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Apple target hiked to $300 at Monness after iPhone event

9/14/2018, 1:52:29 PM
undefined ✔ He's upbeat about the iPhone XR, Apple's new LCD phone, which White expects could prompt a wave of upgrades among those who currently have phones in the iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 families ✔ Apple shares are up 42% over the past 12 months, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +0.14% has climbed 18%



Framing Apple’s iPhone keynote

9/14/2018, 3:14:54 PM
Paging George Lakoff. George Lakoff to Apple Park, please. ✔ Processor is a weekly YouTube show that takes a deeper look at how consumer technology is changing and how we should think about our gadgets as people, not just as users ✔ I’ve been lucky enough to live blog these events for years, but the process of creating a live blog is weird ✔ But you know what didn’t get mentioned at all during the keynote



iPhone XS vs iPhone XR vs iPhone XS Max – what's the difference?

9/14/2018, 12:02:48 PM
APPLE recently announced it was going to be selling three new phones which would be going on sale later this year. The latest phones come with an eye-watering price tag but also some state-of-the-a… ✔ The latest phones come with an eye-watering price tag but also some state-of-the-art features ✔ Pre-orders open on September 14 and shipping starts on the following week ✔ We should be furious about this, we are paying just as much money for it as men for a product that doesn't work as well for us



The iPhone XR shows Apple admitting 3D Touch is a failure

9/14/2018, 12:08:47 PM
Remember 3D Touch? Unless you’re a power iOS user you probably don’t. Or, well, you’d rather not. It’s been clear for some time now that the technology Apple lauded at its 2015 unveiling as the “next generation of multi-touch” most certainly wasn’t. For the… ✔ In Apple’s case, the misstep is hardly on that level ✔ Yet they glossed over the simultaneous depreciation of 3D Touch at the end of the iPhone line without a word of explanation ✔ Multitouch combined with generous screen real estate has been more than good enough on that front



iPhone Xs Max UK release - Apple Fans face disappointment as pre-orders go live

9/14/2018, 12:19:15 PM
APPLE’S iPhone Max has just been made available for pre-order but fans face a disappointing wait to get hold of one. ✔ Prices start from £1,099 and rise to a whopping £1,499 for the ultimate 512GB version ✔ Along with its giant OLED display, there’s plenty of other reasons why this new Max device could be so popular ✔ Vodafone, O2 and EE are showing availability with the Max expected to be dispatched within seven days



New Apple Watch doesn’t have the feature most consumers want

9/14/2018, 2:57:09 PM
‘We continue to expect the lowest price option will account for the bulk of Watch volume on a global basis,’ says an analyst. ✔ Others were more upbeat about the new Watch developments ✔ He rates Apple’s stock at outperform and upped his price target to $235 from $230 ✔ Garmin Ltd.’s GRMN, -0.16%  stock was nearly flat Wednesday and rose about 1% in Thursday’s session ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment



Apple is criticised for making new iPhones 'too big for women's hands'

9/14/2018, 2:25:55 PM
Caroline Criado Perez, a female rights and equality activist, took to Twitter to voice her frustration at the iPhone maker ✔ Read More 'The iPhone XS isn't extra small?' Twitter reacts to Apple's confusing new iPhone names Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to playTap to play The video will start in 8Cancel Play now Following the end of the iPhone SE, the smallest display size now on offer is 4.7-inches, used on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8



China angered by Apple's big iPhone event mentioning Taiwan, says it could hurt sales

9/14/2018, 2:55:30 PM
Apple listed Taiwan and Hong Kong as separate regions from China at its annual iPhone event on Wednesday. Chinese state media and citizens lashed out at the tech giant for not acknowledging Chinese sovereignty over those two regions. Apple has a lot to lose from alienating China. ✔ However US Virgin Islands is the official name of the US-administered island chain, used to differentiate from Britain's Virgin Islands holdings ✔ Apple's official Weibo page was also flooded with comments demanding explanations and saying the company was ill ✔ Taipei has blamed the trend on China's dollar diplomacy using foreign aid and investment to pressure economic allies to cut ties



Why the iPhone XR isn’t coming out until October

9/14/2018, 12:08:06 PM
Analysts say the iPhone XR suffers from LCD issues ✔ Apple has not responded to multiple requests for comment ✔ In this Storystream Apple keynote 2018: all the news from the iPhone announcement Why the iPhone XR isn’t coming out until October Apple’s new iPhones use eSIM technology, but only nine countries in the world support it View all 35 stories



iPhone XS vs Samsung Galaxy S9 – design, specs, features and price compared

9/14/2018, 2:07:45 PM
THE heavyweights of the mobile world are poised to go head-to-head with Apple announcing its new iPhone XS – but how does it compare to its main rival? We have the vital statistics that really matt… ✔ THE heavyweights of the mobile world are poised to go head-to-head with Apple announcing its new iPhone XS – but how does it compare to its main rival ✔ Getty Images - Getty 3 Apple's iPhone XS, left, with the XS Max iPhone XS Price: 64GB storage £999, 256GB £1,149 and 512GB £1,349 Size: 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7mm Weighs: 177g 5.8in OLED screen The screen offers HDR and Dolby Vision A 12MP camera with an improved flash Colours available: Gold, Silver and Space Grey What networks are available and what is the cost ✔ Pre-orders open on September 14 and shipping starts on the following week



Why Apple's in no rush to sell you a 5G iPhone

9/14/2018, 12:17:12 PM
Everyone else can't stop talking about how great 5G is and how soon they'll have it. Apple's on a different wavelength. ✔ Virtually all of the major players in the wireless industry are scrambling to tie their fortunes to 5G ✔ Sprint and LG want to bring out the first smartphone using the next-generation technology ✔ Smartphone design is all about the trade-offs, Fogg said in a report



With the iPhone XR and XS Max, RIP the small phone

9/14/2018, 12:17:15 PM
It's been real. ✔ On Wednesday, Apple announced its trio of new iPhones, and with it, the company put the final nail in the coffin for rebooting a small, pocketable iPhone ✔ It's gotten to the point where we need to stick accessories to the back of our phones just to hold onto them steadily



Samsung hits back with SURPRISE phone announcement after iPhone XS launch

9/14/2018, 3:08:22 PM
APPLE’S new iPhones have clearly caused a stir at Samsung HQ – because the rival phone maker has just announced its own event. Samsung has confirmed it plans to launch at least one new mobile… ✔ The revolutionary device is expected to be a tablet-sized gadget that can bend and fold, packing down to a smartphone-sized handset ✔ But it's also important for their gadgets to not seem less premium than an iPhone – so mimicking Apple's high prices is important



Weekend roundup: Nike’s good fit with Kaepernick | Apple’s new product cycle |Next financial crisis

9/14/2018, 1:20:46 PM
Nike’s sales pop while Apple touts new chips. ✔ MarketWatch rounds up 10 of its most interesting topics over the past week ✔ But this time is different, according to Jeff Reeves, who makes the case for buying shares of another auto maker ✔ Philip van Doorn Philip van Doorn covers various investment and industry topics



Apple's newest iPhones are available for preorder and some are already selling out

9/14/2018, 1:00:38 PM
Apple's newest iPhones, the iPhone XS and XS Max, are available for preorder and some models are quickly selling out, resulting in later delivery. ✔ On Apple's site, both models are available in three versions: 64 Gigabytes, 256GB or 512GB of internal storage ✔ For a limited time, Sprint is also offering preorders for the iPhone XS 64GB model for no money down with an eligible trade-in phone and a Sprint Flex lease ✔ Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP Fullscreen Last SlideNext Slide



The best cheap Apple Watch deals in September 2018

9/14/2018, 2:36:05 PM
The Apple Watch 2 is much cheaper now ✔ 34 Amazon customer reviews ☆☆☆☆☆ $289 View $299 View $299 View $319.99 View Deal ends Tue, 18 Sep Show More Deals We check over 130 million products every day for the best prices Apple Watch Nike Plus deals The Nike-flavored Apple Watch 2 and 3 OS: watchOS 4 | Compatibility: iOS | Display: 1.53 OLED | Processor: S2 dual-core / improved in Watch 3 | Onboard storage: 8GB (only 2GB and 75MB allowed for music and photos, respectively) | Battery: 18 hours | Charging method: Wireless | IP rating: water-resistant IPX7 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC $319.99 View at eBay $329 View at Apple $349 View at Amazon Marketplace



Asian stocks end week up as US invites China to talk trade

9/14/2018, 12:12:45 PM
Apple suppliers rise as new iPhones unveiled while energy producers gain on oil ✔ Apple suppliers in the region rose after the iPhone maker announced its latest range of handsets this week and a new version of its watch ✔ Hon Hai Precision Industry, or Foxconn, added 0.3% in Taipei during the five-day period, while SK Hynix advanced 2.4% in Seoul ✔ Try 3 months for $9 Offer ends September 30th



Tariffs threaten market-leading tech, consumer stocks

9/14/2018, 3:21:51 PM
U.S. technology and consumer discretionary stocks have been insulated from globa... ✔ In anticipation of heightened trade tensions, companies have built up inventory, which could have an adverse effect on supply chains later on, Shalett said ✔ Invesco’s Hooper pointed to washing machines as an example ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles



Apple's new phones shine, but Trump could take gloss off its future

9/14/2018, 2:28:29 PM
Amid all the excitement about the tech giant's latest gadgets, CEO Tim Cook could be forgiven for having some concerns about the global economy in the back of his mind. ✔ Loading The company also unveiled a string of new iPhones, featuring the largest display, and highest price, to date ✔ But if last-ditch talks between the US and China over tariffs fail to prevent a trade war, it might be a different story in the future ✔ The writer travelled to California as a guest of Apple



Here's one great way to save money on any new smart phone

9/14/2018, 12:55:58 PM
"You may have to pay more" if you don't take this step, warns one expert. ✔ The cheapest, 64-gigabyte iPhone XS Max costs $54.08 per month so, after 24 months, that adds up to nearly $1,300, or about $200 more than the $1,099 you would have paid upfront ✔ But for many consumers the upgrade program offers a sweet deal ✔ If there's something you need to address, take action ✔ Subscribe to CNBC Make It on YouTube! How to ace your phone interview    12:50 PM ET Tue, 23 Jan 2018 | 01:07



Scientists develop an AI bot that can write Tinder bios

9/14/2018, 1:05:06 PM
Sometimes even artificial intelligence isn't enough to get you a date ✔ It's impossibly hard to promote yourself without coming across as either over-confident or a total mess ✔ No matter how desperate you are to find love you certainly shouldn't start your bio with every breath is agony, son and finish it with maybe neurotic



Wall Street to open higher on hopes of U.S.-China trade talks

9/14/2018, 1:11:12 PM
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Friday as hopes that the Un... ✔ REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Beijing on Thursday welcomed an invitation from Washington for a fresh round of talks ✔ At 8:34 a.m. ET, Dow e-minis were up 31 points, or 0.12 percent ✔ S&P 500 e-minis were up 3.25 points, or 0.11 percent and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were up 21.5 points, or 0.28 percent ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles



Leadership and Life Lessons from Jeff Bezos

9/14/2018, 3:33:46 PM
Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos tries never to schedule a meeting before 10 a.m. and likes to make a small number of high-quality decisions daily. ✔ Mr. Bezos schedules high IQ meetings before lunch, and tries to head home by 5 p.m. Mr. Bezos said his primary job each day as a senior executive is to make a small number of high-quality decisions ✔ He also learned the importance of clarity when choosing a name for his company ✔ He initially wanted to name his online startup Cadabra, as in the old magician’s term abracadabra ✔ We’re going to be obsessively, compulsively focused on the child



Facebook hopes to prove AR is more than selfie filters and games

9/14/2018, 2:36:55 PM
How Facebook wants to shape the future of augmented reality. ✔ As I'm surrounded by software engineers in a conference room with no natural light, playing augmented reality games on an iPhone, I forget for a second that I'm in Seattle visiting Facebook ✔ Instead of trying to reach a high score, you use your head to bounce a beach ball back and forth with people you're video chatting



Analysis | The Finance 202: Consumers will face pain if China trade war escalates

9/14/2018, 12:52:09 PM
Talks are currently on again. ✔ CNBC's Hugh Son: Goldman Sachs' incoming Chief Executive Officer David Solomon has another big change in store ✔ Instead they will aim to postpone that fight until after the November midterm elections ✔ BULL SESSION Outer bands of Florence lash into N.C ✔ | Fact Checker Russians charged in Novichok attack say in Britain on holiday:



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