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In this week’s HomeKit Insider Podcast, we talk about the details of the new HomeKit update to the Arlo Pro 3, review the Belkin Wemo, and more.HomeKit Insider: A new AppleInsider podcastThe biggest news is that Arlo has rolled out HomeKit support for its Pro 3 Floodlight Cam which brings not only camera support, but…
A selection of Apple Stores in mainland China have resumed in-store Today at Apple education sessions on a limited basis.Today at Apple includes sessions on how to use the Procreate art appNine Apple Stores in China have now completed their first Today at Apple sessions following the coronavirus outbreak. Each appear to be running the…
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Apple last week confirmed reports of an iPhone 12 delay that will go on sale ‘a few weeks later’ than the usual late-September timeframe. A supply-chain report claims to offer a little more detail, suggesting that the new models will go on sale in two stages. That idea is of course not without precedent. We…
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Announced on Monday morning, the deal, worth $450 million, will establish a long-term commitment to partnership with ADT and will give Google a 6.6% share of the company.The move will combine Google Nest’s hardware with ADT’s installation, service, and monitoring. Google Nest customers will be offered both DIY and professionally installed security services.”We’re excited to…
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Apple’s latest stock valuation means Warren Buffett’s stock holdings are now worth three times what he originally paid for them, starting in 2016.Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren BuffettTwo weeks after his Apple stake was valued at $91.3 billion, investor Warren Buffett has seen that rise to around $104 billion. It follows Apple’s rising share value, which had…
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A Chinese company that has accused Apple of patent infringement wants to ban Siri in China until the case is finally decided. It is asking the court for an injunction of the sale of all products which include Siri – which is almost everything Apple makes. The application follows an earlier court victory in which…
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With the threat of a presidential ban of TikTok looming, now may be a good time to find another service. Here’s a few suggestions that could be the best replacement for you.The highly-popular TikTok has received some heavy scrutiny for a variety of reasons. The issues in the last few months range from its practice…
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Sources within the supply chain say that component orders suggest Apple will release its 6.1-inch “iPhone 12” models first, with the others following later.Credit: iSpazioFollowing Apple confirming that the “iPhone 12” will be available “a few weeks later” than normal, industry sources are now saying that the four models may be release in stages. While…
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Apple has been hit with a $1.4 billion lawsuit by a Chinese artificial intelligence company that alleges Apple violated a patent it owns for a virtual assistant similar to Siri, according to a paywalled Wall Street Journal report. Shanghai Zhizhen Network Technology Co. said in a statement on Monday it was suing Apple for an…
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Spending on mobile games in the App Store grew significantly over the past quarter, despite the coronavirus pandemic, a new report by Sensor Tower claims. Across the App Store and Google Play, global spending grew 27% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2020 to hit $19.3 billion. Of the total revenue, the App Store made up…
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William English, the man who built the world’s first mouse, has passed away at age 91. While it was Apple who brought the mouse to public attention with the launch of the Lisa in 1983 and the Macintosh in 1984, it was actually first demonstrated way back in 1968 – and you can watch that…
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Investor Warren Buffett’s stake in Apple has tripled in value to be worth over $100 billion, reports BusinessInsider. The Berkshire Hathaway CEO spent $35 billion to acquire 250 million Apple shares between 2016 and 2018, according to his 2019 shareholder letter. Buffett has since sold some of his Apple holdings, and at last count owned…
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Apple’s “Today at Apple” in-store creative sessions are returning to some retail locations in mainland China, following a pause due to the global health crisis. Today at Apple will resume at the following nine stores across the country on Monday, August 3, writes Michael Steeber (via 9to5Mac). Apple Zhujiang New Town Apple MixC Nanning Apple…
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Apple has reportedly asked the landlords of its retail stores across the UK for huge rent reductions. As per the report, Apple has told landlords of its 38-store estate in the UK that it wants a rent reduction by 50 percent and a rent-free period to go along with it. In turn, the company is…
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American Airlines has come to an agreement with Apple to show Apple TV+ shows on its flights. The agreement, which started this month, means that seat-back entertainment systems come preloaded with Apple Originals. These include The Morning Show, For All Mankind, Dickinson, Defending Jacob, and seven more. The exact lineup of Apple TV+ shows varies…
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