Supply chain reports sourced from laptop manufacturers claim that they are in receipt of laptop-class Kaby Lake processors earlier than expected — with the new chip possibly suitable for a MacBook Pro refresh.

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Time is running out to lock in a 10% cash bonus on iPhone trade-ins ahead of Apple’s expected iPhone 7 announcement. Sell your iPhone (for up to $330) or iPad (for up to $594) to BuyBackWorld and lock in a price worth 10% more with a bonus coupon now through Sept 6.

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A leading consumer advocacy group has urged Samsung to perform an official recall of its Galaxy Note 7 following reports that its battery may explode while charging.

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The stickers suggests that Apple at least tested the two shades of black at one point. The matte dark black prototype sticker was of a 128 GB model, with the glossy piano black model a 256 GB version.

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In just a few short days, Apple will hold its now-annual September event where it is expected to unveil new products, most notably its next iPhone. Here everything insiders need to know about the highly anticipated announcements.

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While no update is expected at the Sept. 7 Apple event, a long-awaited refresh of the MacBook Pro has two obvious main processor choices — but what it has selected to use will dictate if the computer releases sooner, or later.

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At this week’s media event, Apple is expected to introduce a new iPhone featuring waterproof capabilities equivalent to the Apple Watch, along with a new wide color True Tone display and other enhancements throughout.

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The “iPhone 7” unveiling date was finally made official by Apple this week, but talk persisted about ‘exploding’ Samsung phones, and an epic EU $14.5 billion tax edict that may have to be paid to a mostly unwilling Ireland.

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Apple on Friday activated “My New Music Mix” for iOS 10 beta testers, an upcoming Apple Music feature that suggests curated tunes based on previously played music.

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Microsoft on Friday received the backing of Apple and other major technology, media and pharmaceutical companies in its legal fight to dislodge laws preventing it from informing customers of government requests for user data.

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