Earlier this week we shared drawings of Apple’s upcoming 4-inch device and reported that Apple plans to call the device the iPhone SE. Now, French site NowhereElse has shared images that claim to show the front display portion of the upcoming device. We’ve long reported that the iPhone SE won’t feature support for 3D Touch, and these images corroborate that.

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Filed under: iOS Devices Tagged: 3D Touch, Apple, iPhone, iPhone SE

Following the revelation that Apple’s top lawyer Bruce Sewell will testify before Congress this coming week over encryption, another attorney for the company has sat down with CNN to discuss the ongoing case. In the interview, current Apple lawyer and former United States solicitor general Ted Olson discussed how what the government is asking Apple to do is “limitless.”

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Filed under: AAPL Company, iOS Devices Tagged: Apple, Encryption, FBI, legal, Ted Olson

An appeals court on Friday overturned a ruling that would have forced Samsung to pay $120 million in damages to Apple for patent infringement, reports Reuters. In this specific case, one of several patent battles between the two companies, Apple claimed that Samsung infringed on its “quick links” patent.

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Filed under: AAPL Company Tagged: Apple, court, legal, patents, Samsung

Extensify is a highly anticipated app release from developers Majd Alfhaily and Kevin Ko that’s been in the works for quite some time. This weekend it will finally be launched as a part of a limited rollout.

Extensify is best described as a tweak store that allows you to change the properties of App Store apps. Unlike tweaks that require your iPhone to be jailbroken, Extensify works without needing a jailbreak. This is made possible by Apple’s decision to allow users to sideload iOS apps. Have a look at our hands-on video walkthrough inside for more details. (more…)

Filed under: iOS Tagged: Cydia, Cydia tweak, Instagram, jailbreak, jailbreak tweak, sideloading, Snapchat

In a research note for investors, KGI Securities has posted some interesting claims about the new 4 inch ‘iPhone SE’ coming from Apple in March, as reported by 9to5Mac. The iPhone SE is expected to be very similar to the iPhone 5s in appearance with slightly curved edges, but feature the latest processor internals, an A9 chip just like the iPhone 6s as well as Apple Pay and Live Photos.

KGI claims the phone will also feature a 12 megapixel camera, matching the latest iPhones in megapixels. KGI also believes the new 4 inch iPhone to sell between $400-$500 range. This would be a significantly cheaper phone than the current lineup: the year-old iPhone 6 starts at $549 …

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Filed under: AAPL Company, iOS, iOS Devices Tagged: Apple, iOS, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5se, iPhone SE, KGI, smaller iPhone

If you’re keeping score at home, add San Bernardino’s police chief as the latest to take sides in the ongoing battle between Apple and the FBI. Jarrod Burguan, the local police chief, joined NPR to share his views on the current FBI and Apple privacy battle. In the interview, Burguan admits that there is “a good chance that there is nothing of any value on the phone”, but believes there is the possibility that “maybe there was some information on there that would lead to a larger plot or larger network.”

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Filed under: AAPL Company Tagged: Apple, FBI, iOS, iPads, iPhone, Jarrod Burguan, San Bernardino

There are now a ton of third-party Apple Watch bands on the market of varying quality, but at $69, this alternative to Apple’s pricey stainless steel link band from Hyper is worth a closer look.

The bands are made out of the same 316L stainless steel that Apple uses, and nothing about them indicates why there would be an almost $400 gap between these and Apple’s.

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Filed under: Apple Watch, Reviews Tagged: 316L, Apple watch, Hyper, Hyperlink, Stainless steel, watch band

While Apple has not yet officially announced that it will open up a store in the World Trade Center’s new transportation hub in New York City, there have been reports that such a store has been in the plans for the past two years. Today, a source who has been inside of the yet-to-be-opened Oculus shopping section of the hub has sent us photo evidence that Apple is preparing to open up a store in the shopping area. Above is a photo from this week showing the space for the store, but formal construction has not yet begun, according to the source.

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Filed under: AAPL Company Tagged: Apple Store, Crossgates, mall, Manhattan, New York, New York City, Oculus, store, World Trade Center

Tim Cook and company lead Apple’s annual shareholders meeting of 2016 this morning, and as usual there were some interesting questions and answers between those in attendance. Like last year, Apple’s rumored electric vehicle project came up, only the Apple CEO didn’t automatically defer to CarPlay this go around. Diversity and Apple’s ongoing battle with the FBI over encryption were also topics of discussion at the Cupertino meeting at Apple HQ.

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Filed under: AAPL Company Tagged: Apple Car, diversity, investors, shareholders meeting, Tim Cook

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Apple’s 12-inch MacBook now $300 off: 256GB $1,000, 512GB $1,300 + extra $50 savings w/ .edu email

Apple 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB: $720 shipped (Reg. $899)

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB: $800 shipped (Reg. $999)

Apple Mac Pro 12-core Xeon/64GB/1TB: $8,799 shipped (Reg. $9,599), more

Apple 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/256GB (newest model): $900 shipped (Reg. $1,099) wp.me/p1xTlR-NXa https://t.co/GkibCGyfAv

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Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity & Sleep Wristband in multiple colors: $60 shipped (Reg. $100)

Hit the gym in style w/ Sol Republic’s Shadow Bluetooth Earbuds: $70 shipped (Reg. $100)

App Store Free App of the Week: HoPiKo speed-run platformer goes free for the first time ($2 value)

The highly rated iOS Lotogram photo apps go free for the first time in a year: Reflex, Framatic, Splitter, more

The Walking Dead: Michonne is now available for iOS, Android and consoles

Explore Renaissance Italy in the new Assassin’s Creed Identity action RPG for iOS

All Access is the new one stop app for DC Comics/Film/TV news and more

LD West’s gun holster-style iPhone case & wallet combo: $20 off, deals from $109 shipped

Review: Audioengine turns it up to 11 with its newest Bluetooth HD6 powered speakers

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Amazon Gold Box: Save 30% on Kindle Accessories – Premium Magnetic Earbuds $12.50, cases, more

• Amazon Gold Box: highly-rated double hammock for $48 (Reg. $60)
• Daily Deals: Unlocked Nexus 6 32GB (Refurb) $230, Toshiba 1TB Portable Drive $50, more
• Games/Apps: Disney Infinity Star Wars $67, freebies, more
• Pokémon Sun and Moon on Nintendo 3DS confirmed for holiday 2016
• Brit Awards 2016 performances are now available to download/stream for free

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

DJI Phantom 3 Standard Drone w/ 2.7K HD Camera: $439 shipped (Reg. $500+), more

Show off and charge your Apple Watch + iPhone w/ this aluminum dock for just $23 Prime shipped (Reg. $39), more

• Free Xbox Live Gold Games for March: Borderlands, Lords of the Fallen, more
• Free PS Plus Games for March: Broforce, Galak-Z, Super Stardust HD, more
• Explore Renaissance Italy in the new Assassin’s Creed Identity action RPG for iOS
• Samsung 850 EVO 2.5-inch SSD: 500GB $140 (Reg. $150+), 1TB $271 (Reg. $295+), more
• Save $2 on your next trip to Jamba Juice with this coupon
• Athletic Apparel: Nike extra 20% off clearance, Reebok Outlet 50% off
• Hisense 55-inch 1080p 120Hz LED Smart HDTV w/ 3 HDMI inputs: $370 (Orig. $548)
• 12 classic Pixar films in HD for $15 ea, Mad Max: Fury Road & The Martian $10 ea
• Gift Cards up to 20% off: CVS, Domino’s, Jiffy Lube, many more
• Rolo Travel Bag keeps you looking good on the road: $45 (Orig. $61)
• Have someone from Amazon take care of that honey-do list and get a free $30 gift card
• MFi Apple-Certified Lightning cables: 10-foot for $11, 3-foot for $6, more
• Bluetooth Speakers w/ Prime shipping: Aukey $20 (Reg. $30), more
• Headphones: Sennheiser HD429S Over-Ears $30 (Reg. $45+), more
• Carriers & retailers roll out major pre-order bonuses for Samsung’s Galaxy S7
• D-Link Powerline Starter Kit $40 (Reg. $60), TP-Link Wi-Fi Smart Plug $20
• DashCam Recorder and Camera offers motion-triggered recording: $27 (Orig: $95)
• Keep your Wi-Fi running w/ this APC battery backup: $20 (Orig. $60)
• Storage: SanDisk 512GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive $120 (Reg. $145+), more
• Save $50 on Huawei Watches for iOS/Android, prices start at $300
• Bluetooth Speakers: Bem Boom Box $40 (Reg. $80), Sylvania Rugged $12 (Reg. $20)
• Amazon Fire TV 4K Streaming Media Player: $85 shipped (Reg. $100)
• Try out Google Express with this $40 credit for $15 (62% savings)
• Nike+ Fuelband SE Fitness Tracker for $38 (Orig. $150, CA Tax only)
• Upgrade your audio w/ Logi’s 2.1-Ch. Speaker System: $100 (Reg. $125+)
• Grow fresh herbs/veggies year round: Miracle-Gro AeroGarden $45 Prime shipped
• Outfit your GoPro HERO4 with this 7-piece accessory bundle for $19 (Reg. $25)
• Enjoy a free download of Black Beauty as a Kindle eBook with Audible narration (Reg. up to $7)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Marshall’s first Bluetooth headphones tout impressive battery life alongside a retro design

• Mighty is the Spotify-compatible iPod Shuffle we’ve been waiting for
• The Cicret Bracelet puts a smartphone display on your arm with full touchscreen functionality
• Faraday’s latest eBikes hit Kickstarter with a minimalist step-through design
• SanDisk announces faster USB-C flash drives and microSD cards at Mobile World Conference
• Garmin’s latest fitness trackers: can automatically identify your activities
• Canon adds three new Wi-Fi cameras to its mid-range lineup
• Pad & Quill’s new wooden iPhone 6/s/Plus cases use kevlar for added strength
• The original Rayman game is now available for download on the App Store
• The Coleco Chameleon retro gaming console is sure to appeal to any Millennial
• NERF’s Fall 2016 line includes battery-powered 70MPH blasters, Alien designs, more
• PSA: Fallout 4 gets 3DLC packs – get your Season Pass now before it jumps up in price
• Final Fantasy IX is now available for download on iOS/Android

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