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Sketchy report claims AirPods 2, AirPower and new iPads coming March 29

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AirPods aren't as good without iPhone
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Apple’s next big event could be right around the corner if a sketchy new report is to be believed.

AirPods 2, the AirPower charging mat, and next-generation iPads might appear at a mid-March event, with preorders starting March 22.

ThunderMag revives MagSafe for Thunderbolt 3 connections

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ThunderMag replaces MagSafe for USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 connections.
ThunderMag replaces MagSafe for USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 connections.
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MagSafe break-away cables were a great way to keep MacBooks from getting damaged but Apple stopped using them as part of the transition to USB-C.  ThunderMag is a new accessory that replicates this feature.

Its inventor claims there’s no data or charging slowdowns, as have plagued earlier attempts to replace MacSafe.

App Store spending hit all-time high in 2018

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iPhone users spent much more in the App Store last year, on a wide variety of apps.
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iPhone users in the US spent, on average, $79 last year on software. That’s up 36 percent from 2017, according to figures from a market analysts firm. Spending on premium apps and in-app purchases has more than doubled since 2015.

Of the 2018 total, $44 was spent just on games, a 22 percent increase year-over-year.

Amazon buys mesh Wi-Fi router maker Eero

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Eero monitors things like network throughput and interference, adjusting itself automatically.
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Right when Apple has decided to get out of the router business, one of its biggest competitors is ready to jump in.

Amazon revealed today that it reached an agreement to acquire mesh Wi-Fi router maker Eero, giving the online retailer another powerful tool in its effort to dominate the smart home market.

Samsung’s first TVs with AirPlay 2 and iTunes are now on sale

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iTunes is now available on some Samsung TVs.
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The first wave of AirPlay 2 enabled TVs are already here.

After revealing at CES 2019 that some of its new TVs would ship with an iTunes Store app and AirPlay 2 support, Samsung announced today that its QLED TVs are shipping out now. Sharing video from your iPhone to the big screen just got a whole lot easier.

Don’t expect the new iPad mini to be a big upgrade

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The new iPad mini could look just like the old one.
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iPad mini fans may be disappointed with this year’s long-awaited refresh.

A new report aligns with recent claims that Apple’s smallest tablet will get a much-needed upgrade this year, but warns that a new design almost certainly isn’t in the cards.

Your next AirPods could be easier to hold onto

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New AirPods are supposedly coming soon.
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Upgraded AirPods are on the way — and a new report sheds light on new features that Apple’s next-gen wireless earbuds will supposedly boast. If you’re looking for a new color option, smart sensors, and a less droppable coating, you’re likely to be in luck.

If you’re looking for a drop in cost, on the other hand? Not so much.

Glass screen protectors sometimes cause problems for 2018 iPad Pro

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The touchscreen in the new iPad Pro sometimes becomes less responsive under a glass screen protector.
The touchscreen in the new iPad Pro sometimes becomes less responsive under a glass screen protector.
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Some users of the newest iPad Pro models report that glass screen protectors limit the sensitivity of the touchscreen. These add-ones can also cause problems with Face ID.

The maker of a popular line of glass screen protectors say it has received only a very limited number of complaints, but it’s nevertheless working to address this issue.

Score savings on Nyloon bands with a pre-Valentine’s deal [Watch Store]

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The Moai Nylon band is a fun, multicolored, tribal band with matching stitching.
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Valentine’s Day is coming up this week and now’s your chance to get a Nyloon Apple Watch band for a friend and one for yourself at a discount.

Until February 13, buy any Nyloon band and get a second for $15 off. Use the discount code HEART at checkout to save.