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Try macOS Mojave's Dark Mode on these apps

9/24/2018, 9:32:57 PM
It's been a few weeks since Apple announced that macOS Mojave would launch today -- in that time, many app developers have been at work getting their creations... ✔ apple It's been a few weeks since Apple announced that macOS Mojave would launch today -- in that time, many app developers have been at work getting their creations ready for the new OS ✔ Like Bear, Things lets you jump between its light and dark options regardless of what your Mac's overall theme is set to


Apple, Salesforce teaming up on mobile apps for business

9/24/2018, 10:19:26 PM
Customer relations software company Salesforce says it will join with Apple to create new business apps exclusively for iPhone and iPad. Salesforce said Monday the partnership will focus on three areas: apps for industry and small business to improve customer relations; enabling businesses and developers to create Salesforce apps for… ✔ The Get Started with iOS Development Trail app is available now, while the others will roll out later this year and in early 2019 ✔ The companies say that millions of developers would be able to build their own apps through the new Salesforce Mobile SDK for iOS and through Salesforce's free web-based learning platform Trailhead ✔ This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


Join our Apple Core Sweepstakes to win* a brand new phone!

9/24/2018, 9:15:54 PM
We joined forces with Speck to giveaway one iPhone XS Max and one iPhone XS, both unlocked and with 3 cases each. This sweepstakes ends October 7, 2018. ✔ The runner-up winner takes home the iPhone XS and the Presidio V-Grip, Presidio Stay Clear and the Presidio Pro cases ✔ You must be a legal resident of the US, Puerto Rico or Canada and be at least 18 years old ✔ If you're having trouble seeing the form to register please click this link


Apple's 'toughest ever' iPhone fails drop tests

9/24/2018, 9:39:20 PM
New drop tests from device insurer SquareTrade confirmed that both of Apple's latest high-end smartphones are prone to shattering when dropped from six feet above the ground. ✔ By comparison, the iPhone XS was given a durability score of 86 and has a 'high risk' of breaking ✔ That said, if you're worried about your phone falling into the toilet, you're in luck ✔ 2x  Yes 208g (7.34 oz) iOS 12  $1099 (£1099) Gold, Space Grey, Silver


The iPhone XS camera is going to get even better with iOS 12.1

9/24/2018, 9:12:29 PM
Users will be able to adjust background blur while they're taking photos ✔ It’s likely to be included in the final version of the software update, which is expected to be publicly released in late October, maybe around the time the iPhone XR launches on October 26 ✔ The Samsung Galaxy S9, S9 Plus and Note 9 can all use Live Focus ✔ Best camera phone 2018: the top smartphone snappers around


Apple Watch 4 teardown reveals a few new parts and redesigned interior

9/24/2018, 8:33:22 PM
Beneath the bigger screens, the smartwatch is largely the same as its predecessor ✔ The biggest addition is the new pair of sensors, which operate as electrodes allowing the smartwatch to take ECGs ✔ The battery capacity has been increased about 4% to 1.113 Wh (291.8 mAh at 3.81 V), up from 1.07 Whr (279 mAh at 3.82 V) in the Apple Watch 3 ✔ Best Smartwatches of 2018: Check out where the Apple Watch ranks


First-weekend demand for the new Apple Watch was 'much higher than expected' says analyst Kuo

9/24/2018, 10:16:46 PM
Demand for Apple's new Apple Watch is much higher than expected, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said, but supply is going to be somewhat constrained until November. Kuo upped his shipment forecast in 2018 from 18 million to 18.5-19.5 million units. ✔ It also an electrocardiogram sensor, which will soon be able to monitor heart activity and can detect abnormalities and health issues, although that feature isn't available at launch ✔ The large iPhone XS Max is also outperforming its expectations and is selling over three times better than the XS ✔ CNBC goes hands-on with Apple's new Watches    10:30 AM ET Wed, 19 Sept 2018 | 02:01


SiriusXM to Acquire Music Streaming Company Pandora

9/24/2018, 11:36:15 PM
The transaction is valued at $3.5 billion and would create one of the country's largest audio entertainment companies, Pandora said Monday. ✔ application is seen in the App Store on an Apple Inc ✔ The proposed deal is expected to close in the first quarter of next year, Pandora said, and must first win the approval of Pandora stockholders ✔ The music streaming giant Spotify has more than 180 million users ✔ And the company touts a much higher paid subscription rate than Pandora, at about 44 percent, or 83 million subscribers


Dow ends 180 points lower, snaps 4-session streak, as renewed trade-war fears sink stock mark

9/24/2018, 8:30:19 PM
undefined ✔ The Dow DJIA, -0.68% fell about 180 points (on a preliminary basis) to 26,562, booking its first close without also logging an all-time high since Thursday ✔ RRS, +6.03% and Barrick Gold Corp. ABX, +5.44% said they planned on merging in an all-share deal that will create an $18.3 billion gold-mining giant


Big Tech’s Business Model Is Broken, Report Says

9/24/2018, 10:12:19 PM
Silicon Valley tech giants can’t be trusted to police themselves and should be subject to tougher regulation, including around their pattern of acquiring competitors to accumulate ever-larger stores of user data, according to a critical new report released Monday. ✔ Most big tech companies have said they are open to sensible regulation as long as it doesn’t overly curtail their ability to offer personalized products and services to consumers ✔ They also call for more aggressive third-party auditing of algorithms underpinning these systems


Wall Street's S&P communication sector starts with slight gain

9/24/2018, 9:21:39 PM
S&P 500 communication services sector <.SPLRCL>, which includes such high-profil... ✔ Twitter Inc (TWTR.N), which also moved to the new communication sector, was up 0.4 percent, while Verizon Communications Inc (VZ.N) fell 1.6 percent, CenturyLink Inc (CTL.N) was down 0.2 percent and AT&T Inc (T.N) gained 0.4 percent ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles


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