Fitbit has confirmed it paid $23 million for smartwatch maker Pebble, far below the expected value of the deal when it was announced in early December, reflecting both companies’ struggles against the Apple Watch.

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Possibly reversing recent trends in law enforcement, a U.S. federal court in Illinois has ruled that warrants can’t be used to demand broad fingerprint unlocks for all of the devices in a building, such as Apple iPhones.

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Apple is rumored to replace iPhone’s Touch ID home button with alternative bio-recognition hardware when it launches an OLED version of the handset later this year, but the technology enabling that transition is so far an unknown. A patent application published Thursday, however, indicates where the company’s research is headed.

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Apple on Wednesday issued a statement in response to President Donald Trump’s recent withdrawal of federal protections for transgender students, condemning the action as an effort that sets back human rights initiatives.

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People truly wanting to cut the cord now have three major internet TV services to choose from: Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, and DirecTV Now. All of them support iOS devices and the Apple TV, among other platforms — which one if any should you consider subscribing to?

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Although AirPods are still out of stock, those who waited to purchase Apple’s first wireless earphones now have additional color options — 58 to be exact — to choose from thanks to aftermarket customization firm ColorWare.

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Adding to Wednesday’s Apple Park news, a new report claims CEO Tim Cook plans to move his office to the company’s futuristic campus later this year, likely when other employees begin the migration from Infinite Loop in April.

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As third-party developers slowly incorporate support for Apple’s new MacBook Pro Touch Bar, Google on Wednesday integrated assets for the OLED control strip in the latest version of its Chrome Canary experimental web browser.

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Facebook’s Instagram on Wednesday announced support for uploading up to 10 photos and videos in a single post, potentially radically changing how people use the social network.

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For some heavy Apple Watch users constantly checking their wrists, Apple’s wearable device may not quite provide the 18-hour battery life the company advertises. For Apple Watch addicts, AppleInsider offers a handful of simple things you can do to squeeze some extra time out of your battery.

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