New iPhone 8 concept video imagines bezel-less display, in-screen Touch ID & front camera, more
We’ve seen a host of concept images appear for this year’s iPhone 8, some good and some bad. Today, designers Thiago M Duarte and Ran Avni have released their foray into iPhone 8 concept videos, offering a take on what the upcoming device could look like with features such as a front-facing camera embedded in the display…
Google Maps for iOS gains useful parking reminder feature
Verizon announces new $80/month prepaid unlimited data plan
As the unlimited data battle continues,Verizon today announced that it is bringing unlimited data to prepaid customers. The carrier announced that prepaid customers can now get unlimited data, text, and talk for $80 per month…
iPhone 8 may be fast, but those benchmark results are fake
There’s a new image making the rounds online purporting to be the Geekbench results of the upcoming iPhone 8. The image shows off the iPhone 8’s supposed speed bump in both single-core and multi-core scores. The single-core speeds show a jump of nearly 30%, and the multi-core by nearly 50%.
While these lightning speeds are enough to make any soon-to-be-upgrader happy, they’re unfortunately fake.
Apple AI expert says computing should augment human failing at TED Talk
Apple updates iWork for iOS & macOS, iPad keyboard improvements for Numbers included
Apple released bug fix updates to apps in its iWork suite for both iOS and macOS. The new versions include new iPad keyboard improvements for Numbers on iOS.
9to5Toys Lunch Break: 13″ MacBook Pro $250 off, (Product)RED Leather iPhone 7 Case $30, Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard $23, more
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Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Pro 256GB w/ Touch Bar now $249 off
Apple (Product)RED Leather Case for iPhone 7: $30 (Reg. $45)
Daily Deals: Logitech K480 Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard $23, Toshiba 55-inch 1080p HDTV w/ Chromecast $330, more
Beats Powerbeats3 W1-enabled Wireless In-ear Headphones down to $130 shipped
BeatsX Wireless In-Ear Headphones go to $120 at Amazon and Best Buy
App Store Free App of the Week: Cut the Rope Magic on iOS free (Reg. $1)
- Earn to Die 2 for iOS drops to lowest price in over a year at $1
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- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes on iOS now just $1
Review: Yesgo iPhone 7/Plus cases offer protection at a value price
Review: Pad & Quill’s Leather Roll Top Backpack has impeccable craftsmanship and style
Hands-on with Anker’s robust 120,000mAh PowerHouse portable generator [Video]
9to5Rewards: Audioengine’s gorgeous B2 Bluetooth Speaker [Giveaway]
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Canon PIXMA Inkjet w/ AirPrint 2-pack for $88 (Reg. $80/ea)
Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus 2nd Gen. $65.50 (Reg. $82, Prime only)
- This power bank has an AC Outlet and USB-C to power everything imaginable
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- VIZIO unveils new M and P-Series 4K Ultra HDTVs, priced from $800
- Mpow Bluetooth Speaker w/ USB power for $19, more
- Z-Wave setup: Monoprice takes an extra 15% off, priced from $16
- JBL Bluetooth Speakers (refurb): Flip 2 $40 or Charge 2 $50
- GOgroove iOS/Android Car Radio Bluetooth Adapter for under $25
- Amcrest ProHD 1080p 30FPS Wi-Fi IP Security Camera $62 (Reg. $85)
- Seagate’s DJI Fly Drive offers 2TB of storage and a microSD slot
- Today’s Best iOS/Mac Game Deals: Sputnik Eyes, European War 5 and more
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- Today’s Best Game Deals: NHL 17 $30, Joy-Con Controller $65, more
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- Dockers Clothing and Accessories up to 50% off at Amazon, today only
- Gorilla Carts’ best-selling Yard Dump Cart down to $102 (Reg. $130)
- Today’s Amazon Gold Box has Memory Foam Mattress Toppers from $104
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Elago returns with M4 iPhone dock sporting familiar vintage Apple styling
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- The fan-made 2D Legend of Zelda Breath of the NES is now playable!
- SirCharge is “the world’s smallest” Keyring USB charger for your iPhone
- Symphonica all-wood natural acoustic speaker for iOS/Android devices
- Foxshot could be the lightest portable action camera for iOS
- Take a look at this giant DualShock 4 PlayStation Controller [Video]
- The Gamller controller won’t drain your iPhone battery and makes playing games a snap
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- Knops are the volume control to your life
- GoPro provides details on upcoming Fusion spherical camera
- Cold War card game uses hidden messages to uncover double agents
- Mu tag is the world’s smallest item tracker
- The Mirabook turns your smartphone into a fully functional laptop
- Super Nintendo Classic Edition Console reportedly on the way!
- Fujifilm’s new hybrid camera is perfect for Instagram fanatics
- V-Moda Forza Metallo Wireless earbuds offer water-resistance
- Master & Dynamic’s MA770 speaker is housed in hand-finished concrete
MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:
Anker has you covered at home and on the road w/ charger deals from $19
Sony 55-inch 4K Smart UHDTV w/ 4 HDMI inputs: $769 (Reg. $1,000)
Lutron Caséta Smart Lighting Bundle w/ HomeKit support: $120 (Reg. $160)
Powermat CEO calls wireless charging a ‘standard feature in the next iPhone’
Wireless charging is widely expected to be on one if not all new iPhone models later this year, and the CEO of a prominent wireless charging technology company appears to consider it a done deal. Powermat CEO Elad Dubzinski called wireless charging ‘a standard feature in the next iPhone’ ahead of any official iPhone 7s or iPhone 8 announcement.
Apple Store kicking off new ‘Today at Apple’ initiative next month, Angela Ahrendts says [Video]
Angela Ahrendts, Apple’s senior vice president of retail, has appeared in a new video interview with CBS This Morning where she discussed her time at the company and new Apple Store initiatives. The major new Apple Store effort centered around customer engagement is called ‘Today at Apple’ and will launch at the end of next month.
Another report claims iPhone 8 may not go on sale to customers until late October at the earliest
Whilst we still aren’t entirely sure what the iPhone 8 will look like, there have been a flurry of rumors in the last month that the device will not be launching to Apple’s normal annual schedule.
Today, Nikkei is the latest publication to claim that the iPhone 8 may not be in customer’s hands until late October or November. The report pinpoints the OLED panel, wireless charging components and new circuit boards as the reason for the production problems.