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40 years of Apple, unboxing new goodies, and tons of how-tos

Apple is 40 years old today, and its journey from scrappy indie to world-conquering behemoth is the stuff of anecdote, history, and even legend. Get the scoop on this significant anniversary for our favorite company, a look at the latest iPhone SE and iPad Pro models (and learn how to set them up the right […]

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iPhone SE proves size doesn’t matter [Reviews]

I forgot how good it feels to hold 4 inches of magic in my hands. Spending the past year and a half with the luxurious 5.5-inch screen of the iPhone 6 Plus and 6s nearly convinced me that bigger really is better. But after using the iPhone SE, I’m starting to rethink everything I love […]

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Steve Jobs wouldn’t care how old Apple is today

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs wasn’t the most sentimental person ever, and we’ve just found more evidence to back that up. It comes in an anecdote from a former product manager who was around 10 years ago for the company’s 30th birthday. And his dream of a huge celebration of the milestone earned him a healthy […]

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Apple engineers admit iPhone will never be ‘unbreakable’

Getting to a point where absolutely no one can hack into your iPhone will be practically impossible, according to Apple engineers who admit no company writes perfect code. Apple has been criticized by national security officials for making it harder for law enforcement to access much needed information on locked iPhones to solve cases. Now […]

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Has Apple become boring in its middle age? [Friday Night Fights]

Apple is 40 years old today. In that time, the Cupertino company has delivered some incredible products and services, and revolutionized smartphones, tablets, and music players. But is it boring now? Some say Apple’s innovation has stalled in recent years, and it has become too predictable. The surprises we used to see during its big […]

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6 useful Apple Pencil apps for people who don’t draw

When I purchased a 12.9-inch iPad Pro back in November, I bought an Apple Pencil to go with it. When I decided against the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, I kept my Apple Pencil. Even though I don’t draw, I found a lot of other ways the Apple Pencil fit into my workflow. And I knew Apple […]

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LOL: April Fools’ Day pranks that are actually funny

For most of us, April Fools’ Day is an abomination. It’s like watching your dad crack terrible jokes at a party. But unlike your dad, some tech companies have perfected the art of the April Fools’ prank and come up with some pretty spectacular ones. Here are some of the best that have made us LOL […]

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Simple iPhone trick frees up storage space you didn’t know you had

Quick — go check and see if you have enough free space on your iPhone. I’m guessing you’re like the rest of us, and can use a little more — especially if you’ve got a smaller iPhone in the 16 GB range. If you’re looking to free up some storage space on any size iPhone, […]

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Electric uke looks like an oil can but is a gas to play [Reviews]

I’ve heard of cigar box guitars, but this is the first time I’ve ever seen an oil can electric ukulele. Bohemian Guitars makes a ton of unique metal oil can guitars, basses and ukuleles, and they’re as fun to play as they are to look at. This electric uke is easy to play, sounds great […]

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Here’s how Steve Jobs answered a question about government snooping in 1981

Apple turns 40 today and, while a lot has changed since the company’s early days, it seems that questions about government snooping have not. ABC News today released footage from a vintage interview in which a very young Steve Jobs debates computers on a 1981 episode of Nightline. In addition to trotting out his “bicycle […]

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