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Apple knocked its big iPad and Mac event out of the park

10/31/2018, 5:19:39 PM
After one of the most disappointing iPhone events in recent memory just one month ago, Apple came back in October with a very impressive showing. ✔ Both accessories now click onto the tablet using special magnets and connectors, and get all their power directly from the tablet ✔ It wasn't perfect 90 minutes could have been trimmed down, even if it wasn't as long as the two-hour September event but my excitement for Apple's new products continued long after the show ended, and I could not say the same for last month's event


Apple Updates MacBook Air With Better Screen But Worse Keyboard

10/31/2018, 7:02:48 PM
Almost every feature was improved. ✔ Fast and accurate with a firm feeling as each key noticeably depresses upon being struck, it’s always a joy to type on ✔ Combined with the fantastic new features like the retina screen and lighter weight, it would make one of the killer laptop of all time ✔ So I guess I’m still waiting for the perfection of the form


5 Things Apple Didn't Announce at Its iPad and Mac Event

10/31/2018, 4:45:48 PM
Where are you, AirPower? ✔ If nothing else, Apple is the subject of countless rumors ✔ Apple TV Service (and Hardware Refresh) All signs are pointing to Apple launching its own TV-subscription service ✔ There was no update to the iMac or iMac Pro and an iPad Mini refresh wasn’t discussed


Adding USB-C to the iPad isn’t enough to fix Apple’s messy port strategy

10/31/2018, 5:04:04 PM
Welcome to Dongle Hell (USB-C edition). ✔ If you buy an iPad Pro, Apple does not sell a single pair of wired headphones that you can connect without a dongle ✔ bad, to put it mildly, although there’s hope in releases from Google and OnePlus.) If you own a fancy pair of Lightning headphones (or even the EarPods that Apple includes with its iPhones that are the default option for many users), there is no way to connect them to your iPad or your MacBook Air ✔ And the only way to find out may be trial and error ✔ Is that worth putting up with a new layer of dongle despair


Why the new MacBook Air isn’t ‘a bigger MacBook’

10/31/2018, 6:04:25 PM
For Intel chips, cooling is everything. ✔ Outside of gaming laptops with giant vents, portable machines usually can't ✔ It was always intended to be an ultra-portable that can, for most people, be the only computer they need ✔ Apple is betting that this low-power chip, paired with active cooling, can do the same job as the original Air's beefier processor


The iPad Pro isn’t an Xbox competitor, even with console-like specs

10/31/2018, 5:12:01 PM
Tablets provide one type of gaming experience that can’t compare to consoles. ✔ Fun games that don’t take themselves too seriously, like Fortnite , have proved that there’s a space for console games to exist on mobile devices like iPhones and iPads, but they’re still not the same as playing on a console with a proper controller


Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile reportedly won't support eSIM until late 2018

10/31/2018, 4:01:16 PM
The carriers delayed support because of technical problems. ✔ Based on our discussions with Apple, we believe these concerns will be resolved quickly and you should be able to add our great Verizon service on your secondary line before the end of the year ✔ iOS 12.1 has arrived: It delivers Group FaceTime, new emoji and dual-SIM capability


The Mac mini's price jump has crept into iMac territory. How do they compare?

10/31/2018, 7:55:12 PM
iMac, Mac mini, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air, there are a lot of different Macs to choose from these days. Thanks to the updated specs and increase in price of the Mac mini, it's begun to creep up to the base model iMac. In this guide, we now put up the specs against each other to see which is a better buy. ✔ This is where the Mac mini crosses into iMac territory ✔ It is a slight inconvenience that might be a deciding factor for some ✔ The higher-end iMacs are well worth the money, but the base models won’t be worth buying again until they’ve been updated with some faster components


Hospital finds helium leaks caused iPhones and Apple Watches to freeze

10/31/2018, 4:41:02 PM
An IT employee at a Chicago hospital discovered a bizarre phenomenon that temporarily turns iPhones and Apple Watches into very expensive paperweights. ✔ The incident began on October 8th when Woolridge began receiving several calls that cellphones weren't working in the building ✔ As it turns out, Apple recently made the switch from using quartz oscillator clocks to MEMS-based clocks ✔ After that, the device can be turned on and operated as usual


Apple Pulls WatchOS 5.1 After Users Report Issues with the Update | Digital Trends

10/31/2018, 5:17:21 PM
Apple officially pulled its WatchOS 5.1 software update following several reports that it's causing issues to the Apple Watch. A small group of users installed the update only to find their watch has been bricked, and is stuck on the Apple logo. The company has yet to release a fix for the problem. ✔ Julian Chokkattu/Digital Trends If you downloaded Apple’s WatchOS 5.1 on your Apple Watch, it’s better to wait before hitting that install button ✔ WatchOS 5 first launched last month, following Apple’s annual hardware event each fall ✔ While it was the most exciting feature introduced on the smartwatch, it’s not even available yet Apple says the supporting app will be released later this year


Apple forced to pull watchOS 5 update after it bricked users watches

10/31/2018, 6:22:57 PM
The update went live on Tuesday alongside the release of iOS 12.1 and, not long after, a number of Apple Watch Series 4 owners reported facing issues. Apple has since pulled the update. ✔ Apple has temporarily removed the watchOS 5.1 software update after some users said it bricked their flashy new wearables ✔ It's unclear what the cause of the bug is, which causes the Watch to get stuck on the Apple logo boot screen after the update is installed ✔ The digital crown, which is used to scroll through lists, has been overhauled to include haptic feedback


Daily Crunch: Waymo can go driverless in California

10/31/2018, 5:00:27 PM
The Daily Crunch is TechCrunch’s roundup of our biggest and most important stories. If you’d like to get this delivered to your inbox every day at around 9am Pacific, you can subscribe here: 1. Waymo, take the wheel: Self-driving cars go fully driverless on California roads The Alphabet… ✔ The Daily Crunch is TechCrunch’s roundup of our biggest and most important stories ✔ Photo Credit: Susan Watts/NY Daily News via Getty Images 3 ✔ Up close and hands-on with the new iPad Pro The new Pro, which Apple unveiled yesterday, marks what is arguably the single largest design change to the iPad line in its eight-and-a-half-year existence


Tech or treat! Here are 5 apps to download on Halloween

10/31/2018, 4:48:37 PM
There are some smart ways to keep tabs on your little goblins as they roam the neighborhood collecting treats on Halloween. ✔ It also shows battery life, so you’ll know if their phone dies before they make it back home ✔ Tech required: A smartphone that travels with your trick-or-treaters ✔ Parents have the ability to send a help alert to others in the area using a panic button if a child goes missing


CEOs at Trump event have given $64,000 to Republicans

10/31/2018, 5:09:30 PM
The White House has planned a “Pledge to America’s Workers” event for Wednesday afternoon, with media reports noting President Donald Trump will appear with seven CEOs. Three of those CEOs have made sizable donations to Republican groups. ✔ He has contributed at least $45,500 to Republican groups during the current election cycle, including to Gary Palmer for Congress and the Palmer Victory Committee, which support a Republican congressman from Alabama ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment


Investors should look forward to a green wave after the midterm election

10/31/2018, 7:46:07 PM
Investors focused on the long-term don’t fear a wave that is red or blue; they look forward to the green. ✔ While some shift in power is expected, and priced into the market early in the year, the magnitude of that shift and the impact that will have on policy is unknown until late in the year ✔ Peter Mallouk is the CEO and CIO of Creative Planning, managing more than $35 billion ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment


FDA promises forceful steps to halt ‘health tragedy’ of teen e-cigarette use

10/31/2018, 6:17:41 PM
Officials have called it an “accelerating epidemic.” ✔ We appreciated the opportunity to meet with the FDA to share our thoughts and look forward to addressing this problem while preserving the long-term promise of potential harm reduction products, a spokesman said ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment


US stocks jump as tech bounces back at end of rough month

10/31/2018, 7:34:23 PM
Dow climbs 400 points with strong earnings lifting spirits ✔ Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange ✔ Amazon.com Inc and Apple Inc, other members of the FAANG group, climbed as well ✔ Growth stocks, broadly, are closing the gap with value a little ✔ They've been underperforming them by a decent amount ✔ That's provided a bit of support for tech overall, Dowdall said


Wall Street jumps as tech bounces back at end of blistering month

10/31/2018, 6:52:28 PM
U.S. stocks rebounded for a second day on Wednesday, as investors snapped up bea... ✔ REUTERS/Brendan McDermid The high-flying group has powered U.S. stock market’s decade-long bull run, but fears of rising borrowing costs, global trade disputes and possible slowdown in U.S. corporate profits have pummeled the stocks recently ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles


Tech resurgence, earnings lift mood at end of brutal month

10/31/2018, 5:22:13 PM
U.S. stocks rose for a second day on Wednesday, as investors snapped up beaten-d... ✔ The Nasdaq Composite .IXIC was up 157.05 points, or 2.19 percent, at 7,318.70 ✔ Although the S&P 500 is on track to post its first two-day gains for the month on Wednesday, it is still set for its worst monthly performance in more than seven years ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles


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