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Apple launching iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in India on October 17
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India will be one of the 155 countries that will get the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus before the end of the year, as Apple's Indian website states that both devices will launch in the country on October 17. Pricing details haven't been announced yet, but it is encouraging to see Apple taking a proactive stance in the country. Larger screened devices are traditionally well-received in India, so it should be interesting to see how much the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus will be priced in the country. Indian readers, are you excited about the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus? Share your thoughts in the comments. Looking to score a free iPhone 6? Leave a comment here to be eligible t…
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Hands on with Apple Watch!
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The Apple Watch doesn't ship until 2015 but I've already had a chance to try it on and see it in action. With 38mm and 42mm screen size options, standard, sport, and edition collections, you can customize both software and hardware to suit your own fashion sense, including up to gold plated finishes and dancing Mickey Mouse clock faces. So, what's it like? It's new. The digital crown allows for zoom, scroll, and Home access without having to cover the small screen with big fingers. Water resistant but not waterproof — think rain or shower not swimming or diving — it can run both WatchKit actionable notifications and glance widgets and, coming later, native apps as …
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iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus specs
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Apple today announced the biggest iPhones yet, literally and figuratively. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus clock in at 4.7-inches and 5.5-inches, the largest iPhones that Apple has ever rleased. They're also the most powerful, and the thinnest, and the most this and the best that. There's a lot to the new iPhones when you get down to the nitty gritty, and we've got it all for you right here. iPhone 6 iPhone 6 Plus OS iOS 8 iOS 8 Screen Size 4.7 inches 5.5 inches Screen Resolution 1334x750 (326ppi) 1920x1080 (401ppi) Screen Type IPS LED IPS LED Processor 64-bit Apple A8 64-bit Apple A8 Coprocessor M8 motion coprocessor M8 motion coprocessor Storage 16GB/64GB/1…
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iOS 8 Gold Master seeded for developers
by Guest Jerry Hildenbrand- 0 replies
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Apple announced that iOS 8 will be available for everyone starting September 17, but for those on the beta track the gold master should be available shortly (edit — it's live now). The update will be available starting now through the Apple Developer Portal. A gold master is the last hurrah of the beta cycle, and unless any show-stopping bugs are found at the last minute should be identical to the final release. If you're on the beta track, be sure to be on the lookout for this one. Continue reading...
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Apple bids a quiet farewell on its website to the iPod Classic
by Guest John Callaham- 0 replies
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Apple has not only updated its website in the wake of the iPhone 6 and Apple Watch reveal, but it also used that revamp to also put an end to one of its old media players. Yes, the iPod Classic, with its old fashioned but roomy hard drive and its click wheel, is no longer available for sale on the Apple.com site. This is truly the end of an era for Apple, as the iPod Classic is the last version of the original iPod that Apple launched way back in 2001. It started Apple's transition from being just a PC company into a leader in delivering entertainment and media in new ways. The last version of the iPod Classic has not been updated in several years and there's been to…
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iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus UK pricing: From £539 and £619
by Guest Richard Devine- 0 replies
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The UK Apple Store is now back and with it comes the all important off contract pricing for the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in addition to the revised pricing for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c. Here's how it all breaks down. iPhone 5s: 16GB - £459, 32GB - £499 iPhone 5c: 8GB - £319 iPhone 6: 16GB - £539, 64GB - £619, 128GB - £699 iPhone 6 Plus: 16GB - £619, 64GB - £699, 128GB - £789 So, if you're going big and big, you're going to be handing over more than a 128GB MacBook Air. So with these prices, who's buying what? Source: Apple Store UK Continue reading...
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Apple announces Apple Pay in press release
by Guest John Callaham- 0 replies
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Apple has now issued its official press release for Apple Pay, its new electronic payment system that will launch sometime in October 2014 as an update for iOS 8 for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in the US. Apple Announces Apple Pay Transforming Mobile Payments with an Easy, Secure & Private Way to Pay CUPERTINO, California―September 9, 2014―Apple® today announced Apple Pay™, a new category of service that will transform mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay. Apple Pay works with iPhone® 6 and iPhone 6 Plus through a groundbreaking NFC antenna design, a dedicated chip called the Secure Element, and the security and convenience of Touc…
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Google Play Movies & TV finally delivers offline video playback on iPhone, iPad
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If you have purchased any movies or TV shows through iTunes competitor Google Play Movies & TV, Google has finally delivered an update to its iOS app that brings offline playback for your video content. Now, you no longer need an Internet connection to play your favorite purchased or rented videos as you can pre-download them for later playback. Along with offline playback, which would be good for frequent flyers who may not have a connection in the friendly skies, here is the complete change log for the app, which is now in version 1.2.0: Download and play your videos anywhere, without an Internet connection Accessibility improvements Stability improvement…
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Best personal investment apps for iPhone: Grow your portfolio on the go!
by Guest Allyson Kazmucha- 0 replies
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Looking for the best iPhone apps to help you better manage your investment portfolio while on the go? Whether you've already got a 401k and other types of holdings or you're just starting to think about investing, there are lots of App Store apps that can do everything from offer advice to tracking your positions live. No matter what your investment needs are, there's something for everyone. These are currently the best personal investment apps available for iPhone that can help you invest smarter and manage all your assets on the go! Acorns Acorns is a brand new investment service that's geared towards younger generations that may not feel comfortable with bi…
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Apple.com turns into a countdown to the iPhone 6
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If you go to Apple.com today or tomorrow morning, you'll get a big 'ole countdown clock, ticking away the hours, minutes, and seconds until the big iPhone 6 reveal tomorrow. They don't say that it's for the iPhone 6 (it's Apple's "special event", which they'll be livestreaming on Apple.com), but we all know that's what's about to happen. We'll be there in San Francisco at 10AM Pacific time (1PM US Eastern, 5PM GMT/UTC) to bring you all the very latest from Apple, which may well include an iWatch-type wearable thing. That's what we're expecting, but what about you? Continue reading...
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Microsoft said to be adding share extension support to OneNote for iOS 8
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It looks like Microsoft could support share extensions in its OneNote app after the release of iOS 8. The extension would allow users to save websites, attachments, and more to their OneNote notebook using the standard iOS share sheet. An apparently leaked Microsoft video details the extension, which would be available to anyone who has the OneNote app installed on a device running iOS 8. From MacRumors: As demoed in the video above, a OneNote button in Safari (accessed via the share sheet) will let users quickly clip articles and information from the web, automatically inserting content into the OneNote app. The OneNote Share Extension will also allow users to expo…
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Hands-on with Apple CarPlay from Pioneer: Same great experience without a new car
by Guest Richard Devine- 0 replies
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Apple CarPlay has been a real thing for a while now, though we're not yet seeing it actually out on the roads – incredibly expensive Ferraris not withstanding. Of course, for those of us who want the experience without buying a new vehicle, third party units are what we'll be looking at. Like this one from Pioneer. It isn't ready to hit the market just yet, but priced around €1000 it's a huge chunk of change less than a new car. And at IFA 2014 this past week in Berlin, we got to take a sneak peek at it. The CarPlay part is the same system we've been seeing teased for months now, but it's always better to see it actually working in person. A few trade show related de…
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Today, as a part of our regular Update Tuesday process, we released four security bulletins – one rated Critical and three rated Important in severity – to address 42 Common Vulnerabilities & Exposures (CVEs) in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, .NET Framework, and Lync Server. We encourage you to apply all of these updates, but for those who need to prioritize, we recommend focusing on the Critical update first.
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Today we released four security bulletins addressing 42 unique CVE’s. One bulletin has a maximum severity rating of Critical and the other three have maximum severity Important. This table is designed to help you prioritize the deployment of updates appropriately for your environment. Bulletin Most likely attack vector Max Bulletin Severity Max Exploitability Index Rating Platform mitigations and key notes MS14-052(Internet Explorer) Victim browses to a malicious webpage.
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Deal of the Day: Ventev 1A Lightning Charger with USB Port
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Today Only: Buy the Ventev 1A Lightning Charger with USB Port for only $17.95! With Ventev's 1A Lightning Charger with USB port you can keep your device juiced up while your passenger does the same, right off the same cable! This dual output car charger works with any lightning device, iPad or iPhone. Continue reading...
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Mac Thunderbolt portable drive roundup: The best fast drives for your Mac laptop
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For this roundup, I'm looking specifically at portable external hard drives equipped with Thunderbolt interfaces. They have to be bus-powered, small enough to comfortably fit in a bag or backpack and made by a company that has more than a passing familiarity with the Mac in order to make the cut. Elgato Thunderbolt Drive+ The current king of the mountain of portable Thunderbolt drive performance is Elgato's Thunderbolt Drive+. It's equipped with Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 interfaces, but inside it uses a Solid State Drive (SSD) mechanism made by Plextor — no hard drive here, pure flash storage for maximum speed. Plextor's flash drive chips are rated for use in se…
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T-Mobile guarantees the best trade-in price on your used iPad and iPhone
by Guest Rich Edmonds- 0 replies
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T-Mobile today announced the US carrier will be guaranteeing the best trade-in prices for customers looking to upgrade their iPhone and/or iPad. The company aims to best AT&T, Sprint and Verizon by offering $50, as well as the difference back, if consumers find a better deal elsewhere. It's for a limited time only and kicks off on September 17. T-Mobile will monitor the market and adjust trade-in prices accordingly. If you happen to find a better deal after trading in with T-Mobile, all one has to do is contact the carrier and confirm details as to where, when and for how much the better deal was for that particular device. $50 will then be rebated as credit on t…
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Save up to 60% on SanDisk memory products from Amazon today
by Guest Harish Jonnalagadda- 0 replies
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Amazon's Gold Box deal of the day has a wide variety of SanDisk products on offer, with USB drives, microSD cards and SSDs on sale. Here's the breakdown: SanDisk Ultra 128 GB Micro SDXC for $99 – down from $129 SanDisk Ultra 64 GB Micro SDXC for $31 – down from $64 SanDisk Extreme Pro 960 GB SSD for $449 – down from $699 SanDisk Extreme Pro 480 GB SSD for $259 – down from $429 Amazon is also offering deals on a bunch of other SanDisk products. Source: Amazon Continue reading...
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Twitter's testing 'buy' buttons so you can buy stuff through Twitter's app
by Guest Derek Kessler- 0 replies
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In case Twitter wasn't putting enough stuff in your face, you might soon see a "buy" button in the official Twitter app. Yep, the same Twitter that's pulling in to your stream the favorites of people you follow (and sometimes even people you don't follow) now wants to urge you to tap on that buy button. Twitter is partnering initially with shopping platform Fancy, direct creatives seller Gumroad, Musictoday, and mobile payments company Stripe. In our test, an entire purchase can be completed in just a few taps. After tapping the "Buy" button, you will get additional product details and be prompted to enter your shipping and payment information. Once that's entered a…
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Apple could choke off Android supply in the U.S. with iPhone 6's heavy shipping volume
by Guest Chuong H Nguyen- 0 replies
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It might be hard to find another smartphone readily in stock on store shelves other than the iPhone for the next few months leading into the busy holiday season. Thanks to Apple already ordering heavy shipping capacity for the anticipated iPhone 6 models out of China, where most phones are manufactured these days, couriers like FedEx and UPS may not have capacity to accommodate Apple's rivals.TechCrunch reports: According to several sources, Apple has already begun flexing its supply chain muscles by shipping so many units of upcoming devices from its manufacturing facilities to sales outlets that it is causing delays for other manufacturers. Apple shipments via …
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Apple reportedly upgrading iBeacons, NFC ahead of iPhone 6 and mobile payments launch
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Apple appears to be upgrading the iBeacon receivers in it's retail stores ahead of the expected launch of the iPhone 6. The new beacons will make location tracking within Apple's stores more accurate. Apple also updated their EasyPay in-store checkout system earlier this year, equipping the system with NFC capability. Additonally, long-time Apple partner Disney is getting in on the NFC action, according to 9to5Mac: Speaking of NFC, sources at Disney tell us that the entire chain of stores is being equipped this week with new credit card machines that support NFC. It's unconfirmed if the Disney NFC installations are related to the upcoming iPhone 6 launch, but given …
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Editor's desk: The big one
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There was an energy preceding WWDC 2014. Anyone who knew anything had a look about them. Just wait until you see what we have planned for you!. And then we got iOS 8, OS X Yosemite, and the biggest functional increase and developer SDK since the addition of the App Store in 2008. That same type of energy is preceding the September 9 event. It's product guys instead of software engineers, but it's the same look. Just wait until you see what we have planned for you!. This, as they say, is the big one. I don't want to set expectation too high. Apple won't be introducing any iOS devices that pour latte's from the lightning port. The laws of physics, chemistry, and economic…
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Media picks of the week: J Mascis, God Help the Girl, What If and more!
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Every week Apple adds tons of new media content on iTunes — music, books, movies and more. It's impossible to keep up with all of it, but it's not impossible to pick out the very best. Here they are! This week we've got new music from the founder of Dinosaur Jr., a new movie from the lead singer of Belle & Sebastian, the first book from the creator of the xkcd webcomic and more! Tied to a Star - J Mascis Dinosaur Jr. founder J Mascis is back with another solo album. Tied To a Star is a natural progression from 2011's Several Shades of Why — Mascis continues to explore a gentler side to his musical persona here than the quiet/loud sensibility of Dinosaur Jr. Hi…
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Deal of the Day: Amzer Hard Shell Case for iPhone 5/5S
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Today Only: Buy the Amzer Hard Shell Case for iPhone 5/5S for only $6.95! This lightweight hard shell case features impact resistance in an extremely slim profile design, showcasing your iPhone 5's form and style. The back is textured for an enhanced grip and you can take your pick from 7 different colors! Continue reading...
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Is privacy dead? Security experts Michael Gregg and Kevin Blackman examine the many ways in which apps and services can promote your private information. 1. Some Apps Store Personal Data In Clear Text Gregg, the founder and CEO of Superior Solutions, wants everyone to remember what happened with Starbucks. "We found out that the Starbucks app was actually keeping personal information on your phone in clear text!" Gregg told Benzinga. If an attacker obtained the user's phone (or a device storing a backup of the phone), that information could be viewed with little effort. 2. Most People Don't Know How To Use Dropbox Dropbox is a fairly easy service …
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