FBI Director James Comey appears ready to relaunch the debate about encryption legislation with tech companies before “something terrible happens,” and alters the course of the discussion.

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Apple on Monday publicly launched its new Apple TV Remote app, mimicking the functionality of the Siri Remote used with the company’s fourth-generation set-top box. But users who want to control iTunes media on their Mac will still need to use the legacy iTunes Remote app.

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Hot on the heels of new developer betas, Apple on Monday released iTunes 12.4.3, solving a glitch with the way the jukebox software handles playlists.

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More than 30 drivers who ferry Apple employees to work from off-site parking will not only get previously negotiated wage increases, but will be granted health benefits, pension contributions, vacation time, and overtime.

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Control Center in iOS 10 has an entirely new look and design, adding expanded music controls and quick access to HomeKit accessories. However, the changes may not be readily apparent to new users, which is why Apple has added a quick introductory screen explaining them in the latest beta.

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Apple and its chief rival — Samsung — both saw worldwide tablet shipments decline in the June quarter, although Apple managed to increase iPad marketshare in spite of moving fewer units.

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Apple on Monday provided registered developers with its fourth pre-release betas of iOS 10 for iPhone and iPad. In addition, macOS Sierra beta 4 for Mac, watchOS 3 beta 4 for Apple Watch, and tvOS 10 beta 4 for Apple TV were also released [updated].

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A federal judge has tossed out a February ruling requiring Apple to pay patent holding company VirnetX $625.5 million over secure communications patents used in FaceTime and iMessage, and has ordered two complete retrials.

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A pair of photos released over the weekend show an alleged mute button for Apple’s upcoming “iPhone 7,” possibly reinforcing claims that Apple will offer the device in Space Black, or at least a darker shade of Space Gray.

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Shoppers this week can exclusively save $550 on a Late 2013 27″ iMac (3.2GHz/8GB/1TB HDD/GT 755M) at B&H. Or snap up a Late 2013 21″ iMac (2.7GHz/8GB/1TB HDD) at $400 off with free expedited shipping and no tax outside NY. Apple’s 32GB 12.9″ iPad Pros are also $100 off.

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