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Is there a cheap Windows alternative for a MacBook user?

9/13/2018, 11:08:33 AM
Bernadette is a writer, photographer who can’t afford a new Apple laptop. Is there a lightweight and affordable replacement out there? ✔ I need a new lightweight laptop, as I travel a bit, but cannot afford a Mac at this time ✔ The screen resolution is 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) ✔ Email it to Ask.Jack@theguardian.com This article contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if a reader clicks through and makes a purchase ✔ All our journalism is independent and is in no way influenced by any advertiser or commercial initiative



Here's EVERYTHING Apple is changing about your iPhone with next week's update

9/13/2018, 11:43:49 AM
APPLE revealed the iOS 12 release date as September 17 during the recent iPhone launch event. Apple boss Tim Cook originally announced the new iPhone software earlier this year, at the company̵… ✔ Apple 8 Augmented reality lets you see objects that aren't really there – and iOS 12 will make this tech work in multiplayer With the new version of Apple's ARKit 2.0 (which lets developers make AR apps), there's now multiplayer support for AR games



The Morning After: Maximum iPhone excess

9/13/2018, 10:43:18 AM
After Apple’s big iPhone showcase, we’ve got a lot to tell you -- even if the party was a spoiled a little early. ✔ Software matters, too.iOS 12 arrives Monday, macOS Mojave on September 24th Even if you're not upgrading, the wait for Memojis, Photo search and sharing, a half-hearted digital wellness initiative and so much more is almost over ✔ Have a suggestion on how we can improve The Morning After



iPhone XR vs iPhone 8: an entry-level iPhone showdown

9/13/2018, 8:09:04 AM
Battle of the 'budget' phones ✔ Both chipsets have six cores, but the fastest cores in the A12 Bionic are up to 15% faster than the A11 Bionic, while the high-efficiency cores are up to 50% lower power ✔ Other than the changed design you also get more power, a bigger screen, a slightly improved camera and theoretically longer battery life in the iPhone XR, so it sounds like a substantial upgrade, but then it also costs a fair bit more – a 64GB iPhone XR costs the same as a 256GB iPhone 8



What is the biggest and most expensive iPhone Apple has launched yet?

9/13/2018, 8:35:39 AM
APPLE unveiled its latest range of iPhones at a special event at its California HQ on September 12. The iPhone XS is the flagship model for 2018, replacing (and borrowing its design from) last year… ✔ APPLE unveiled its latest range of iPhones at a special event at its California HQ on September 12 ✔ The phones come in three different colours silver, gold and space gray ✔ The phone is available in the following colours: White, Black, Blue, Yellow, Coral, and (Product)Red



Can Apple’s iPhone XS camera catch up to Google’s Pixel?

9/13/2018, 10:58:30 AM
With the iPhone XS, Apple is looking to retake the photography crown ✔ What this means for photography is that the camera will better understand what it’s looking at ✔ The sample photos on Apple’s website are certainly impressive ✔ Apple Watch Series 4 is thinner than previous models but bulkier than the original View all 28 stories



Asian stocks rise as US-China trade talks set to resume

9/13/2018, 11:59:40 AM
Some Apple suppliers slip after iPhone maker unveils new products ✔ A new round of dialogue would suggest the tariff implementation of the next round of $200 billion of Chinese exports could be pushed back, Tai Hui, chief market strategist for Asia Pacific at J.P ✔ While we agree this should provide short term relief, the road ahead can still be tricky ✔ Try 3 months for $9 Offer ends September 30th



Apple Watch 4 knows when you've fallen over – and will call emergency services

9/13/2018, 8:50:13 AM
STOP the clocks, because there’s a new Apple smartwatch in town – and it’s called the Apple Watch Series 4. The new Apple Watch 4 was unveiled during a special iPhone launch event on We… ✔ STOP the clocks, because there's a new Apple smartwatch in town – and it's called the Apple Watch Series 4 ✔ The Apple Watch Series 4 can also screen your heart rhythm for irregularities, alerting you about any issues ✔ You can order the device starting on Friday, with the official release set for September 21



iPhone XS Max is priciest model ever at £1,449 – and experts are defending it

9/13/2018, 8:20:47 AM
APPLE has unveiled its most expensive iPhone EVER as its new XS Max go on sale for £1,449 – and experts have already defended the high cost. The “star of the show” was unveiled during a… ✔ Prices for the 256GB and 51GB XS Max versions are also hefty, starting at £1,249 and £1,099 respectively ✔ Once again it's increasing the price of its flagship device ✔ It may be more low-budget, but prices still start at a hefty £749 and climb to £899 ✔ Earlier Apple unveiled a new smartwatch whose display extends further towards its edges than earlier models



We were one of the first to get our hands on the new iPhone. Here's what it's like

9/13/2018, 11:03:58 AM
Last year, Apple said the iPhone X was the future of smartphones. Well, now we've arrived in the future with three different phones all toting the same striking look



There’s speculation that Apple has made a rare blooper with one of its most highly anticipated accessories

9/13/2018, 10:13:02 AM
Apple made no mention of its wireless charging mat AirPower at its annual iPhone event. Some tech commentators are speculating that this could signify that development of AirPower is behind schedule. ✔ Since the iPhone X itself has been discontinued, there's no longer any mention of AirPower ✔ The wireless future seems to have stalled however, as Bloomberg reported in June that engineers were struggling to stop the mats from overheating ✔ The same report suggested that AirPower would be released in September



Apple Watch Walkie Talkie app lets you live out your childhood dream

9/13/2018, 10:45:34 AM
Alongside the new Apple Watch Series 4, Apple launched a new Walkie Talkie app ✔ Read More What colours do the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR come in ✔ Read More iPhone X discontinued by Apple as tech company announce three new models Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to playTap to play The video will start in 8Cancel Play now Thankfully, the recipient will need to accept the conversation - so you won’t suddenly have someone’s voice blaring out of your wrist! Chats are sent over Wi-Fi or cellular data, if you have that enabled



Goldman cuts Apple profit estimates after roll out of new phones

9/13/2018, 11:22:49 AM
Goldman Sachs reiterates is neutral rating for Apple shares and cut its fiscal 2019 profit estimates for the company. ✔ The firm lowered its fiscal 2019 earnings per share estimate to $13.77 from $14.53 and reiterated its neutral rating for the company's stock ✔ This effectively obsoletes two iPhone 8/8+ SKUs in our opinion and drives us to reduce our ASP and earnings estimates, offset slightly by a higher unit forecast, analyst Rod Hall said in a note to clients Wednesday



Apple tvOS 12 lands September 17 to make entering passwords a joy

9/13/2018, 10:39:36 AM
Also adds Dolby Atmos support ✔ Its latest software update, the tvOS 12 revision, recieved a release date, and is set to land on September 17 ✔ First revealed back at WWDC 2018 earlier in the year, its headline features bring Dolby Atmos overhead surround sound to the platform, in addition to the Dolby Vision HDR standard



Editors Choice Pictures | Pictures | Reuters

9/13/2018, 11:40:35 AM
Lisa Evers (foreground) and her daughter Amanda Hamilton, both of Oak Island, decorate their storm shutters before evacuating ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Florence in Oak Island, North Carolina. ✔ Lisa Evers (foreground) and her daughter Amanda Hamilton, both of Oak Island, decorate their storm shutters before evacuating ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Florence in Oak Island, North Carolina ✔ Schiller, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Marketing of Apple, speaks about the new Apple iPhone XR at an Apple Inc product launch event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California



Apple Watch 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch: battle of the great new smartwatches

9/13/2018, 9:01:13 AM
How does it compare to the world's best smartwatch? ✔ Apple has just revealed its new Watch Series 4 alongside a trio of iPhones at a media event in California ✔ Apple Watch 4's ECG feature The ECG (also known as an EKG) is taken by opening an app and placing the index finger of your hand not wearing the watch onto its Digital Crown



Smartphones, Electric Cars Keep Miners Digging by Hand in Congo

9/13/2018, 10:53:00 AM
Modern batteries need cobalt. Apple, VW and others still include in their supply chains the owner of an African mine where workers produce the metal without shoes or safety equipment. ✔ KOLWEZI, Congo Apple Inc., Volkswagen AG and about 20 other global manufacturers found themselves on the defense when Amnesty International reported two years ago that the cobalt in some of their batteries was dug up by Congolese miners and children under inhumane conditions ✔ Congolese creuseurs often sell their findings at markets to traders or directly to the mines’ owners



Dua Lipa breaks down in tears as fans are 'violently' removed from concert

9/13/2018, 11:53:19 AM
The critically-acclaimed British star, 23, was seen losing her composure as she entertained crowds in Shanghai's National Exhibition Centre on Wednesday night... ✔ She added: I would love in these last few songs for us to really, really, really enjoy ourselves ✔ And unsurprisingly the pride flag was also taken away by guards ✔ Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to playTap to play The video will start in 8Cancel Play now



JPMorgan Competition, Turkey Wealth Fund, EU Law's Limits: CEO Daily for September 12, 2018

9/13/2018, 10:55:06 AM
Must-read business news, delivered every morning. ✔ By Alan Murray and David Meyer 6:38 AM EDT Good morning ✔ Reuters AT&T Plans AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson told The Wall Street Journal that the firm wants to step up its investments in HBO in order to better compete with Netflix ✔ But then Ben Zahn had to do a u-turn, rescinding the order on the advice of the city attorney



Stock futures up on hopes of fresh trade talks, tech rebound

9/13/2018, 11:55:23 AM
U.S. stock index futures rose on Thursday as trade worries softened after China said it was open to fresh talks with the United States and technology stocks showed signs of a bounce-back. ✔ S&P 500 e-minis were up 6.25 points, or 0.22 percent and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were up 29.25 points, or 0.39 percent ✔ U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3 percent in August after a 0.2 percent rise in July, a Labor Department report at 8:30 a.m. ET is likely to show, pointing to firming inflation that will keep the Federal Reserve on track to gradually raise interest rates ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles



Google’s internal political battles keep spilling out into the public

9/13/2018, 10:07:03 AM
What the leak of a video says about this moment at Alphabet ✔ In the order, the president declared a national emergency, an action required under sanctions authority, to deal with the threat of foreign meddling in U.S. elections ✔ Louis Virtel (@louisvirtel) September 12, 2018 Talk to me Send me tips, questions, corrections, and an Apple Watch Series 4: casey@theverge.com



Walmart’s Jet.com revamps its shopping experience, announces Nike partnership

9/13/2018, 10:07:44 AM
Walmart’s Jet e-commerce site, which is focused on urban-dwelling customers, has revamped the shopping experience to make it more relevant to shoppers. ✔ The revamp aims to provide more personalization, with item recommendations and services that are relevant to the city-dwelling customer’s life ✔ In May, Jet announced that it was adding Apple AAPL, -1.24%   products to its lineup ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment



U.S. stock futures inch higher as S&P 500 tries for 4th up day in a row

9/13/2018, 10:20:19 AM
U.S. stock futures edge higher Thursday, signaling the S&P 500 could gain for a fourth session in a row. ✔ A fresh round of trade talks could take place later this month ✔ At that same time, investors are due to get weekly jobless claims, with 210,000 claims expected ✔ Subscribe to MarketWatch's free Need to Know newsletter ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment



The OnePlus 6T won't have a headphone jack, but battery life will be improved

9/13/2018, 11:10:09 AM
Exclusive: 'now is the right time' ✔ Equally, we were unable to glean from Pei how battery life will be improved – although OnePlus 6T rumors suggest a bigger power pack will be squeezed inside the handset – but Pei did reveal the difference would be substantial enough for users to realize



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