HomePod said to cost Apple $216 to make, margin smaller than Amazon Echo & Google Home
Renders imagine what AR-powered ‘Apple Glasses’ could look like [Gallery]

Several reports have indicated that Apple is working on a pair of augmented reality glasses, potentially slated for a release sometime in the next two years. While little is known about the glasses, iDrop News today has published a set of renders that imagine what “Apple Glasses” could look like…
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Carrot Weather adds new achievements feature, customizable app icon support, and more

Popular weather application Carrot was today updated which brings it to version 4.5, adding a host of new customization options, a new achievements feature, and much more. Today’s update comes following a major redesign of the app back in November.
Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway increases AAPL holdings, dumps over 90% of its IBM shares
Apple responds to HomePod ‘ring’ issue, says not unusual for ‘vibration-dampening silicone’ to leave marks

Apple has issued a more direct response to customers experiencing issues with HomePod leaving white rings on certain wood surfaces in normal use. The response comes in an updated support article detailing how to clean and care for HomePod. Apple describes the occurrence as expected and not a defect.
OmniOutliner 3 for iOS brings major updates including iPhone X support, drag and drop, more

The Omni Group has today released the latest version of its OmniOutliner iOS app. Among the new headline features are a simplified UI, document encryption, automation, iPhone X support, drag and drop support, and more.
Apple Watch Series 3 certified refurb now available from $279

From 9to5Toys:
Apple has begun offering its latest Apple Watch, Series 3 on its certified refurbished store today. Both the 38mm and 42mm models are available. With prices starting at $279, the Series 3 GPS model is available at up to 15% off.
Apple admits HomePod may leave white ring on wood surfaces, recommends using elsewhere

Uh oh. A few days after HomePod hitting the market, customers have noticed an unwelcome occurrence caused by Apple’s new smart speaker: wood staining.
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