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Apple Day – Apple, iPod, iPad, iPhone, iTouch, iMac, iBook
A deep dive into recently released HomePod firmware reveals a few bits of information regarding the operation of Apple’s "iPhone 8" virtual home button, specifically in relation to app and user interactions. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple’s assembly partners are already working full-tilt on three new iPhones for this fall, acccording to one report, differing from a recent claim that the "iPhone 8" won’t enter mass production until mid-September. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
As promised, Apple on Tuesday released the first episode of "Carpool Karaoke: The Series" to Apple Music subscribers, the firm’s second attempt at original episodic programming. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
During its earnings report this afternoon, Disney announced that it will cut ties with Netflix in favor of creating its own streaming service. Come 2019, Disney says that it will launch its own streaming service, while the long-awaited ESPN streaming service will launch in early 2018… more… 9to5Mac
It seems there’s not much AI can’t do these days. Whether it’s drive a car, improve music discovery, retouch photos or narrate the world to blind people. And now machine learning can even look through your Instagram feed to decide whether you are clinically depressed … more… 9to5Mac
iOS 11 beta 5 has been released to developers, and as expected, it contains quite a few changes and tweaks. A new FaceTime dial out tone makes an appearance for the first time, along with an updated iPad multitasking splash screen, and a needed security enhancement for trusting connected computers. Watch our hands-on video walkthrough…
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In a new interview published on Monday, the minds behind "Carpool Karaoke: The Series" talk about the bit’s breakout success, transforming the segment into a full-fledged TV series and why Apple Music was the right fit. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple is reportedly among several companies in talks to buy up the complete film and music library of Eros Group, an Indian movie production studio with a number of famous Bollywood hits. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
The Apple HomePod firmware is turning out to be the gift that keeps on giving. Today, developer Guilherme Rambo dug up the following strings inside seemingly confirming the upcoming HDR 4K AppleTV and some other details. more… 9to5Mac
Touch ID on the iPhone 8 has been one of the biggest points of contention thus far. While it was initially believed that the fingerprint technology would be embedded beneath the display itself, more recent reports have said that Apple was unable to achieve such a feat and Touch ID might be replaced with Face…
Apple’s running list of providers offering support for single sign-on streaming authentication grew exponentially this week with the addition of 438 cable and satellite television companies, including firms offering services in Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Earlier today, developers uncovered the latest piece of information in the HomePod’s firmware: a potential upcoming Apple TV model with 4K support and more. Now, iHelp highlights yet another new iPhone 8 detail from the HomePod firmware, this time related to Face ID… more… 9to5Mac
The Kwikset Premis is a lot of things. It’s a HomeKit compatible connected deadbolt with a nice touch number pad with well-lit numerals. It’s also a disappointment. We reviewed it for an extended period and found all the wrinkles. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
[Update: John Gruber adds that a new form factor is coming this year too: “It’s hard to overstate just how big a deal this could be. No mention in Businessweek’s report, though, of the all-new form factor that I’ve heard is coming for this year’s new watches.” This would mark the first external change since…
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The Apple Pencil will become more powerful and useful than ever with this fall’s release of iOS 11, giving users the ability to instantly begin drawing and taking notes as soon as the stylus is in hand. AppleInsider offers a closer look at how the new feature will work on the iPad Pro. AppleInsider –…
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