Alongside updates to its MacBook Pro and Retina iMac lines, Apple on Tuesday released a small but long-anticipated accessory for iPhone owners with an all-new Lightning dock designed to work with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
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Apple lowers the price of the 5K iMac, adds new $1,999 configuration
Apple on Tuesday unveiled a new entry-level $1,999 configuration for its ultra high-resolution 5K iMac while dropping the price of the top-end model to just $2,299, making it easier for consumers to get their hands on Retina-quality displays for the desktop.
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Apple launches new 15-inch MacBook Pro with Force Touch trackpad
Apple on Tuesday issued an update to its 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, adding the latest-generation Intel processors, as well as the new pressure-sensitive Force Touch trackpad.
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Apple, other tech companies ask Obama to reject proposals for software backdoors
In a letter to be delivered to President Barack Obama on Tuesday, Apple is among a group of signatories requesting the White House reject incoming government proposals that would modify current policies to allow law enforcement access to encrypted user data.
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Apple reportedly iced plans to build television set, looks to debut new Apple TV at WWDC
Countering expectations from activist investor Carl Icahn, a report on Monday claims Apple had plans to release an ultra-high-definition television set by 2016, but abandoned the idea more than one year ago.
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With Starbucks deal Spotify looks to build out streaming music platform
Spotify on Monday announced a joint initiative with Starbucks that will see the world’s largest coffee house chain switch over in-store entertainment stream music service, while promoting premium subscription tiers and access to Starbucks’ rewards program.
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Audible enables CarPlay support, Mercedes-Benz prepares Apple Watch app
Amazon-owned Audible on Monday added CarPlay support to its audiobook app for iOS, while Mercedes-Benz revealed an upcoming Apple Watch app that will handle functions like navigation and vehicle status updates.
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President Obama uses iPhone to make first post on personal Twitter account
U.S. President Barack Obama made his first post from a personal Twitter account on Monday, doing so from an iPhone despite previous worries about the device’s security.
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How Coherent Navigation can help Apple with location technology and talent
Apple’s recent acquisition of Coherent Navigation, a California firm that worked on high-precision satellite navigation projects for the likes of the U.S. Navy, might at first seem a bit outside of the iPhone maker’s wheelhouse.?But a closer look reveals what could, in fact, be an excellent match.
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