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Qualcomm, Apple kick off second trial seeking iPhone import ban

9/17/2018, 5:36:14 PM
A second trial between Apple Inc and Qualcomm Inc before the U.S. International ... ✔ But the attorney said that models with so-called 5G, the next generation of wireless network, should be allowed to keep the market for 5G chips competitive ✔ The ITC staff acts as a third party in such trade cases ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles



iOS 12 release - iPhone and iPad update NOW LIVE - How to download and every new feature

9/17/2018, 5:16:45 PM
APPLE’S iOS 12 is available to download on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch right now. Here’s how to download it, what iPhones are compatible and all the new features REVEALED. ✔ You can also check if your iPhone or iPad is ready for the update by tapping Settings > General > Software Update ✔ Here's a full list of compatible products: iPHONE - iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 5s iPAD - iPad 12.9‑inch iPad Pro, 10.5‑inch iPad Pro, 9.7‑inch iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad 5th generation, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2



Apple releases iOS 12 to speed up older iPhones

9/17/2018, 5:36:36 PM
Apple's latest software update is here, and its set to give older devices a nice performance boost. ✔ The full list of iPhones for iOS 12: iPhone 5s, SE, 6, 6 Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, and X ✔ We tested a beta version on an older iPhone 6 and found that it did, indeed, speed up the phone, albeit sometimes only slightly ✔ But as a free update, it certainly is worth a shot before you decide to spend hundreds of dollars upgrading to a new device



iOS 12 release - Apple update goes live but Group FaceTime feature will arrive later

9/17/2018, 6:05:37 PM
iOS 12 has been released to the public, meaning anyone with compatible iPhone and iPad hardware can get the latest and greatest software from Apple. However, the much discussed Group FaceTime feature will not be present, instead it will come later this year. ✔ The trillion-dollar company went on: Screen Time provides users with detailed information and tools to help them manage the time they spend with apps and websites, and better understand and control where their child spends time ✔ The note from the tech giant to developers read: Group FaceTime has been removed from the initial release of iOS 12 and will ship with a future software update later this fall



Apple tvOS 12 adds Dolby Atmos support to Apple TV 4K

9/17/2018, 7:46:55 PM
Apple’s big tvOS release is available starting today ✔ The latest mobile OS brings Grouped Notifications, Memojis and better speeds for older devices but, just as importantly, an update to tvOS, too ✔ There are, as you might expect, a few caveats to an update this size ✔ which, fortunately, Apple will make available through the iTunes Store



How to download iOS 12, Apple's big new iPhone update

9/17/2018, 5:56:35 PM
Apple's iOS 12 software is a pretty big update, with performance improvements, new custom animations called "Memoji," and a suite of features, including one called "Screen Time" that lets you track the time you spend in apps on your phone. ✔ Measure New augmented reality app to measure objects and spaces ✔ Mark Up includes a palette of additional colors and options to change line width and opacity for each tool ✔ Maps adds support for indoor maps for airports and malls with indoor positioning in China ✔ Automatic software updates allow iOS updates to be installed automatically overnight



Apple rolls-out iOS 12 update to iPhones and iPads worldwide

9/17/2018, 5:31:59 PM
Apple launched iOS 12 to all devices running its predecessor, iOS 11, at 1:00pm ET (6:00pm BST) on Monday. The update was released to Apple fans worldwide. ✔ Apple also announced a new AR app called 'Measure' that lets you see the dimensions of objects, like photos or chairs, and get automatic measurements Photos  Apple's Photos app has seen a significant upgrade in order to allow the feature to become smarter



Nobody can explain what the 'R' in Apple's new iPhone XR stands for — and the latest theory is that even Apple doesn't know

9/17/2018, 5:04:52 PM
With Apple's iPhone naming strategy becoming increasingly complicated and unclear, a new theory from prominent Apple blogger John Gruber speculates that the 'R' in iPhone XR doesn't actually stand for anything ✔ I think Apple thinks iPhone XR looks cool, sounds cool, and because R immediately precedes S in the alphabet, it subtly implies the XR's place in the product lineup it's less than an XS but only just so ✔ You can read Gruber's full blog post over at Daring Fireball



Apple's iPhone comparison tool makes it way easier to choose a new phone

9/17/2018, 4:20:05 PM
STUCK on which new iPhone to buy? Not sure whether it’s worth upgrading? There’s a handy online tool that can help. Apple has a comparison site that lets you match up the specs and feat… ✔ Transistors are tiny electronic switches that allow computing to happen ✔ This is great for travellers, who can keep their UK contract, but also stick in a cheaper local SIM card at their destination ✔ The phone also has a single camera on the back, rather than the powerful dual-lens systems used by its pricier siblings



Wall Street down as trade tensions weigh on tech, consumer...

9/17/2018, 7:26:10 PM
U.S. stocks fell on Monday led by declines in Apple and Amazon as investors took... ✔ Netflix (NFLX.O), Facebook (FB.O), Amazon (AMZN.O) and Google-parent Alphabet (GOOGL.O) were down between 0.6 percent and 2.7 percent ✔ When you see some of these names that have been up 40, 50, 60 percent year-to-date, taking some profit is the prudent thing to do, Pursche added ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles



iOS 12 Review: Free Update Revives Old Phones, Makes Siri Useful

9/17/2018, 6:13:23 PM
Apple’s best iPhone upgrade this year doesn’t cost a dime. Put iOS 12 on your old phone and it will feel like new, says columnist David Pierce. ✔ The Siri Shortcuts app has a launch screen for all of your actions, so you can trigger them with a tap if you don’t want to call for them out loud ✔ These are the sorts of small things that can make your phone feel a lot more intuitiveand that will open totally new possibilities on an Apple Watch or HomePod ✔ For more WSJ Technology analysis, reviews, advice and headlines, sign up for our weekly newsletter



How to download watchOS 5 to your Apple Watch

9/17/2018, 5:17:46 PM
Apple's latest software is here ✔ The Apple Watch 4 has arrived and with it watchOS 5, but you don’t need Apple’s latest wearable to get the new software ✔ The update can be battery-intensive though, so you’ll want to make sure your Watch is fully charged first ideally, but it needs at least 50% charge



iOS 12 makes your phone faster than ever

9/17/2018, 5:15:51 PM
iOS 12 could be summed up in one feature: speed. The rest is just a footnote, especially when you compare iOS 12 to iOS 11. You may remember that iOS 11 was filled with many new features, especially on the iPad. But it was also the buggiest release to date. Even the Calculator app wasn’t […] ✔ This option is the combination of multiple notification settings ✔ Medium level A new version of iOS also means new features ✔ If you have an iPhone X or later, the big new thing is Memoji ✔ It’s easier to look for a specific location, events and more ✔ For this reason alone, there’s no reason not to install the update



How to use Apple’s new Screen Time and App Limits features in iOS 12

9/17/2018, 6:10:13 PM
Apple is making it easier than ever to cut back on app overload. ✔ Tips, tricks, and hacks for the tech in your life ✔ This should be particularly useful for parents, as it’ll provide a good overview of what their kids are up to week to week ✔ App Timers apply to all iOS devices connected to the same iCloud account ✔ The passcode will then be required to extend the limit or dismiss it for the remainder of that day



Apple releases watchOS 5 with fitness upgrades and smarter Siri

9/17/2018, 5:29:08 PM
If you have an Apple Watch and aren't determined to buy Series 4, your upgrade is here. Apple has released watchOS 5 right on schedule, promising big updates t... ✔ The update is available through the Watch app on your iPhone under General > Software Update ✔ This, iOS 12 aren't the only major upgrades rolling out Apple's door, either ✔ All told, you'll have plenty of updating to do if you're deeply invested in Apple's ecosystem



iOS 12 review: The update that really will improve your phone

9/17/2018, 6:22:13 PM
Rather than cram in a plethora of new features, Apple has said the update is about boosting stability, with improvements in everything from FaceID and battery life. ✔ As a self confessed iPhone (and iPad) addict, it's both incredibly useful and pretty terrifying - although the setting can be a little confusing at first ✔ To download the latest operating system update, head to Settings, then tap on General and Software Update ✔ The software update is available for free for all the above devices



Tesla has ‘no credible competition,’ analyst says

9/17/2018, 4:29:53 PM
Tesla Inc. faces no competition whatsoever, and when it does it will be able to hold its own, analysts at Bernstein say. ✔ The analysts also demolished a case for General Motors Co.’s GM, +1.14%  Chevy Bolt being a competitor for the Model 3 ✔ DJIA, -0.03%   Claudia Assis Claudia Assis is a San Francisco-based reporter for MarketWatch ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment



Apple's AirPower may be 'doomed to failure' after overheating issues

9/17/2018, 7:08:06 PM
AirPower has faced repeated issues with heat management and charging speed, as well as charging interference, due to its multi-coil design, which enables it to charge several products at once. ✔ Wireless charging as a concept has been around since Nikola Tesla, a Croatian inventor, first suggested in the 19th century that you could transfer power between two objects via an electromagnetic field ✔ 2x  Yes 208g (7.34 oz) iOS 12  $1099 (£1099) Gold, Space Grey, Silver



Apple’s Siri Shortcuts app now available for iOS 12

9/17/2018, 5:43:59 PM
Workflows is now all about Siri ✔ Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple is making Siri a lot more powerful in both iOS 12 and watchOS 5 ✔ You can do things like tell Siri you’re watching a movie and the digital assistant will switch your phone to do not disturb ✔ Citymapper is one of the first big apps with Siri shortcuts support, allowing you to create a shortcut to ask when’s my next train and get relevant updates and even platform information



11 neat hidden features in iOS 12

9/17/2018, 5:53:15 PM
iOS 12 is finally here. And the update is packed with many improvements. In particular, Apple has tucked away many little features that you won’t see right away. If you want to impress all your friends with your mad iOS skills, here is a list of some of these features. I also wrote a review [&helli… ✔ In particular, Apple has tucked away many little features that you won’t see right away ✔ #5: AirPods as super ears If you want to be more like Jack Dorsey, go to Settings > Control Center > Customize and add Hearing ✔ My Morning Routine shortcut, plus many others, will be coming Monday alongside my iOS 12 review



Are the FAANG stocks about to collapse under their own weight?

9/17/2018, 5:03:41 PM
History suggests the quintet of tech and internet-related companies’ share of overall market cap might not be sustainable. ✔ In addition to Apple, the others include: Microsoft, General Electric GE, +0.08% Cisco Systems CSCO, -0.18% and Exxon Mobil XOM, +0.48% Apple has proven itself special even among this elite crowd by re-entering the club on more than one occasion, wrote Kristen Perleberg, a portfolio manager at Leuthold (emphasis in original)



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