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AR/VR Startups Will Compete in the 10th Annual SXSW Accelerator Pitch
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AR/VR Startups Will Compete in the 10th Annual SXSW Accelerator Pitch

Andrew Orr · February 20, 2018

Registration to attend the event is open, with badges ranging from US$545 to US$1650.

Apple Releases iOS 11.3 Developer Beta 3
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Apple Releases iOS 11.3 Developer Beta 3

Jeff Gamet · February 20, 2018

Hot on the heels of macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 developer beta 3, Apple released iOS 11.3 developer beta 3 on Tuesday. So far, it looks like the update squashes some bugs, but doesn’t add new features.

Apple Seeds macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 Developer Beta 3
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Apple Seeds macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 Developer Beta 3

Bryan Chaffin · February 20, 2018

The two biggest known new features in this release cycle are Messages on iCloud and Business Chat, plus the gorgeous wallpaper included with iMac Pro.

Here’s How Siri Decides Which Device to Respond From
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Here’s How Siri Decides Which Device to Respond From

Jeff Gamet · February 20, 2018

Curious how Siri decides which device it should respond from? There’s a process, along with a pecking order, and it takes only milliseconds to play out.

Apple Files a New Trademark for its Iconic Rainbow Logo
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Apple Files a New Trademark for its Iconic Rainbow Logo

Jeff Gamet · February 20, 2018

The Mac and iPhone maker filed for a new trademark for its iconic rainbow Apple logo that’s likely going to end up on hats and other headgear.

Apple Releases tvOS 11.2.6
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Apple Releases tvOS 11.2.6

Bryan Chaffin · February 19, 2018

The company didn’t release patch notes for the update (which is common for Apple TV), but Apple’s other operating systems were all patched for the Telugu text bug.

Apple Fixes Telugu Text Bug in macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 Supplemental Update
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Apple Fixes Telugu Text Bug in macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 Supplemental Update

Bryan Chaffin · February 19, 2018

That bug resulted in apps crashing from an Indian text character sequence, and messaging apps were particularly exposed.

Apple Releases watchOS 4.2.3 Update with Telugu Character Bug Fix
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Apple Releases watchOS 4.2.3 Update with Telugu Character Bug Fix

Jeff Gamet · February 19, 2018

Apple released watchOS 4.2.3 on Monday with a fix for a bug where specific characters from the Telugu alphabet could cause messaging apps to crash.

Apple Releases iOS 11.2.6, Fixes Telugu Text Bug
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Apple Releases iOS 11.2.6, Fixes Telugu Text Bug

Bryan Chaffin · February 19, 2018

The Telugu text bug would crash your iOS device when certain Indian characters were sent to it.

Looking for a Mac App to Replace Twitter’s Client? Here are Your Two Choices
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Looking for a Mac App to Replace Twitter's Client? Here are Your Two Choices

Jeff Gamet · February 19, 2018

Twitter is dropping support for its native Mac app, so we went on the hunt for modern alternatives. Turns out you have two choices.

An APFS Bug in macOS High Sierra Can Cause Data Loss in Disk Images
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An APFS Bug in macOS High Sierra Can Cause Data Loss in Disk Images

Andrew Orr · February 19, 2018

However, they only affect certain disk images.

Apple’s 2018 WWDC May be June 4-8 at McEnery Convention Center
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Apple's 2018 WWDC May be June 4-8 at McEnery Convention Center

Jeff Gamet · February 19, 2018

Apple’s 2018 Worldwide Developer Conference will reportedly be at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose again, from June 4th through the 8th. Apple hasn’t, however, officially confirmed the venue or dates yet.

Pad & Quill’s 60 Year Leather Lowry Cuff for Apple Watch
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Pad & Quill's 60 Year Leather Lowry Cuff for Apple Watch

Bryan Chaffin · February 16, 2018

Like most Pad & Quill products, it looks great, but Bryan Chaffin also think it’s a neat story: it’s made from leather that came from a 60-year old stash found in a warehouse in Europe.

Shopify Just Showed Tim Cook its Goals in AR Shopping
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Shopify Just Showed Tim Cook its Goals in AR Shopping

Andrew Orr · February 16, 2018

Augmented reality is heating up and will get bigger and bigger. Shopping and entertainment will probably be its biggest areas of focus.

Apple Made an Apple Watch Web Page Called ‘Close Your Rings’
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Apple Made an Apple Watch Web Page Called 'Close Your Rings'

Andrew Orr · February 16, 2018

The page is an attractive, rich demonstration of the Apple Watch and how it’s a good fitness wearable.

Apple Renews Carpool Karaoke: The Series for a Second Season
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Apple Renews Carpool Karaoke: The Series for a Second Season

Jeff Gamet · February 16, 2018

Apple’s Carpool Karaoke: The Series is coming back for a second season on Apple Music.

Apple Says iOS 11 Telugu Text Bug Fix Coming Soon
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Apple Says iOS 11 Telugu Text Bug Fix Coming Soon

Jeff Gamet · February 16, 2018

Apple says a patch is coming soon for a bug that crashes iPhones and messaging apps when a specific Indian Telugu character is received.

Apple Will Require Native iPhone X Support on New Apps Starting in April
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Apple Will Require Native iPhone X Support on New Apps Starting in April

Bryan Chaffin · February 15, 2018

The company sent out emails to developers notifying them that new apps submitted for the App Store will require native support for iPhone X’s Super Retina display starting in April.

Indian Character Bug Crashes iPhones and Messaging Apps
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Indian Character Bug Crashes iPhones and Messaging Apps

Jeff Gamet · February 15, 2018

There’s a new way to crash your iPhone and put some messaging apps into a perpetual crash loop in iOS 11. All it takes is a single Telugu (Indian language) character sent in a message.

New Apple AR Webpage Makes a Strong Statement About the Future
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New Apple AR Webpage Makes a Strong Statement About the Future

Andrew Orr · February 14, 2018

I think the company is making a strong statement about the future of augmented reality.

Samsung Still Plans to Copy Animoji for its Galaxy S9 Smartphone
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Samsung Still Plans to Copy Animoji for its Galaxy S9 Smartphone

Jeff Gamet · February 14, 2018

We noted in January that Samsung is planning on introducing its own version of Animoji, and now there’s another report out saying the same.

OmniOutliner 3 for iPhone, iPad Includes Scripting Support, More
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OmniOutliner 3 for iPhone, iPad Includes Scripting Support, More

Jeff Gamet · February 14, 2018

The Omni Group released OmniOutliner 3 for iPhone and iPad on Wednesday, and it’s loaded with features that bring it in line with OmniOutliner 5 for the Mac.

Security Researchers Expose Skype Security Flaw Microsoft isn’t Fixing
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Security Researchers Expose Skype Security Flaw Microsoft isn't Fixing

Jeff Gamet · February 13, 2018

Microsoft-owned Skype has a big security flaw that could let an attacker gain control of Mac, Windows, and Linux computers, and there isn’t a patch coming.

Apple and Ron Howard Developing Series Based on NBA Superstar Kevin Durant’s Early Career
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Apple and Ron Howard Developing Series Based on NBA Superstar Kevin Durant's Early Career

Bryan Chaffin · February 13, 2018

According to Variety, the show will be titled Swagger, and it will be produced by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Television along with Durant’s Thirty Five Media.

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