This week’s top stories: iPhone 8 / X details, new Apple TV & Apple Watch Series 3, Steve Jobs Theater, more
In this week’s top stories: Apple officially unveils the new iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, Apple Watch Series 3, and Apple TV 4K, an onstage gaffe casts a shadow on Face ID’s first demo, iPhone X pricing and availability concerns, and more… more…
Apple stops selling Pride Edition Apple Watch band, but here are some alternatives
Apple has recently stopped selling the Pride Edition Woven Nylon band for Apple Watch after originally releasing it to the public back in June. Apple said at the time that the Pride Edition band would have limited availability, but there are some solid alternatives on Amazon if you missed out on Apple’s official offering…
Hands-on with Apple’s iPhone 8 dock and new gold color choice [Video]
With the iPhone 8, Apple is promoting an all-new gold color option. The new color choice seems to be a sort of mix between Apple’s previous shades of gold and a new hands-on video from DetroitBorg offers a detailed look at the new gold color…
Apple defends more stringent ad tracking approach saying ‘people have a right to privacy’
Apple yesterday was met with criticism from a group of marketing organizations for its decision to release a new version of Safari that blocks cross-site tracking. Apple, in a statement to 9to5Mac, has defended the move, saying that cross-site tracking has become “so pervasive” that ad tracking companies could easily recreate web browsing history…
Craig Federighi says Face ID is the future of biometric tech, doubts will ‘melt away’ once iPhone X is released
Apple’s software engineering head Craig Federighi continued his interview tour last night, joining John Gruber’s “The Talk Show.” Much of the interview was spent on Face ID, with Federighi seemingly trying to dispel some of the doubts and concerns people have…
Craig Federighi talks Face ID details ahead of iPhone X launch
Apple showcased its new Face ID biometric technology for the first time earlier this week, and it’s been a hot topic ever since. While we’ve learned a few additional things about Face ID since Tuesday, Apple’s Craig Federighi sat down with TechCrunch to talk more about the technology and confirm some
Roundup: Best deals to make the iPhone 8 more affordable
If you’re looking pick up an iPhone 8 or 8 Plus, odds are good you’ll also appreciate checking out the various options to save some money while doing so. Follow along after the break for a look at the best deals and trade-in options for upgrading to the latest iPhone.
9to5Rewards: Jaybird’s new Run truly wireless headphones [Giveaway]
This week we’re partnering with Jaybird to give away its new Run truly wireless headphones. Retailing at $180 and featuring a water-resistant design, these in-ears could be your next pair of headphones. Head below to find out how you could win.
New Apple Watch Series 3 ad touts Apple Music on the go with LTE connectivity [Video]
Along with other videos it shared during Tuesday’s event, Apple today has uploaded an Apple Watch Series 3 advertisement to its YouTube channel. The video – which comes in at 1 minute long – highlights the LTE capabilities of Apple Watch Series 3, including support for Apple Music…
Best Apple Watch Series 3 Bands – leather, sport, nylon, loops, and more
Pre-orders for Apple Watch Series 3 officially went live this morning, and hopefully you were fortunate to get yours placed before shipping times started to slip. Whether this is your first wearable from Apple or you’re simply upgrading, you’ll likely want to buy a few extra bands for different occasions.
Any good 9to5Toys reader knows that Apple’s official first-party bands are way over-priced. While the quality is good, you can often find two or three nice alternatives on Amazon from other manufacturers for the price of one band at Apple. We’ve put together a list of our favorite bands below, covering a wide range of materials from leather and nylon to silicone and stainless steel. Head below for our top picks.