Apple sees iTunes market share slip as competition increases from Amazon & Comcast for films
Despite its increasing focuses on Services revenue, Apple is struggling to draw users to the iTunes Store for movie purchases and rentals. According to a new in-depth report from The Wall Street Journal, Apple’s market share for renting and purchasing movies has fallen to between 20 percent and 35 percent, despite once being well over 50 percent as recently as 2012…
Report: iPhone 8 to come in four color choices including new ‘mirror-like’ model
Apple’s flagship iPhone this year is said to a have an OLED screen, an all-glass design, wireless charging, and much more. Now, Twitter leaker Benjamin Geskin is claiming that the device will come in four colors – one of which is a new mirror-like option…
This week’s top stories: iPhone 8 face recognition, lack of Touch ID, & OLED details, 10.5-inch iPad Pro, new apps & updates, & more
In this week’s top stories: New iPhone 8 face recognition and Touch ID details, our 10.5-inch iPad Pro Smart Keyboard video review, new apps and updates, and much more.
Report: Wireless charging accessory won’t be ready at iPhone launch this year
It has long been rumored that Apple’s upcoming 2017 iPhone models will feature some sort of wireless charging technology, but now blogger John Gruber says that the feature might not be available at launch…
Friday 5: Ulysses is my favorite iOS writing app [Video]
Ulysses is a writing app that I use each and every day on my iPad Pro; I even use it on iPhone to make quick edits or changes to in-progress work. I’ve briefly covered Ulysses on Friday 5 in the past, but tonight I’d like to dig deeper and discuss some of the features that make it my go-to iOS (and macOS) writing app. more…
9to5Rewards: WD My Passport SSD 1TB USB-C Portable Hard Drive [Giveaway]
This week we’re partnering with Western Digital to give away its new My Passport SSD 1TB USB-C Portable Hard Drive. Head below to find out how you can win…
iOS 11: How to customize Control Center
iOS 11 brings a brand new Control Center and also some nice customization options. Follow along for how to quickly get Control Center tuned to your preferences.
Google Calendar for iOS adds Today Widget
The Google Calendar app for iPhone and iPad adds a new ’Today Widget’ for iOS in its latest update today, bringing a quick view of calendar events from the app into the iOS search screen when swiping to the right from the home screen.
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Happy Hour Podcast 127 | iPhone 8 rumors, thoughts on face recognition and the fate of Touch ID
This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the latest Apple Watch Activity Challenge and upcoming improvements to watchOS, the curious removal of a useful 3D Touch gesture, possible ProMotion iPhone displays, fewer color options, and Touch ID potentially being replaced by facial recognition.
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