Facebook releases standalone Events app for iPhone
Facebook is today introducing an Events app that will give you a standalone experience for keeping track of all your Facebook events separate from its main app.
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Here’s how the Jet Black iPhone 7 finish holds up without a case [Gallery]
Apple’s new Jet Black finish on the iPhone 7 has a high gloss look and a glass-like grip that makes it super tempting to use without a case. But Apple correctly warns customers that the shiny surface is prone to ‘micro abrasions’ from regular use and recommends using a case to avoid gathering these tiny scratches.
I really like using iPhones without a case, however, and the grippy finish makes handling my iPhone 7 Plus noticeably easier. So how well has the Jet Black glossy aluminum held up after more than a week of use without a case? It depends…
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Just when you thought slide-to-unlock was dead: Samsung owes Apple $120M in patent case
Bloomberg reports that Apple this week won an appeal in its long-running case against Samsung over its slide-to-unlock patent.
The decision reinstates an original $119.6 million verdict owed to Apple that a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled was wrongly thrown out in a previous decision back in February.
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9to5Toys Lunch Break: 25% off Apple Accessories Sale, Fitbit Charge 2 $120, Bluetooth Audio Dongle $8, more
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- Add Foscam’s R2 1080p Wireless IP Camera to your setup for just $90 (Reg. $130)
- Games/Apps: Madden NFL 17 $40 or less, iOS freebies, more
- Gooloo USB Wall Charger + 2-in-1 USB-C & Micro USB Nylon Cable $6, more
- iRig Pro iOS/Mac audio interface ships with Lightning cables: $88 (Reg. $130+)
- iSmartAlarm Home Security System $100, Fitbit Charge HR (Refurb) $70, more
- Wrangle your falling leaves with GreenWorks Electric Cordless Blowers $119
- Shop designer fashion for up to 75% off at the Nordstrom Clear the Rack event
- Dyson Air Multiplier fans in Amazon’s Gold Box, priced from $120
- eBay Columbus Day Sale extra 20% off home goods
MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:
Control your outlets w/ a smartphone or Alexa: 2-pack TP-LINK Wi-Fi Smart Plugs $45 shipped ($60 value)
The Bose SoundLink II Bluetooth Headphones have never been less at Amazon: $229 (Reg. $280)
You can now pick up a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Pro Headphones for just $29 shipped (Reg. $49)
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FBI statement raises prospect of second legal battle with Apple over locked iPhone
A statement by the FBI has raised the possibility of a second legal battle with Apple in a very similar case to the San Bernardino shooting. Wired reports that an FBI agent speaking about the case of the man who stabbed 10 people in a Minnesota mall last month has said that the agency was considering legal as well as technical options.
At a press conference in St. Cloud, Minnesota today, FBI special agent Rich Thorton said that the FBI has obtained the iPhone of Dahir Adan, who stabbed 10 people in a Minnesota mall before a police officer shot and killed him. (The fundamentalist militant organization ISIS claimed credit for the attack via social media.) As in Farook’s case, the attacker’s phone is locked with a passcode. And Thorton said the FBI is still trying to figure out how to gain access to the phone’s contents.
“Dahir Adan’s iPhone is locked,” Thornton told reporters, “We are in the process of assessing our legal and technical options to gain access to this device and the data it may contain.”
The similarities in the two cases are notable …
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Apple confirms more iPhone 7 release dates incl. Israel on Oct. 20 as it launches in India
Apple has added Israel to its list of upcoming iPhone 7 launch countries today as it officially launches the device in India. It also confirmed upcoming launches for a handful of African and Middle Eastern countries including Jordan and Oman on October 15, and Maurice, Madagascar, Maroc, and Uganda on October 21.
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Free AI-powered photo editing app Prisma now supports video too
We were impressed by AI-powered photo editing app Prisma when it launched in July, and more so when it added offline access to most filters, but the app has now gone even further. The latest version of the app now supports video too – though it is limited to short clips of up to 15 seconds.
We’re excited to bring you a new way of self-expression. You can now turn your memories into moving artworks using unique video styles!
Pick a file from gallery or shoot up to 15 seconds of video through the Prisma camera to add an artist’s touch to it. The processing is done locally. No Internet connection is needed. You just need an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 10 …
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Quick Look: NordVPN, a rare VPN service that still works with Netflix, with Mac & iOS apps
There are many reasons you might want to use a VPN service, from protecting your web access on a public hotspot to blocking trackers, but let’s be honest: probably the number one reason is to bypass geo-restrictions by pretending to be located in another country.
This can apply to YouTube and news websites, where you will sometimes see a message stating that the content you’re trying to access is not available in your country, but top of most people’s lists is Netflix …
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Duolingo’s latest iOS app lets you learn languages by chatting with AI bots
The best way to practice your language skills is through conversation; easy if you live in the country concerned, or are surrounded by those who speak the language, not so easy otherwise. This is the problem Duolingo has set out to solve with the latest update to its language-learning app.
Duolingo’s iOS app now allows you to have text chats with AI bots. The bots will converse with you in the form of three different ‘personalities,’ and will help you out with suggestions if you’re struggling to reply …
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MTA eTix app gains Apple Pay support, allowing New York commuters to jump the lines
Commuters in New York now have a new way to pay for their ride. As announced by New York governor Andrew Cuomo, the MTA eTix app now supports Apple Pay. This means that commuters can now easily and securely purchase tickets for New York City’s Long Island Railroad and Metro-North Railroad trains.
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