Apple may launch the AirPower charging mat, AirPods 2 and iPad Mini 5
Apple is slated to release the AirPods 2, which feature an upgraded $200 price tag and an anti-slip grip coating. Alongside that, it's expected to launch the iPad Mini 5 and its AirPower charging mat.
Apple hasn't discussed the product since it was first announced in September 2017
No Apple device currently uses this method but the iPhone XS makes use of two cameras and the enhanced capabilities allow for more sophisticated augmented reality capabilities as well as superior portraits
2019-02-11T23:34:44.687Z
Cramer: This earnings period revealed 'brutal truths' about US-China trade
Jim Cramer guides investors on how to approach developments in U.S.-China trade talks.
There's really nothing like Starbucks in the PRC yet
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2019-02-11T23:23:17.041Z
Facebook and Twitter are following in Apple’s footsteps by hiding some of their most important numbers. Here’s why investors should be concerned
Apple, Facebook, and Twitter each announced that they will stop reporting certain figures to investors. That's not a good sign.
Company officials didn't offer much of an explanation for the dropping the monthly number; Ned Segal, Twitter's chief financial officer, said merely that the daily number and its growth were the best ways to measure our success
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2019-02-11T23:16:42.042Z
Nine Million Veterans Can Now Access Health Records on Their iPhone | Digital Trends
Apple announced a partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that allows as many as 9 million veterans to access their health records straight on their iPhone. The announcement could have a significant impact on veterans' health, allowing them to take better control of their medical needs.
It’s truly an honor to contribute to the improved healthcare of America’s heroes
Better access to those medical records could have a significant impact on veterans
Apple is likely to continue to build partnerships with as many medical institutions as possible
We’re excited to bring this feature to veterans across the U.S.
2019-02-11T23:12:20.369Z
Amazon Discounts Garmin, Fossil, and Apple Watches for Valentine's Day | Digital Trends
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and if you’re hunting after a great gift for that special techie in your life, then a smartwatch might be just the ticket. To help you find the perfect gift, we’ve sniffed out the five best smartwatch deals available on Amazon right now.
The traditional-looking Commuter features built-in Bluetooth connectivity for syncing with your mobile device, and the non-intrusive subdial gives you at-a-glance phone notifications and a readout of daily progress toward your activity goals
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2019-02-11T23:12:19.110Z
Apple iPhone sales in China fell by a fifth in Q4
Apple Inc. iPhone sales in China fell 20 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2018, while s
Apple no longer breaks out detailed numbers on iPhone shipments in its quarterly results, meaning that surveys and channel checks by the likes of IDC are often the clearest indicator of shifts in sales
The severe macro environment in China and the assault of domestic brands' innovative products have also been reasons for Apple's continued decline
2019-02-11T22:28:01.661Z
Apple's Cheapest iPad Is Now Even Cheaper on Amazon | Digital Trends
The entry-level iPad is the iPad to get for the vast majority of people. It's inexpensive, well-designed, and quite powerful, especially for the price. Not only that, but speaking of price, the entry-level 9.7-inch iPad is now even more affordable straight from Amazon -- so now is a good time to buy.
And, the device is being discounted by $80 on Amazon
In other words, if you’re in the market for a good tablet for home use, this is the one to go for, especially at this price
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2019-02-11T22:23:59.396Z
Ditch your data for good with these hard drive wiping tips
Learning how to wipe a hard drive is an important step in maintaining your privacy when upgrading or replacing old hardware. Unless you destroy a drive and its data effectively, it can remain there for someone else to find. There are plenty of ways to permanently delete it though. Here's how.
You can do so by copying movie files, game installs, or anything that is particularly large think hundreds of megabytes or multiple gigabytes
Copy and paste them over and over again until the drive is full
Think will it blend, but with a much bigger blender
2019-02-11T22:23:55.312Z
Apple’s Rough Quarter in China Hit iPhone Sales Hard
Apple continues to face weakening sales in China. New data shows the extent of the slump for the iPhone in the world’s second-largest economy.
Text size There is no other way to put it: Things aren’t looking good for Apple (ticker: AAPL) in China
And now we have additional data to show how rough it has gotten
Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on Monday
We’ve a long way to go before they become mainstream, IDC said
2019-02-11T21:42:00.294Z
Wall Street wavers as investors eye trade talks, growth fears
Wall Street see-sawed on Monday, rarely straying far from opening levels as inve...
It’s the effects of tariffs and a somewhat tighter monetary policy
Guidance has been a mixed bag and trade uncertainty is the major connecting issue, Pavlik added
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 53.22 points, or 0.21 percent, to 25,053.11, the S&P 500 gained 1.92 points, or 0.07 percent, to 2,709.8 and the Nasdaq Composite added 9.71 points, or 0.13 percent, to 7,307.91
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2019-02-11T21:35:37.089Z
US iPhone users spent $79 last year, up 36% from 2017
Apple’s push to get developers to build subscription-based apps is now having a notable impact on App Store revenues. According to a new report from Sensor Tower due out later this week, revenue generated per U.S. iPhone grew 36 percent, from $58 in 2017 to $79 last year. As is typical, much …
And though it didn’t make the top five, Health & Fitness apps also grew 75 percent year-over-year to account for an average of $2.70, up from $1.60 in 2017
But in the near-term, the big takeaway for developers is that there is still good money to be made on the App Store, even if iPhone sales are slowing
2019-02-11T21:07:21.944Z
Apple wasn't the only smartphone brand struggling in China this fall
When Apple said it was struggling in China, it wasn't kidding: iPhone sales dropped 20 percent in the fall.
AP Photo/Ng Han Guan Apple wasn't joking around when it warned that the Chinese smartphone market gave it grief in the fall
It's the third consecutive year of declines, the analyst group said, blaming this year's drop on a combination of higher prices and relatively modest updates
Huawei's phone shipments surged 23.3 percent, but Xiaomi and other big names saw their units plunge as well
2019-02-11T21:05:17.414Z
Charge Smartphone Anker's Wireless Charger Pad Half Off from Amazon | Digital Trends
The attraction of a wireless charger is that it can declutter your space and make charging your phone super convenient. Anker is one of the most popular brands when it comes to chargers and right now Amazon is discounting Anker's 10W wireless charging pad down to half off.
The Anker PowerWave Pad comes with a 3-foot USB cable and an 18-month warranty
All of these chargers are Qi Certified, meaning they support the current standard backed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC)
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2019-02-11T21:05:14.753Z
Apple's deal with the VA is a big step toward giving patients control over their own health info
Apple's work with the VA is important, and not just for veterans. The barriers that have prevented people from accessing their health data are now coming down.
And Apple is a first mover in taking advantage of these new laws and regulations, he explained
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2019-02-11T21:05:01.192Z
MagSafe makes a full comeback for your USB-C MacBooks
Do you miss MagSafe? How about an updated version that fully supports Thunderbolt 3?
After all, direct competitors MagC and MagNeo also took to crowdfunding, and both ended up being super fishy (as is the case with many crowdfunding campaigns, sadly)
Fortunately, I've been able to follow the ThunderMag's progress closely, especially when I received the first prototype back in June last year
For now, though, backers should receive their goods as early as April, but as always, proceed with caution
2019-02-11T20:20:50.271Z
Great Deal on Cell Phone Service: Get 3 Months of Talk, Text and Data Service From Mint Mobile for $20
A 3 for 1 deal.
So if you use more data than that (you animal) you're out of luck
However, Mint Mobile also offers 3GB and 12GB plans, so when the three months is up you can choose a data plan that fits your needs, if you want
You'll need to swap in the new SIM card yourself, but if you've never done it before, don't worry
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2019-02-11T20:09:36.473Z