Samsung is partnering with shared workplace startup WeWork to roll out a string of “care centers” at which customers can receive help with their Samsung device while taking care of business, an idea that aims to one-up Apple’s Genius Bar.
Source:: Apple Insider
Twitter on Monday caught wind of how specific a now year-old object recognition feature in Apple Photos can get, with users expressing concern over the system’s ability to detect “brassieres.”
Source:: Apple Insider
Amidst an international legal fight against Qualcomm, Apple is said to be mulling a decision to drop the chipmaker’s modems in next year’s iPhone and iPad models after it was denied access to software used to test key communications components.
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Apple authorized reseller B&H Photo this week is knocking $500 off the standard Late 2016 15″ MacBook Pro and $700 off the high-end model with a faster processor, additional storage and upgraded graphics. Plus, each system ships for free with no sales tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ.
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Apple’s Siri understands a huge number of commands and queries, from relatively simple tasks like turning on HomeKit-connected lights to more complex requests like translating words into foreign languages. AppleInsider went through the list and picked out 50 of the most useful.
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U.S. wireless carrier Sprint’s parent company, SoftBank Group, is reportedly looking to back out of merger talks with T-Mobile after company executives raised concerns over losing control of the resulting entity.
Source:: Apple Insider
Now through Oct. 31, shoppers can save $200 instantly on popular Mid 2017 27-inch iMac 5K configurations featuring a faster 4.2GHz processor, additional storage and better graphics. Plus, shipping is free with no sales tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ.
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The first iOS 11.2 beta — launched earlier on Monday — enables SiriKit for third-party developers working on HomePod support, according to Apple.
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Apple has silently updated its Maps coverage with public transit directions for Phoenix, Ariz., filling in another major U.S. city.
Source:: Apple Insider
Light mode and improvements to Page Flip are welcome but it’s still the number of books available that make the latest version of Amazon’s Kindle app for iPhone and iPad a must.
Source:: Apple Insider