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Macbook air 2018 release date, news and rumors

9/10/2018, 3:36:16 PM
When will we see a refreshed MacBook Air? ✔ So, here’s what we want to see from a MacBook Air for 2018 ✔ You won’t be seeing any third-party apps making their way over, but iOS core apps like News, Stocks, Home and Voice Memos ✔ These are the best Macs that 2018 has to offer so far Gabe Carey has also contributed to this report



Apple could change up its naming scheme for the new lower-cost iPhone

9/10/2018, 1:56:07 PM
Apple will announce three new iPhones during its press event on Wednesday, including the iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and a more affordable phone that may be called the iPhone Xr. ✔ Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Apple CEO Tim Cook (L) takes a picture with David Casarez (R) who just purchased the new iPhone X at an Apple Store on November 3, 2017 in Palo Alto, California ✔ It wasn't clear until Monday's Bloomberg report what Apple was considering for the third model



Apple's rumored 'budget' iPhone X successor may be the most intriguing iPhone

9/10/2018, 12:22:55 PM
Life should get a little easier for Apple fanboys reluctant to spend a fortune on their next phone. ✔ In the fiscal third quarter that ended in June, the average selling price of its iPhones climbed to $724 from $606 a year ago ✔ Taking It to Extremes: Mix insane situations -- erupting volcanoes, nuclear meltdowns, 30-foot waves -- with everyday tech ✔ Tech Enabled: CNET chronicles tech's role in providing new kinds of accessibility



Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro rumored to switch from Lightning to USB-C

9/10/2018, 3:27:58 PM
Goodbye Lightning, hello USB Type-C? ✔ Throwing USB-C in the mix, while clearly putting the iPad on track to become more of a future-proofed computer , seems like a lot of change for one generation ✔ It’s worth noting that iPhone XC has also been tossed around as a possible name for the lower-priced LCD model



iPhone 9 release date, price, news and rumours

9/10/2018, 12:17:59 PM
There are plenty of iPhone 9 rumours around and one is suggesting that Apple could have more than one new smartphone in store, much to the delight of fans. ✔ Read More Apple accidentally reveals a new feature for the iPhone 9 - and it should have Android worried Design KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a track record of leaking accurate information on Apple products, expects to see three new full-screen iPhone models in 2018



Tune into our iPhone event liveblog on Wednesday at 1PM ET!

9/10/2018, 3:07:38 PM
Is it that time of year again? My, that was fast. We are already in the second week of September, which means Engadget and the rest of the tech press are about... ✔ Chris Velazco/Engadget Is it that time of year again ✔ As for the Series 4, that leaked press photo indicates a larger display ✔ Other possibilities include new AirPods, an updated iPad Pro and the long-delayed AirPower wireless charging mat ✔ My colleague Chris Velazco and I will be liveblogging on Wednesday from inside the Steve Jobs Theater on Apple's campus



Apple's Asian suppliers under pressure after Trump warns iPhone production should move to the US

9/10/2018, 2:22:08 PM
Shares in many Apple suppliers in Asia fell on Monday following Donald Trump’s tweet warning that Apple should focus on manufacturing its iPhones in the US . ✔ Apple prices may increase because of the massive tariffs we may be imposing on China, Mr Trump tweeted, but there is an easy solution where there would be ZERO tax, and indeed a tax incentive ✔ Make your products in the United States instead of China ✔ Exciting! The post caused a share price drop in many of Apple’s Asian suppliers



IPhone prices would rise up to 20% if Apple assembles in the US like Trump wants — estimate

9/10/2018, 1:27:51 PM
Bank of America Merrill Lynch says Apple may respond to pressure from President Trump by asking its partners to bring some iPhone assembly operations into the U.S. ✔ Getty Images A customer purchases the new iPhone X at an Apple store on November 3, 2017 in Palo Alto, California ✔ The conclusion was for the iPhone (not currently impacted by Tariffs) moving production (100% of final assembly) to the U.S. would need 20% price increases to offset the incremental labor costs



What makes Apple’s design culture so special

9/10/2018, 3:25:28 PM
A few days ago, I interviewed Ken Kocienda at TechCrunch Disrupt SF — he just released a book called Creative Selection. After working at Apple during some of the company’s best years, Kocienda looks back at what makes Apple such a special place. The book in particular starts with a demo. Kocienda … ✔ After working at Apple during some of the company’s best years, Kocienda looks back at what makes Apple such a special place ✔ As a reader, you follow along all the ups and downs of this design roller coaster ✔ Sometimes, it’s the equivalent of hitting a wall of bricks over and over again



Apple supplier shares slide after Trump tells the tech giant to make its products in the US

9/10/2018, 12:19:03 PM
Shares of Apple suppliers fell after U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted that the tech giant should make products in the United States if it wanted to avoid tariffs on Chinese imports. ✔ Aaron Favila | AFP | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump smiles in front of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang as they line up to enter the Special Gala Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN in Manila on November 12, 2017 ✔ Chien Bor-yi, an analyst at Taipei-based Cathay Futures Consultant, said Apple's component supply chain in Taiwan would take a major hit if the United States increased tariffs on Chinese imported products



How to cancel subscriptions on iPhone – an easy guide to iOS monthly payments

9/10/2018, 2:30:39 PM
WANT to cancel an iPhone subscription, but have absolutely no idea where to begin? We’ve put together an easy guide on how to view and cancel that subscription immediately, and avoid being ch… ✔ WANT to cancel an iPhone subscription, but have absolutely no idea where to begin ✔ Lots of iPhones apps are free, and others require a one-off fee to download ✔ Then go through to the iTunes & App Store section ✔ You'll have to check with the app maker directly, in that instance



Factbox: U.S. tech firms bemoan impact of Trump trade tariffs

9/10/2018, 12:32:41 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was ready to levy additional taxes on practically all Chinese imports, threatening duties on $267 billion of goods over and above planned tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese products. ✔ Investors look at an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house in Shanghai, China September 7, 2018 ✔ Apple added that computer parts for its U.S. operations would be hit by the tariffs ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles



Apple Music vs. Spotify: The best music streaming service is...

9/10/2018, 12:22:57 PM
Here’s how to choose between the two big names in music streaming. ✔ With at least six major platforms available in the US, there's more choice than ever if you're looking for a service that hits the sweet spot between price, catalog and personalized recommendations ✔ When it comes to smart speakers that support services natively -- with voice control, and without a source device -- it's a totally different story



California Inc.: Delta II heads off a final time into the wild blue yonder

9/10/2018, 1:16:32 PM
The weekly newsletter from the Times Business section provides highlights from last week's coverage, upcoming events on the business calendar and interesting reads from other trusted news outlets. ✔ Prosecutors said the attack was sparked by Sony’s planned released of a satirical comedy about North Korea’s leader ✔ It also will seek additional input on whether to move forward with it at all ✔ Mad props to Laurence Darmiento for helping put this thing together



Wall Street higher as tax cut hopes keep trade war fears at bay

9/10/2018, 2:18:58 PM
U.S. stock indexes were higher on Monday, boosted by the consumer discretionary sector and as hopes for a new round of tax cuts overshadowed fears of an escalation in the Sino-U.S. trade war. ✔ On Friday, Trump said he was ready to levy additional taxes on practically all Chinese imports, threatening duties on $267 billion of goods over and above planned tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese products ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles



Move over, THX: The new Imax Enhanced certification is coming soon to your home theater

9/10/2018, 12:35:05 PM
Analysis: Imax Enhanced gear and content is on its way. Here’s what that means for you. ✔ So I'm not sure I agree with Imax calling this content remastered ✔ It would probably come down to the differences in the brands and units themselves ✔ New 2018 iPhones, iPad Pros, Macs and more: Everything Apple could announce on Sept ✔ 12 JVC's new 4K projectors will give your TV an inferiority complex



Greg Abel: Holding a key to Buffett’s Kingdom

9/10/2018, 1:12:08 PM
Who will succeed Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett? ✔ Is Berkshire's Greg Abel Buffett's heir apparent ✔ Well, things are good right now, Abel told FOX Business ✔ But with an investment and growth record that remains unbeaten, the question remains whether, after his departure, Berkshire itself can be seen by investors as bigger than the biggest: Warren E



Non-diabetics are using diabetes technology to track their blood sugar and improve their health

9/10/2018, 1:00:55 PM
‘I think the value is unbelievable,’ one entrepreneur told MarketWatch. ✔ Like others MarketWatch interviewed, Troia is ahead of the curve when it comes to tracking health data ✔ Yaron Hadad, the founder and chief scientist of Nutrino, is another member of the non-diabetic CGM contingent ✔ Emma Court Emma Court covers healthcare for MarketWatch from New York ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment



Analysis | The Cybersecurity 202: The U.S. is warning Congo that using electronic voting machines could backfire

9/10/2018, 12:54:44 PM
The advice underscores the fact that many U.S. states still rely on aging systems. ✔ Lighthizer is among the supporters of such a move, according to Bloomberg News ✔ The sanctions could include seizing or freezing assets or banning Chinese companies that get caught from doing business with U.S. firms ✔ Ben Sasse: This White House is a reality show-soap opera presidency



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