Quantum is being seen as a major effort to gain back market share from Google’s Chrome with a new “Photon” user interface and a new, speedier engine.
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Rear Facing Camera May be Coming in 2019 iPhone
Apple’s 2019 iPhone models may include a rear facing 3D-sensing camera. Instead of facial scanning, however, the rear facing 3D sensing will be used for depth of field in photos and augmented reality.
Amazon Buys Lord of the Rings TV Series with Pre-Fellowship Stories
The show will focus on “new storylines preceding J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring,” and includes rights for possible spin-offs.
Apple Seeds watchOS 4.2 Developer Beta 3
No feature changes have been announced with this release, making it a bug fix and improvement cycle that also keeps up with iOS 11.2 DB3, macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 DB3, and tvOS 11.2 DB3.
Apple Seeds tvOS 11.2 Developer Beta 3
This tvOS release cycle adds a developer API called AVDisplayManager for automatic display mode switching and brings back support for the Unwatched category in Home Sharing.
iOS 11.2 Beta 3 Brings Control Center Popup for Bluetooth Toggle
In order to fully turn off Bluetooth and or Wi-Fi, you’ll have to go into Settings > Wi-Fi, and Settings > Bluetooth, and turn the switches on and off.
Apple Seeds macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 Developer Beta 3
macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 Developer Beta 3 is a bug fix and performance-centric update in the Apple Developer Connection.
Apple Seeds iOS 11.2 Developer Beta 3
Included in this release cycle is a Now Playing control for Apple TV in Control Center, a bug fix for Calculator, and Apple Pay Cash.
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[Update] Apple Watch Owners: Get Ready for a Veterans Day Activity Challenge
To earn the badge, you have to complete an 11 minute workout on Veterans Day.
Apple Working on iPhone X Cold Screen Fix
Redditors are complaining about their iPhone X screens becoming unresponsive in cold weather and Apple says it plans to address the issue with a software update.
Jennifer Anniston Returns to TV with Reese Witherspoon in Original Apple Series
The show has been ordered in a straight-to-series deal for two seasons, bypassing the pilot stage entirely.
Apple Fixes i-Becomes-A with a Symbol Autocorrect Bug in iOS 11.1.1
The autocorrect bug has been intermittently annoying a subset of users since the release of iOS 11.1.
Apple's "Everyone Can Code" Program Expands to More than 20 International Schools
Apple’s “Everyone Can Code” program to teach students how to code in Swift is expanding to more than 20 additional universities around the world.
Check It Out: Our Ten Favorite Animoji Karaoke Videos
Animoji karaoke is the best marketing for the iPhone X that Apple could ask for. We’ll probably see more creative uses for them in the future.
Apple Could Ship an Augmented Reality Headset in 2020
We have ARKit on our iPhones and iPads now, and Apple may extend to an augmented reality headset within a couple years.
Apple Releases macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 Public Beta 2
Apple released macOS High Sierra 10.3.2 Public Beta 2 on Tuesday, one day after the release of Developer Beta 2.
iOS 11.2 Brings App Subscription Discounts, But There's a Catch
For each subscription you have, you’ll see all the renewal options with the ability to switch between service levels.
iPhone X Cases with Wood and Stone Backs from WÜD Life
The wood is layered, treated, and coated with a protective layer, while the stone is attached to a layer of adhesive, another layer of fiberglass, and then a background material.
Apple Seeds watchOS 4.2 Developer Beta 2
No feature changes have been announced with this release, making it a bug fix and improvement cycle that also keeps up with iOS 11.2 DB2, macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 DB2, and tvOS 11.2 DB2.
Apple Seeds tvOS 11.2 Developer Beta 2
This tvOS release cycle adds an developer API called AVDisplayManager for automatic display mode switching and support for the Unwatched category in Home Sharing.
Apple Seeds macOS High Sierra 10.3.2 Developer Beta 2
No new features have as yet surfaced on the 10.3.2 release cycle, suggesting its a bug fix and performance-centric update.
Some Apple Users Report iPhone X Activation Issues
Apple’s customer support account on Twitter says this is an issue with the carriers, not with Apple, and shared some steps you can take.
5 Drop-Protection Cases for iPhone X
Here are some of the best drop-protection cases for iPhone X that have crossed Bryan Chaffin’s desk in the lead up to Friday’s launch.
5 Leather Cases for iPhone X
Here are some of the best leather cases for iPhone X that have crossed Bryan Chaffin’s desk in the lead up to Friday’s launch.
