In the worst case scenario, Apple could take a 25-30% hit to its global iPhone shipments if WeChat is banned entirely from the App Store.
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4G-only iPhone 12 could launch in early 2021
Apple will launch a fifth, cheaper iPhone 12 model without 5G support in early 2021, according to a new research note from Wedbush Securities analysts. The analysts previously predicted that a 4G …
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Would you buy this SpaceX-themed iPhone 12 Pro?
Caviar, a Russian maker of luxury products like limited-edition custom iPhone designs, is selling an iPhone 12 Pro designed to commemorate SpaceX’s recent historic mission. The iPhone 12 Pro …
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Russia’s antitrust watchdog finds Apple abused App Store ‘dominance’
The agency launched an investigation into Apple after Kaspersky Lab filed a complaint against the company over its rejection of its Safe Kids app.
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We asked, you told us: The Pixel 4a camera trounces the iPhone SE
There was little doubt the Google Pixel 4a would square off against the iPhone SE in an epic camera battle: both are sub-$400 phones from companies renowned for their photographic prowess. But how did …
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iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur direct web links to Apple News app, bypass publisher sites
Users of Apple’s upcoming operating systems will be redirected to the Apple News app when clicking on links from participating Apple News+ publishers, bypassing those publications’ websites.
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iOS 14 redirects web links from News+ publishers directly to the Apple News app
Apple’s still-in-beta operating systems will automatically redirect News+ subscribers to the Apple News app when they click on links from a News+ publisher. In other words, if you click or tap on a …
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iPhone 12 leak reveals cheaper model is coming — but there’s a catch
The iPhone 12 models coming in the fall are all expected to have 5G connectivity. But one analyst thinks that’s not the last word on Apple’s upcoming devices. A report from Wedbush Securities analysts …
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Galaxy Watch 3 vs. Apple Watch Series 5: Similar features, very different execution
Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 3 is going head-to-head against the Apple Watch with new fitness tools, an FDA-cleared ECG app and a fall detection feature that works a lot like Apple’s. But the execution …
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Google Maps returns to the Apple Watch after a three-year absence
Google on Monday said it’s bringing Google Maps back to the Apple Watch, more than three years after the search giant pulled the app from the device. The new app will include step-by-step navigation …
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You can now try all the new features coming to your Apple Watch this fall before they officially launch — here’s how to do it
Apple has launched the public beta of its watchOS 7 update coming to the Apple Watch later this year. Here’s how to try the new software.
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Google Maps Debuts New Apple Watch App and CarPlay Features
Google today announced the launch of several features for Google Maps on Apple products, including new CarPlay functionality and a new Google …
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Apple Suddenly Releases 1st-Ever Public Beta For Apple Watch watchOS 7. What You Need & How To Get It
Apple’s next software for Apple Watch, watchOS 7, is released this Fall. But, for the first time, there’s a public beta so everyone can join early if they wish. Read all about it.
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Apple launches public beta for new Apple Watch features including sleep tracking
Apple has already launched beta releases for its next big updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS. And today, it’s adding watchOS to the public beta mix for the first time. The watchOS 7 update …
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Google Maps is coming to Apple Watch, adding CarPlay Dashboard support
Google is belatedly bringing its navigation service to Apple’s popular wearable, as well as adding a split-screen mode for CarPlay vehicles.
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Google Maps updated for CarPlay, revived on Apple Watch
Google has made some changes to how Google Maps works on Apple devices, with updates made to the interface when used in CarPlay, as well as a new Google Maps app for Apple Watch providing navigation …
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Google Maps is finally back on Apple Watch
After a lengthy absence, Google Maps is making its way back to the Apple Watch. Over the next couple of weeks, Google says it will start rolling out a new version of Maps to Apple’s wearable. The app …
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