently on a virtual reality project.
Amazon Brings Voice Controls to Alexa App on iOS
Users who have trained themselves on Alexa Skills can now use that same self-training on their iPhones and iPads to access the Alexa ecosystem.
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It’s running the discount until the end of June 26 so act fast if you’re in the market for an affordable Mac.
