An otherwise quiet week was dominated by rumors about Apple’s “iPhone 8” — including features it won’t have as much as those it will. The company separately released new public betas of iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra, and announced new data centers in Denmark and China.
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Apple is reportedly limiting App Store distribution of VPN/root certificate-based ad blockers capable of blocking adds in other third-party apps, and will instead support only first-party content blockers offered through Safari.
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Apple recently bought production equipment for rigid flexible printed circuit boards (RFPCBs) and is now leasing it to suppliers, hoping to secure a stable flow of parts for this fall’s “iPhone 8,” according to a report.
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If you’re a ConEdison customer, iPhone user and Mac owner in New York City and you want to dabble in HomeKit with your existing Apple hardware, you can turn your “dumb” window air conditioner into a smart device for free with an accessory and some relatively simple hacks.
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Black Friday in July is still going strong with $100 off two new 13″ MacBook Pros with function keys at Amazon. Or save $350 to $450 at Apple authorized resellers on closeout 2016 models with no tax collected outside NY and NJ. Verizon has AirPods in stock with free 2-day shipping, and eBay is offering shoppers 20% off select tech with coupon as well.
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With the introduction of iOS 11, security company WISeKey’s WISeAuthentic solution for brand protection will be compatible for the first time with Apple’s iPhones.
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While U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents can search an American traveler’s iPhone, they’re not allowed to search any data stored in the cloud, the CBP said recently in response to questions by Oregon Senator Ron Wyden.
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Samsung will likely ship the Galaxy Note 8 in September “at the earliest,” according to a report, a timeframe which would pit the device directly against Apple’s new iPhones — including the “iPhone 8.”
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Developers from Apple’s Bangalore, India App Accelerator claim that the center gives them a leg up on competitors, with the mentoring help them adopt Apple’s frameworks much quicker than they would have otherwise.
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This week on the AppleInsider podcast, Neil and Victor talk about “iPhone 8” rumors and hype, including what its anticipated advanced camera system, complete with frickin’ lasers, could mean for ARKit. We also tackle on-set audio editing with a MacBook Pro on the film “Baby Driver,” iPhone wireless charging rumors, facial recognition, and much more.
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