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Apple will begin accepting Android devices as part of their in-store trade-in program, which encourages users to leave their current smartphone for an iPhone. Previously Apple only allowed customers to trade-in their old iPhone towards a new one, but starting today they will begin accepting Android devices as well. The program expansion, which was previously rumored, will now include select Android and BlackBerry devices. Apple has yet to specify which devices it will allow. Android users can now go into Apple Retail Stores in U.S., France, United Kingdom, and Italy to trade-in their current device towards the purchase of a new iPhone. If you are planning to make th…

Foxconn had a successful year, with a net profit increase of 22% over 2013, its highest earnings growth in five years, in part due to the popularity of Apple's new iPhones. Foxconn is Apple's primary manufacturing partner in China, building devices from iPhones and iPads to most of the Mac line. The contract between the two companies accounts for a good portion of Foxconn's revenue, and The Wall Street Journal links Apple's success with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus to the manufacturers growth: The world's largest contract manufacturer for electronics by revenue derives almost half of its revenue from its major client, Apple. The Cupertino, Calif. company sold…

T-Mobile has launched a revamped version of its coverage map that is based on what it calls "real-time customer experience" to offer a more accurate look at its footprint in the US. T-Mobile says the map on its website is based on "200 million actual customer usage data points every day" rather than just best estimates of its coverage. It also uses third-party customer data from sources like Inrix and others. Here's what visitors can expect when they check out the new T-Mobile coverage map: Customer-verified coverage based on actual customer usage, resulting in a vastly more transparent and accurate map, showing, for example, exactly where you can expect 4G LTE…

Fast & Furious: Legacy is now available for iOS and Android, just in time for the Furious 7 movie that is set to hit US theaters on April 3. The mobile game itself covers all seven films in the Fast & Furious series, taking players on a journey through the world of street racing. A variety of features are available in the title, including: All New Driving Modes: Dominate Classic Drag Races while perfecting all new action race modes including Street, Drift, Getaway and Takedown. Tear up the Streets of Iconic Movie Locations: Battle other crews through the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, Miami and Los Angeles. Run Your Own Crew: Recruit your friends for…

Ever heard a song on iTunes Radio that you later decided you wanted to purchase, but just couldn't remember what it was? It happens to all of us from time to time. Luckily, the iTunes app on your iPhone and iPad keeps a running record of all the songs you've listened to via iTunes Radio. It even shows you which station you heard it on. You can also listen to live previews of each song with just a tap. You've just got to know where to look. How to access your iTunes Radio play history on iOS Launch the iTunes app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap on the list icon in the upper right hand corner. Tap on Radio in the top navigation. Tap on the album cover of any song t…

[/url] Tim Cook has taken a public stand against legislation like Indiana's new Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Cook penned an editorial that appeared on the Washington Post Web site in which he called such legislation "something very dangerous" happening in states across the country. Critics of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and other similar bills and laws say that they make it easier for businesses to discriminate against gays, lesbians, transgender and others. Supporters of the Indiana law, which goes into effect in July, say that it protects individuals' religious liberty. Cook says such bills are "designed to enshrine discrimination in state …

Turns out that when you spend $10,000 or more on an Apple Watch, Apple will go out of their way to make sure you're taken care of. It's not terribly surprising to hear that Apple's planning to roll out the red carpet for Apple Watch Edition buyers. The solid 18-karat gold casings that will demand from $10,000 up to $17,000 are reportedly going to come with premium perks for customers, including private appointments in Apple Stores and a dedicated support line. According to 9to5Mac, the perks are many: Longer, Private Appointments: Apple plans to complete in-store Apple Watch Edition purchases during special appointments within a dedicated, private Apple Wa…

Addicted to Mr Jump but can't seem to get past a particular level? There's no denying that as fun as Mr Jump is, certain levels are incredibly challenging. While some levels just require lots of repetition and do overs in order to learn the lay of the land, others require a little more (unless you want to pay, of course). If you're having a hard time getting past a certain area, here are some tips and hints that can hopefully help you master even the toughest Mr Jump obstacles! 1. Where to tap Pay attention to where you're tapping on the screen. Never cover the obstacles coming up with your fingers. If you're left handed, you've got it made. Just tap on t…

Happy Saturday, iMore! Because Rich is awesome, he's letting us run some of his Mac-themed comics from the Diesel Sweeties archive on weekends. Bonus comics, woo! We hope you enjoy. Read more comics from the Pixel Project on iMore.com. Continue reading...

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A new breakthrough promises much better solid state disk (SSD) storage capacity. Could future a MacBook sport multiple terabytes of storage? Both Intel and Micron have announced the development of 3D NAND, a new form of computer storage that promises dramatically increased density compared to the flash storage found in today's Macs. In 3D NAND, layers of flash cells are stacked on top of one another to increase storage density. Planar NAND, the technology now used, is pretty close to its density limit, according to a new report on Wired. When you cut through the technical language, the net result is that 2.5-inch SSDs could come in 10TB capacities, compared …

So your out of warranty iPhone has a busted headphone jack. If you'd rather fix it on your own instead of buying a new iPhone, you've come to the right place. The symptoms of a broken headphone jack are similar in all models, and can include audio cutting in and out or no audio at all. In some cases, loud speaker audio won't work because your iPhone thinks headphones are plugged in when they're really not. If any of these issues sound like something you've experienced, we'll walk you step by step through the repair process. We'll also link you to all the parts and tools you'll need to get the job done right the first time. The difficulty of a headphone jack replacem…

Future Shop parent Best Buy is consolidating, with some stores closing, other rebranding. Best Buy outlined its plans in a statement released today, saying it had conducted a review of its Canadian operations before making these changes. Roughly half the locations will survive the cuts. Best Buy stated: The result of this review is the closure of 66 Future Shop locations, effective today. Concurrently, an additional 65 Future Shop stores will be temporarily closed for one week as they begin their transition to the Best Buy brand. The company will now have a total of 192 locations across Canada, including 136 large-format stores and 56 Best Buy Mobile stores. …

If Apple sticks to pattern, we've got a similarly designed iPhones 6s coming our way this year, and a redesigned iPhones 7 coming our way next. It's been six months since the launch of the current generation iPhones, so it seems like as good a time as any to start dreaming about the next. From 2007 to now we've gone from 3.5 to 5.5 inches, 480x320 to 1920x1080, EDGE to LTE-Advanced, dumb mics and buttons to Siri and Touch ID, and much, much more. Where could we go next? If Apple came to you and asked what you'd like to see in the iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, or potentially even iPhone 6c coming our way this year, what would you tell the company? 4-inch model for o…

Back in 2001, Apple's retail store initiative was new, and one web site tracked every move the company made. Now that web site is winding down. A hearty farewell to Gary Allen, who for almost the last decade and a half has reported on Apple's retail store machinations on his ifo Apple Store blog. On Friday Allen posted a blog entry entitled My Work Here is Done, declaring "a happy ending" to his blog. Back in 2001, It seemed like I was the only person studying the stores. In fact, most onlookers were skeptical of the stores' future success. more recently, interest in Apple retail has expanded to financial analysts, designers, architects and other special …

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Amazon currently has a pretty good deal going on the recently-released CarPlay-sporting Pioneer AVH-4100NEX — dropping the price of the unit to just $569.95. While the unit carries an MSRP of $700, Amazon's deal marks it down from its previous list price of $849.99. While it's still a tad expensive, the discount makes it a bit easier to get some CarPlay into your vehicle. In case you're unfamiliar with CarPlay, all you need to do is connect an iPhone 5 or later to the head unit and CarPlay will take over, allowing you to control everything from navigation to music and phone calls right from the screen in your dash. The AVH-4100NEX unit that Amazon is offering u…

Do the same things over and over again on your Mac? Apple's Automator can help. If you've ever taken stock of the factory-installed apps included on your Mac, you've probably seen Automator but you may have never used it. What exactly is Automator and what can it do? That's the subject of a new How To at Macworld UK from Kenny Hemphill. Automator's name is pretty self-explanatory. It helps Mac users create workflows to automate tasks. If there's something you do over and over again that you'd like to just have happen, Automator can really help. Workflows are often described as 'recipes' and with good reason. Like recipes for food, they take a defined list…

Snapchat has partnered with Square to make sending secure cash payments to your friends just as easy as sending a photo. To get started with Snapcash you'll need to be 18 or older and have a US issued debit card. Once you link your debit card information to your Snapchat account, you're ready to start sending and receiving Snapcash! Follow along and we'll walk you through the entire process of how to link your information and how to make sure it stays secure. How to sign up for Snapcash with Snapchat for iPhone Before you can send Snapcash, you'll have to link your debit card to your Snapchat account. You'll only need to complete this process once: Launch t…

Tim Cook isn't just Apple's CEO, he's increasingly the company's and the industry's voice for inclusivity and equality. As such, it should come as no surprise that Tim Cook has taken to Twitter to speak out on the potentially discriminatory new legislation being proposed and passed in Arkansa and Indiana. Apple is open for everyone. We are deeply disappointed in Indiana's new law and calling on Arkansas Gov. to veto the similar #HB1228. — Tim Cook (@tim_cook) March 27, 2015 He also spoke about Apple's commitment to treating customers equally, whoever they are. Around the world, we strive to treat every customer the same — regardless of where they come…

Jim Dalrymple has put together a special edition of The Loop Magazine focused completely on the Apple Watch. Both Peter Cohen and I have pieces in it, as do many others. If you're interested in the Apple Watch, and if you're reading this, you likely are, you owe it to yourself to check out the issue. From The Loop The latest issue of The Loop Magazine is available on the App Store for both iPhone and iPad. I took a different approach with this issue, focusing entirely on Apple's forthcoming Apple Watch. You can download the app free and preview each of the articles at no cost. You can purchase a monthly subscription, and get access to all issues for just $1.99 a …