Apple announces new Watch bands with ‘vibrant colors for spring’
On the first day of spring, Apple has announced a new collection of Apple Watch bands with ‘vibrant colors and unique designs.’
The new bands include Sport, Nylon and classic buckle designs as well as special Nike and Hermès models …
After Jimmy Iovine denied departure rumor, fresh report says he will be less involved with Apple Music
It was reported back in January that Jimmy Iovine would be leaving Apple in August after the last of his stock vested. Iovine later denied this, describing it as fake news.
A fresh report today suggests that while he may not be actually departing from Apple, Iovine will ‘step back from daily involvement’ …
Facebook data-mining fallout continues with lawsuit and privacy petition
5.8-inch iPhone X successor to be ~10% cheaper to manufacture, according to report
The iPhone lineup for 2018 is looking to be composed of three new models, a 6.1-inch LCD iPhone, a successor to the existing 5.8-inch iPhone X and a new high-end 6.5-inch OLED ‘iPhone X Plus’.
Digitimes today reports that the new 5.8-inch iPhone will be significantly cheaper to manufacture, which could imply a drop from the $999 price point Apple established with iPhone X.
Ecobee updates iOS app with refreshed interface, new Comfort features, more
Popular HomeKit accessory maker ecobee has today updated its iOS app with a visual overhaul and several new features. The update brings the ecobee app to version 6.0 and adds some more color and flare to the interface, which was previously primarily black…
#DeleteFacebook movement gains traction as WhatsApp cofounder joins in
Facebook is under fire for its data sharing practices, with Cambridge Analytica having missed user data of as many as 50 million Facebook users. Now, in response to that controversy, many users are joining the #DeleteFacebook movement, including one who once netted hefty payday from the social media giant…
GymKit continues global expansion with new announcement from Life Fitness
Earlier today, Technogym announced that it has deployed some 5,000 GymKit-enabled cardio machines since November. Following that announcement, Life Fitness announced this evening that it is expanding its rollout of GymKit equipment around the world…
Google Maps for iOS adds restaurant wait times, additional transit details, more
Following an update last month with real-time transit and driving details, Google Maps for iOS has today received another update. Today’s update brings the app to version 4.47 and includes new details for restaurants, additional transit updates, and more…
How to deactivate/delete your Facebook account or change privacy settings on iPhone
Whether you’ve been considering changing how you use Facebook for a while or the latest news about how the social media service has shared user data has caused some concerns, there are some easy ways make some adjustments. Follow along for how to deactivate or delete your account, or dial in your privacy settings.
9to5Mac Daily 050 | March 20, 2018
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