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Pick up a Rosetta Stone box set for a third of the usual price [Deals]

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Rosetta Stone set the standard for language learning software, and this box set shows why.
Rosetta Stone set the standard for language learning software, and this box set shows why.
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We all want to expand our language abilities, and we all know how difficult that can be to fit into our busy lives. Rosetta Stone’s software has earned its reputation as a highly effective language learning tool because it actually works, with a full-immersion, intuitive method that fosters a natural sense for reading, writing, and speaking. And right now, you can get access to a box set of levels 1 through 4 in French, Spanish, Italian, or English for a third of the usual price, just $149.99 at Cult of Mac Deals.

iPhone 7 is already in transit from China

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Apple's shipping so many iPhone 6 devices that it's having an impact on rival manufacturers.
The iPhone 7 is already on its way, although you'll need to wait a bit longer to get it.
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Based on Apple’s usual ways of doing things, the iPhone 7 won’t be in the hands of customers until Friday, September 16, but that doesn’t mean they’re not yet in transit.

In fact, a new report claims that as of Monday this week a total of 371,000 units of next generation iPhones have already been shipped by Foxconn through customs in Henan province, China. These handsets are reportedly on their way to the U.S., UK, Netherlands and Italy.

Use this data-transfer tool for a seamless transition to iPhone 7

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iOS data-management software AnyTrans makes your upgrade to iPhone 7 simple.
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It’s almost time for the iPhone 7. And, as when any new iPhone model hits the scene, there are sure to be plenty of people staring at their newly booted devices, wondering where some of their favorite data went.

Here’s how to watch Apple’s iPhone 7 keynote tomorrow

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Apple adds 5 new vice presidents to its executive lineup
Apple adds 5 new vice presidents to its executive lineup
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It’s that time again! Apple has scheduled its iPhone 7 keynote event for Wednesday, September 7, at 10 a.m. Pacific. The call, which will be broadcast live from Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, will see Tim Cook and friends reveal the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, as well as possibly discuss several other products.

Apple AirPods might make Beats headphones look like a bargain

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EarPods aren't going wireless in 2016.
At least you won't have to deal with this anymore.
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The wireless future won’t be cheap if you want to listen to music on Apple’s upcoming Bluetooth earbuds.

Apple’s long-rumored AirPods could be revealed at tomorrow’s keynote for the iPhone 7 and according to one of the best Apple analysts in the game, they’re going to cost more than a set of Beats headphones.

What to expect from Apple’s September 7th event

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The new iPhone is nearly here.
The new iPhone is nearly here.
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Apple is set to take the stage at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in less than a day, but some of the biggest surprises of the iPhone 7 keynote have already been revealed.

While Apple usually comes out with a generational leap for the iPhone every two years, this year’s update is expected to have some of the most boring and controversial changes ever made. Get ready to get your dongle on, because the iPhone 7 is ready to rock.

Here’s what Apple will reveal:

How to use Memories to create stunning slideshows in macOS Sierra

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Memories aren't painful in macOS Sierra.
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Photos are personal, and no one knows this better than Apple, the company behind the acclaimed “Shot on iPhone” ad campaign. With that in mind, macOS Sierra boasts a new “Memories” feature, letting you rediscover favorite and forgotten moments from your library by automatically creating gorgeous slideshows and curated photo collections.

Here’s how to take advantage of this feature when running the latest Mac operating system, which is currently in public beta and will be released this fall.

Jim Cramer: iPhone 7 has ‘least amount of hype’ for any iPhone in history

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Cramer during a previous phone call with Tim Cook.
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CNBC’s Jim Cramer has been very bullish about AAPL in the past, but he’s not sounding so sure about the iPhone 7. In fact, on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street show this morning, Cramer said that there was the “least amount of hype” ahead of tomorrow’s Apple event for any iPhone debut he could remember.

“The press ahead of this is like unless you’ve cracked your screen, you’re not going to buy it,” Cramer said, referring to the iPhone 7.

TextExpander sale: Get 60% off award-winning typing shortcut tool

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TextExpander is the award winning tool for cutting extraneous typing and boosting productivity
TextExpander is the award winning tool for cutting extraneous typing and boosting productivity
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When you spend a lot of time typing, you waste a lot of it by typing the same thing over and over. TextExpander is a well-known, award-winning app for cutting down on your most-used phrases and text-based tasks with custom shortcuts and automatically populated fields.

Using this software will add up to a saving of precious minutes and hours. And right now, you can get a year-long TextExpander subscription for $19.98 at Cult of Mac Deals.

iPhone market share continues to decline in China

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But the iPhone 6s was the top seller in the U.S.
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Tim Cook may believe China is Apple’s future biggest market, but that belief is challenged by new data showing the iPhone’s market share in “urban China” continues to decline.

The iPhone fell 4.4 percentage points to 14.3 percent for the three months ending in July, according to the latest figures from Kantar Wordpanel ComTech. Android, by comparison, rose 5.6 percent to a dominating 85 percent during that same time period, representing an all-time high for Google’s mobile OS in China.

Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs hands out $100 to iPhone customers

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A photo of people looking at the first-gen iPhone inside a glass case on the original iPhone launch date.
All hail the original iPhone!
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Sept 6September 6, 2007: Apple deals with its first iPhone PR crisis, when early adopters complain about the company dropping the price of its new smartphone by $200 just two months after introducing it.

In response, Steve Jobs offers affected customers $100 credit which can be used toward the purchase of any Apple store product. “Our early customers trusted us, and we must live up to that trust with our actions in moments like these,” he writes.

Foxconn goes all out to recruit more iPhone 7 assemblers

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The iPhone 7 could be a bigger hit than anticipated.
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Demand for the iPhone 7 is expected to be higher than many people expected, and Apple suppliers are taking on more employees to accommodate.

According to a new report, Foxconn is so desperate to employ new people to work on its production line that’s it been offering bonuses of more than $200 to any employees who can recommend other workers qualified for the job.

Download and archive Instagram photos and videos automatically

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With 4K Stogram, you can automatically download Instagram photos and videos.
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For many of us, Instagram is the primary place to get our daily fix of fresh images and videos. We’ll spend hours browsing the feeds of friends and family, and our favorite artists, public figures or journalists. But all that addicting content — including what you post yourself — stays on Instagram’s servers, where it’s a bit of a hassle to find and only accessible by logging in.

Will Apple Pencil come to iPhone? Tim Cook suggests so

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Apple Pencil could make the leap to iPhone 7.
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After insisting nobody wanted a stylus, Apple went ahead and made the best one money can buy. It’s the perfect companion to iPad Pro if you like writing and drawing on touchscreens, but will it ever be compatible with iPhone? One interview with Tim Cook seems to suggest so.

Privatoria aims to make VPN access simple [Deals]

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Get online via a powerful, feature rich VPN without any technical background.
Get online via a powerful, feature rich VPN without any technical background.
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We’re all interested in being more secure online, but it can feel like an overwhelming task. Privatoria operates on the principle that anonymous and secure communication, surfing, and file transfers should be easy and accessible. They offer secure VPN access without any tech expertise, and it’s going for a massive 97 percent off — right now you can get a lifetime subscription to Privatoria for $29 at Cult of Mac Deals.