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Joke’s on Google after April Fools’ prank backfires

One of Google’s April Fools’ Day pranks was so unpopular with users that the company was forced to pull it just hours after it rolled out. The Gmail stunt, which automatically inserted a “mic drop” GIF into users’ emails as they were sent, was greeted by a torrent of complaints and labeled inappropriate. The idea […]

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Get certified to hack for the good guys [Deals]

With more and more personal and professional life running on the Internet, the war is heating up between those who hack these systems to exploit them and those who do it to improve them. You can join the right side of this struggle by learning “white hat” hacking and penetration testing skills, and this bundle […]

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Tim Cook drops by Palo Alto Apple Store for iPhone SE launch

The iPhone SE isn’t drawing as big of lines today as the wait to reserve a Tesla Model 3, but Tim Cook still decided to check-in on at least one Apple Store to gauge interest in the tiny new device. Apple’s CEO was spotted at the Palo Alto Apple Store this morning talking to customers […]

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How to set up your new iPad the right way

Congratulations — you got a new iPad! Whether it’s a high-tech marvel of a new 9.7-inch iPad Pro, the beastly 12.9-inch iPad Pro, a perfectly capable iPad Air 2 or “just” an iPad mini 4, you’ll want to set up your new iPad with the least amount of fuss. We’re here to help you do […]

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9.7-inch iPad Pro unboxing: big things come in small packages

The new, powerful iPad Pro is available at Apple Stores today and we’ve got a fantastic iPad Pro unboxing video to show you all the ins and outs of the diminutive Pro model iPad. Cult of Mac’s videographer, Ste Smith, talks us through the packaging, the setup, and the latest-greatest device itself in this cool […]

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Best document editing and management apps for iPad

I’ve been spending the past week or so doing some app spring cleaning on my iPad, partially in preparation for the arrival of my new 9.7” iPad Pro on Thursday. During the process I realized that I have way too many document editing apps — half of which I have either never launched, or they […]

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Set up your new iPhone the right way

Whether you’ve gotten yourself a new iPhone SE, iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus (or even a new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus), there are some essential things you’ll want to do to set it up right away. Granted, we’re biased toward our own process, but after so many years setting up iPhones, we’ve […]

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General Electric nearly bought Apple in 1996

Apple Inc. and General Electric are two of the most iconic American companies of the last century, but back in 1996 they almost become one company as GE CEO Jack Welch considered buying the computer maker. It would have only cost GE $2 billion and the current Apple CEO, Michael Spindler, was begging Welch to […]

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Verizon adds $20 fee to all smartphone upgrades

Verizon will soon start charging a $20 fee for anyone upgrading their smartphone with pretty much no loopholes to get out of it. Yes, a carrier is introducing a new fee without much explanation and customers are forced to deal with it. Shocking, I know. The new fee goes into effect April 4. Verizon currently […]

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Fill your Apple TV shortlist with Tribeca films

Looking to watch peerless films on your Apple TV? Look no further than Tribeca Shortlist, a service for film lovers that showcases a high-quality, curated list of films that are worth watching. Already chosen as a Best New App for iPhone and iPad by Apple, Tribeca Shortlist is now available on the biggest screen in […]

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