Month: October 2017

Snap’s Evan Spiegel touts first year Spectacles sales, using the iPod as a comparison

October 4, 2017 admin

Speaking at the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit this afternoon, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel touted how many units of the Snapchat Spectacles the company has sold. Spiegel said the company has sold around 150,000 of the camera glasses during the first year of availability – a number he’s proud of based on first year iPod…

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Philips Hue retroactively adds HomeKit features to tap, dimmer switch and motion sensor

October 3, 2017 admin

Philips is retroactively adding HomeKit support and features to several existing Hue accessories through the latest software update. Hue tap, dimmer switch, and motion sensor all gain compatibility with Apple’s Home app and automation features when used with the second-gen bridge. more… 9to5Mac

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Nike+ Run Club app updated with new Apple Watch Nike+ features ahead of device launch

October 3, 2017 admin

In preparation of this week’s release of the Nike+ version of Apple Watch Series 3, Nike on Monday updated its Nike+ Run Club app with a new Audio Guided Runs feature, a social networking function called Cheers and other features highlighted during the device’s unveiling last month. AppleInsider – Frontpage News

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New ‘Local Data Mode’ coming soon to iOS to prevent DJI drones from sharing location information

October 2, 2017 admin

Following complaints from the public and the U.S. Department of Defense, DJI has rolled out a Local Data Mode update to prevent controlled drones from connecting to the internet, and sharing location information with servers located throughout the world — including China. AppleInsider – Frontpage News

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Video – iPhone 8 Plus A11 Bionic versus iPhone 7 Plus A10 Fusion performance test

October 2, 2017 admin

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus come loaded with Apple’s new A11 Bionic processor. AppleInsider takes a look at everything it brings to the table, and how it compares to the A10 Fusion from the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. AppleInsider – Frontpage News

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Friday 5: Awesome Apple Watch apps to try this weekend [Video]

October 2, 2017 admin

My hands-on look at the Apple Watch Series 3 is still forthcoming, but I have to say that I’ve been extremely impressed by the potential and speed of this device. The Series 3 is, in my opinion, what the original Apple Watch aspired to be. The hardware has not only increased in efficiency and speed,…

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Court says the FBI will be allowed to keep San Bernardino iPhone unlocking details a secret

October 1, 2017 admin

As detailed in a new report from ZDNet, the FBI will not be required to disclose how it unlocked the San Bernardino terrorist’s iPhone early last year. The decision comes after several major news organizations filed a Freedom of Information lawsuit to reveal the tool and its price. more… 9to5Mac

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Weibo to increase censorship as it faces pressure from Chinese regulators

October 1, 2017 admin

After facing intensifying pressure from Chinese regulators, Weibo announced this week that it has hired 1,000 “supervisors” whose primary responsibility will be to censor content on the social media platform. The move marks a new turn of censorship for Weibo, one of the most popular social media networks in China… more… 9to5Mac

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Apple shows off Portrait Lighting feature in new iPhone 8 Plus video

October 1, 2017 admin

Apple today has shared a new advertisement for the iPhone 8 Plus touting the new Portrait Lighting feature. The video was uploaded to Apple’s YouTube channel and comes in at 38 seconds, showcasing the various new effects that Portrait Lighting offers. more… 9to5Mac

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