A former engineering manager on Apple’s Mail app, Terry Blanchard, has left the company to play a key role in developing Readdle’s Spark email client, according to an announcement.

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For the next 48 hours only, grab Apple’s current 13-inch MacBook Pro in Silver or Space Gray for $1,299 ($200 off) with free shipping and no sales tax in 48 states. Upgraded models are being slashed by $200-$300, including 13-inch Touch Bar configurations for $1,599 ($200 off). Meanwhile, save $300 on 15″ MacBook Pros that start at just $2,199.

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Alongside the launch of the Galaxy S8, Samsung has unveiled an update to its Gear 360 camera, with the new version of the 360-degree camera now offering support for iPhones for the first time, as well as the ability to live stream and capture true 4K-resolution video.

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Samsung on Wednesday confirmed a multitude of rumors by announcing its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8 — a device with an OLED “Infinity” display and no physical home button, much like Apple’s rumored “iPhone 8.”

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After a few hours of availability, Apple pulled the over-the-air iOS 10.3 update for the iPhone 5 and 5c, though the legacy devices can still be updated through iTunes on a Mac or PC.

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Samsung’s long period of bad luck doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon, after one of the manufacturer’s stores in Singapore caught fire early on Tuesday morning, with the incident occurring the day before the South Korean electronics giant reveals the Galaxy S8 smartphone.

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GigSky — a company specializing in data plans for iPad users with Apple SIMs — on Wednesday announced it’s adding over 40 more regions, while improving the value of existing plans in North America.

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Apple’s tvOS 10.2 is preventing third-party AirPlay streamers from sending audio to the fourth-generation Apple TV, and it is unclear at this time if the functionality can be restored.

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The most recent Apple supplier report is mostly a rehash of previous years — but includes one entry from a facility that appears to exclusively produce car parts and support equipment for automobiles.

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Apple appears to be quietly operating a research facility in Switzerland, possibly with the company’s self-driving car project in mind, according to a local news site.

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