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iPhone Crashing with Apple's 12/2 Notification Bug? Fix it with iOS 11.2
Starting December 2nd, there’s a bug that causes some notifications to crash your iPhone. iOS 11.2 is the fix, and we’ll show you how to apply it and avoid these 12/2 crashes.
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Apple Releases iOS 11.2, Launching Apple Pay Cash, Faster Wireless Charging, Notifications Bug Fix [Update]
This update marks the official launch of Apple Pay Cash, the company’s peer-to-peer payment platform, and support for faster wireless charging on iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus with 7.5W Qi chargers.
How To Rip Blu-Ray Movies to Watch on Your Apple TV
Note: In order to start ripping Blu-ray discs, you’ll need an Apple SuperDrive to use with your Mac, or another DVD drive compatible with macOS and Blu-ray.
Apple Has 4 New Commercials for Apple Watch S3 as the 'Gift of Go'
Two of them feature the cellular abilities of Apple Watch Series GPS + Cellular, while one demonstrates workouts. The fourth shows Apple Watch’s ability to go in a pool.
Apple Reminds Developers that Mac App Store Submissions Must Support 64-Bit Starting January 2018
Updates to existing apps have until June of 2018 to support 64-bit computing.
What's the Difference Between iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X Aspect Ratio?
If you’re moving to the iPhone X from the iPhone 8, the differences will probably be noticeable. But if you had a plus-size iPhone, will the iPhone X feel smaller or bigger?
Apple Seeds macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 Developer Beta 6
This development cycle for macOS High Sierra is a bug fix and performance-centric update, with the only known new features being Mac App Store improvements.
Apple Seeds Developer Beta 6 of iOS 11.2
This is the second developer beta this week, as Apple works on a Now Playing control for Apple TV in Control Center, a bug fix for Calculator, and Apple Pay Cash.
LEGO Takes Brick Building Virtual with LEGO AR-Studio for iPhone and iPad
LEGO is taking another crack at blending real and virtual building on the iPhone and iPad with its new LEGO AR-Studio.