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TSA Expands Laptop Separate Screening to Electronics Bigger than Cell Phones
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TSA Expands Laptop Separate Screening to Electronics Bigger than Cell Phones

Jeff Gamet · July 27, 2017

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration new procedure to keep us safe in the skies means any electronic device larger than a cell phone has to come out of your carry-on bag, just like you’re already doing with your laptop.

Foxconn Confirms TV Display Factory Coming to Wisconsin
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Foxconn Confirms TV Display Factory Coming to Wisconsin

Jeff Gamet · July 27, 2017

Apple’s manufacturing partner Foxconn is going to build a factory in Wisconsin to make large LCD panels for televisions.

What We Know About Adobe’s Leaked ‘Nimbus’ Cloud Editor
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What We Know About Adobe's Leaked 'Nimbus' Cloud Editor

Andrew Orr · July 26, 2017

We’ve got screenshots, as well as details of how much cloud storage Nimbus users will get. Hint: it’s waaaay bigger than Creative Cloud storage.

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 36 with 27 Bug Fixes and Improvements
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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 36 with 27 Bug Fixes and Improvements

Bryan Chaffin · July 26, 2017

Safari’s tech preview releases are aimed at developers, and are similar to the developer betas for macOS and iOS.

Apple Ordered to Pay $506M in University of Wisconsin-Madison Patent Infringement Case
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Apple Ordered to Pay $506M in University of Wisconsin-Madison Patent Infringement Case

Jeff Gamet · July 26, 2017

Apple has been ordered to pay the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, or WARF, US$506 million for infringing on one of the organization’s patents with the iPhone’s A-series processor design.

Trump Claims 3 Apple Manufacturing Plants Will Come to U.S.
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Trump Claims 3 Apple Manufacturing Plants Will Come to U.S.

Andrew Orr · July 25, 2017

President Trump claims in an interview that three Apple manufacturing plants will be built in the United States. Apple declined to comment, although Foxconn is reportedly considering Wisconsin as a plant location.

Apple Releases iOS 11 Public Beta 3
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Apple Releases iOS 11 Public Beta 3

Bryan Chaffin · July 25, 2017

iOS 11 Public Beta 3 is a 335.2MB download as an over-the-air (OTA) update on iPad Pro (9.7-inch).

Apple Releases macOS High Sierra Public Beta 3
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Apple Releases macOS High Sierra Public Beta 3

Bryan Chaffin · July 25, 2017

Apple doesn’t include detailed release notes with the public beta releases, but each release includes bug fixes, tweaks, and new approaches in implementing the many new features in macOS High Sierra.

Apple TV Universal Search Adds Discovery Life, More
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Apple TV Universal Search Adds Discovery Life, More

Jeff Gamet · July 25, 2017

Apple TV’s Universal Search feature is inching closer to being an actual universal search now that Discovery Life GO, as well as a few other content providers, are on board.

Construction Site Progress at 5th Avenue Apple Store in NYC
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Construction Site Progress at 5th Avenue Apple Store in NYC

John Kheit · July 24, 2017

The underground 5th Avenue Apple store has been closed for renovation/reconstruction, and we have photographs of the major construction taking place at the location.

macOS High Sierra Developer Beta 4 Rolls Out
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macOS High Sierra Developer Beta 4 Rolls Out

Jeff Gamet · July 24, 2017

Along with iOS 11 developer beta 4, Apple released macOS High Sierra developer beta 4 on Monday.

Apple Chip Supply Speeds Up, While Non-Apple Supply Slows Down
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Apple Chip Supply Speeds Up, While Non-Apple Supply Slows Down

Andrew Orr · July 24, 2017

It seems as if smartphone manufacturers are holding off their endeavors until Apple releases the iPhone 8 later this fall.

Apple Releases iOS 11 Developer Beta 4 for iPhone, iPad
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Apple Releases iOS 11 Developer Beta 4 for iPhone, iPad

Jeff Gamet · July 24, 2017

Apple released iOS 11 developer beta 4 on Monday for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

JCPenney Credit Card Adds Apple Pay Support
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JCPenney Credit Card Adds Apple Pay Support

Jeff Gamet · July 24, 2017

Attention JCPenney shoppers: the department store retailer just added Apple Pay support to the JCPenney credit card.

Apple Buying Gear to Make its Own OLED Panels
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Apple Buying Gear to Make its Own OLED Panels

Jeff Gamet · July 24, 2017

Apple seems to be working to cut its reliance on Samsung for OLED panels even before they start showing up in new iPhones.

Intel: Qualcomm’s iPhone Ban Request is a Ploy to Capture the Entire Mobile Modem Chip Market
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Intel: Qualcomm's iPhone Ban Request is a Ploy to Capture the Entire Mobile Modem Chip Market

Jeff Gamet · July 21, 2017

Intel submitted a filing with the U.S. International Trade Commission saying Qualcomm’s request to ban iPhone imports is bad for the smartphone market, and goes on to say it’s just a ploy to drive competing mobile device chip makers out of the market.

Get Ready For Augmented Reality Maps in iOS 11
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Get Ready For Augmented Reality Maps in iOS 11

Andrew Orr · July 21, 2017

One video shows how AR can point out major landmarks in your area, while the other video gives an example of how people will be able to navigate by following lines.

Surprise, Verizon Just Pooped on Net Neutrality
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Surprise, Verizon Just Pooped on Net Neutrality

Bryan Chaffin · July 21, 2017

If Ajit Pai had an ounce of respect for reality and the American people he serves, he’d fine Verizon for this “test.” He doesn’t. He won’t. We lose.

New Apple HR Head Has Worked For 5 Apple CEOs
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New Apple HR Head Has Worked For 5 Apple CEOs

Bryan Chaffin · July 21, 2017

Deirdre O’Brien has worked at Apple for some 30 years, which means she’s worked for five different Apple CEOs: John Sculley, Michael “The Diesel” Spindler, Gil Amelio, Steve Jobs, and Tim Cook.

Original Apple Watch Models Could Get Replaced With Apple Watch Series 1
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Original Apple Watch Models Could Get Replaced With Apple Watch Series 1

Andrew Orr · July 21, 2017

A source within Apple said it’s determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on availability of stock.

State Farm Sues Apple Claiming Defective iPhone Caused a House Fire
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State Farm Sues Apple Claiming Defective iPhone Caused a House Fire

Jeff Gamet · July 21, 2017

Insurance company State Farm is suing Apple over a claim that an iPhone 4s caught fire in a home causing more than US$75,000 in damage.

Apple Gets Another Ally in its Qualcomm Patent Royalty Fight
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Apple Gets Another Ally in its Qualcomm Patent Royalty Fight

Jeff Gamet · July 21, 2017

The Computer & Communications Industry Association—which includes companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Facebook—has thrown in with Apple in mobile device patent royalty fight with Qualcomm.

Apple Patent Details Controlling Your Smart Home from a Single Device
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Apple Patent Details Controlling Your Smart Home from a Single Device

Jeff Gamet · July 20, 2017

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published a new Apple patent application on Thursday describing a system for controlling your smart home from a single device that can learn new functions. The patent sounds a lot like an iPhone with HomeKit, which is no coincidence at all.

Install iOS 10.3.3 Now to Fix the BroadPwn Security Vulnerability
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Install iOS 10.3.3 Now to Fix the BroadPwn Security Vulnerability

Jeff Gamet · July 20, 2017

If you haven’t installed the iOS 10.3.3 update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch yet, hop to it because it including a fix for the BroadPwn Wi-Fi security vulnerability.

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