Apple’s newest foray into social media isn’t its own network — it’s an app that creates slickly designed videos. Clips, Apple’s (AAPL, Tech30) new standalone app announced Tuesday, creates videos to share to networks like Facebook (FB, Tech30) and Instagram.
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Apple's Clips tries for that Snapchat/Instagram mojo
Apple’s new Clips app hopes to take on Snapchat and Instagram (Photo: Apple) LOS ANGELES — Apple’s track record with successful hit apps is very spotty. For every iMovie and Garage Band that does catch on, there’s also Live Photos, Ping and Music …
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Apple’s App Store Gets a Makeover
Apple Inc.’s App Store has turned countless software developers into millionaires since its launch almost a decade ago. But working with the famously controlling company has often been frustrating. Apps were rejected with little explanation, and Apple has …
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Apple drives further into Facebook, Snap territory with video app
Clips, which will hit Apple’s App Store in April, lets customers take videos and add animated captions and titles, complete with colorful emoji symbols. The app also makes it possible to stitch together multiple video clips and add speech bubbles and filters.
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Apple offers its own take on Snapchat and Instagram Stories with the simple Clips video editing app
It won’t arrive in the App Store until next month, but Apple’s already offering up a preview of its new mobile video app. The company is positioning Clips as a halfway mark between iMovie and Memories (the slideshow feature in Camera) in terms of …
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9 paid iPhone apps on sale for a limited time
We got tons of great feedback following our list of the best paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free on Monday, and a handful of those apps are still free downloads today. Definitely go back and check them out if you missed yesterday’s post.
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Apple bets big on augmented reality: Firm planning to 'bring technology to the masses' with iPhone apps and affordable smart glasses
It’s no secret that Apple’s CEO Tim Cook is a big fan of augmented reality, as has touted its potential to change people’s lives just as the smartphone did. Now, sources have revealed to Bloomberg that the tech giant plans to bring the technology to …
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Photos clogging your phone? Compare the best apps
Google’s free app allows anyone to upload their photos and videos to the cloud. Even better, it comes with free unlimited storage for videos (up to 1080p) and photos (up to 16-megapixels). Seeing as no current iPhone has more than 12-megapixel camera …
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Old whatsapp status makes a return on the app
The feature is still available for Android users iPhone users should also get it soon. Earlier this month, WhatsApp users reported discontented with the revamped WhatsApp Status a few weeks after it was officially rolled out to its mobile app. Users …
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WhatsApp text status feature is back, on demand
WhatsApp features that can make it work even better for you The re-addition of the basic status feature is now rolling out for the Android devices, and the app update can be downloaded from the Play Store. The same update will be available for Apple’s …
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WhatsApp now lets you post simple text status again
but it can be changed to whatever the user wants to such as “Watching TV” or “On a walk”. WhatsApp’s rating has plummeted on Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. But starting last week, the Beta version users found themselves with the text status …
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Put Apple HomeKit Devices to Good Use With Automation
If you have more than one device compatible with Apple’s HomeKit protocol, automation in the iOS 10 Home app is a perfect way to tie everything together. We’ll discuss exactly how automation works, the different types of automation you can create …
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7 Great iPhone Apps That Turn Photos Into Drawings
Apps that turn photos into drawings offer a wonderful way to get more creative with your iPhone photography. With a simple drawing filter you can easily turn your photo into a work of art, making it appear sketched with pencil, chalk, charcoal, marker …
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WhatsApp Reins In Its Biggest Update In Years
“The latest update has destroyed a flawless messenger,” said one reviewer on Apple’s App Store on March 7. “Why ruin a completely functional platform to introduce Snapchat-style status updates?” asked another on March 10. WhatsApp hasn’t done a …
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Security experts discover Whatsapp flaw which 'exposed millions of users to hackers'
According to the files, the CIA is capable of bypassing encryption on a number of popular messaging apps including WhatsApp, which it does by attacking smartphones directly. Apple,Google and Facebook skip legal challenge to Trump’s travel ban David Ingram …
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Indie games earn big spotlight on Apple's App Store
The editorial indie page was designed as a regular fixture on the app store, where users can find the best and latest indie games available on iOS. Apple was already hinting at a deeper push toward highlighting indie games through some themed promotion on …
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Apple launches permanent App Store section to showcase indie games
Apple is making it easier for independent games to get noticed by App Store users with its newly launched Indie Showcase. The curated section will receive consistent updates, and act as both a beacon for new and unique indie games, as well as best-of lists …
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