Social networking service Foursquare is now an official supplier of business listings for Apple Maps, joining Yelp in giving users ratings and reviews for local businesses.
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iPhone 6s owners report losing messages, recent calls when restoring from iCloud
Some people picking up a replacement iPhone 6s are finding that their Messages and Recent Calls data is missing after restoring from iCloud, according to numerous complaints.
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Apple predicted to launch A9-powered 4-inch iPhone in mid-2016
Yet another report claims that Apple is planning to refresh its 4-inch iPhone model with revamped hardware next year, and with an earlier than usual timeframe.
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Killer Deal: Free Apple Magic Mouse 2 and 25-100% off AppleCare on all 2015 13″ & 15″ MacBooks Pros and 13″ MacBook Airs
AI’s holiday exclusives continue: For the next 10 days, grab a Free Apple Magic Mouse 2 and free AppleCare on key 15″ MacBook Pros, a free Magic Mouse 2 and 50% off AppleCare on key 13″ MacBook Airs and Pros, and a free Magic Mouse and 25-50% off all other 13″ and 15″ MacBook models. Plus free shipping and no sales tax in 48 states.
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German government probes Apple’s audiobook deal with Amazon
Germany’s Federal Cartel Office is investigating the details of Apple’s deal for purchasing audiobooks from Amazon, given the companies’ market leading positions, a report said on Monday.
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Foxconn profits rise 11% following Apple’s record setting iPhone 6s launch
Apple supplier Foxconn reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings on Monday, thanks in part to the debut of the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, which have continued to grow sales amid slowdown in the smartphone market.
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Canadian Apple Pay launch set for Nov. 17, credit card representatives say
Apple Pay’s Canadian launch is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17, according to customer service representatives with American Express.
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Apple will not ‘converge’ iPad and MacBook lines, says Tim Cook
It has long been speculated that Apple’s iPad and MacBook would one day come together in a hybrid device, but Apple CEO Tim Cook put those rumors to bed on Sunday, saying converged machines come with inherent compromises.
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Apple forges deal to run all Singapore operations on solar power, confirms first local Apple Store
Apple on Sunday announced a deal that will see its Singapore operations fully powered by solar energy, expanding on similar efforts in countries like the U.S. and China, and also confirmed an upcoming local Apple Store that will be the first in Southeast Asia.
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Review: SteelSeries Nimbus is the best gaming controller for Apple TV and iPad
Comfortable, competitively priced and featuring a Lightning port for recharging, the SteelSeries Nimbus is the best iOS-compatible gaming controller we’ve ever tested, and it’s the best option to pair with your new fourth-generation Apple TV. But without a clamp to hold an iPhone, it should be the go-to choice for Apple TV and iPad gamers only.
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