Spotify begins testing ‘Car Thing’ voice assistant accessory
In the next few weeks Spotify will begin a U.S. test of its first hardware device, an auto accessory offering hands-free music control. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
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Marantz begins rolling out AirPlay 2 support to compatible audio accessories
Back in May, Apple revealed the full list of third-party speakers slated to receive updates with AirPlay 2 support. Now, one of the first manufacturers has started rolling out updates to their line of audio accessories… more… 9to5Mac
Instagram begins rolling out redesigned Explore tab with topic channels
Instagram is starting to push a redesigned Explore tab to users. This change was originally announced at Facebook’s F8 event last month, but is now making its way to users. more… 9to5Mac
Apple begins notifying WWDC 2018 lottery winners ahead of June conference
After announcing WWDC 2018 earlier this month, Apple has officially started confirming lottery winners for WWDC 2018. more… 9to5Mac
NYPD begins deploying iPhone 7 & 7 Plus to officers as it officially moves on from Windows Phone
As initially reported last year, The New York Police Department is moving away from Windows Phones after two years with the platform. Replacing some 36,000 Windows phones are iPhones, which are now being rolled out to police officers… more… 9to5Mac
Apple begins wide collection of Apple Watch data for Heart Study
Apple this week began collecting heart rate data from a wide number of Apple Watch owners who signed up to participate in a heart study being conducted in cooperation with Stanford Health. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Facebook begins showing sponsored posts in Messenger with small test in Australia and Thailand
After testing the ability for brands to communicate directly with users, Facebook today announced its next step in monetizing its Messenger platform. In a post on the Messenger blog, Facebook product manager Eddie Zhang announced that the company is launching a “very small test” of ads in Messenger, beginning in Australia and Thailand. This week we…
Apple begins first-ever refurbished sales of Apple Watch starting at $229
Some Series 1 and Series 2 Apple Watches are now availble through Apple’s online refurbished store, marking the first time any Watch models have been sold there. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple Begins Shipping LG UltraFine 4K Displays
A day after the first 13 and 15-inch MacBook Pros with Touch Bars began preparing for shipment to customers, Apple and LG’s UltraFine 4K Display has begun shipping. Shipments are expected to arrive next week, with one MacRumors forum member noting November 15 as their delivery date. The 21.5-inch UltraFine 4K Display went up for pre-order…
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Apple begins hiring staff for new Campus 2 ahead of move-in early next year
Apple has started hiring for positions needed at its new Campus 2 facility ahead of a move-in date expected for sometime early next year. more… Filed under: Apple 9to5Mac
Apple begins selling unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus in the U.S.
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 went on sale nearly a month ago from carriers and on installment plans, but customers interested in purchasing a SIM-free model were forced to wait. That wait is now over, though, as Apple has started selling the SIM-free iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus on its online store. more……
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‘Pokemon GO’ Begins Rolling Out in the App Store
Nintendo, The Pokemon Company and Niantic’s augmented reality game Pokemon GO is rolling out in the App Store now. The game is available in New Zealand, Australia and is propagating through the App Store around the world and in the U.S. The game uses augmented reality and real-world maps to allow users to venture into…
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Apple Begins Promoting ‘Live Tune-In’ Feature on New Apple TV Splash Screen
Apple today began promoting a new feature on the fourth-generation Apple TV called “Live Tune-In,” which lets users jump directly into the live streams of select apps using Siri. The company is specifically promoting CBS, ESPN, and Disney XD as apps that support Live Tune-In, but it hasn’t disclosed yet how soon other apps that…
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Apple Begins Accepting Online Orders for New Apple TV
In line with the target date announced by Tim Cook last week, Apple is now allowing customers to place online orders for the new Apple TV set-top box. The new Apple TV is available with either 32 GB of storage for $149 or 64 GB for $199, and orders will begin shipping to customers later…
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Apple begins testing OS X 10.11.1 with focus on stability, compatibility and security
Before OS X 10.11 El Capitan launches to the public, its first forthcoming maintenance and security update is already available in beta form for developers to test. AppleInsider – Frontpage News