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Prepare to be disappointed by Apple’s Black Friday event

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It's another gift card giveaway.
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Apple is taking part in Black Friday this year, but it looks like it won’t be slashing any prices.

The company’s promotion has already gone live in Australia and New Zealand and it brings free gift cards with eligible purchases rather than tasty discounts. But don’t expect to get those gift cards with the latest Apple products.

Credit card-size tripods and other awesome iPhone accessories [Deals]

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This tripod is tough and versatile, yet folds up to fit in your wallet.
This tripod is tough and versatile, yet folds up to fit in your wallet.
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It’s amazing how many peripherals there are for expanding the functionality of the already very useful iPhone. We’ve rounded up some of the coolest and most affordable iPhone add-ons, from a tripod you can fold up and store in your wallet, to a module to turn your phone into a universal remote, a 32GB storage upgrade and a 3-pack of extra long, MFi-certified Lightning cables. Read on for more details:

iPhone 8’s glass design will finally bring wireless charging

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Get ready for wireless charging!
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The rumored decision to adopt a glass chassis for the next-generation iPhone is reportedly fueled by a desire to improve wireless charging, another key feature supposedly coming to Apple’s 2017 phone.

The report comes from notable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who claims that all 2017-era iPhones will boast the long-awaited wireless charging tech.

iPhone 7 adoption outpaces iPhone 6, Android switching on the rise

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people are switching from Android to iPhone than before.
people are switching from Android to iPhone than before.
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If you thought people were getting tired of the iPhone, think again.

Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) released a new report today, suggesting that the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus launch marks an uptick in switchover of Android users over to Apple.

Samsung could finally rip off 3D Touch for Galaxy S8

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Is Samsung finally ready to catch up with 3D Touch?
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Samsung has a history of ripping off new iPhone features soon after they’re introduced by Apple, but the South Korean company is yet to adopt 3D Touch. According to new rumors, that will change next spring with the Galaxy S8.

WhatsApp lets users share GIFs at last

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You can send Live Photos and short videos as well!
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If you’re a fan of GIFs (and, wherever you fall on the political spectrum, today sure is a good day for them!), you’ll be pleased to hear that WhatsApp’s latest update finally gives users the chance to use them — provided they have an iOS device, that is.

Apple predicts big things from MacBook Pro sales in 2017

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The new MacBook Pro is set for big sales.
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Demand for the new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is so strong that even Apple was apparently surprised by the orders.

According to a new report, Apple has boosted supply chain orders for the new laptops after “not initially [being] very aggressive.”