| Facebook launches another research app after privacy controversies Filipe Espósito - 4:50 pm EST Facebook today introduced Viewpoints, its new dedicated market research app that offers rewards for participating users who contribute in surveys and other tasks. That came a year after the company got involved in privacy scandals as a result of an alleged research app that collected data from users. more… The post Facebook launches another research app after privacy controversies appeared first on 9to5Mac. Review: FamilyCharger by ElevationLab offers power for five devices with Lightning, USB-C Michael Potuck - 4:14 pm EST Keeping track of your own chargers can be enough of a task but when you throw a family into the mix, there’s bound to be issues like borrowing stealing each others’ cables, not enough chargers where and when you need them, and more. Enter ElevationLab’s Family Charger that can power up to five devices at once with one robust integrated cable. Read on for our full review of this fantastic MFi family (or business) charging solution that offers power for Lightning, USB-C, and microUSB devices. more… The post Review: FamilyCharger by ElevationLab offers power for five devices with Lightning, USB-C appeared first on 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Gift Guide: Getting started with HomeKit lights, cameras, AirPlay 2, and more Chance Miller - 3:32 pm EST With the growing adoption of smart speakers like Apple's HomePod and Amazon's Echo family, plus continued refinement of HomeKit, smart home products are becoming more and more popular. With that in mind, smart home accessories like lighting, sensors, smart locks, plugs, and more are bound to be popular gifts this holiday season. For the Apple user in your life looking to turn their home into a smart home, here are some of 9to5Mac's top picks in each category of accessories. more… The post 9to5Mac Gift Guide: Getting started with HomeKit lights, cameras, AirPlay 2, and more appeared first on 9to5Mac. Apple's new 'Make Someone's Holiday' ad uses the iPad to create a moment out of memories Michael Potuck - 12:16 pm EST Apple has shared its heartfelt holiday ad on YouTube today. This year’s release follows a family as they deal with the loss of their grandma/mother and the creative way that the grandkids show love and appreciation for their grandpa as he remembers his wife with the help of iPad. more… The post Apple's new 'Make Someone's Holiday' ad uses the iPad to create a moment out of memories appeared first on 9to5Mac. Black Friday Apple Watch deals take up to $350 off, save big on iMacs and Twelve South accessories Trevor Daugherty - 12:03 pm EST Black Friday Apple Watch deals are here with up to $350 off, plus you can save big on iMacs, and the annual Twelve South Thanksgiving week sale is now live. You’ll find all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break below. more… The post Black Friday Apple Watch deals take up to $350 off, save big on iMacs and Twelve South accessories appeared first on 9to5Mac. Here's how to find out when your iPhone 11 camera is using Deep Fusion Michael Potuck - 11:42 am EST A new update to the free metadata photo and video app Metapho for iPhone has brought what looks like the first way to tell when your iPhone 11 shots were taken with Deep Fusion (at least for now). Follow along for more on this neat app that not only allows you to check if Deep Fusion was used, but also view and edit EXIF metadata. more… The post Here’s how to find out when your iPhone 11 camera is using Deep Fusion appeared first on 9to5Mac. Satechi fits full backlit Bluetooth keyboard in compact design w/ USB-C for Mac, iPad, iPhone [Deal] Michael Potuck - 11:00 am EST Satechi has launched its latest product today, the Compact Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. It comes with a full keyboard layout that includes a numpad, features up to 600-hour battery life, conveniently charges up via USB-C, and connects to 3 devices simultaneously. The company is also doing a 20% off deal for the launch. more… The post Satechi fits full backlit Bluetooth keyboard in compact design w/ USB-C for Mac, iPad, iPhone [Deal] appeared first on 9to5Mac. Apple Card 3% cashback offer expands to Nike stores Benjamin Mayo - 10:52 am EST Joining Uber, T-Mobile, and Walgreens, Nike is the latest partner to sign up for the 3% cashback offer with its Apple Card credit card. more… The post Apple Card 3% cashback offer expands to Nike stores appeared first on 9to5Mac. Huawei's latest tablet is an iPad Pro clone w/ Android 10, no Google apps 9to5Google - 10:38 am EST Huawei is still in a sticky situation with the US, but that’s not stopping the company from debuting new products. Today, Huawei has launched its new MatePad Pro flagship tablet which is basically an iPad Pro clone. more… The post Huawei’s latest tablet is an iPad Pro clone w/ Android 10, no Google apps appeared first on 9to5Mac. Uber loses London licence (again) but continues operating for now (again) Ben Lovejoy - 9:48 am EST If ‘Uber loses London licence’ seems like old news, that’s because it’s the second time it’s happened. And, just like last time, Uber service will continue uninterrupted for now… more… The post Uber loses London licence (again) but continues operating for now (again) appeared first on 9to5Mac. Bizarre Huawei Devialet speaker looks like cross between Mac Pro and HomePod Ben Lovejoy - 9:16 am EST A bizarre Huawei Devialet partnership has resulted in the Sound X, a smart speaker that looks like the love child of a trashcan Mac Pro and a HomePod… more… The post Bizarre Huawei Devialet speaker looks like cross between Mac Pro and HomePod appeared first on 9to5Mac. Indian-made iPhones will be exported, says government, as Apple expands ops Ben Lovejoy - 8:36 am EST Some Indian-made iPhones will be exported for sale in other countries, the government said today. An unconfirmed report had previously suggested that a small number of iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 models were being exported from India to Europe, but the statement is the first official confirmation that this is part of Apple’s plans for the country… more… The post Indian-made iPhones will be exported, says government, as Apple expands ops appeared first on 9to5Mac. Tile matches expected feature of Apple's 'AirTags' item trackers, Smart Alerts Ben Lovejoy - 7:43 am EST Smart Alerts when you leave something behind in a public place are Tile’s latest attempt to stay ahead of Apple’s anticipated launch of its own item tracker, which may be named AirTag. We exclusively reported back in April that Apple is working on its own competitor to Tile, integrating with the iOS Find My app. One of the expected features is automatic alerts when you leave behind a protected item, and that’s something Tile is now adding to its own products… more… The post Tile matches expected feature of Apple’s ‘AirTags’ item trackers, Smart Alerts appeared first on 9to5Mac. WWW inventor's plan to save the web backed by Facebook, Google, Microsoft, more Ben Lovejoy - 7:02 am EST Tim Berners-Lee’s plan to ‘save the web’ has been formally launched today and is backed by more than 150 organizations, including Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. The inventor of the World Wide Web explained back in March his reasons for wanting a ‘contract for the web’… more… The post WWW inventor’s plan to save the web backed by Facebook, Google, Microsoft, more appeared first on 9to5Mac. Apple reportedly forecasting >100 million iPhone 12 sales in 2020, thanks to 5G demand Benjamin Mayo - 5:35 am EST Apple is reportedly telling its supply chain partners to expect in excess of 100 million orders for the iPhone 12 next year, as reported by Digitimes. For 2019, the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro is expected to sell around 80 million units. A jump to 100 million or more would represent a significant increase in sales demand. This level of customer interest is apparently fueled by the 5G ‘super cycle’ although the iPhone 12 is also expected to feature significant hardware upgrades compared to the last couple of years. more… The post Apple reportedly forecasting >100 million iPhone 12 sales in 2020, thanks to 5G demand appeared first on 9to5Mac. [Update: Series 4 up to $350 off] Best Apple Watch Black Friday deals: Series 3 from $129, latest models $100 off, more Trevor Daugherty - 5:00 am EST Black Friday is set to be home to this year’s best Apple Watch deals. All of the top retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and Target are all slated to offer aggressive discounts on Apple’s latest wearables. Specifically, large price drops on Apple Watch Series 3 and the new Apple Watch Series 5 are sure to be the most popular this time around. You’ll find all of the best Apple Watch Black Friday deals down below. more… The post [Update: Series 4 up to $350 off] Best Apple Watch Black Friday deals: Series 3 from $129, latest models $100 off, more appeared first on 9to5Mac. Apple announces its Black Friday deals: up to $200 Apple Store gift card with device purchase Benjamin Mayo - 4:23 am EST Apple has announced its official Black Friday shopping event, which runs from Black Friday (Friday 29th) through Cyber Monday (December 2nd). Following the release of Apple’s official guide, Apple is teasing its Apple Store deals today with a homepage banner, inviting customers to ‘save the date’. The company will offer up to $200 gift cards with the purchase of eligible Apple products like iPhones, iPads, and Macs. As is usual, third-party sellers like Amazon will almost certainly beat Apple on deal prices. more… The post Apple announces its Black Friday deals: up to $200 Apple Store gift card with device purchase appeared first on 9to5Mac. |
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