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iOS 12 is now available: How to update, best new features and more

9/25/2018, 7:14:20 PM
Get the new update now. ✔ Better notification management: One of the main reasons we reach for our phones so often is the sheer number of alerts we receive ✔ Naturally, once we had a chance to install the developer beta, we started looking and found some hidden features on our own ✔ MacOS Mojave 10.14 has arrived: How to download, its best new features and more


Chuwi LapBook SE review

9/25/2018, 6:07:20 PM
Chuwi takes a leaf from Apple’s playbook with a MacBook lookalike ✔ Note that while this price includes delivery, it is exclusive of any taxes that may be levied by HMRC or the courier companies on behalf of the vendor ✔ The pixel density is much lower but still usable for most tasks ✔ Our Jumper review sample had a dodgy touchpad but that might be a one-off ✔ We’ve picked out the best business laptops of 2018


Qualcomm doubles down on claims that Apple stole chip secrets for Intel

9/25/2018, 5:39:28 PM
If you happen to crack open that fancy little iPhone XS casing on your new phone, you’ll notice that there’s a dwindling amount of Qualcomm chips in there and that they’re increasingly being replaced by Intel hardware. The swap is representative of the cooling state of affairs bet… ✔ If you happen to crack open that fancy little iPhone XS casing on your new phone, you’ll notice that there’s a dwindling amount of Qualcomm chips in there and that they’re increasingly being replaced by Intel hardware ✔ The swap is representative of the cooling state of affairs between the two as the companies’ legal teams battle over Apple’s refusal to pay royalties that Qualcomm claims it is owed


Qualcomm says Apple shared tech with Intel

9/25/2018, 4:16:32 PM
Qualcomm's complaint is the latest clash between the two global technology giants. ✔ In the new filing, Qualcomm said Apple engineers supplied Intel staff with Qualcomm's confidential source code with the aim of improving the performance of Intel chips, despite a contract intended to restrict access to the technology ✔ The US Federal Trade Commission, a consumer and competition watchdog, has also argued that Qualcomm's approach to licensing technology, which includes the demand for royalty payments, harms competition


iPhone XS and XS Max battery life lower than leading Android phones

9/25/2018, 6:47:30 PM
Not underperforming, just below average. ✔ This isn't a phone that will last you a day and a half to two days with moderate usage, but if you're less intensive then this is possible as on the lighter days we managed to head to bed with at least 30% of power remaining ✔ Not underperforming, just below average The iPhone XS didn't outrageously underperform in the Tom's Guide test, coming in seven minutes short of the category average score of 9h 48m ✔ Check out our list of biggest-battery 2018 phones


Qualcomm claims Apple stole trade secrets and gave them to rival chipmaker Intel - Los Angeles Times

9/25/2018, 6:51:52 PM
Legal war between Qualcomm and Apple heats up as Qualcomm contends that Apple used its proprietary technology to help Intel develop a competing cellular modem chip. ✔ The proposed amendment stems from revelations uncovered when the companies exchanged information in the discovery process of the breach-of-contract lawsuit, filed in November ✔ Apple used Qualcomm cellular chips in iPhones exclusively from 2011 to 2016 ✔ Qualcomm wants to amend its complaint but keep the trial schedule unchanged


The new iPhone XS Max and Galaxy Note 9 are among the biggest, best, and most expensive phones you can buy — here's how they compare

9/25/2018, 5:25:09 PM
The iPhone XS Max and Galaxy Note 9 are among the two best phones you can buy. Both feature a big, beautiful display, top-of-the-line camera, and premium look and feel. But there are a few key differences between the phones. ✔ Both phones cost more than $1,000, seemingly the new standard for high-end smartphones ✔ Apple Both the Galaxy Note 9 and iPhone XS Max have incredible, high-end cameras ✔ At the upper end, the XS Max can cost as much as $1,449, while the Note 9 can cost as much as $1,249.99


Apple's purchase of Shazam is $400 million well spent

9/25/2018, 4:01:46 PM
$400 million might be what it takes to get the edge on Spotify. ✔ Even without the revenue that advertisements bring, it's likely that the purchase price will be a bargain if Apple can use Shazam to become king of streaming ✔ And Spotify can rest easy knowing that its product is pretty compelling already, especially in discovery ✔ Apple can earn that back in a matter of months if it can lure enough Spotify customers to switch sides


Google will acknowledge prior 'mistakes' on privacy: Senate testimony

9/25/2018, 7:53:12 PM
An executive from Alphabet Inc's Google unit will acknowledge the company h... ✔ FILE PHOTO: A Google logo in an office building in Zurich September 5, 2018 ✔ Enright will testify alongside executives from AT&T Inc (T.N), Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O), Apple Inc (AAPL.O)and other companies amid growing concerns in Congress about data privacy ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles


U.S. seeks input on privacy rules to protect consumer data

9/25/2018, 4:09:45 PM
he U.S. Commerce Department on Tuesday said it was seeking comments on how to se... ✔ David Redl, who heads NTIA, said the Trump administration is beginning this conversation to solicit ideas on a path for adapting privacy to today’s data-driven world ✔ The Internet Association, which represents more than 40 major internet and technology companies, said this month it backed modernizing data privacy rules but wants a national approach that would pre-empt new regulations in California that take effect in 2020 ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles


Bull trend pauses: S&P 500 holds the breakout point (2,916) ahead of the Fed

9/25/2018, 4:55:17 PM
The U.S. benchmarks are setting up well for a strong year-end with the third quarter set to conclude this week, writes Michael Ashbaugh. ✔ Editor’s Note: This is a free edition of The Technical Indicator, a daily MarketWatch subscriber newsletter ✔ Meanwhile, the United States Oil Fund USO, +0.00%  has come to life, rising to challenge 34-month highs ✔ The fund tracks the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) light, sweet crude oil ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment


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