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ITC judge denies Qualcomm's request, won't stop iPhone imports

9/29/2018, 9:01:14 AM
Qualcomm said the decision to allow continued iPhone imports 'makes no sense.' ✔ iPhone XS Max, center, and iPhone XS smartphones sit on display during a sales launch at a store in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., on Friday, Sept ✔ On Friday, U.S. International Trade Commission judge Thomas Pender found (PDF) that the iPhones violate one of Qualcomm's patents, but still refused to block imports of the devices ✔ According to Pender, statutory public interest factors weighed into his decision against issuing a ban



Apple iOS 12 Fortifies Your iPhone's Security. Here's How

9/29/2018, 10:05:30 AM
Here are the six ways Apple iOS 12 protects your iPhone ✔ and, after authenticating you via Face ID or Touch ID, it will show you the specified login ✔ The protection, if turned on, kicks in one hour after the device was last unlocked by its owner ✔ USB Restricted Mode would block them or anyone else from using this technique



Apple makes billions from Google's dominance in search — and it's a bigger business than iCloud or Apple Music

9/29/2018, 6:52:29 AM
BI Prime: Google pays Apple to be the default search engine on the iPhone. According to the estimate, Apple makes more money on payments from Google than iCloud or Apple Music. ✔ Goldman also noted that Google said last year that it had renegotiated TAC terms, which some guessed meant that Apple's rate had increased ✔ To read the full article, simply click here to claim your deal and get access to all exclusive Business Insider PRIME content



iPhone XS owners complain the device automatically smoothes their skin

9/29/2018, 6:06:50 AM
Some are reporting that the selfie camera on the iPhone XS and XS Max is making their faces appear smoother. It's possible that it's a result of the device's camera, which includes noise-reducing features. ✔ The smoothing effect is evident in a side-by-side comparison of the photos ✔ 'But there is still quite a bit of smooth present ✔ The front camera seems to not be affected by this setting change ✔ I would strongly advice not using HDR right now until Apple fixes these issues.'



iPhone Xs Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 - Which flagship phablet comes out on top?

9/29/2018, 6:03:20 AM
IPHONE Xs Max was announced by the Apple at its recent hardware event in Cupertino and it boasts a super-fast processor, a gargantuan 6.5-inch display and an elegant design. But how does it stack up to the Samsung Galaxy Note 9? Here is Express.co.uk's phablet comparison. ✔ Note 9 was announced by the South Korean tech giant back in August and was critically acclaimed for its wealth of flagship features that targeted users who push their smartphones to the limits ✔ Technology Editor David Snelling noted: During our tests, this thumping 4,000mAh power pack has lasted longer than all of its main rivals and should easily last you a full day if not longer



iOS 12 problems: how to fix them

9/29/2018, 7:51:01 AM
iOS 12 is out and users are running into frustrating issues ✔ But if that doesn't work, you might try another, more drastic solution that users have suggested: reset the device to factory settings, but don't restore from iCloud or a backup, instead cleanly installing iOS 12 and manually downloading every app ✔ When the prompt appears on your computer, click 'Update.'  Google Pixel 3 leaks, rumors and release date



Apple Watch Series 4 REVIEW: The world’s best smartwatch just got even better

9/29/2018, 7:58:39 AM
APPLE’S revamped Apple Watch Series 4 adds a bigger display, more power and some very smart technology that could even save your life. Here’s Express.co.uk's full Apple Watch 4 review. ✔ There’s two models to choose from with a 40mm and 44mm now replacing the older 38mm and 42mm displays ✔ It even works out when you began the routine so you don’t lose any data ✔ This smartwatch gets top marks from us and it fully deserves every single one of them



The lure of ambiguity for consumer brands

9/29/2018, 4:11:54 AM
undefined ✔ Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation became HSBC as it expanded out of Asia ✔ Having an identifiable brand is of limited use if it is identified with a cultural dead-end ✔ It is no coincidence that marketers make money from rebranding and from devising advertising campaigns to introduce the new brands to people who liked the old ones



Stock Pickers Struggle to Beat Index Funds Once Again

9/29/2018, 11:09:48 AM
This year was supposed to be stock pickers’ big comeback, but so far, that hasn’t happened. ✔ The past year has been a time when letting winners run has been rewarded, said Todd Rosenbluth, director of exchange-traded fund and mutual-fund research at New York research firm CFRA ✔ There’s more of a fee war taking place among passive funds, said Mr.  Rosenbluth



Huawei Mate 20 Lite review: Redefining the term 'budget smartphone'

9/29/2018, 9:06:53 AM
HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite has been somewhat overshadowed by the forthcoming debut of its more premium brothers, the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro. And while both of those devices are sure to offer incredibly tantalising features for Android aficionados, the Mate 20 Lite manages to redefine what the term "budget smartphone" means. Here is Express.co.uk's review of the Huawei Mate 20 Lite. ✔ Consuming movies, YouTube videos and TV shows is an absolute treat on the 6.3-inch display (Image: Express Newspapers) Battery The Huawei Mate 20 Lite has proven itself to be somewhat of a battery titan ✔ With that said, the Mate 20 Lite is still an incredibly capable and commendable phone for the price in its own right



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