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Apple Releases iOS 11 Developer Beta 5
Apple rolled out iOS 11 developer beta 5 on Monday as we get ever closer to the official release this fall.
Leaked HomePod Firmware Reveals 4K Apple TV
It looks like the Apple TV is finally getting the feature John Martellaro has been hoping for: 4K TV support.
Facebook's Language Translation Now Entirely Done With AI
Facebook’s language translation is now being done entirely with neural networks, increasing the average accuracy of the system by 11%.
Apple Watch Series 3 Rumored to Have Cellular and New Form Factor
Two new hot Apple Watch rumors say Apple will add cellular connectivity, and that it will feature a brand new form factor.
The Rock and Siri Speak Mandarin, Turn on the Gym Lights
The Rock speaks Mandarin, which is cool in and of itself, but Apple wants you to notice that Siri understands him.
Apple Makes it Clear Services are a Key Part of its Business Model
Apple may be an iPhone company, but now it’s openly acknowledging how important services are to its business.
AT&T Pushing DirecTV with Buy One Get One iPhone Deal
AT&T is pushing DirecTV subscriptions with a new promotion where customers can buy an iPhone 7 and get a second for free, or get a 9.7-inch iPad for US$0.99.
Apple Owns More U.S. Debt than Most Countries - $52.6 Billion
Apple owns US$52.6 billion in U.S. Treasury securities, making Apple a powerful mover in the global economy ahead of other Silicon Valley companies.
iPhone 8 UI Concept Fixes The Screen Notch
Apple could intelligently hide the top notch, as well as introduce new forms of navigation at the bottom.
Apple Watch Shipments Top 30 Million
Apple’s total Apple Watch shipments since the smart watch was first introduced in 2015 have topped 30 million units, according to Strategy Analytics.
The Verizon Up Program Wants Your Data in Return For Movie Tickets
Verizon isn’t disclosing how much each reward costs, so it might take a lot of money before you can get useful rewards, at 1 credit for every US$300 you spend.
Fitbit to Take On Apple Watch this Fall with New Smartwatch
Fitbit plans to ship a new smartwatch this fall that claims to be the “best health and fitness experience.”
The Rock Talks about Siri in the Kitchen, Selfies, and Reminders in 3 New Apple Videos
Each is a short-form version from the original short film released late in July, and they feature The Rock and Siri in the kitchen, taking selfies, and setting Reminders.
263,000 Glitter iPhone Cases Recalled Due to Chemical Burns on Skin
If you have one of these cases, stop using it immediately and call MixBin Electronics to get a full refund.
Red Raven Camera Kit Comes Exclusively to Apple Store
Pro video camera maker Red must be pretty confident about the Apple Store because that’s the only place you can get the new Red Raven Camera Kit package.
Senate Bill Calls for Stronger IoT Security
A new Senate bill is calling for baseline security standards for Internet of Things devices sold to the U.S. government.
Tim Cook on Trump's Apple Factories Statement: Let's Talk About Something Else
Ask Tim Cook about Donald Trump saying three Apple factories are going to be built in the United States and you’ll get an answer, but not to that question.
Walmart Buying 19K iPads for Employee Training
Walmart loves the iPad so much it’s buying 19,000 to use for employee training and administrative work. Apple CFO Luca Maestri shared that detail during the company’s third fiscal quarter earnings report Tuesday afternoon.
$AAPL Shares Rise to All-Time High after Apple Beats Expectations
In the minutes before Apple’s conference call with analysts began, $AAPL was trading at US$158.15, up $8.10 (+5.40%).
Russia Follows China's Lead and Bans VPNs
Russia President Vladimir Putin signed a law this week banning virtual private networks, or VPNs, along with other tech that lets people surf the web anonymously, and it goes into effect on November 1st.
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Apple Tops Wall Street Earnings Expectations for June Quarter [Update]
Apple reported revenues of US$45.4 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.67 on Tuesday for the June quarter, the company’s 3rd fiscal quarter. [Updated with additional info and unit sales. – Bryan]
HomePod Leak Contains iPhone 8 Details and Audio Files
New iPhone 8 details are emerging, and they have been found within the HomePod firmware update, which also includes audio files that have been posted to YouTube.
Apple, Google Block Binary Trading Apps Over Scams
Apple and Google just pulled 330 hundred binary option financial trading apps from their app stores after discovering they were scams.