Apple begins selling unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 went on sale nearly a month ago from carriers and on installment plans, but customers interested in purchasing a SIM-free model were forced to wait. That wait is now over, though, as Apple has started selling the SIM-free iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus on its online store.
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Tim Cook again praises augmented reality, says there’s ‘no substitute for human contact’
In a new interview with BuzzFeed News, Apple CEO Tim Cook has delved deeper into his thoughts concerning virtual reality and augmented reality. Cook has touched on these areas before and in today’s interview, Cook again seems to favor the latter of the two technologies…
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Evernote says ‘small number’ of users affected by data loss bug, offers them free year of Premium
Evernote has started notifying Evernote for Mac users via email informing them that they should update the app as soon as possible. In the email, the company says that this is due to a recently discovered bug that could cause images and other attachments to be deleted from a note “under specific conditions.” Text notes, however, are unaffected.
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2017 BMW 5 Series Sedan to be first car with wireless CarPlay built-in, coming in February
You can now stream Facebook videos to your TV via Chromecast or Apple TV
Over 100 million hours of videos are consumed daily on Facebook and now you can easily stream that video to the big screen via the hardware you probably already have. Facebook announced today that streaming from the web browser or iOS app via AirPlay to your Apple TV or Chromecast is now available. To watch a video from Facebook on your TV: more…
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Comment: Beats 1 station deserves an Apple Music-like revamp in year 2
When Apple first revealed Apple Music, one of the aspects I was most excited about was the always-on Beats 1 streaming station. I wrote in detail how it was the feature that could help Apple Music stand out from the competition. Throughout the past year and a half, however, it feels as if Apple has seriously neglected Beats 1, seemingly giving it no attention since the initial unveil.
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9to5Toys Lunch Break: 13″ MacBook Air $950, Powerbeats2 Wireless Headphones $100, Toshiba 1TB Wireless Hard Drive $50, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air is an ideal everyday machine, save $249 on the 256GB model: $950 shipped (Reg. $1,199)
Apple’s 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2.2GHz/16GB/256GB is back down to $1,600 shipped (Reg. $1,999)
Target is clearing out Beats by Dre Powerbeats2 Wireless Headphones at 50% off (Black or White): $100 shipped (Orig. $200)
Wirelessly transfer your data and store photos on-the-go w/ Toshiba’s 1TB Canvio Hard Drive: $50 shipped (Reg. $70)
Apple’s high-end 27-inch 5K Retina iMac is on sale for $1,900 shipped (Reg. $2,299)
Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11ac Wireless Base Station (cert. refurb) drops to $100 at Best Buy (Orig. $199)
Epic Best Buy sale knocks 25% off rarely discounted tech accessories from Apple, Logitech, Belkin & others when you buy 3 (or more) items
The Apple Award winning Threes! puzzler is now available for $1 on the App Store (Reg. $3)
The hand crafted puzzle-adventure game Lumino City for iOS is now matching its all-time low: $2 (Reg. $5)
You can now download both Hitman & Lara Croft Go on iOS for just $1 ($10 value)
App Store Free App of the Week: IMPOSSIBLE ROAD minimal arcade racer free for the first time (Reg. $3)
The best metal USB 3.0 flash drives for your MacBook Air or Retina Pro
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Smartphone Accessories: RAVPower 10400mAh Power Bank + 2 MFi Lightning cables $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $33), more
- Sharp 32-inch LED 1080p HDTV $150, Logitech Mini Wireless Optical Mouse $8, more
- Games/Apps: Metroid Federation Force $29, Xbox One S + 3 games $350, freebies, more
- Grab a one-year Sam’s Club Membership w/ added freebies for $25 (Reg. $45)
- LEGO Ideas Doctor Who Building Kit hits its Amazon all-time low: $53 shipped (Reg. $65+), more
- OnePlus 2 64GB 4G LTE Android Smartphone (unlocked) $240 shipped (Reg. $300)
MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:
Teach your smart home new tricks w/ discounts on several GE Z-Wave products: In-Wall Outlet $32 (Orig. $40), more
Give your 42mm Apple Watch a new leather band for $14 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)
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PSA: Careful out there, Best Buy is charging $50 to $100 over full price MSRP for the iPhone 7
If you’re looking to buy an iPhone 7 for full price, then you may want to stick to the Apple Store route. That’s because Best Buy is charging $50 more for the iPhone 7 and $100 more for the iPhone 7 Plus. With the iPhone 7 readily available at local Apple Stores and online, even in the once elusive Jet Black variety, it makes little sense to pay such a premium for an unlocked iPhone at full price. more…
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Quicken introduces more powerful iOS app, brings Bill Pay & more to Mac client
Review: CalDigit’s ‘Tuff’ USB-C portable hard drive is a good choice for on-the-go MacBook owners [Video]
I’m always on the lookout for new USB-C-equipped MacBook accessories, especially external drives, because space is at such a premium on these diminutive machines. CalDigit’s Tuff line of 2.5-inch external USB-C portable drives fit the bill. Not only do these drives add a significant amount of space to your MacBook, but they’re bus-powered, meaning that you only need a single USB-C cable to enjoy its benefits.
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