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Joe joined MacRumors in January 2015, and is now a Senior Reporter. Based out of Stoney Creek, Canada, he has been writing about Apple since 2008, with a focus on breaking news coverage.

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Apple Now Selling Beats Solo3, Powerbeats3, and Pill+ Speaker in New 'Neighborhood Collection' Colors

Monday August 28, 2017 7:41 am PDT by
Apple is now selling a trio of Beats products in new "Neighborhood Collection" colors on its online store and retail stores around the world. Solo3 Wireless Headphones and Powerbeats3 Wireless Headphones are now available in Asphalt Gray, Brick Red, Break Blue, and Turf Green. The Beats Pill+ Speaker comes in only Asphalt Gray and Turf Green. • Solo3 Wireless Headphones ($299.95) • Powerb...
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WSJ: Apple Aiming to Use Steve Jobs Theater to Unveil New Products at September 12 Event

Monday August 28, 2017 6:54 am PDT by
Apple will hold a product event on Tuesday, September 12, according to Dow Jones sources cited by The Wall Street Journal. Apple CEO Tim Cook at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June Apple is aiming to use Steve Jobs Theater for the event, but its construction timetable could affect timing or location, the report said.In the past two years it has used San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic ...
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NYPD Expected to Replace 35,000+ Windows Phones With iPhones Starting This Year

Monday August 28, 2017 5:46 am PDT by
Less than a year after completing a rollout of Windows Phones to its entire police force, New York City Police Department officials plan to begin replacing them with iPhones by the end of the year, according to the New York Post. Image: NYPD via YouTube The report didn't specify whether the NYPD will opt to use one of Apple's latest iPhone models, or an older model like the iPhone 6. Apple is ...
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Apple Stores Hosting Free Star Wars-Themed Sessions Starting Friday

Sunday August 27, 2017 3:38 pm PDT by
In celebration of Force Friday II later this week, Apple has invited customers to attend free Star Wars–themed sessions and workshops at select Apple retail stores between Friday, September 1 and Saturday, September 9. Participating countries include the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, UK, France, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Netherlands, Spain, Hong Kong, Sweden, Taiwan,...
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Apple Maps Transit Directions Now Available in Ottawa, Edmonton, and Québec City

Sunday August 27, 2017 2:38 pm PDT by
Apple Maps has been updated with comprehensive transit data in the Edmonton, Alberta area, enabling iPhone users in Canada's fifth most populous city to navigate with public transportation, including buses and trains. Apple Maps can provide routes for both Edmonton Transit System (ETS) buses and Edmonton Light Rail Transit (LRT) trains throughout the Edmonton area, including to and from the...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Visits Capital Factory Tech Incubator in Austin

Friday August 25, 2017 9:02 am PDT by
Apple CEO Tim Cook has arrived in Austin, Texas, the latest destination on his mini trip around the United States this week. Photo: Capital Factory Cook started his day by visiting the Capital Factory tech accelerator and incubator in downtown Austin, where he met with local developers and entrepreneurs like Joah Spearman, the co-founder of local travel recommendation app Localeur, and...
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Apple's 'App Development With Swift' Curriculum Expanding to Dozens of Community Colleges

Friday August 25, 2017 4:19 am PDT by
Apple today announced that its App Development with Swift curriculum will now be offered in more than 30 leading community college systems across the United States in the 2017-2018 school year. The full-year course, available for free on the iBooks store, teaches students how to build apps using Apple's open source programming language Swift. Apple says the course takes students with no...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook in Austin on Friday to Share Announcement Ahead of September Event [Updated]

Thursday August 24, 2017 8:08 pm PDT by
Apple CEO Tim Cook is on work-related travel this week, and his trip appears to include a stop in Austin, Texas on Friday, based on both flight information and comments shared by the city's mayor Steve Adler. Tim Cook at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in June There are plenty of reasons why Cook could be in Austin, which has become a major tech hub in the United States. He could be...
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Apple Confirms Plans to Build Data Center in Iowa, Contribute Up to $100M to Community Projects

Thursday August 24, 2017 11:29 am PDT by
Apple today announced plans to build a 400,000-square-foot data center in Waukee, Iowa, which will provide backend infrastructure for the App Store, Siri, Apple Music, iMessage, and other Apple services in North America. Apple is investing $1.3 billion into the facility, which it says will create over 550 construction and operations jobs in the Des Moines area."Apple is responsible for 2...
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iPhone 7s Plus Bare Logic Board Surfaces With A11 Chip and Intel Modem Markings

Thursday August 24, 2017 9:11 am PDT by
Benjamin Geskin‏ today shared a photo of what appears to be four bare logic boards that are likely for the so-called iPhone 7s Plus. Alleged logic board likely for iPhone 7s Plus via Benjamin Geskin We know the logic board is likely for the iPhone 7s Plus because the placement of the screw holes is consistent with the iPhone 7 Plus logic board, while the top narrow portion is wider than the iP...
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Apple TV's Estimated Market Share Declines as Customers Await Highly-Anticipated 4K Model

Wednesday August 23, 2017 8:47 am PDT by
Apple TV was the fourth most popular streaming media player in the United States in the first quarter, behind the Roku, Amazon's Fire TV, and Google's Chromecast, according to market research firm Parks Associates. Parks Associates estimates Apple TV's market share fell to 15 percent in January through March this year among U.S. households with broadband. MacRumors confirmed the survey size...
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Virgin Mobile USA Offering One Year of Unlimited Data to iPhone Switchers For Just $1

Wednesday August 23, 2017 7:04 am PDT by
Virgin Mobile USA today announced that customers who bring their existing iPhone, and transfer their phone number from another carrier, will receive one year of unlimited talk, text, and data for just $1 with AutoPay enabled. The limited time promotion is available until August 31, 2017. The deal is also available to customers who purchase a brand new iPhone at full cost from Virgin Mobile,...
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Verizon Introduces New Unlimited Data Plans, Limits Video to 720p For All Smartphone Customers

Tuesday August 22, 2017 8:45 am PDT by
Verizon today split its unlimited talk, text, and data plan into three tiers: Go Unlimited, Beyond Unlimited, and Business Unlimited. The plans go into effect for new customers starting Wednesday, August 23. Go Unlimited starts at $75 per month, which is $5 cheaper than the original Verizon Unlimited plan introduced in February. However, while Verizon Unlimited allowed for full HD video...
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VMware Fusion 10 Coming in October With macOS High Sierra and Touch Bar Support

Tuesday August 22, 2017 5:04 am PDT by
VMware today announced the upcoming release of VMware Fusion 10, its popular virtualization software for Mac. VMware Fusion 10 includes full compatibility with macOS High Sierra, integration with the Touch Bar on the latest MacBook Pro models, and support for Apple's Metal 2 graphics acceleration technology for improved graphics performance, power efficiency, and accuracy of rendering....
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Intel Launches First Eighth-Generation Core Processors, Paving Way For Quad-Core 13-Inch MacBook Pro

Monday August 21, 2017 10:30 am PDT by
Intel today introduced its eighth-generation Core processor lineup [PDF] coming to notebooks later this year. The first four eighth-generation processors launching today are U-series chips suitable for the 13-inch MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini. They're all 15W chips with four cores and eight threads, paving the way for a quad-core 13-inch MacBook Pro should Apple choose to release...
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Apple Pay Usage Estimated to Rise Sharply in United States Due to Frustration With Slow Chip-and-PIN Cards

Monday August 21, 2017 5:59 am PDT by
Contactless payment methods like Apple Pay will rise sharply in the United States, from less than 2 percent of transactions this year to 34 percent by 2022, according to a new report shared by research firm Juniper Research. Payment terminal with chip-and-PIN card support via Worldpay Juniper Research argued that customer dissatisfaction at the slower speeds of chip card transactions, like...
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Apple Now Accepting Donations to Southern Poverty Law Center Following Charlottesville Protests

Monday August 21, 2017 4:55 am PDT by
As planned, Apple is now accepting donations to the Southern Poverty Law Center, an Alabama-based non-profit organization, through iTunes. The donation prompt was spotted by Twitter user setteBIT. iTunes users in the United States can donate $5, $10, $25, $50, $100, or $200 with a credit card tied to their account. Apple will transfer 100 percent of the proceeds to the Southern Poverty Law...
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Apple Insists It's Not Responsible For Distracted Driving Accidents Involving iPhones

Friday August 18, 2017 9:49 am PDT by
Apple appeared in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday to argue that it shouldn't be held liable for iPhone-related distracted driving accidents, in response to a lawsuit filed against the company earlier this year. California resident Julio Ceja filed a class action complaint against Apple in January, accusing the company of placing profit before consumer safety by choosing not to...
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Chipotle's Order-Ahead App Will Accept Apple Pay Later This Year

Friday August 18, 2017 6:34 am PDT by
Deloitte this week announced it has been selected to redesign Chipotle Mexican Grill's mobile ordering app for iOS and Android. Chipotle plans to launch the new apps in the fall of 2017, and one of the key new features will include in-app support for Apple Pay and Android Pay. The burrito chain launched its mobile ordering app way back in 2009, allowing customers to order ahead of time...
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Hollywood Pushing for iTunes to Rent Major Films Just Weeks After They Debut in Theaters

Friday August 18, 2017 5:41 am PDT by
Despite the objections of some cinema chains, the largest Hollywood studios are considering pushing ahead with a plan to offer digital rentals of films just weeks after they appear in theaters, according to Bloomberg. The report, citing people familiar with the matter, claims Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. remain in talks with potential distributors such as Apple and Comcast on ways to...