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New iPad Pro 2018 - Apple fans hoping for these new products may have to wait

10/24/2018, 1:37:50 PM
IPAD Pro 2018 is expected to debut at Apple's forthcoming hardware event on October 30 in New York City, but fans of the American tech company hoping for other new devices may have to wait. ✔ Rumours are suggesting that could all change on Tuesday, October 30, when the Cupertino-based giant takes to the stage in New York City ✔ Apple held a keynote event in March this year that was geared towards those in education where it showed off the a new 9.7-inch iPad that started at just £319 ✔ Apple's forthcoming hardware showcase will take place in New York City on October 30



Design concept for iPhone 11 includes stylus and AI camera

10/24/2018, 2:48:11 PM
Italian designer Antonio de Rosa's concept envisages the iconic device rebranded as the 'Apple Phone' - in line with the Apple Watch and Apple TV. ✔ The new design would move the notch - which also includes the phone's facial recognition sensors, which he calls Face ID 2- to the top left of the screen ✔ The stylus would be a new addition to the iPhone range, similar to the S Pen which comes with Samsung's Note line ✔ 2x  Yes 208g (7.34 oz) iOS 12  $1099 (£1099) Gold, Space Grey, Silver



Apple made the iPhone more expensive, and it's going to provide a big boost to profits, analyst says

10/24/2018, 1:41:39 PM
The average price tag on Apple's flagship phones has become an increasingly important metric in recent quarters, as global smartphones sales slow amid market saturation.  ✔ Stephen Lam | Reuters Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, smiles during a demonstration of the newly released Apple products following the launch event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, September 12, 2018 ✔ Last year's $1,000 iPhone X was available for most of the quarter as well



Apple and Samsung fined over slow phones

10/24/2018, 12:23:03 PM
The firms have been accused by Italian authorities of building "planned obsolescence" into devices ✔ The BBC has contacted Apple and Samsung for comment ✔ Both firms must publish a declaration on their Italian websites telling consumers of the authority's decision ✔ It argued the move would prolong the life of devices ✔ The following month, over accusations of planned obsolescence in iPhones



Apple chief calls for strict EU-like privacy rules, derides 'data industrial complex' - Los Angeles Times

10/24/2018, 2:52:37 PM
Speaking at an international conference on data privacy, Apple CEO Tim Cook applauded European Union authorities for bringing in a strict new data privacy law in May and said the iPhone maker supports a U.S. federal privacy law. ✔ The head of Apple on Wednesday endorsed tough privacy laws for both Europe and the U.S. and renewed the technology giant's commitment to protecting personal data, which he warned was being weaponized against users ✔ And these stockpiles of personal data serve only to enrich only the companies that collect them, he said



Apple and Samsung fined for 'deliberately slowing phones' to prompt upgrades

10/24/2018, 3:55:43 PM
Italy's competition authority has fined Apple and Samsung €15m (13. ✔ Samsung insistently suggested to owners of its 2014 Note 4 phone to install a new version of Google's Android operating system intended for the more recent Note 7, the ACGM added ✔ In contrast, Samsung has always released software updates enabling our customers to have the best experience possible



5 things you really should know before you buy an iPhone XR deal

10/24/2018, 2:10:20 PM
XR now stands for Xtra Reading - but in a good way ✔ Oh 2018, you've been very kind to us mobile phone fans ✔ This is usually the point where we promote the virtues of buying your iPhone XR SIM-free and then combining it with one of the best standalone SIM only deals ✔ Prices certainly aren't going to go up, but just don't expect them to plummet completely



'This is surveillance': Apple boss takes aim at 'weaponisation' of customer data

10/24/2018, 1:15:18 PM
Tim Cook said customer data was being "weaponised with military efficiency" by companies to increase profit. ✔ If green is your favourite colour, you may find yourself reading a lot of articles or watching a lot of videos about the insidious threat from people who like orange, Cook said ✔ Reuters Privacy Apple Most Viewed in World Loading Please explain Our weekly podcast giving you insight into the stories that drive the nation



A new ‘smart firewall’ iPhone app promises to put your privacy before profits

10/24/2018, 1:14:13 PM
For weeks, a small team of security researchers and developers have been putting the finishing touches on a new privacy app, which its founder says can nix some of the hidden threats that mobile users face — often without realizing. Phones track your location, apps siphon off our data, and aggressi… ✔ Instead, taking a tried-and-tested approach from the team’s own research ✔ We don’t want to collect data that we don’t need, said Strafach ✔ The app works by generating a random set of VPN credentials to connect to the cloud ✔ The app’s early adopter program is open, including its premium options



Apple Planning Global Rollout of Streaming TV Service in 2019 | Digital Trends

10/24/2018, 2:59:41 PM
Despite the eventually shelving of its plans for a live TV streaming service, Apple is reportedly planning to launch a service in the first half of 2019 that would compete with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video -- first in the U.S., then in more than 100 countries around the world. ✔ For future programming, it has signed a multi-year deal with Oprah Winfrey, ordered a space drama from Battlestar Galactica reboot creator Ron Moore, and is reportedly planning an adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s novel Foundation , among other projects



Italy fines Apple and Samsung for pressuring customers to buy new phones through software updates

10/24/2018, 2:51:52 PM
Italian antitrust officials allege that Apple and Samsung pressured customers to download software updates that led to device malfunctions, which ultimately pushed customers to buy newer products. ✔ Lithium-ion batteries become less effective over time and are less capable of holding a charge, which can lead to a device abruptly shutting down ✔ Apple said it had changed its software last year for models of the iPhone 6 to improve power management during peak workloads to avoid unexpected shutdowns ✔ Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment



‘Our Own Information Is Being Weaponized.’ Apple CEO Tim Cook Slammed His Rivals on Privacy

10/24/2018, 2:19:38 PM
Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday endorsed tough privacy laws for both Europe and the U.S. and renewed the technology giant’s commitment to protecting personal data, which he warned was being “weaponized” against users. ✔ Text size (BRUSSELS) Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday endorsed tough privacy laws for both Europe and the U.S. and renewed the technology giant’s commitment to protecting personal data, which he warned was being weaponized against users ✔ And these stockpiles of personal data serve only to enrich only the companies that collect them, he said



Apple boss gives terrifying warning about the abuse of data

10/24/2018, 2:03:21 PM
Data can be used to 'magnify our worst human tendencies', CEO warns ✔ Watch more Apple finally explains iPhone XR's strange name Apple, which designs many of its products so that it cannot see users' data, has largely avoided the data privacy scandals that have enmeshed its rivals Google and Facebook this year ✔ Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Google CEO Sundar Pichai will share their views via video messages later in the day



Apple patent shows new way to create 3D printed models

10/24/2018, 12:51:11 PM
A patent filed by Apple Inc. shows a new method to print 3D models using triangular tessellation. The patent office approved the method, which breaks smooth surfaces into little triangles that approximate the shape of the original model, on October 23, 2018. The unique aspect of the patent involves… ✔ Sweet has patented at least 13 other 3D printing inventions according to 3D Printing Industry ✔ It simply means that a printing researcher at Apple is looking into the problem and has created a slightly more efficient method for designing 3D printed parts



How to Turn Off Subtitles on Netflix | Digital Trends

10/24/2018, 2:27:50 PM
Subtitles are great if you want or need them, but they can be a major headache if you’ve somehow turned them on by accident and can’t figure out how to get rid of them. Don't worry if you don't know how to turn off subtitles on Netflix, as it's fairly simple, no matter what device you're using. ✔ Subtitles are a useful and often downright necessary feature, but if someone watching on your account used subtitles to watch a foreign film , you might be confused when you go to catch up on Daredevil  and find the action covered up by unnecessary yellow text ✔ Step 3: Press the back button to exit out of the description page ✔ Apple TV Step 1: While your show or movie plays, swipe down on your remote ✔ Select Ease of Access , then Closed Captioning , and tick the Closed Captioning Off box



Manufacturing, service PMIs bounce back in October despite cost complaints

10/24/2018, 1:59:32 PM
The flash reading of IHS Markit’s manufacturing purchasing managers index rose to a five-month high of 55.9 in October from 55.6, while the flash services PMI rose to a two-month high of 54.7 from 53.5 in September. ✔ × However, managers complained about higher cost burdens and stretched domestic supply chains in the wake of trade tariffs, the group said ✔ Steve Goldstein Steve Goldstein is MarketWatch's Washington bureau chief ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment



All The Best Deals At Walmart Right Now

10/24/2018, 2:55:19 PM
Deals on air fryers, bookshelves, backpacks, iPads, and more! ✔ We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page ✔ Oh, and FYI prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication ✔ Price: $12.99 ($11.89 off the list price) 9



How to automatically turn on your lights when you get home

10/24/2018, 2:16:43 PM
Want all of your lights to turn as soon as you pull in the driveway? Here's how to do it. ✔ Few things have a bigger impact on the way our homes look and feel than our lights ✔ Enlarge Image Apple's Home app can trigger light as you come and go, and it comes with a couple of nice extra features to help you tweak the experience ✔ Click here for more info on how to put those features to use



The Bruising Brawl Over OLED

10/24/2018, 12:08:30 PM
Behind the inky picture of OLED display technology is a fight among some of the world's wealthiest electronics companies. ✔ It dominates the high-end market segments it’s in, from phones (Samsung’s $720 Galaxy S9) to televisions (LG’s $2,000 C8) ✔ We’re not going to take our foot off the accelerator ✔ A version of this article appears in the November 1, 2018 issue of Fortune with the headline Black And Blue All Over



The Fitbit Charge 3's battery lasts so long, you'll lose the charging cable

10/24/2018, 1:07:14 PM
Fitbit’s latest wearable is part fitness tracker, part smartwatch. Building on the Fitbit Charge 2, the Charge 3 has a sleeker look and more capabilities, for $150. We take a closer look at what the Charge 3 has to offer once it’s strapped to your wrist. ✔ With excellent battery life, an affordable $150 price tag, and a touchscreen display, the Charge 3 is a fitness tracker you can wear all day in a meeting and in the gym ✔ You can also set goals for metrics like calories or time for over 15 different types of exercises ✔ If you’re seeking a stylish but basic fitness tracker that is also capable of bringing you all of the alerts you need, the Charge 3 is a great choice



The Morning Download: Artificial Intelligence Starts With Data

10/24/2018, 12:39:56 PM
Deep within mighty artificial intelligence lies a weakness hearkening back to the earliest days of information technology. Bad or mistranslated data is worse than useless. ✔ A bundle of fiber optic cables lead to the server room of the Sberbank PJSC data processing center at the Skolkovo Innovation Center, in Moscow, Dec. 26, 2017 ✔ The WSJ's Douglas MacMillan recently talked to him about what makes a great X project, celebrating failure and the tech that will have the biggest impact in the years to come



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