WSJ: iPhone 8 to replace Lightning connector with a USB-C port, feature curved OLED screen
The Wall Street Journal has outlined their current thinking on the next new iPhone from Apple, colloquially dubbed the iPhone 8. They believe that Apple will replace the Lightning connector on the bottom of the phone with a USB-C port, ditching its own propriety connector with an industry standard.
The report also reaffirms rumors of the device featuring a large OLED display, losing the Home Button in favour of a new touch screen function area.
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How to customize AirPods by changing double-tap functionality and more
Apple’s AirPods have been available for a few months now and as the completely wireless earbuds make their way to more users, there have been increased requests for more customization options.
While it’s not explicitly clear from the start, there are a few changes you can make in the Settings app on your iOS device to slightly customize the AirPods experience. Read on for a breakdown…
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What are you most excited to see at Apple’s iPhone, iPad, & Mac event this spring? [Poll]
Earlier today, Zac offered up a full roundup of everything that we could potentially see at Apple’s spring event this year. While the event is generally much smaller-scale than Apple’s other events every year, there are a few things that most usually interest most people.
What rumored announcement for Apple’s April event excites you the most?
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MWC 2017: Latest iPhone competitors from Samsung, LG, Motorola, and more
This week is Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, and that means almost all of Apple’s biggest competitors are getting together to show off their latest phones, tablets, and other gadgets. Yesterday was the official press day, so let’s take a look at all the devices that were announced by Samsung, LG, Sony, Huawei and others…
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Pocket read-it-later service sells out to Firefox-maker Mozilla after 10 years
1Password for Mac updated with enhanced Touch Bar support, Mac App Store free trial
1Password for Mac is out with a new update that includes enhanced Touch Bar support on the new MacBook Pro and a new payment model. The powerful password manager was previously priced around $65, and now AgileBits is shifting to a subscription model that allows free trials on the Mac App Store.
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Apple releases watchOS 3.2 beta 4 for Apple Watch
Apple rolling out macOS Sierra 10.12.4 beta 4 for Mac
Apple releases iOS 10.3 beta 4 for iPhone and iPad
Apple is rolling out the fourth iOS 10.3 beta for developer testing on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The upcoming software update includes Find My AirPods support, CarPlay improvements, Apple’s new filesystem, and more. We’ll update and highlight any changes discovered below.
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9to5Toys Lunch Break: latest 13-inch MacBook Pro from $1,300, Powerbeats3 in all colors $150, APC 8-Outlet UPS $43, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Upgrade to Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar for $1,550 shipped (Reg. $1,799)
Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Pro w/o Touch Bar is on sale for $1,300 shipped (Reg. $1,499)
Here’s your chance to score a rare discount on Powerbeats3 Wireless Headphones in all colors: $150 shipped (Reg. $200)
Keep your gear safe during power outages with the APC 8-Outlet Surge Protector and Battery Backup for $43 shipped (Reg. $70)
Save over $200 on Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air 128GB: $797 shipped (Reg. $999)
9to5Rewards: Grovemade’s handmade wooden iPhone 7 Plus cases [Giveaway]
App Store Free App of the Week: Nightgate goes free for the very first time (Reg. $4)
- Due for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch is now on sale: $1 (Reg. $5)
- Assassin’s Creed Identity for iPhone and iPad has dropped to $1 (Reg. $5)
- You can add The Executive brawler action game to your iPhone or iPad for $1 (Reg. $5)
- The GoodNotes 4 PDF Annotator goes to $1 on the App Store for the first time ever (Reg. $8)
- Deus Ex Go – the turn-based stealth puzzler – is now just $1 on the App Store (Reg. $2)
Pre-order discounts & release dates for Nintendo Switch titles: Breath of the Wild, Splatoon 2, Mario, Binding of Isaac + many more
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Daily Deals: Dell 27-inch LED GSync Monitor w/ USB Hub $480, Logitech Harmony Ultimate Home Remote $170, more
SanDisk iXpand 32GB Lightning Flash Drive for iPhone or iPad: $35 Prime shipped (Reg. $45)
- Land this Westinghouse 40-inch 1080p LED HDTV w/ 3 HDMI inputs for $150 (Reg. $250)
- Take 20% off Nike clearance items with this promo code: save on Dri-FIT, Roshe, and more
- Games/Apps: Guitar Hero Live (all platforms) $20, Nintendo Switch case $7, iOS freebies, more
- Smartphone Accessories: Mpow Buckler Waterproof Bluetooth Shower Speaker $16, more
- Today’s the day to stock up on Thermos insulated bottles, tea infusers starting at $8
- Anker Eufy LED Desk Lamps from $20 Prime shipped (Reg. up to $50)
- Amazon will hook you up with a stylish Timex Leather Strap Watch for $18(Reg. up to $30)
- The special edition View-Master Batman Virtual Reality set is down to $16
- Get up to speed with the TRENDnet 802.11ac Wireless AC750 Dual Band Router for $10
- If you thought the Dyson cord free stick vac was ‘out of reach’, refurb offer for $200
- Acer 13-inch Touchscreen Chromebook 2.1GHz/4GB/32GB SSD: $339 (Reg. $500+)
MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:
AT&T’s latest promotion nets customers BOGO free smartphones, including iPhone 7
Deals on 4K Smart UHDTVs: Samsung 65-inch Curved $949 (Reg. $1,200), more
Sony’s h.Ear Wireless ANC Headphones compare to Bose QC35 for much less: $195 shipped (Orig. $350)
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