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Reviewers like Apple’s new iPhone XS, but don’t necessarily recommend buying one

9/18/2018, 8:36:14 PM
The general consensus from the early Apple reviews is that the XS and XS Max are the best iPhones around, though they may not be for everyone. ✔ The Max might be growing on me, but the 5.8-inch iPhone X (and XS) already pulled off a great feat in fitting more screen in a smaller size, Stein said ✔ Emily Bary Emily Bary is a MarketWatch reporter based in New York ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment



iPhone XS and XS Max review: few compromises, but few changes too

9/18/2018, 11:08:10 PM
Yes, this is the fastest and most impressive iPhone yet. But how much better is it than the phone you're already using? ✔ It’s still feels precarious to use on a crowded train, but if this is your one device, your main phone, tablet, and possibly even laptop replacement, then I can understand Maxing out, as it were ✔ This seems ridiculous on a phone with few other compromises



Don't be afraid to upgrade your old iPhone to iOS 12

9/18/2018, 8:48:10 PM
iOS12 breathed new life into an old iPhone 6s. ✔ Given that a few seconds can be the difference between nailing and missing a photo, this is a valuable change ✔ It's possible that things aren't actually faster; more fluid animations can do a lot to hide delays ✔ It could be enough of an improvement to keep you happy with your phone for another year or more



Trump’s tariffs won’t bite Apple, illustrating Tim Cook’s political sway

9/19/2018, 1:11:57 AM
Apple CEO Tim Cook has come to occupy a prominent role as one of Silicon Valley's savviest political operators -- a behind-the-scenes Trump whisperer who's been able to shape some of the administration's economic policies in ways that benefit Apple and some of its tech peers. ✔ The iPhone is assembled in China, but the parts come from everywhere, Cook told ABC on Tuesday in response to a question about the tariffs ✔ Clearly Tim Cook has been effective in his developing a relationship with the current administration, and this is probably one of the best examples of the fruits of that labor



Google Maps and iOS 12 update bring reliable directions to Apple CarPlay

9/18/2018, 11:16:54 PM
You're not stuck with Apple Maps anymore ✔ But that was a low bar and we still find ourselves using Google Maps as our default navigation software ✔ This makes the CarPlay experience infinity familiar and useful, and overall, it's nice to see Apple becoming more receptive to opening up its software ecosystem



Argos Black Friday 2018: the best deals to look out for

9/19/2018, 1:06:37 AM
ARGOS rolled back the prices on a huge range of their stock on Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2017. And we expect more of the same from a high street retailer that sells everything from Video gam… ✔ And we expect more of the same from a high street retailer that sells everything from Video games to kitchen utensils ✔ Tech will certainly feature: especially TVs, Phones and consoles Household appliances will be a core focus Toys, with hot products likely to fly off the shelves before Christmas Argos won't be alone of course



Joshua vs Povetkin: Live stream, TV channel, start time and undercard

9/18/2018, 8:57:21 PM
ANTHONY JOSHUA defends his heavyweight titles against Russia’s Alexander Povetkin this weekend. The Watford-born fighter will put his straps on the line in a mandatory defence, following his … ✔ ANTHONY JOSHUA defends his heavyweight titles against Russia's Alexander Povetkin this weekend ✔ To watch though PC or Mac the fight will also be live streamed through Sky's web player ✔ I will push myself to breaking point to make sure I am in peak condition for another huge night for British boxing at Wembley Stadium on September 22



Millions paying up to £264 extra to phone providers for mobiles they've already paid off - how to cut your bill

9/18/2018, 11:21:02 PM
MOBILE users are being overcharged by an average of £22 a month – or £264 a year – when their contract comes to an end. Customers are often unaware they are being charged for handsets a… ✔ Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at mobile comparison website uSwitch, also doesn't believe flexi tariffs are the answer ✔ He said: Citizens Advice is right to call for more transparency in how much mobile users pay for their contracts ✔ Apple just quietly killed off three iPhones – here’s why it’s BAD news



Wall Street bounces back as investors shrug off trade tensions

9/18/2018, 9:03:34 PM
Wall Street rebounded on Tuesday in a broad-based rally as investors brushed asi... ✔ Maybe these numbers aren’t going to be as bad as initially thought ✔ Nike Inc (NKE.N) also boosted the blue-chip index as Telsey Advisory Group hiked its price target ✔ The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 184.84 points, or 0.71 percent, to 26,246.96, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 15.51 points, or 0.54 percent, to 2,904.31 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC added 60.32 points, or 0.76 percent, to 7,956.11 ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles



How Hackers Talk Their Way Into Getting Company Secrets

9/19/2018, 2:06:57 AM
With ‘social engineering’ schemes, cybercriminals trick employees into handing over valuable information. ✔ At the DEF CON computer-security conference in Las Vegas in August, hackers made a sport of their social-engineering techniques ✔ The message may appear to come from the company’s chief executive or another senior executive ✔ And all social engineering is based on emotional response



Facial Recognition Goes Mainstream

9/19/2018, 2:07:03 AM
Restaurants, airlines and others want to use the technology in everyday commerce. If, that is, customers let them. ✔ For instance, a facial-recognition system might be built into a digital display at the front of a store so that when an older man walks in, it could showcase items he might be interested in, like button-down dress shirts, as opposed to a selection of prom dresses, which might be shown to a teenage girl



U.S.-China tariffs: What's behind them, who stands to be hurt?

9/18/2018, 9:43:20 PM
By imposing tariffs on $200 billion more in Chinese goods starting next week, President Donald Trump has intensified his trade war with Beijing and triggered the likelihood of price increases for many American companies and consumers. Beijing has said it will swiftly retaliate against American exporters — a move that… ✔ ISN'T THE U.S. ALSO SPARRING WITH OTHER TRADING PARTNERS ✔ He has imposed tariffs on imported steel and aluminum action that has drawn retaliatory tariffs from U.S. allies like Canada, Mexico and the European Union ✔ This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.



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