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5G expected to feature in all 2020 iPhone models

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iPhone XS crazy performance means speed at your fingertips.
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5G connectivity will feature in all three iPhone models launching next year, according to a new research note from a trusted analyst.

Apple has reportedly made the feature a priority as an increasing number of Android handsets launch with 5G support. Its $1 billion acquisition of Intel’s modem business has also allowed it to speed up its 5G rollout.

Last chance! Save 20% on the Ullu Pocket Wallet for iPhone

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The Pocket Wallet is a beauty.
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It’s your last chance to save 20% on Ullu’s outstanding Pocket Wallet for iPhone.

The slimline sleeve wraps your iPhone in luxurious Italian leather, and comes in nine gorgeous finishes. It also has space for your credit cards so you can leave your old wallet at home.

Get yours now before the discount disappears on Sunday!

Trump: Apple won’t receive special treatment for Mac Pro parts

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You might be better off with iMac Pro instead.
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President Donald Trump said Friday that Apple will not receive special treatment for Mac Pro components made in China.

Apple submitted multiple requests asking the Trump administration to exclude certain Mac Pro parts from a 25% import tariff. But Trump says the U.S. government will not extend any special waivers or relief to Cupertino.

“Make them in the USA,” Trump tweeted.

Apple could start shipping its own 5G modems in 2021

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Qualcomm will still play a big part in iPhone modem supply.
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Apple wants to start shipping its own 5G modems as soon as 2021, according to a new report.

The news comes after Apple confirmed it is splashing $1 billion to acquire the majority of Intel’s modem chip business. But we won’t see the back of Qualcomm for some time.

CBS All Access coming to Apple TV Channels next week

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Look out for CBS All Access on July 29.
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You’ll be able to tune into CBS All Access on Apple TV Channels next week.

CBS has confirmed that support for Apple’s new service will be rolled out on Monday, July 29. It’s not yet clear how much it will cost for those who subscribe through the TV app, however.

MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar finally comes alive under Windows 10

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Speedy access to the Start menu and running apps.
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Your MacBook Pro’s pricey Touch Bar is no longer useless when you’re running Windows 10.

A third-party developer has gotten the tiny second screen to work under Microsoft’s operating system. You can use it to access the Start menu and quickly switch between the apps you have running.

Privacy-pushing iPhone billboards arrive in Europe

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"Reveals as little about Hamburgers as hamburgers."
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Billboards promoting iPhone’s strict approach to privacy have now made their way to Europe.

Apple fans started noticing the ads in Germany today after they popped up in the U.S. and Canada earlier this year. Each features a clever, location-based tagline that sends one clear message.

Fortnite players on iOS bag 1,000 free V-Bucks for update bug

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And 15 free Battle Stars!
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Fortnite players on iOS have been gifted 1,000 V-Bucks by Epic Games as an apology for a recent bug.

Fans were unable to play the game after the recent 9.40.1 patch introduced a big glitch. The only fix initially was to delete Fortnite and reinstall gigabytes of data all over again.

Huge Windows 10 leak reveals new Launchpad-style Start menu

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Where are the Live Tiles?
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A huge Microsoft leak has revealed a big design change that could be on its way to Windows 10.

An internal build that was accidentally pushed out to public testers boasts a brand new Start menu with a Launchpad-style design. It makes it easier to access apps but doesn’t include Live Tiles.

Turn your old Apple devices into quick cash for a cheap upgrade

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Your old Apple devices could be worth a small fortune.
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Get a quote for your old iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac today and see how much it’s really worth. You’ll find a new model won’t cost you anywhere near as much as you thought.

LG’s newest Smart TVs will start getting AirPlay this week

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Users will start seeing the update on July 25.
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LG will start bringing AirPlay 2 and HomeKit to its newest Smart TV sets this week.

2019 models will play nicely with iPhone, iPad, and Mac after the update. You will be able to stream content straight from your Apple devices, and control your set in the Home app on iOS.

Parallels Toolbox gets brand new tools, big improvements

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Parallels Toolbox is better than ever.
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Parallels Toolbox just got a massive update on Mac that adds a whole bunch of useful new tools.

The version 3.5 release brings the ability to access clipboard history, an energy saving mode, and a sleep timer. It also allows you to hide menubar icons you don’t always need access to.

Huawei’s new 16-inch MagicBook Pro is a MacBook fan’s dream

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But it’s nowhere near as fast.
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Huawei has beaten Apple to delivering a 16-inch notebook with an edge-to-edge display.

The Chinese company’s new MagicBook Pro delivers the design MacBook fans have been dreaming of — months ahead of Apple. But it isn’t really a “Pro” machine.

Google will kill Chrome extensions that steal too much of your data

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Much tighter rules are designed to keep you safe.
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Google has confirmed plans to eliminate Chrome extensions that steal too much of your data.

Its new policy, which goes into effect on October 15, no longer allows extensions to freely collect browsing activity. Those that do must be transparent in how they use it, and transmit it securely.

BMW will charge outrageous annual fee for CarPlay

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My cheap Kia came with CarPlay as standard.
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BMW has decided that it will charge customers an annual fee if they want to enjoy CarPlay in its newest vehicles.

It is the first car-maker to turn Apple’s platform into a subscription service. Most now include CarPlay as standard, or as an optional feature that lasts as long as the vehicle.

Every Pixelmator Pro tool now available inside Mac’s Photos app

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Not just the big ones. All of them.
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Every single one of your favorite Pixelmator Pro tools can now be found inside the built-in Photos app on Mac.

The latest version of the app makes it so that you never need to leave Photos to edit your best snaps. You can even use the Pixelmator Pro keyboard shortcuts you’re already used to.

Fortnite gets brand new sniper, season 9 overtime challenges

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Get your hands on the storm scout sniper today.
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This week’s Fortnite update is out with a brand new sniper rifle never before seen in Battle Royale.

The version 9.41 release also brings overtime challenges for season nine, birthday presents filled with loot, and picture-in-picture streaming of the Fortnite World Cup.

Apple forced to close Hong Kong stores early amid protests

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The Apple Store in Causeway Bay closed 5 to 6 hours earlier.
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Apple closed all Hong Kong stores early on Monday due to growing concerns over more violent protests.

The move came a day after police fired tear gas during a clash with thousands of antigovernment activists. Other businesses also closed their doors and sent staff home early.

Pokémon Rumble Rush finally crashes into the App Store

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Grab it now on iPhone and iPad.
Photo: The Pokémon Company

Pokémon Rumble Rush has finally landed on iOS, more than two months after making its debut on Android.

The newest game from The Pokémon Company began its App Store rollout back in May, but appeared in only two markets. You can now download it anywhere — and it’s even better than before.

Slack finally fixes its horribly slow Mac app in huge overhaul

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Slack gets the upgrade we’ve all been waiting for.
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Slack today confirmed a brand new version of its desktop app that will finally fix painfully slow performance many users have been suffering for years.

The new app for Mac and Windows is completely rebuilt with a focus on speed. It promises to launch 33% faster and take up 50% less RAM than before.

Jeff Williams might be Apple’s next Tim Cook

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Williams is next in line for the CEO’s office.
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Apple operations chief Jeff Williams is the most important person at the company after CEO Tim Cook, according to a new report.

Williams, who has also taken over Apple’s design studio following the departure of Jony Ive, is thought to be first in line to replace Cook when the time is right.

“He’s very much in the mold of the current chief executive: a paragon of operational efficiency and even temper,” said several current and former colleagues.

Apple shaded by Nintendo Switch in Prime Day searches

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The Nintendo Switch's flexible Joy-Con controllers work just fine with a Mac (but not an iPhone).
Nintendo’s newest console was by far the hottest product.
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Apple products seem to have dropped off shoppers’ wish lists this Prime Day.

Despite big discounts on Apple Watch, AirPods and Beats headphones, only one Apple product made it into the top 10 searches in the U.S. The Nintendo Switch claimed the top spot by a good margin.

Apple Watch may get microLED display, better battery life in 2020

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Apple Watch could be better than ever next year.
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Apple Watch is expected to come with brand new display technology as soon as next year, according to a new report.

Apple is said to be in advanced talks with display makers over bringing microLED screens to its popular wearable. One advantage of the switch will be longer battery life in between charges.

2020 iPhone could get blazing-fast display upgrade

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The first iPhone with ProMotion?
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The 2020 iPhone lineup could bring a huge display upgrade that will put it on par with iPad Pro in terms of refresh rate.

One leaker says Apple is “considering” 120Hz panels for next year’s handsets. It would be the first time its ProMotion technology has graced an OLED screen since its debut in 2017.