Apple says it intentionally left the iOS 10 kernel unencrypted for better software optimization
Earlier today we reported that the kernel of the first developer preview of iOS 10 is unencrypted – a first for any iOS version. At the time, we weren’t entirely sure if Apple had deliberately done this or if was an error and would get reverted in the next beta of the operating system. Apple has confirmed to TechCrunch, however, that making the kernel unencrypted was an intentional move.
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iPhone 7 said to have slightly larger earpiece & relocated ambient light sensor
Earlier this week it was reported that Apple would be including standard 3.5mm EarPods plus an adapter with the iPhone 7, and now a few more minor details have emerged regarding the device. According to Macotakara, the iPhone 7 will feature a slightly larger earpiece, while the ambient light switcher will also be relocated.
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Opinion: Search Ads in the App Store introduce multiple new ways for developers to compete
Since iOS 10’s first beta hit last week, testers have been seeing signs of Apple’s Search Ads in the App Store. Officially announced a week earlier, Search Ads were marketed as being a way to help customers “discover or reengage” with an application. Something I wondered immediately after the original announcement was how Apple would regulate the Search Ads in a highly competitive market. After having used iOS 10 for over a week now, I’m not any less concerned.
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SanDisk’s Memory Case puts a Lightning flash drive in a sleek iPhone case w/ optional battery pack
When I reviewed SanDisk’s new Lightning to USB flash drive for iPhone back in April, I noted it was one of the best yet. Today the company is launching a new product that essentially offers the same functionality— extra storage for files that you can access from a companion iOS app— but in the form factor of a sleek iPhone 6/6s case.
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Dropbox app gets doc scanning & more, but now requires desktop app for free auto-camera uploads
Dropbox is getting some notable updates today for both the mobile apps and desktop that bring a number of new productivity tools and features to the service. It’s also changing its mobile camera uploads feature for basic users to require they have the desktop app installed or a paid Pro account.
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macOS Sierra Preview Roundup: Mac catching up with iPhone & iPad, but many iOS 10 features are missing
Apple announced macOS Sierra as the successor to OS X El Capitan last week at WWDC 2016, introducing new features like Siri for Mac, Apple Pay for Safari, Auto Unlock, Universal Clipboard, and new iCloud features that will ship to customers later this fall. After nine days with the first developer beta preview, more than a dozen publications have published an initial round of previews of macOS Sierra including some new details about Apple’s upcoming Mac software update.
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9to5Toys Lunch Break: PowerBeats2 Headphones $120, Seagate 4TB Portable HDD $110, Sony AirPlay Speaker $290, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Score PowerBeats2 Wireless Headphones for $120 (40% off) and maybe you’ll become an NBA champion too
Daily Deals: Seagate 4TB USB Portable Hard Drive $110, Duracell 8800mAh & 1850mAh Power Bank Set $23, more
Get the best of both worlds w/ Sony’s AirPlay and Bluetooth Speaker for $290 shipped (Reg. $350)
Grab Apple’s latest 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro on sale from $1,000 shipped w/ .edu ($300 savings)
Get an iPhone 5s 16GB (refurb) w/ a month of FreedomPop’s Unlimited for $160
Best Buy will give you an Apple Watch for $49 w/purchase of iPhone 6s/+ plan on AT&T/Verizon/Sprint ($250 off)
App Store Free App of the Week: TextGrabber + Translator goes free for the very first time (Reg. $5+)
Put your survival skills to the test as Don’t Starve for iOS drops to its lowest price yet: $1 (Reg. $5)
Yoga Studio: one of the best iOS yoga apps out there just went free for the first time in a year (Reg. $4)
All the iOS Grand Theft Auto titles just went on sale up to 60% off: Liberty City Stories $3 (Reg. $7), more
Rovio’s Bad Piggies for iPhone/iPad goes free for the first time in years (Reg. $1)
How-to: Put a USB Charging port just about anywhere, without AC power for as little as $50 (Solar+Battery)
Giotto’s $10 Rocket Air Blaster is the best way to keep your Mac clean for the money
Review: At just $24, this Leather Loop Band for Apple Watch looks great and won’t break the bank [Gallery]
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Smartphone Accessories: Aukey Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $22), more
- Amazon’s $80 Kindle e-reader picked up Bluetooth capabilities, fresh colors, more this morning
- Games/Apps: Ratchet & Clank PS4 $27, Xbox One 4 game bundle w/ extra controller $299, more
- Adobe Photoshop & Premiere Elements 14 bundle: $75 (25% off)
- Go retro with the 1byone 3-Speed Portable Stereo Turntable for $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $77)
- You might have Amazon credit from Apple’s eBook settlement, find out how to check here
- Waves wants to bring 3D audio to any headphones using a new app & head tracker
- Ditch that silly adapter for a built-in Boss Bluetooth Car Audio Receiver from $45 (Orig. $65+)
MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
Anker launches sale on Amazon for a bunch of its iPhone accessories: Lightning cables $6, cases from $5, more
Protect your iPhone 6/s/Plus or 5/s/SE w/ a Ringke case for as little as $3 shipped
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Happy Hour Podcast 072 | iOS 10 dark mode, Apple’s Home app, iPhone 7 rumors, and more
This week Benjamin and Zac recap iOS 10, macOS Sierra, and watchOS 3, plus break down dark mode rumors, how Apple’s new Home app works, the latest iPhone 7 news, and much more. 9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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Waves wants to bring 3D audio to any headphones using a new app & head tracker
Waves is a heavyweight in the digital audio world with its audio plugins for recording, mixing and live sound being a staple among many pros. The company’s latest venture, however, is more of a consumer experience aimed at listening rather than creating music with a new desktop and mobile app that wants to bring 3D audio to any headphones using head tracking.
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72 new emoji are on the way, likely headed to iPhone and iPad with iOS 10
72 new emoji will be making their way to iPhone and iPad soon, likely with iOS 10. The Unicode standards body this week ‘released’ the latest round of new emoji characters, including sneezing face, drooling face, ‘selfie’, boxing glove and ‘face palm’. You can see what these will look like in the image above, which is a mockup by Emojipedia of the new emojis in Apple’s graphic style.
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