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Aug 1st 2019
 
Deal of the Month: OnlyBrush iOS-controlled smart toothbrush travel kit w/ wireless charging 60% off
Sponsored Post - 5:03 pm EDT

This month we’ve teamed up with HomeIQ to celebrate the launch of its new OnlyBrush iOS-controlled smart toothbrush and travel kit. For a limited time, you can preorder the new product up to 60% off for a special $60 early bird price:

Get the HomeIQ OnlyBrush smart toothbrush & travel kit for $60 (Reg. $149)

The iPhone or Apple Watch-controlled OnlyBrush is a complete travel kit with the toothbrush designed to be a part of its own carrying case alongside built-in toothpaste and dental floss dispensers, an integrated mirror and a cleaning tool. It’s all built into a single sleek case that can charge the brush with an included USB-C cable or with a wireless charger.

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AAPL stock falls as Trump announces new round of tariffs that could hit Apple products
Chance Miller - 4:33 pm EDT

President Donald Trump announced this afternoon that the United States will place a 10% tariff on another $300 billion worth of goods imported from China. Following that news, AAPL stock is down over 2%. The company has previously said that such tariffs could affect “all of Apple’s major products.”

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Apple shares new 'Behind the Mac' video encouraging creativity from college students
Chance Miller - 3:21 pm EDT

After launching its annual back to school promotions last month, Apple has now shared a new ad showcasing how college students use the Mac outside of the classroom. The new ad is a continuation of Apple’s “Behind the Mac” ad campaign.

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StubHub expanding Apple Pay support to mobile web, currently used for 20% of iOS purchases
Chance Miller - 3:14 pm EDT

Online ticket platform StubHub today announced that it is rolling out support for Apple Pay on the mobile web. This update comes as StubHub has supported Apple Pay in its iOS app and on the desktop web for quite some time.

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Orbi mesh Wi-Fi routers arrive at Apple Stores, Sonos speakers with AirPlay 2 land at IKEA
Michael Potuck - 2:55 pm EDT

Apple has added a few third-party products to its retail stores and website, most notably, several versions of Netgear’s Orbi mesh Wi-Fi routers. Meanwhile, IKEA + Sonos speakers with AirPlay 2 are now available from the Swedish retailer starting at $99.

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9to5Mac Daily: August 01, 2019 – Apple's AR team, iPhone 11 Apple Pencil rumor
Chance Miller - 2:46 pm EDT

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Apple releases macOS Catalina public beta 4, supplemental update for macOS Mojave 10.14.6
Chance Miller - 2:09 pm EDT

Apple today has released the fourth public beta of macOS Catalina to testers. This update comes following the release of the fifth developer beta yesterday. Apple has also today released a supplemental update for macOS 10.14.6.

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Apple Watch Nike+ discounted by over $100, Pioneer CarPlay deals, and Ring Video Doorbell is $179
Trevor Daugherty - 12:12 pm EDT

Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 models see a hefty discount, plus deals on Pioneer’s 7-inch CarPlay Receiver, and the Ring Video Doorbell Pro. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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SmartGym app for iOS updated with new Apple Watch app, voice guidance, full HIIT support, more
Michael Potuck - 12:08 pm EDT

Popular workout tracking app, SmartGym, has been updated today with some notable changes. Coming with version 4 of the software is full HIIT and home workout support, voice guidance, new awards, pre-made workouts from professionals, and more.

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Billie Eilish shares creative inspiration in new Today at Apple Music Lab
Michael Steeber - 11:59 am EDT

Following a global in-store collaboration with Madonna earlier this summer, Apple is partnering with artist Billie Eilish to create the next in a series of Today at Apple Music Lab sessions teaching the art of the remix. The new sessions will be available in Apple Stores across the world beginning in August and are free to attend.

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Eight years after Mac, Windows 10 PCs are getting Internet Recovery
Ben Lovejoy - 10:42 am EDT

Microsoft finally looks set to give Windows 10 PCs and tablets a feature that has been available on Macs since 2011: Internet Recovery …

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Nanoleaf transforms Canvas smart lights into touch-based HomeKit buttons with Touch Actions
Zac Hall - 10:00 am EDT

Nanoleaf has a new update launching today for its Canvas smart lights that transforms the color-shifting tiles into touch-based HomeKit buttons for activating scenes. Touch Actions let you assign HomeKit scenes to specific Canvas tiles for controlling groups of smart home accessories without an app or voice.

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AirDrop security flaw can allow bad actors to see your phone number [Video]
Ben Lovejoy - 8:59 am EDT

An AirDrop security flaw can allow anyone with a laptop and scanning software to see your phone number. The same is true when you share a Wi-Fi password from your iPhone.

Doing the same from a Mac reveals its permanent MAC address instead…

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Apple is no longer the most cash-rich company in the world
Ben Lovejoy - 8:17 am EDT

Apple has long been famous as the most cash-rich company in the world, but that is no longer the case, says a new report today.

It’s a record the company will likely be very happy to lose…

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In new Microsoft ad, 'Mac' Book tells you to buy a Surface
Benjamin Mayo - 7:44 am EDT

Microsoft is starting a new ad campaign comparing Apple’s MacBook Air line to the Microsoft Surface laptops. The conceit of the ad centers on a person named “Mac” Book.

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Apple holds 3rd place in smartphone market share, position looks safe for now
Ben Lovejoy - 7:37 am EDT

New smartphone market share estimates from Strategy Analytics and Counterpoint Research both show that Apple maintained third place in the brand rankings in Q2 despite slowing sales.

Despite increasing pressure from Chinese brands, the iPhone’s position looks safe for now…

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Here's what all the iPhone status bar icons mean
Michael Potuck - 3:00 am EDT

Are you seeing some strange status bar icons on your iPhone? Or maybe you’re just curious to see the full list? Follow along below for a complete rundown of all the iPhone status bar icons.

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Fitbit cuts Q3 guidance as it admits 'weaker than expected sales' of Apple Watch competitor
Chance Miller - 9:14 pm EDT

Fitbit today reported its earnings for the second quarter of 2019, noting a major drop in revenue from its smartwatch business year-over-year. comes a day after Apple reported strong growth for its wearables business in the fiscal third quarter of 2019.

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Apple stops signing iOS 12.3 and more following release of iOS 12.4
Chance Miller - 7:13 pm EDT

Apple today has stopped signing iOS 12.3, iOS 12.3.1, and iOS 12.3.2 following last week’s release of iOS 12.4. This prevents users from downgrading from iOS 12.4 to a previous version of iOS.

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Americans lost over $2.4 billion in online scams last year, new report claims
Michael Potuck - 6:48 pm EDT

A recent report from CenturyLinkQuote looks at the amount of money Americans lost last year in online scams that were reported to the FBI. Along with the massive total of $2.4 billion in losses, the report breaks down which states had the highest victim rates and highest average losses per victim.

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