What to Expect From Apple's October 30 Event: New MacBooks, iPads | Digital Trends
10/23/2018, 3:53:38 PMApple's sprung a surprise event on us, but we're reasonably confident we know what to expect. This year has already seen new iOS and MacOS updates, and the release of three new iPhones. So what's left to come? Quite a lot as it turns out. Here's what to expect from Apple's October 30 event. ✔ A new Apple Pencil might be introduced alongside the iPad Pro too, so expect to see more features for Apple’s stylus if that does happen ✔ Mention of the AirPower charger has disappeared from Apple’s website, and rumors say that heat management was an enormous issue with the mat, as were communication issues with devices ✔ Maybe, but Apple will probably prefer to ignore that AirPower ever existed
Apple finally explains its latest phone's weird name
10/23/2018, 3:51:21 PM'I love cars and things that go fast' ✔ Apple has finally explained its strange iPhone naming system this year ✔ When the new phones came out, the XS felt fairly natural ✔ Apple had never used the letter before, and it wasn't clear why they'd chosen the name – whether it was simply the letter before S, or referred to something else entirely
There's a new, cheaper iPhone. And in some ways it's the best ever
10/23/2018, 12:03:02 PMThe latest iPhone is another X series model, but it’s significantly cheaper than you might expect ✔ The iPhone X was the first iPhone to use an OLED instead of an LCD display ✔ It’s true, there are some features which it’s not great to miss, like 3D Touch or a second lens, but this is a glorious handset with a highly capable camera and just about the most powerful phone processor on the market
How to tell which new iPhone you should buy
10/23/2018, 3:13:12 PMApple now sells the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. Here's the difference between all of Apple's new iPhones. ✔ This is particularly useful for viewing photos where you'll still see detail in very dark or very bright areas of a picture ✔ Chip: Again, all three phones have the same A12 Bionic chip, so expect really similar performance across all three ✔ Watch CNBC's Todd Haselton's iPhone XR review 2 Hours Ago | 04:33
Apple offers a range of iPhones, from $450 to $1,100
10/23/2018, 2:01:14 PMNEW YORK (AP) — Apple's new iPhone XR has most of the features found in the top-of-the-line iPhone XS Max, but not its $1,100 price tag. The XR offers the right trade-offs for just $750. For something cheaper, you'll need to look in the iPhone history bin. Older models are still quite good. If you're shopping for a new phone, it pays to think hard about what you really want and what you're willing to pay for it. Improvements over the previous generation tend to be incremental, but can add up over time — and so do the sums you'll pay for them. IPHONE 7 ($449)
Huawei vs Apple: Huawei MORE POPULAR than Apple - why are millions rushing to buy phones?
10/23/2018, 1:39:45 PMHUAWEI has beaten Apple to become the second most popular phone brand in the world. So why are millions rushing to buy Huawei’s phones? ✔ Huawei achieved this by launching smartphones in the premium segment and capturing the mid-tier segment with its fast-growing Honor sub-brand ✔ It is possible the Mate 20 Pro will look even better – it has a larger OLED panel at 6.39in and features a higher Quad HD (1440p) resolution ✔ Price: The Apple iPhone XS costs £999 for the basic model
The iPhone XR Is Good, Which Means Choosing An iPhone Right Now Is Confusing As Hell
10/23/2018, 3:50:09 PMThe XR is an iPhone under $1,000, with the features of an iPhone over $1,000. ✔ Most days, I went to bed with about half of the battery left, with Saturday as the exception because, by the time I had gotten home, it was Sunday ✔ Ultimately, when it comes to buying an iPhone: Upgrade only when you must, and (obviously) buy only what you can afford
Review | iPhone XR: The best $250 you ever saved on a new phone
10/23/2018, 2:35:37 PMThe $750 middle child of Apple’s confusing new lineup is the best-value iPhone in years. Here’s why you should consider the XR instead of the XS. ✔ Fowler Technology columnist based in San Francisco Email Bio Follow Technology columnist October 23 at 1:52 AM Lately, Apple has made shopping for an iPhone complicated ✔ Since 2014, Apple has not only increased the camera’s resolution but also the size and sensitivity of the sensor that captures images, allowing it to take night photos that look much more like the eye sees
iPhone XR review roundup: cheaper and brighter with longer battery life
10/23/2018, 1:04:25 PMEarly consensus from tech press is £750 iPhone XR is in many ways better than the £999 iPhone XS ✔ The first wave of verdicts from select reviewers given early access to Apple’s latest iPhone XR are here, and if their thoughts are any indication of what to expect, cheaper means better ✔ The iPhone XR’s display is still bright, but its 828 x 1792 pixel resolution lacks the pin-sharpness afforded by OLED technology
The best tablets for kids
10/23/2018, 2:32:08 PMTablets are an evermore ubiquitous part of 21st century life, and children are increasingly comfortable using them from young ages. ✔ Tablets are an evermore ubiquitous part of 21st century life, and children are increasingly comfortable using them from young ages ✔ Thankfully, there aren't too many specialised children's tablets around, so you don't have to sift through hundreds of similar products to find the right one ✔ A slightly larger screen makes this a suitable option for watching films and cartoons
Apple's Big Advertising Opportunity
10/23/2018, 12:43:22 PMExpect more ads in app store, News app, and even maps, one analyst says. ✔ At The Verge, Nilay Patel says the cheaper phone offers virtually the same experience but you’ll be looking at a slightly worse display ✔ This will change our understanding of shipbuilding and seafaring in the ancient world, principal investigator Jon Adams tells The Guardian ✔ Stay tuned for a documentary film on the amazing find ✔ Find past issues, and sign up for other Fortune newsletters
The best Black Friday deals from Argos, Currys and John Lewis
10/23/2018, 3:51:23 PMWhether you’re on the hunt for a new TV, discounted toys or furniture, we've found the greatest and latest offers ✔ Argos Toys: My Little Pony, The Movie Seashell Lagoon Playset – was £39.99, now £17.99 Buy now Marvel Titan Hero Series 20-inch Iron Man – was £17.99, now £8.99 Buy now Dreamworks Trolls Hair in the Air Poppy – was £36.99, now £18.49 Buy now Gaming: Audio Technica ATH-PG1 Gaming Headset – was £179, now £114.99 Buy now Marvel’s Spider-Man PS4 Game – low price: £49.99 Buy now Nintendo Switch Console and Fortnite Bundle – low price: £279.99 Buy now Laptops: Samsung Galaxy Book 12 Inch i5 2 in 1 Laptop – was £1,439, now £969 Buy now HP 15.6 Celeron 4GH 1TB Laptop – low price: £299.99 Buy now Acer R11 11.6 Celeron Chromebook – was £279.99, now £229.99 Buy now Home: Worz AI Smart Drill – was £129.99, now £76.99 Buy now Morphy Richards, Total Control Blender – was £249.99, now £189.99 Buy now Black & Decker, Multipower Pet Cordless Vacuum Cleaner – was £199.99, now £149.99 Buy now Currys Laptops: Dell Inspiron 15 500 15.6 Intel Core i5 Laptop – was £749.99, now £549 Buy now Apple MacBook Pro 13 – was £1,449, now £1,349 Buy now Acer Nitro 5 15.6 Intel Core i5 GTX Gaming Laptop – was £749.99, now £649 Buy now Appliances: Samsung Ecobubble 8kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine – was £549.99, now £379 Buy now Breville Curve Jug Kettle – was £80, now £39.99 Buy now Kenwood Solo Microwave – was £169.99, now £79.99 Buy now Televisions: Samsung UE50NU7470 50 Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV – was £699, now £579 Buy now LG 55 Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV – was £649, now £549 Buy now Panasonic 55 Smart 4K Ultra HD OLED TV – was £2,299, now £1,699 Buy now Speakers: JVC TH-D337B 2.1 Sound Bar – was £169.99, now £79.99 Buy now Bose SoundLink Revolve Bluetooth Wireless Speaker – was £179.95, now £149.95 Buy now LG 2.1 Wireless Soundbar with Dolby Atmos – was £699.99, now £499 Buy now John Lewis Fashion: Emporio Armani Men’s Chronograph Date Bracelet Strap – was £369, now £184.50 Buy now All Saints, Voltaire Small Bowling Bag – was £248, now £118.40 Buy now Boden, Farleigh Coat in Heritage Blue – low price: £187.50 Buy now Laptops: 2017 Apple Macbook Pro 15 Touch Bar Intel Core i7 – was £2,349 now £1,999 Buy now HP Spectre Laptop Intel Core i5 13.3 – was £1,399.95, now £1,129.95 Buy now ASUS Chromebook Intel Core M7 12.5 – low price: £649.99 Buy now Furniture: Crumble Large 3 Seater sofa by Loaf – was £2,099 now £1,449 Buy now John Lewis & Partners, Clay Nest of 2 Tables – was £149, now £99 Buy now House by John Lewis, Audrey Accent Chair – low price: £249 Buy now Televisions: Panasonic LED HDR 4K Ultra HAD Smart TV 65 – was £2,999 now £2,799 Buy now Sony Bravia LED HDR Smart TV 43 – low price: £399 Buy now LG LED HDR 4K Ultra HD Smart TV 43 – low price: £449 Buy now Home Decor: John Lewis & Partners Orson LED Bubble 12 Pendant Cluster Ceiling Light – was £695 now £345 Buy now John Lewis & Partners, Clarice Round Metal Edge Mirror – low price: £76 Buy now Romo Murano Rug – was £450, now £225 Buy now IndyBest product reviews are unbiased, independent advice you can trust ✔ The reviews are compiled through a mix of expert opinion and real-world testing
Trump’s trade war could pay off and revive American manufacturing
10/23/2018, 12:37:07 PMEven without tariffs, most of China’s manufacturing cost advantage has disappeared. ✔ There is a complex web of supply chains that have developed in China for electronic goods ✔ Vivek Wadhwa is a Distinguished Fellow at Harvard Law School and Carnegie Mellon’s School of Engineering at Silicon Valley ✔ Subscribe to MarketWatch's free Need to Know newsletter ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment
Google, Facebook and Twitter employees spend on Democrats ahead of midterms
10/23/2018, 3:45:59 PMRepublican donors are few and far between in Silicon Valley. ✔ Now with two weeks until the midterms, it would appear he may have had a point ✔ 217.32 -3.33 -1.51% Separately, on Tuesday, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is flirting with correction territory, down 10-percent from its August high ✔ The Nasdaq has paced the lion's share of the gains this year in the U.S. stock market
When will we get 5G phones?
10/23/2018, 12:12:03 PMThe 5G revolution is nearly upon us. Here's when to expect super-fast 5G phones from heavy-hitting phone makers. ✔ The newest generation of cellular technology, also known as 5G, is nearly here ✔ It only connects to 5G with a Moto Mod modular accessory, which attaches to the back of the phone using magnetic pins ✔ In February 2017, the company demoed its Gigabit phone, which was capable of getting a 1 gigabit per second wireless connection (about 50 times faster than the average cellular speed in the US)
White House’s Kudlow says new tax cuts in ‘planning stage’
10/23/2018, 3:16:02 PMNew tax cuts floated by Donald Trump are in the “planning stage,” the head of the White House National Economic Council said Tuesday, a day after the president told reporters the administration would put in a “resolution” in the next week or two. ✔ Speaking on Fox News, NEC chief Larry Kudlow said, we’re going to try to work out some of the details on his proposal for a 10% middle-class tax cut ✔ The so-called correction...has to overcome the uncertainty of this election, ✔ The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -1.47% was down more than 450 points Tuesday morning ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment
Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro: Why is US BLOCKING sales of new phone?
10/23/2018, 12:16:39 PMHUAWEI produces some of the world’s most popular phones but why is the US blocking sales of its new Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro phones? ✔ While international variants of the Mate 20 Series may be available on some US online retail sites, we encourage individuals to carefully read the details about the warranty and network compatibility before purchasing ✔ The company's absence from the US has been described as blow by several commentators
Verizon Adds Phone Customers But Oath Revenue Weakens
10/23/2018, 12:48:21 PMVerizon Communications added to its pool of wireless phone subscribers in the third quarter while pressing forward with its bet that it is better to focus on building a faster network than trying to own the content that flows through it. ✔ Verizon 5G wireless signage at the company's booth during the Mobile World Congress Americas in Los Angeles in September ✔ In August, it began offering customers on unlimited plans six months of free access to Apple Inc.’s music-streaming service ✔ Last quarter, executives faced questions from analysts about when that unit would post revenue growth
A Brief History of Google's Android, 10 Years On | Digital Trends
10/23/2018, 2:40:45 PMIt's hard to believe, but Android has been around on smartphones for a decade now -- and it has come a really long way in that time. So much so, that it can easily go head to head against any other digital platform. From Android 1.0 to Android 9.0 Pie, here's the story behind Android's evolution. ✔ Julian Chokkattu/Digital Trends The smartphone has come a long way since the first iPhone launched in 2007 ✔ On top of that, instead of having to choose home screen widgets from a simple list, where you couldn’t see what the widgets looked like, previews were offered for individual widgets
Here are Tuesday’s biggest stock-market losers
10/23/2018, 3:01:47 PMThe Dow Jones Industrial Average was down as much as 1.8%. ✔ CAT, -8.43% -8.4% -22.7% -25.2% 69.9% Paccar Inc ✔ PCAR, -8.16% -7.9% -18.2% -21.6% 11.2% Centene Corp. CNC, -8.17% -8.0% -10.3% 28.8% 78.5% Waters Corp. WAT, -6.16% -8.0% -12.0% -11.4% 43.8% Quest Diagnostics Inc ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment
The Morning Download: Ford CTO Arriving Early for Quantum Game
10/23/2018, 12:31:43 PMFord Motor Co. is experimenting with the ways in which quantum computing might solve some of the most complex problems facing automotive and mobility companies, from optimizing driving routes to improving the structure of electric vehicle batteries. ✔ The Ford Motor Co. headquarters stands in Dearborn, Mich., May 22, 2017 ✔ President Trump met with representatives from a number of tech giants, including Alphabet Inc ✔ It’s entirely possible that pervasive AR will result in a dystopian visual hellscape, she writes
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