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iOS 9.2 beta 4 is now available to developers and public testers

Apple has seed iOS 9.2 beta 4 to public testers and developers today, just over a week after dropping the last beta that contained a lot of bug fixes and minor updates. The release notes for iOS 9.2 beta 4 don’t mention any major new improvements, but does note fixes have been added to the […]

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Apple now has an extension kit for space black link bracelet

The space black link bracelet for Apple Watch is one of the slickest looking bands for Apple Watch, and now if you’ve got XL thick wrists you can finally buy an extension kit to add extra room. Apple’s space black link bracelet kit comes six additional stainless steel links that can extend the band size […]

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Bing’s redesigned iPhone app focuses on instant answers

Microsoft released a completely revamped Bing app for iPhone today with a redesigned home page and a much larger emphasis on instant answers to search queries. Finding what you’re looking for now takes much less time.  It’s possible that this release is a stepping stone to the iOS debut of Cortana, Microsoft’s answer to Google […]

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Learning to build 20 iOS games will cost you 20 bucks with this lesson bundle [Deals]

If you think playing games is satisfying, try making them. Actually, try making 20. This bundle of four mobile game-making lessons from StackSkills usually goes for over $2,000. But right now the whole thing is just $20 at Cult of Mac Deals. Receive another 10% off with coupon code EARLY10. The lessons start with math […]

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Samsung Pay to beat Apple Pay to China next year

Samsung is already fighting Apple Pay head on in the U.S., and now the South Korean company wants to beat it to new markets. A new report claims Samsung Pay will make its way to China, Spain, and the U.K. next year — only one of which is already supported by Apple Pay. “As per […]

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Apple Black Friday Predictions: Doorbuster iPads & first deals on Apple Watch

TL:DR: Whatever you do, don’t shop the Apple Store sale. While some Apple fans may think the only way to purchase iDevices is at full price, the truth is that the majority of Apple products will see various discounts, especially on Black Friday. The trick is knowing where to look. In previous years, Apple authorized resellers […]

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Kanga Hoodie sports single, iPad Pro-sized pocket

The appropriately named Kanga Hoodie drops the recent trend of fitting as many little pockets as we can into everything in favor of one huge pocket that goes all the way around your body. The project is looking for some cash from crowdfunding site Kickstarter to finish production, and it’s looking to do some good […]

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Wacom’s Bamboo Fineline stylus delivers precision on the cheap

Lust List: Bamboo Fineline 1 stylus by Wacom Wacom is to graphics tablets what Kleenex is to facial tissues, so it’s no surprise that the company knows its way around a stylus. And the original version of the Bamboo Fineline is a great entry point for those looking to start drawing, sketching, and taking notes […]

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Glance conference will take a long look at Apple Watch

An upcoming summit aims to get to the bottom of what is going on with the Apple Watch. The Glance conference, which describes itself as “the first conference on the business of Apple Watch” is going down in San Francisco next month. It will bring venture capitalists and industry insiders together to try to figure […]

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New Apple TV ads showcase apps and games

The new Apple TV is all about apps and games, so it makes sense that there are five new ads from Apple on its YouTube channel that are all about specific games and apps. Check out the videos below for streaming media apps like Netflix and HBO, along with a trio of gaming titles, including […]

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