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Why Would Apple Turn Its Messaging App Into Such a Nightmare?
Apple decided to go all-in on Messages in iOS 10, fully embracing its inner Facebook Messenger and replacing simplicity with stickers and disappearing text effects. Messages used to be a really simple app to use. You could add a photo or send an emoji, sure, but that was about it. If you wanted to send … Continued
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Black AirPods Would Have Been Fantastic
No one batted an eye when Apple announced the AirPods, its horse in the wireless earbuds race, and the little phallic-looking things were completely white. It’s that familiar Apple white that’s been the company’s trademark since the iPod. But after looking at Martin Hajek’s 3D rendering of a black pair of AirPods one fact is … Continued
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Remember Virtual Reality? We Were Such Dorks Back Then
Virtual reality has been the promise of the future for generations. And it keeps getting better with each passing year. But I remain skeptical that it’s going to become mainstream anytime soon. And it seems like I’m not alone. Apple CEO Tim Cook did an interview this morning on Good Morning America where he said … Continued
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Apple Holds Back the Best Thing About the Apple TV Update
Alongside iOS 10, Apple released its big update to tvOS today for the fourth-generation Apple TV. Unfortunately, the best part of that update—the single sign-on for cable subscribers—has been delayed until later this fall. The single sign-on feature means that as long you’re logged into your pay TV provider in one app, all of your … Continued
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Beware: Apple’s iOS 10 Update Bricks Some iPhones and iPads
Apple just released iOS 10 to the public, but there are problems. Countless users report that the update has rendered their iPhones and iPads completely useless after accepting the over-the-air update of iOS 10. These people have been forced to open iTunes on a computer (PC or Mac), connect their bricked device, and restore from … Continued
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Go Download iOS 10 Right Now
It’s here! After a lengthy public beta, iOS 10 is now available for download. There’s a lot of neat stuff in iOS 10, especially when it comes to the Messages app. Messages is now a bit more like Snapchat, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. That means you can now send stickers (and sticker packs are already … Continued
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Fix Apple’s Wireless AirPods With This $10 Wire
Apple’s attempt to convince us that a headphone jack-less iPhone 7 wasn’t a terrible thing created a whole new uproar when it became clear how easy it would be to lose the new $160 wireless AirPods. But don’t worry, there’s an easy solution to that problem too: a $10 wire that negates all that inconvenient … Continued
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Apple Finally Got Me to Buy a Huge Phone
I’ll admit it. I’m a little annoyed with the new iPhone 7. No, no, it’s not the headphone jack (there are plenty of ways to deal with that), I’m annoyed because if I want Apple’s sick dual-lens camera, I’m going to have to buy the bigger iPhone. I feel a little bit like I’m stuck … Continued
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New iPhone Pre-Order Process Created Headaches For Verizon Customers
Did you try to buy an iPhone from the Apple website to use with your current Verizon plan? Did you have very little success, or finish the process so late that your phone isn’t shipping until October? You are not alone. Twitter was flooded with irritated pre-order customers unable to get their hands on their … Continued
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The Best Way To Charge Your iPhone 7 and Use Wired Headphones Is a Giant $40 Dongle
Upgrading to the iPhone 7 and lack wireless headphones? Say hello to your new reality. Belkin appears to be the first accessory maker with a Lightning dongle that lets you attach a pair of Lightning connector headphones and a charging cable at the same time. Sigh. Available starting October 10 for $40, the adapter also … Continued
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How to Upgrade to an iPhone 7 Without Getting Ripped Off
It used to be relatively cheap and easy to upgrade to the latest iPhone. Just renew your contract and get a new phone. Now that carriers are phasing out contracts, however, getting your paws on an iPhone 7 is going to cost you. But it doesn’t have to break the bank. Inevitably, the key to … Continued
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Why the Headphone Jack Had to Die
To the surprise of exactly no one, Apple’s new generation of iPhones will not include a standard 3.5mm headphone input. The decision signals the demise of an audio port that’s been used for more than 100 years—and honestly, it’s about time. The death of the headphone jack is a very good thing. Hear me out. … Continued
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This Is the iPhone 7 You Should Buy
Apple’s newest iPhone is here, and you’ve got just a few short hours (12:01am PT) to figure out which one is the absolute best deal. Although Apple didn’t change up design much, the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 7’s have more points of contrast than just size this time around. So, which one is the best … Continued
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Is the New AppleCare Worth it?
In the midst of iPhone 7 excitement yesterday (Two cameras! Ugly headphones! COURAGE!) Apple also made some much quieter changes to its AppleCare+ program. As of yesterday, enrolling in AppleCare+ means you can get a broken iPhone screen repaired for $29. But is it worth the money? There are, of course, a few catches. The … Continued
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I Stuck Apple’s AirPods in My Ears and It Shockingly Wasn’t Terrible
Apple finally went through with it. It killed the headphone jack on the iPhone 7. In its place, you can use headphones that connect to the Lightning port. But Apple thinks the future is wireless headphones. And AirPods are its vision for that future. AirPods are “truly wireless” earbuds in the way that I’ve been … Continued
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iPhone 7 First Impressions: Not Just the Same Thing All Over Again
Apple spent a lot of time today explaining that the iPhone 7 is the most “refined” iteration yet. Which is just a fancy way of saying that this phone’s design is going to look very similar to last year’s phone. Aside from a slightly different finish for the jet black model (glossy!), some redesigned antenna … Continued
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You Don’t Need an iPhone
Most people just go along with whatever life hands them. No critical thought. For years I asked people, “Why do I need an iPhone?” Haven’t yet met the man nor woman who could give me a straight answer. “Seems like all these Apple products cost twice as much as the other stuff,” I’d say. “What … Continued
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Apple Is Finally (Slowly) Giving Up on 16GB Phones
Forget fancy cameras in your iPhone, or iOS 10, or the lack of a headphone jack. The real thing to celebrate out of today’s iPhone 7 announcement is the end of the piddly ass 16-gigabyte iPhone. That dreaded “out of storage warning” will now be a thing of the past…at least until you load up … Continued
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Apple’s Lightning Headphone Dongle Is Surprisingly Cheap
Apple ditched the headphone jack in favor of just using the Lightning port. So now, of course, there’s a dongle to replace the headphone jack. Apple will include one with every new iPhone 7. https://gizmodo.com/apples-airpods-are-the-tiny-wireless-ear-buds-of-the-fu-1786292905 Good ol’ Timmy Cook over at Apple really had a chance to charge us, the common man and woman, and … Continued